The d7vk project extends Linux gaming compatibility back to Direct3D 7 titles, covering over 400 classic Windows games. This builds on Valve’s Proton framework but reaches further into PC gaming history than ever before.
JPEG XL, declared obsolete by Google Chrome in 2022, is getting a major boost from the PDF Association. The format will become part of the PDF specification to handle HDR content and ultra-high resolution images. This creates an awkward situation for Chrome, which includes PDF support.
The Trump administration is floating the idea of 50-year government-backed mortgages. While monthly payments would drop, homeowners would pay significantly more interest over the decades. The trade-offs are substantial.
The EU is reportedly considering significant delays to its landmark AI Act implementation. Companies could get extra time to comply with high-risk AI rules and avoid penalties until 2027.
The UK’s National Grid is facing unprecedented demand from data centers, with connection requests surging over the past year. The grid operator expects to connect up to 19GW of new capacity by 2031, half from data centers alone. This could push data center electricity consumption to 9% of UK demand
Cogent Communications has agreed to sell two data centers it acquired from Sprint for $144 million in cash. The facilities are among the largest of 24 wholesale properties Cogent repurposed from the Sprint acquisition. CEO Dave Schaeffer says more deals are in negotiation as the company continues it
The European Commission is preparing to revise its carbon border adjustment mechanism just months before implementation. Major companies including BASF, TotalEnergies, and Siemens are warning the tax could jeopardize energy-intensive industries in Europe.
Box CEO Aaron Levie says startups must integrate AI into their workflows to compete effectively. He outlines two core steps for successful AI implementation that can dramatically increase productivity and output across organizations.
Spotify is facing coordinated backlash over multiple controversies just as its crucial Wrapped season approaches. The streaming giant paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024 but still faces artist payment complaints. Now consumers are voting with their wallets over ethical concerns.
Android 16 is fixing a significant privacy vulnerability in the “approximate” location setting that could expose more data than users intended. The update addresses how apps could potentially bypass location accuracy restrictions through technical workarounds.
