The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is bringing back a scheduler feature called NEXT_BUDDY that was disabled years ago. This move seems more about cleaning up technical debt than delivering a performance win, as initial results were “at best neutral.”
Analysts forecast a surge in enterprise AI spending to over $2 trillion in 2026, calling it the “year of AI monetization.” The real work, however, will be the unglamorous task of integrating AI into actual business workflows and proving its value.
Apple is shaking up its AI leadership after a series of high-profile stumbles. John Giannandrea is stepping down, with former Microsoft and Google exec Amar Subramanya taking over a division in crisis.
Microsoft is quietly warning users about the risks of its upcoming “agentic OS” features for Windows 11. In a support document, the company admits AI agents could perform unexpected actions or install malware. This comes as user skepticism about autonomous AI in the operating system grows.
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over 1 million listings after pushback from real estate agents. The data, provided by startup First Street, was blamed for lost sales, raising questions about transparency in the housing market.
Apple is shaking up its AI leadership after reported internal struggles. The company’s AI chief is stepping down as it pushes back key Siri features and reportedly leans on Google’s Gemini.
Opera is integrating Google’s Gemini AI directly into its browsers, including Opera One and GX. The feature offers real-time page analysis and summaries, with claims of 20% faster responses in the new Opera Neon browser.
The old playbook for leadership is broken. According to CRN, with rising AI adoption and global instability, employees now crave steady, honest presence over perfect, charismatic authority. The new standard is built on psychological safety and emotional clarity.
Arc Games, the publisher behind hits like Remnant II and the Torchlight series, has successfully split from the troubled Embracer Group. The buyout, financed with help from XD Inc., allows the company to operate independently without any team reductions.
A threat group called ShadyPanda ran a seven-year campaign, pushing malware through updates to seemingly legitimate browser extensions. Five extensions with over 4 million installs are reportedly still live on the Microsoft Edge marketplace, posing an ongoing risk.
