Blender 5.1 is out today with many exciting improvements for this leading open-source 3D modeling software. From AMD GPU hardware ray-tracing being enabled by default at long last to more mature Vulkan support and performance, Blender 5.1 is a great release...... Read more »

Intel Graphics Compiler 2.30.1 is now available for this LLVM/Clang-based compiler stack used by the Compute Runtime on Linux and under Windows is used both for graphics and compute...... Read more »

Intel today announced their Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors as their refresh for Arrow Lake HX. The announcement of the Core Ultra 200HX Plus also mentions a new Intel Binary Optimization Tool software package that has the potential of being quite interesting...... Read more »

Open-source developer Andy Nguyen recently demonstrated porting Linux to the Sony PlayStation 5. The PS5 notably uses a custom AMD SoC and with some patches is able to play nicely with the open-source AMD graphics driver stack...... Read more »

A patch posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list provides an ARM64-optimized CRC64-NVMe implementation for nearly a 6x improvement on modern Arm SoCs...... Read more »

The jemalloc memory allocator "malloc" implementation has been popular for HPC and server use down to desktop use in apps like Firefox. Jemalloc has proven over the years to be effective on delivering better performance and scalability while enjoying lower memory usage and less fragmentation than alternative malloc implementations. Meta... Read more »

An interesting Linux detail from today's NVIDIA GTC 2026 kickoff is that Canonical will be integrating NVIDIA's DOCA-OFED software framework into the Ubuntu Linux archive for leveraging the high-speed networking stack for HPC and AI...... Read more »

A bit of time has passed since having any exciting performance improvements to report on within the GNU C Library "glibc" but that changed today with another nice x86_64 optimization for modern CPUs...... Read more »

FFmpeg 8.1 is out today as the newest stable release of this widely-used, open-source multimedia library...... Read more »

The Linux kernel's extensible scheduler class "sched_ext" to allow for custom CPU scheduling policies as BPF programs continues enabling new functionality. Queued up in the sched_ext development code ahead of next month's Linux 7.1 cycle is the new SCX_ENQ_IMMED capability for enabling tighter control over when tasks land on a... Read more »

Since last week's Fedora 44 Beta release I have been testing out this upcoming Fedora Linux version on a few systems in the lab, most notably with the Framework Desktop powered by the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo". Fedora Workstation 44 Beta has been looking nice and... Read more »

The past several years Imagination Tech has been investing in an upstream and open-source DRM kernel graphics driver as well as a PowerVR Vulkan driver in Mesa. Their Mesa focus has exclusively been on the PowerVR Vulkan driver with the plans all along to use the Zink generic OpenGL-on-Vulkan implementation.... Read more »

A round of Intel graphics driver updates were sent today to DRM-Next in staging ahead of April's Linux 7.1 merge window. The changes in this pull aren't too particularly exciting with a lot of code refactoring and other work, but there are preparations made for supporting UHBR DP tunnels...... Read more »

The work by Derek Clark on enhancing the Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld support for Linux continues panning out nicely. The latest driver effort, the creation of the Lenovo Legion Go and Go S Series HID Drivers to help with controller configuration, is set to be introduced in Linux 7.1...... Read more »

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One of the best mobile DACs I've reviewed, the iFi GO bar Kensei is a masterclass in build quality, and quality features, with audiophile-grade pricing... Read more »

Have audiophile aspirations and a "beer wallet?" Fiio's KA11 delivers without breaking the bank if you have a solid pair of headphones or IEMs.... Read more »

A wealth of features, a speedy pan and tilt motor, and smart security features make the Tapo TC73 the best on the market right now.... Read more »

Aqara gets a lot right with their Smart Video Doorbell G4, including pricing and features. However, if your porch is tight, its aspect ratio may leave you a bit in the blind.... Read more »

Smart privacy features, Wi-Fi 6, f/2.0 lens, and wallet-friendly pricing make the Aqara Camera E1 tough to beat.... Read more »

This mobile Bluetooth DAC has it all! Beautiful design, highly functional features, and excellent sound quality make this my top pick right now.... Read more »

Who says your indoor security camera needs to be all business to be effective? The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is long on features and fun!... Read more »

This smooth DAC from iFi is a solid performer for those wanting to level up their desktop audio experience.... Read more »

Paying just $60 for this high-quality DAC means you can spend your money where it counts most, high-quality headphones.... Read more »

What you get for $100 with the Qudelix-5K is quite impressive, but that's just the beginning. Wait until you crack open the app! It's PEQ heaven.... Read more »

Combining a great indoor PT camera, Zigbee hub, and a huge list of accessories to connect to makes the Aqara Camera Hub G2H Pro a HomeKit standout!... Read more »

The former design lead at Apple has teamed up with Sam Altman’s artificial intelligence company.... Read more »

Nebula's newest projector has already replaced my 4K television — but it comes with a price.... Read more »

Nvidia has commenced production of Dynamo 1.0, an open-source operating system designed for large-scale AI inference.... Read more »

