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Category: Computing
Windows 11’s 2025 Update is a Quietly Massive Quality-of-Life Patch
Looking back at 2025, Windows 11 didn’t get a flashy new version number. Instead, it received a steady stream of updates that collectively make the OS feel more mature, secure, and user-friendly. The changes range from a full-screen Xbox experience for handheld PCs to finally fixing dark mode flashe
DXN lands $1.4M deal for a Pacific Edge data center
DXN has been tapped to design and build a modular Edge data center for a major communications provider. The project, valued at AU$1.4 million, is slated for completion by June 2026 and aims to boost connectivity across the Pacific region.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800XT Hits a Crazy Low Price on Amazon
Amazon is running a major clearance on AMD’s previous-gen gaming CPU. The unlocked Ryzen 7 5800XT, with 8 cores and a 4.8GHz boost, is now just $183. It’s a powerful and affordable upgrade path for older systems.
Alpine Linux is the perfect VM OS you’re probably ignoring
Alpine Linux is an incredibly lightweight distribution that’s perfect for resource-starved virtual machines and reviving old hardware. It uses musl libc and OpenRC instead of glibc and systemd, requiring as little as 128MB of RAM to boot. While it can have compatibility quirks, it’s a powerhouse for
Your Office PCs Are Probably Too Dumb for AI
According to a CNET article, more than half of IT pros say their current devices aren’t suitable for AI workloads. Chipmakers like AMD are racing to fill the gap with new “AI PC” processors, promising major cost savings and local data processing.
A 120B AI Model in Your Pocket? This Startup Says It’s Possible
A startup called Tiiny AI is claiming to have built the world’s smallest AI supercomputer. The device, set for CES 2026, supposedly packs enough power to run 120-billion-parameter models right in your hand.
Google’s TPUs Are Finally a Real Threat to Nvidia’s AI Crown
Google’s custom AI chips are no longer just for internal use. A landmark deal with Anthropic and native PyTorch support are eroding Nvidia’s “CUDA moat,” reshaping the economics of large-scale AI.
AMD’s FSR Redstone Finally Adds AI, But There’s a Catch
AMD has launched its FSR Redstone technology suite with the new Radeon 25.12.1 driver. It introduces machine learning for the first time and promises big performance gains, but full access is limited to the latest graphics cards.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is a Flawed Powerhouse
The Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 packs a stunning 18-inch display and desktop-level power from an Intel Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5080. However, its short battery life and nearly 8-pound weight make it a hard sell for anyone who needs to move it.