Chasing better specs for your home server? You’re probably ignoring its most critical vulnerability: dirty power. A UPS isn’t just a battery backup; it’s essential protection against data loss, hardware damage, and annoying service interruptions that specs can’t fix.
Arch Linux is making a major shift by replacing its main proprietary NVIDIA driver packages with the open kernel modules. The move, tied to driver version 590, officially ends support for Pascal-generation GPUs and older. Affected users must manually switch to a legacy branch.
Rehlko has launched a major expansion of its KD Series generator line, adding models from 60kW to 600kW. The move targets growing demand for energy resilience from data centers, healthcare, and telecoms, with full distribution slated for Q1 2026.
The Spectre v1 vulnerability, a classic side-channel attack, has now been confirmed in newer, high-performance RISC-V processors. The Linux kernel is getting patches to add pointer masking and syscall sanitization, similar to defenses long used by x86 and Arm.
IBASE Technology has launched a new small form factor edge AI computer designed for industrial environments. The ASB200-962U runs on Intel’s Core Ultra 100U processor and can be configured with up to 96GB of RAM and multiple expansion modules for AI and connectivity.
Intel’s upcoming flagship discrete GPU, the Arc Battlemage BMG-G31, has received new support in official software. The “Big Battlemage” chip is expected to pack 32 Xe2 cores and 16GB of memory. Meanwhile, a 2023 shipping manifest mentions a future “Intel Data Center GPU XE4 Subsystem.”
A new report highlights how aging digital networks are the brittle backbone of everything from flights to 911. These systems, built for a different era, are now buckling under the demands of AI and real-time data, creating a national security risk that requires urgent modernization.
A security patch Microsoft issued on December Patch Tuesday is causing widespread failures in applications using Message Queuing (MSMQ). The broken systems range from retail point-of-sale terminals to building fire alarm systems, highlighting the fragile links in operational technology.
Micron Technology has kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with record-breaking financial results. The memory and storage giant credits its performance to strong demand as an “essential AI enabler.”
Valve has pushed a new beta update for the Steam Deck, focusing on stability and usability. It specifically helps users with outdated Xbox controllers and adds reporting tools to Steam chats.
