Support for AMD GPU managed memory has been officially merged into the upcoming GCC 16 compiler. This feature, part of the OpenMP offloading support, allows for a unified memory space between host and device. It aims to make programming for AMD’s ROCm platform more straightforward.
OpenAI is making a strategic investment into Thrive Holdings, a company backed by its own major investor. This continues a pattern of circular dealmaking for the AI giant as it seeks new ways to embed its technology and grow its stake in the ecosystem.
Samsung and SK Hynix, who control over 70% of global DRAM output, say they won’t rapidly expand production despite a severe shortage. They’re prioritizing long-term profitability, fearing a future oversupply. This means high RAM and GPU prices could persist for years.
A new global study commissioned by Schneider Electric reveals the massive hidden cost of proprietary industrial automation. For smaller manufacturers, the impact can be a staggering 25% of annual revenue lost to inefficiency and downtime.
The automaker consortium Ionna is making a massive $250 million push into California’s EV charging market. The move is part of a rapid national rollout, with the network now boasting over 4,000 contracted charging bays. It’s a clear signal that carmakers are taking charging infrastructure into their
A malicious npm package tried to manipulate AI security scanners with a hidden prompt. Despite being flagged months ago, it remained downloadable and was installed nearly 17,000 times. This shows a dangerous gap between detection and actual removal in the software supply chain.
Microsoft has confirmed a bug in its optional August 2025 preview update, KB5064081, that hides the password icon on the Windows 11 sign-in screen. The company hasn’t issued a fix yet, but there’s a simple, if annoying, workaround for affected users.
Netflix is discontinuing Google Cast support for most devices, forcing users to navigate with their TV remote instead of their phone. This follows the platform’s 2019 removal of AirPlay support.
A ten-month House of Lords inquiry into home-based working has published its findings, pulling together academic evidence from the pandemic era. The report suggests hybrid work’s impact on productivity is limited but offers major benefits for labor supply and could save UK employers billions annuall
Saudi Arabia’s massive renewable energy goals under Vision 2030 face a hot problem. To make advanced solar cells work in the desert, engineers are turning to active cooling systems like forced air and liquid cooling to fight efficiency-killing heat.
