YouTube’s Podcast Boom is All About the Living Room
YouTube’s podcast audience has exploded, reaching a billion monthly viewers. The real story is the massive growth happening on living room TVs, not phones.
Category: Hardware
Linux Gets “Slow Workload Hints” For Intel’s Next-Gen CPUs
The Linux kernel is preparing support for a new power management feature tied to Intel’s future Panther Lake processors. Called “slow workload hints,” it aims to help the OS make smarter, long-term decisions about performance versus battery life.
LG backtracks, will let you delete that forced Copilot TV icon
LG is walking back a controversial software update that installed a non-removable Microsoft Copilot shortcut on its TVs. The company now says it will take steps to allow users to delete the icon, following significant online frustration. The shortcut links to a web app, not an embedded service.
This Web Tool Makes Flashing ESP32 Boards Stupidly Simple
Forget installing the Arduino IDE just to flash a pre-built .bin file to your ESP32. A new web tool called ESPConnect runs entirely in your browser, handling firmware flashing, partition management, and even file system inspection with just a USB cable. It’s a focused utility that could save a ton o
Lenovo’s SteamOS Legion Go 2 Could Be a Game-Changer
According to a new report, Lenovo is planning a SteamOS variant of its upcoming Legion Go 2 handheld. This model would launch at CES 2026, keeping the same high-end hardware but swapping the operating system. It’s a bold move that signals growing frustration with Windows on handhelds.
Five More Games Get DLSS 4, But One Launch Stumbles
NVIDIA’s latest driver adds DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation to five more games, including the re-launched Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. However, player numbers for that title suggest a rocky start despite the tech boost.
Smartphone prices are going up in 2026, and AI is to blame
The global smartphone market is set to contract in 2026, with shipments falling and prices rising. The culprit? Soaring costs for chips and memory, driven by explosive demand from AI developers.
AI Agents Are Taking the Wheel in Cloud Systems. Buckle Up.
The next wave of AI isn’t just making suggestions—it’s taking action. Autonomous agents are being deployed to manage Kubernetes, optimize costs, and fix incidents. This fundamentally changes the threat model for cloud-native systems.
ZTE Faces Another Billion-Dollar US Fine Over Bribery Claims
ZTE is in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a long-running foreign bribery investigation. The potential settlement could exceed $1 billion, adding to the massive $2 billion fine the company paid during the Trump administration.
Apple’s Big Bet: Making iPhone Chips in India
Apple is exploring a significant new step in its India manufacturing push: chip assembly. The company is in early talks with local firms like CG Semi to handle display driver chips, a first for the country.