A new marketplace called Microservice Store has launched, promising to let developers publish and vendors integrate embedded software components in weeks instead of years. The platform features built-in security management and compliance automation for major cybersecurity standards.
Xcel Energy is seeking approval to double battery storage capacity at its Sherco coal plant in Minnesota. The utility plans to build 600 MW of storage using existing grid connections, with construction starting in 2026. This represents part of Xcel’s massive $15 billion capital expansion plan.
Sequoia Capital replaces global leader Roelof Botha with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady after two turbulent years. The move follows internal conflicts over Islamophobic tweets and the firm’s global split, signaling deeper cultural issues at the storied VC firm.
AMD has disclosed a high-severity security vulnerability affecting its Zen 5 processors that compromises hardware-based random number generation. The flaw could lead to predictable encryption keys and affects consumer and server chips alike. Patches are rolling out through January 2026.
Apple’s long-awaited Siri upgrade will reportedly run on Google’s Gemini AI models hosted on Apple’s private cloud servers. The revamped assistant is built around three core components and could debut as soon as spring 2025 with iOS 26.4.
Apple may finally be building an affordable Mac laptop aimed at students. Priced between $699 and $799, it could use iPhone processors and smaller screens to hit that price point. This would be Apple’s first truly budget-friendly Mac in years.
Both automakers are expected to show revenue growth but face mounting profitability concerns. They’ve already cut production guidance and face industry-wide headwinds including tariffs and reduced federal incentives.
Researchers have designed a theoretical topological quantum battery that could overcome major practical limitations. Surprisingly, they found that dissipation – usually the enemy of efficiency – can temporarily boost charging power under specific conditions.
Netgear is making a major push into the enterprise space with a completely redesigned partner program. The company’s channel chief calls this a “bold, new chapter” as they transition existing partners by January 2026.
After months of waiting, Raspberry Pi 5 users are getting proper Linux support. SUSE engineers have submitted U-Boot bootloader patches, while Ethernet driver support is also moving upstream. This could finally make the RPi5 a serious Linux development board.
