Linux 6.19 Gets a Nice Speed Boost from a Tiny Change
META_DESCRIPTION: NVIDIA engineers optimize a Linux memory stats function, saving 11% system time. Plus, the quiet release of Linux 6.19-rc4…
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AI’s Next Big Skill Isn’t Prompting, It’s “Context Engineering”
AI is making expert knowledge a commodity, forcing companies to find a new edge. Tech leaders argue the crucial skill is “context engineering”—feeding AI the right internal data. The challenge is avoiding “context rot” from information overload.
Google Puts Gemini AI Front and Center in Gmail
Google is rolling out a suite of new AI features for Gmail, headlined by AI Overviews in search and a new AI-organized inbox. The features are launching first for Gemini AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, with some older premium features moving to free users. The company confirms the AI can be turned off
Windows 11’s hidden NVMe driver is a speed boost with big risks
Microsoft is rolling out a new, truly native NVMe driver in Windows 11 25H2, promising major performance gains. However, it’s an unsupported hack that can cause drives to disappear, apps to crash, and breaks features like DirectStorage. Here’s what you need to know before trying it.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health Wants Your Medical Records
OpenAI is launching a new ChatGPT Health experience designed to provide personalized wellness advice. It allows US users to upload medical records and connect apps like Apple Health, with data kept isolated from other chats.
That Fake Windows BSOD? It’s Malware Trying to Hack You
Cybercriminals are using a sophisticated social engineering attack that mimics a Windows crash. The campaign targets the European hotel industry, tricking staff into pasting malicious code.
C# Wins 2025, But C is the Real Story in TIOBE’s Latest Index
The TIOBE Index for January 2026 is out, and while C# took the 2025 crown, it’s C’s persistent strength that’s turning heads. Python remains untouchable at the top, but the battle for the spots below is getting interesting.
How a 1993 Inflection Point Turned an Amiga Fan Into a Windows Guy
The author details his journey from an Amiga user in the late 1980s to building his first PC with an AMD 386SX chip for college. His opinion on Microsoft changed after exposure to Windows for Workgroups, a pre-release of Office 6.0, and the beta of Windows 95.
Alaska’s Court AI Chatbot Is Finally Launching. It’s Still a Mess.
An AI chatbot built to help Alaskans with probate court forms has been stuck in development for over a year. Despite known issues with hallucinations and user annoyance, its team says it’s ready for a public launch in late January after dramatically lowering expectations.
Meta is testing a basketball game for Threads DMs
Meta is internally testing a simple basketball game for Threads direct messages. The feature, spotted by a reverse engineer, aims to let friends compete within chats. It’s part of a broader push to add features and catch up to rivals.