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Stop Chasing Frameworks and Focus on Fundamentals Instead
InnovationSoftware

Stop Chasing Frameworks and Focus on Fundamentals Instead

A new article makes a compelling case against the default reach for a framework. It argues that deep, fundamental skills offer more long-term value and flexibility than tying yourself to a tool that will inevitably change.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
Linux 7.0 Is Getting a Major Locking Safety Feature
ComputingInnovationSoftware

Linux 7.0 Is Getting a Major Locking Safety Feature

The Linux kernel is set to get a powerful new static analysis tool designed to catch locking bugs before they happen. It’s called Context Analysis and it will debut in the Linux 7.0 kernel, but it requires the upcoming Clang 22 compiler to work.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
This startup is turning retail’s return nightmare into a side hustle goldmine
InnovationSoftwareStartups

This startup is turning retail’s return nightmare into a side hustle goldmine

Returns are a financial and ecological disaster for retailers. A startup called rScan is turning that problem into an opportunity for enterprising resellers with a smart barcode-scanning app and data platform.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 7, 2026
Elon Musk’s xAI just got a $20 billion war chest for its Grok chatbot
AISoftwareStartups

Elon Musk’s xAI just got a $20 billion war chest for its Grok chatbot

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in new funding. The round exceeded its goal and includes big-name investors like Fidelity and Nvidia. This gives Musk serious firepower to develop his Grok chatbot against competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 7, 2026
Accenture Buys UK AI Firm Faculty to Boost Enterprise AI Muscle
AIBusinessSoftware

Accenture Buys UK AI Firm Faculty to Boost Enterprise AI Muscle

Consulting giant Accenture is moving to acquire Faculty, a UK-based AI company. The deal aims to significantly expand Accenture’s ability to deploy advanced AI solutions for its global clients.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 6, 2026
Apple’s Testing a New iPhone Security Update System
ComputingSoftware

Apple’s Testing a New iPhone Security Update System

Apple has released a test security update, “iOS 26.3 (a),” for beta users. It doesn’t contain any actual fixes but is a trial run for a new, more seamless update system. This could change how security patches are delivered to all iPhones in the future.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 6, 2026
Razer Bets $600 Million That Gamers Will Embrace AI
AISoftware

Razer Bets $600 Million That Gamers Will Embrace AI

Razer is making a massive, $600 million bet that AI is the next frontier for gaming. The company plans to launch new hardware and an open-source AI developer kit, aiming to convince its massive user base that AI is more than just a buzzword.

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 6, 2026
Walmart’s AI Ad Assistant Is Here. But Is It a Game-Changer?
AIBusinessSoftware

Walmart’s AI Ad Assistant Is Here. But Is It a Game-Changer?

Walmart is rolling out an AI advertising assistant powered by its “Marty” agent to all Sponsored Search advertisers later this half. The move comes as its retail media business, a major profit driver, grew 33% year-over-year last quarter. But what does this actually mean for the ad world?

by Aaron BlakeJanuary 6, 2026
Lies of P Publisher Wants AI to “Maximize Player Engagement”
AIGamingSoftware

Lies of P Publisher Wants AI to “Maximize Player Engagement”

The co-CEO of Neowiz says nearly every game company in Korea is using AI tools like ChatGPT. The goal is to automate routine work so teams can focus on player engagement strategies.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 6, 2026
NetEase’s Wuxia Hit Gets Guild Battles and a Bizarre New Mode
GamingInnovationSoftware

NetEase’s Wuxia Hit Gets Guild Battles and a Bizarre New Mode

NetEase has detailed the January 2026 roadmap for its breakout Wuxia RPG, Where Winds Meet. The v1.2 update on January 9 introduces Guild Battles and the absurd “Elder Express” mode, building on a game that has already surpassed 15 million players.

by Gabriel NovakJanuary 6, 2026

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