Nebius Group has entered into a long-term agreement with Meta to supply AI infrastructure, with the deal valued at up to $27bn.... Read more »

AWS and Cerebras Systems have announced a partnership to deliver accelerated AI inference capabilities for generative AI and LLM tasks.... Read more »

Meta is considering job cuts that could affect 20% or more of its workforce, reported Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter.... Read more »

Zendesk reached a agreement to acquire Forethought, aiming to expand its autonomous AI capabilities within its Resolution Platform.... Read more »

The atmosphere among telecoms operators at MWC 2026 was positive, reflecting the AI boom that might just reverse the industry’s fortunes.... Read more »

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Mind Robotics has raised $500m in a Series A funding round to support the large-scale deployment of AI-driven robotic systems.... Read more »

Nvidia has formed a partnership with Nebius Group, which will see the US chipmaker invest $2bn into the AI cloud infrastructure company.... Read more »

The technology is currently available in 12 games, but the list will expand... Read more »

Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord premieres on April 6... Read more »

You have the last day to purchase a smartphone from the Chinese at the old price... Read more »

The patch will be released simultaneously with the game's launch on PC... Read more »

Premium subscribers received the classic fighting game Tekken Dark Resurrection... Read more »

The Chinese regulator published the first images of the new compact electric car Leapmotor A05, which will also appear in Europe. The photos appeared on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT).... Read more »

Hyundai Motor has expanded its charging infrastructure network for high-performance electric vehicles by installing new stations on the Nürburgring track in Germany near the Tourist Drive entrance. Two N Hyper Charger units began pilot operation on March 14, 2026.... Read more »

BMW abandoned the level 3 automated driving system in its models due to low demand and high cost. The Personal Pilot L3 technology will not appear in the updated 7 Series sedan.... Read more »

Performance and image detail significantly surpass anything that came before... Read more »

Encyclopedia Britannica has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. The company accused the developer of ChatGPT of copyright infringement and unauthorized use of trademarks. This was reported by Reuters.... Read more »

Casio has launched three new analog-digital G-Shock watches in the US market — models GMAS140PG-1A, GMAS140PG-4A, and GMAS140PG-7A. All of them feature a rose gold metal dial and different case and strap options.... Read more »

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a studio that develops plugins, templates, and visual effects for professional video editing. The deal was announced on the MotionVFX website.... Read more »

Companies NVIDIA and Bolt will collaborate in the field of autonomous transport. This was announced at the NVIDIA GTC 2026 conference. The European ride-sharing service plans to use NVIDIA technologies to create robotaxis, while the chip manufacturer will gain access to vast amounts of trip data.... Read more »

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During his keynote at GTC 2026, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang introduced a wide array of new products, services, AI models, and software to a massive audience at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The Vera Rubin ecosystem with Groq integration made its debut, along with an array of new... Read more »

During NVIDIA's GTC 2026 keynote, CEO Jensen Huang gave attendees a sneak-peek at DLSS 5 leveraging neural rendering technology, with an array of brief clips of Resident Evil Requiem, Hogwarts Legacy, Starfield and EA Sports' FC '26. The newest game in that group is Resident Evil Requiem, and its already leading-edge, path-traced graphics... Read more »

NVIDIA is officially announcing its new Vera Rubin platform at GTC today, positioning the release as the next frontier for "agentic AI". The sprawling announcements (NVIDIA put out a fully twenty press releases, in addition to multiple blogs) include seven new chips that are apparently in full production, aimed at... Read more »

Mario Kart World is getting a set of two officially-licensed racing wheels from Hori, nine months after the game's June 2025 release. This set of racing wheels (Pro Deluxe and Pro Mini) are similar to the original Hori Racing Wheels released for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch, but provide one... Read more »

Two of Apple’s most important initiatives, a complete overhaul of its operating systems’ user interface design, and its efforts to become a significant player in the AI space, haven’t been home runs. Siri isn’t even close to being what the company promised at WWDC 2024, and users haven’t been particularly... Read more »

Many users have decried the rapid and pervasive integration of AI features in Windows 11. For many, the final straw was when Microsoft Copilot-ified the humble Notepad application. "Enough's enough," folks said as they downloaded sketchy scripts like Remove Windows AI to rip out the very foundations of Microsoft's AI... Read more »

Indeed, rapid integration of AI into the toy industry is transforming traditional play into a new interactive experience, but new research suggests these smart companions may carry hidden psychological and developmental risks. While a teddy bear that remembers a child’s name or a doll that answers complex questions may seem... Read more »

To borrow and tweak a line from The Outer Limits, there is nothing wrong with your monitor, do not attempt to adjust the picture. You also haven't stepped into a time warp. I checked the calendar and it is indeed 2026, though that wasn't immediately clear when I saw that... Read more »

In a quiet suburb of Tennessee, the AI and physical world collided with devastating consequences for a grandmother whose only crime was existing in a database. Law enforcement’s increasing reliance on facial recognition technology has shifted from a futuristic tool for catching fugitives into a bureaucratic nightmare that treats algorithmic... Read more »

