Qualcomm is officially unveiling its Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset on November 26. The processor uses TSMC’s 3nm technology and features underclocked cores compared to the Elite version. Early devices expected to include OnePlus Ace 6T and Vivo models.
Linux users are getting major hardware compatibility improvements in the upcoming 6.19 kernel. The update includes native support for Uniwill laptops and updated patches for Snapdragon X Elite devices. This represents a significant step forward for Linux on modern hardware platforms.
Intel’s LASS feature is set to land in Linux kernel 6.19, bringing hardware-enforced protection against side-channel attacks. The feature prevents attackers from using timing information to map kernel memory layouts. Users will be able to check if their system supports LASS via a new flag in /proc/c
Valve is taking another shot at the living room PC market with a new Steam Machine launching in early 2026. The compact PC features AMD hardware and will compete with current-gen consoles. A redesigned Steam Controller will bundle with the system.
Valve is launching a new Steam Machine console in 2026 that runs Linux and doubles as a PC. This comes as Linux gaming hits 3% market share on Steam and nearly 90% of Windows games now run on Linux. The console could be the breakthrough Linux gaming needs.
Data center rack densities are exploding from 6 kilowatts to megawatt levels within a decade. Swiss company Corintis is developing microfluidic cooling that targets liquid directly to hot spots on chips. Their tests with Microsoft showed 3x better heat removal and 80% lower chip temperatures.
ioTech has launched its next-generation io600 platform for digital material deposition. The system uses AI-driven feedback and closed-loop control to enable micron-precision manufacturing at industrial scales.
Morgan Stanley delivered a stunning double downgrade of Dell from overweight to underweight, cutting its price target from $144 to $110. The bank warns that rising DRAM and NAND memory costs could hammer Dell’s margins over the next 12-18 months. This represents an 18% downside from Friday’s closing
Adata is bringing 128GB DDR5 modules to mainstream desktops using new 4-rank CUDIMM technology. This breakthrough effectively doubles current capacity limits, enabling 256GB systems on dual-DIMM motherboards. The modules are already being validated on MSI’s upcoming Z890 platforms.
Anduril and UAE’s Edge Group are teaming up to produce the Omen tailsitter drone, with an initial order for 50 systems. The 1,000-lb aircraft uses hybrid propulsion from Archer Aviation and targets larger military aircraft missions. The partnership includes a $200 million investment and new engineer
