According to a new report, Apple is planning to add cellular connectivity and touchscreen support to the MacBook Pro lineup in 2026. These features, long standard on iPads and Windows laptops, could finally arrive with the rumored M6 chip redesign. It would mark a significant shift for the Mac platf
An indie film made in Blender just won an Oscar, beating multi-million dollar studio projects. But Hollywood’s biggest animation and VFX houses still rely on proprietary tools. The reasons come down to risk, investment, and a very different way of working.
Major investments from Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google signal progress for the UK’s AI strategy. But critics warn that grid bottlenecks and power shortages are slowing the critical infrastructure buildout to a crawl.
The PC industry is in a state of desperation over a critical DRAM shortage. Major manufacturers are struggling to get allocations, which could force them to raise prices, ship underpowered laptops, or postpone new product launches entirely.
The Libreboot project has released version 26.01-rc1, extending its free BIOS/UEFI replacement to more systems. In related news, the Dasharo initiative is developing a Platform Driver to standardize and enhance the coreboot user experience.
A group of prominent authors, led by John Carreyrou, is taking six major AI companies to court. They allege their copyrighted books were illegally used to train generative AI models, challenging a previous legal settlement they see as inadequate.
Samsung is planning a massive leap in gaming monitors for 2026. The headliners include a 32-inch, glasses-free 3D display at 6K resolution and a separate screen boasting a 1,040Hz refresh rate. It’s a specs bonanza, but practical use is a big question.
Hideo Kojima is teasing that his mysterious Xbox project, OD, holds a major secret for those who watch its trailer obsessively. He calls the game, co-written with Jordan Peele, a “completely new medium” built with Microsoft’s help.
Apple’s ability to pool Macs into powerful AI clusters is a unique advantage, thanks to Thunderbolt 5 and unified memory. But a key source of its cost edge—long-term memory supply deals—is set to expire soon. This could dramatically increase prices for future hardware like the M5 Mac mini.
The era of ugly Linux desktops is over. A new wave of distributions is prioritizing stunning, user-friendly design that can make the switch from Windows or macOS not just easy, but visually rewarding.