Astronomers have just discovered TOI-1080 b, a rocky super-Earth located approximately 83 light-years away. Spearheaded by a team from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, follow-up monitoring could reveal even more planets around TOI-1080, the inactive M-dwarf star. The planet was initially flagged by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet... Read more »

Gigabyte is expanding its lineup of Brix mini PCs with a new model built around Intel's Panther Lake platform. We'll likely see multiple configurations over time, but the one that's been added to Gigabyte's website is Brix model GB-BRU9-386H. If the model name isn't a big enough clue, the specifications... Read more »

Another unreleased processor has found its way to Geekbench's benchmark database and according to the details in the listing, it is likely an early engineering sample of a Medusa Point APU based on AMD's next-generation Zen 6 architecture. While it's premature to draw any real conclusions (particularly performance), there are... Read more »

A man named Paul Conyngham successfully developing "a custom mRNA cancer vaccine" with the help of ChatGPT that shrunk a tennis ball-sized tumor in his dog's hock by 50%. Martin Smith, an associate professor of computational biology and director of the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics at the University of NSW... Read more »

If your Windows install is feeling creaky and you want to freshen up, or if you don't have Windows at all, the fastest way to fix things up is to simply do a clean install. Back up your important stuff to a NAS, a second PC, external storage, or even... Read more »

Running a private cloud is something that the majority of home lab users are or will be interested in, but there are so many ways to do it. I have run Synology Drive for many years, and it’s worked great, but I have always wanted to switch to an open... Read more »

I’ve been running Proxmox in a full, 2U home server that I built for my Home Lab, but there’s a massive problem that I’ve been running into, and it’s around power consumption. Even using a 65W TDP Ryzen 9700X Processor for my Home Server, my power consumption is in the... Read more »

For many years, I’ve used UniFi switches in my Home Lab – everything from their Flex models to rack-mount devices. While the UniFi Pro XG 24 PoE was admittedly overkill for my setup, it gave me the opportunity to test a device that’s better suited for large-scale or professional deployments.... Read more »

After configuring a Home Lab, a boring, but important step is to ensure that you have a complete way of monitoring it. This involves servers, uptime, logging, and more. The video below highlights the entire process on how you can monitor your home lab, but the information below can be... Read more »

In this article, we’re going to look at how to set up Docker in Proxmox. OCI Registry in Proxmox v9.1+ Technically, Proxmox VE 9.1 lets you create LXC containers from OCI images, but it’s not “Docker in Proxmox” the way most people mean it. You’re basically pulling an OCI image... Read more »

In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to find a Synology NAS on a network. Quick Answer: The fastest way to find a Synology NAS on your network is to use Synology’s Web Assistant. Open a browser on a device on the same subnet and visit https://finds.synology.com; it... Read more »

In this tutorial, we will look at how to set up OpenVPN on a Synology NAS. OpenVPN allows you to securely access your NAS (and even your local network) while remote. In general, VPN servers are the most secure way of accessing your Synology NAS when you’re remote. Video on... Read more »

In this article, we’ll look at the best Synology NAS alternatives that you can use in 2025. If you’re trying to determine if you’d like to buy a Synology NAS or go with an alternative, there are two different routes you can take. The first is purchasing a prebuilt NAS... Read more »

In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to create a 2-node cluster in Proxmox. There is so much functionality that you can gain by configuring a cluster in Proxmox, but in order for it to work properly, there really needs to be three full nodes for quorum. While... Read more »

My previous guide for tinyMediaManager involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest tinyMediaManager version via Portainer. tinyMediaManager is a media management tool written in Java/Swing. It is written to provide metadata for the Kodi Media Center (formerly known as XBMC), MediaPortal... Read more »

On March 16, 2026, Synology released a new DSM version called DSM 7.3.2-86009 Update 2 (DSM 7.3.2-86009-2). Below I will guide you step by step through the process of installing the new DSM 7.3.2-86009-2. This update fixes multiple security vulnerabilities without disclosing any of the issues. Why the secrecy? Likely a mix... Read more »

Copyparty is a tiny file server that instantly turns any folder into a fast, modern web-based file share. It offers resumable uploads and downloads, even on flaky connections, built-in WebDAV, SFTP, FTP and TFTP support, automatic media indexing with thumbnails, audio/video metadata extraction, full-text search, on-the-fly transcoding, hardlink-based deduplication, flexible... Read more »

Copyparty is a tiny file server that instantly turns any folder into a fast, modern web-based file share. It offers resumable uploads and downloads, even on flaky connections, built-in WebDAV, SFTP, FTP and TFTP support, automatic media indexing with thumbnails, audio/video metadata extraction, full-text search, on-the-fly transcoding, hardlink-based deduplication, flexible... Read more »

On March 13, 2026, Dockhand switched from version 1.0.20 to the new 1.0.21 version. Dockhand fixes the following issues and adds new options: New – Option to truncate port list New – Log viewer supports ANSII 256 colors Fix: IPv6 Problems Fix: Polling storm & mass disconnect Fix: Custom cron... Read more »