Nvidia is acquiring SchedMD, the company behind the widely-used Slurm workload scheduler. The move is a major play to strengthen Nvidia’s open-source software credentials in high-performance computing and AI.
Samsung has officially denied rumors it plans to exit the consumer SSD market. This comes as other hardware makers, like Crucial, shift focus entirely to enterprise and AI demand, sparking fears of a broader consumer pullback.
Microsoft is finally disabling the RC4 encryption cipher by default in Windows Server after 26 years. The obsolete algorithm was a key weakness in major breaches, prompting criticism from a US senator. The change will roll out by mid-2026.
Google has secured its clean energy future in Malaysia with two new Power Purchase Agreements. The deals with TotalEnergies and Shizen Energy will supply solar power for its first data center in the country, a $2 billion project.
AI is moving beyond simple tasks to become a thinking partner for managers facing complex decisions. The CEO of MoviePass uses it as a “sounding board” for negotiations and interpersonal issues. But this shift requires new guardrails to prevent judgment from going on autopilot.
Ford is making a stunning pivot with its flagship electric truck. The next-generation F-150 Lightning won’t be fully electric; it will use a gasoline engine as a generator to achieve over 700 miles of range. This signals a major strategic retreat from pure battery-electric vehicles for now.
Rising memory chip costs are set to disrupt the global smartphone market in 2026. Analysts predict shipment declines and price hikes, with low-end models facing the most severe impact.
Luminar Technologies, the lidar sensor maker, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. The company plans to sell its core business and has already agreed to sell a semiconductor subsidiary. This follows a disastrous year that saw the founder’s abrupt resignation, massiv
Microsoft is expanding its Full Screen Experience for handheld gaming to more Windows 11 devices. The feature, which offers a console-like interface, first launched on the ASUS ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. It’s part of a broader effort to make Windows more competitive in the portable gaming space.
The past year saw a relentless wave of cyber-attacks targeting major global brands. The tactics ranged from exploiting zero-days in enterprise software to ransomware that halted production lines.
