Merged recently to the latest LLVM/Clang compiler development tree is the Arm C1-Ultra scheduling model for helping with delivering optimal binaries for that flagship next-gen Arm mobile CPU...... Read more »

It was just days ago we reported on a proposal to drop old network drivers due to AI-driven bug reports becoming a burden on upstream kernel developers. Last night that culminated with an initial pull request to clear out some old, unused networking drivers plus also clearing out the entire... Read more »

While the AMDGPU open-source driver has struggled with HDMI 2.1 support due to the HDMI Forum blocking open-source implementations, HDMI Fixed Rate Link (FRL) as a feature of the HDMI 2.1 specification is enjoying success now with the open-source Nouveau graphics driver on Linux for NVIDIA GPUs...... Read more »

Last month Opera released the Opera GX gaming-focused web browser for Linux. It rolled out in RPM and Debian package format support while now for those interested is also available via Flatpak and Snap sandboxed app formats...... Read more »

In addition to some network drivers on the chopping block due to AI bug reports for obsolete hardware/drivers and Linux 7.1 dropping various drivers for Russia's Baikal CPUs, the Linux 7.1 kernel as of today also dropped some obsolete PCMCIA host controller drivers...... Read more »

Oracle announced today they are going to be reducing the frequency of software updates for Solaris 11.4 and their ZFS Storage Appliance software...... Read more »

The official release ISOs of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS, and the various other Ubuntu flavors are now available for download...... Read more »

The upcoming Godot 4.7 open-source, cross-platform game engine release is rolling out support for high dynamic range (HDR)...... Read more »

With this week's launch of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition I've found some of the commentary quite surprising among those arguing it's really not a competitive or interesting product. While the cost may be hard to justify at $899 USD compared to the existing Ryzen 9000 series products... Read more »

Ubuntu LTS releases on the desktop have automatically installed OEM vendor kernels where needed and hardware enablement "HWE" kernels in later point releases by default. This provides a better out-of-the-box experience for Ubuntu desktop users and one less chore post-install if desiring a newer/better kernel. With Ubuntu Server 26.04 LTS,... Read more »

Following the recently-launched Thelio Mira redesign, System76 today announced the new Thelio Major workstation with improved thermals and more performance...... Read more »

Canonical announced last year that in collaboration with AMD they would be bringing the ROCm software libraries into the Ubuntu archive for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. The plan has been to ship AMD ROCm AI/ML and HPC libraries in the Ubuntu archive so it would be as easy as sudo apt... Read more »

OpenBLAS 0.3.33 is out today as the latest update to this vendor-neutral, optimized Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms "BLAS" library...... Read more »

Ready to go ahead of the Linux 7.1 merge window closing at week's end are numerous new USB device support additions and other USB subsystem enhancements...... 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 »

Silverfort and SentinelOne partner to address identity security challenges resulting from the increasing adoption of AI systems.... Read more »

Accenture, Avanade have partnered with Microsoft to create an agentic factory intelligence system designed to address manufacturing downtime.... Read more »

Daniel Pell, Workday's VP and UK&I country manager says upskilling enterprise IT requires the creation of dynamic skill-based platforms.... Read more »

ServiceNow has completed its $7.75bn cash acquisition of Armis, a company specialising in cyber exposure management.... Read more »

Amazon has agreed to make an investment of $5bn in Anthropic, with the possibility of up to a further $20bn in future investment.... Read more »

In a world where TikTok can fill two hours a day with zero learning curve, the gaming industry’s challenge is not just making better games.... Read more »

EC has allocated a €180m sovereign cloud contract to four European firms in a move designed to increase EU digital autonomy.... Read more »

The UK government has introduced a £500m ($675m) Sovereign AI fund aimed at accelerating the commercial growth of domestic AI companies.... Read more »

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The series premiere will take place on May 27... Read more »

The new model features a powerful chip, a modern screen, and a PC mode... Read more »

Interest groups in X turned out to be unclaimed... Read more »

Here we are! Wired headphones are no longer a surprise: although the world is moving towards Bluetooth, good old cables are still in play. However, a gaming headset with a non-removable USB-A cable is something out of the ordinary. On the one hand, such a solution lacks flexibility, but on... Read more »

Saros is a third-person sci-fi action roguelike game from Housemarque. The story takes players to the golden plains of the planet Carcosa, where a high-ranking fighter named Arjun Devraj embarks on a dangerous journey in search of his lost colony and his own lost history. The game focuses on human... Read more »

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iOS quietly cached incoming message previews even after Signal was deleted and disappearing messages were enabled — a gap now closed in iOS 26.4.2.... Read more »

The game will be recreated on Unreal Engine 5 and will offer a completely new experience... Read more »

The manufacturer claims to transfer 100 GB files in 4K/8K format in seconds... Read more »

The expansion will be released next week and will introduce two classes, a new region, and other content... Read more »

The company has already fixed a number of bugs discovered during the main testing cycle of Android 17... Read more »

Studio Pearl Abyss fulfilled a number of gamer requests... Read more »

Samsung's pricing under the Re-Newed program raises many questions... Read more »

The superagent will have to hide in plain sight, drive sports cars, and even fall in an airplane... Read more »

Kioxia is continuing its effort to bring more affordable storage options to the mainstream market, this time with the introduction of its BG8 series that aims to deliver PCI Express 5.0 speeds to a range of consumer systems, including thin and light laptops, and desktops as well. It's also targeting... Read more »

Samsung has remained dedicated to glasses-free 3D displays much longer than most. A recent research paper from both Samsung and POSTECH suggests that its next generation of glasses-free 3D monitors may be able to switch between 2D and 3D output at will. This is possible thanks to a new metalens-focused... Read more »

If you are a HotHardware reader, there's a pretty good chance I don't need to tell you that for a few generations, AMD has been leading Intel in PC gaming CPU performance. Well, according to Intel's Robert Hallock, this is not because AMD has superior hardware, but because software simply... Read more »

Street Fighter 6 has been selling well and keeping players engaged, but its DLCs have spurred some controversy. For example, we've finally gotten a reveal trailer and release date for Ingrid, a reality-warping Capcom legacy character that will add an unconventional magic-focused fighting style to the usually more-grounded Street Fighter 6.... Read more »

The latest commission from Gunther Werks, dubbed "Project Endgame," represents the company's (and solo client's) ultimate vision of the OG air-cooled Porsche 993. Indeed, though the 993 generation is often celebrated as the pinnacle of classic 911, this bespoke Speedster has been re-engineered and would even make Ferdinand Porsche yell... Read more »

Toshiba's 65-inch C350 series Fire TV is already a budget model in the realm of televisions, but it just got even more affordable with a limited time deal at Best Buy that drops the price down to an ultra-low $249.99. That's as low as we can recall seeing a 65-inch... Read more »

Sennheiser has finally addressed a long-time fan request by launching the HD 480 Pro, a closed-back iteration of the HD 490 Pro (with plenty of DNA from other series like the HD 600). The company's aim with this is to offer greater passive isolation combined with Sennheiser's studio-centric performance. No... Read more »

Earlier this week, robots were seen running faster than us, and now a Sony-developed autonomous robot has shown its mettle by defeating high-ranking human athletes in the high-speed, unpredictable environment of table tennis. In this case, the achievement marks a breakthrough in physical robotics, requiring the machine to master complex... Read more »

A user on X has posted several images of a reference Intel laptop equipped with a Wildcat Lake processor, and it looks ready to spar with Apple's MacBook Neo, at least from a design language standpoint. Like the MacBook Neo, Intel's reference design looks sleek with a thin and light... Read more »

OpenAI has unveiled Images 2.0, the latest evolution of its image generation technology, positioning it as a major step forward in realism, accuracy, and usability for real-world creative tasks. The update, built on the company's newer GPT-5.3 architecture with a knowledge cutoff of December 2025, aims to move beyond experimental... Read more »

NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 has finally been released in SDK form on GitHub for widespread use, and with that release it should allow for DLSS 4.5 to be more easily added or updated for existing games. When we last covered DLSS 4.5's Multi Frame Generation feature, users could enable up to... Read more »

If you're an Android user who has been looking longingly at an iPad Pro and wishing you could score such a device without buying into the Apple ecosystem, fret not, as ASUS is evidently readying the device of your dreams. A new leak from AndroidHeadlines paints a picture of an upcoming... Read more »

One key component of memory manufacturing is the cleanroom required to assemble the memory chips, but what if you had a factory-grade cleanroom in your own backyard? YouTuber Dr Semiconductor does, and he's also equipped with the working knowledge required to construct semiconductor memory cells from scratch. In an extensive... Read more »

The rise of AI is having an impact across every sector of the technology industry, and cybersecurity is no exception. Malicious actors have proven adept at leveraging the technology to boost their malware campaigns while lowering the barrier to entry into cybercrime. Mozilla, makers of the open-source Firefox web browser,... Read more »

I’ve used Synology NAS devices for over seven years, across models including the DS1019+, DS1821+, and DS923+. One of the most common places people get stuck early on is simply finding the device on their network. There are three ways to do it, and which one works depends on your... Read more »

HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) is what most people install right after getting Home Assistant running. It gives you access to community-built integrations, themes, and cards that aren’t in the official store. I run Home Assistant OS in a Proxmox VM, but the process is the same whether you’re on... Read more »

I’ve been running Docker on Proxmox for a while now, most recently on my two-node custom-built Proxmox Cluster using Proxmox VE 9.1. Before that, I ran it on a Synology NAS, a Raspberry Pi, TrueNAS, Unraid, and just about everything else you can think of. This is still my favorite... Read more »

Home labs quietly accumulate security problems the longer you run them. I went through my setup and found five areas that needed fixing — none of them complicated, all of them worth doing. Here's what changed and why it matters.... Read more »

Starting a home lab in 2026 is genuinely easier than it has ever been, but it is also easy to overbuy and overcomplicate things from day one. These are the five categories that actually matter — NAS, hypervisor, networking, UPS, and a Raspberry Pi — and what to look for... Read more »

evices on your network — each with its own MAC address, IP address, and no NAT or port mapping required. If you want a container to live on a specific VLAN and be reachable like any other host on that subnet, macvlan is the right tool. The tricky part isn’t... Read more »

Home labs are easy to set up and easy to accidentally expose. This guide covers five practical security improvements — from eliminating unnecessary port forwards to implementing strong authentication — that reduce your risk without turning your lab into a full-time job.... 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 »

Scrob is an open-source, self-hosted media tracking app that acts as your private alternative to Letterboxd and Trakt. It syncs libraries and watch history in real time from Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby, lets you rate content, build personal lists, and explore media through a clean, modern web interface that installs... Read more »

For years Portainer dominated as the go-to web UI for managing Docker containers, Swarm clusters, Kubernetes, and Podman environments. It remains a mature, feature-rich option with strong enterprise support in its paid Business Edition. However, late 2025 saw the launch of Dockhand, a modern Docker-focused alternative from Jarek Krochmalski that... Read more »

Degoog is a modern, self-hosted search engine aggregator that lets you search multiple engines at once and view all results in a single clean, unified interface. It acts as your personal meta-search engine, forwarding queries to your chosen providers, combining the results, and delivering them without tracking or ads for... Read more »

Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. This platform provides everyone on your team, regardless of technical skill, equal access to data and digital file asset management, for any data model or project. First, link Directus to your desired SQL database and file storage... Read more »

On April 19, 2026, Dockhand switched from version 1.0.25 to the new 1.0.26 version. Dockhand fixes the following issues and adds new options: New – Persist sort order across page navigation for all data grids New – Show git repository URL and branch in git stack edit modal New –... Read more »