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.
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.
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.
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.
A veteran CTO named Bob just quit his job after being told to cut a third of his staff, not based on skills, but budget. His resignation forces a brutal question: in today’s tech market, do real, revenue-generating skills actually matter anymore, or have they been permanently devalued?
Amazon is laying off 370 employees at its European headquarters in Luxembourg, which is about 8.5% of the local workforce. The cuts, negotiated down from an initial plan of 470, primarily affect software developers as the company deepens its AI focus.
A chilling question is hitting boardrooms: after millions in investment, why is AI failing? New research shows a staggering 95% of organizations get no measurable return, and the culprit is a familiar one.
The surprise announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic at The Game Awards 2025 was met with excitement and immediate skepticism about its release date. Game director Casey Hudson has now directly addressed fears of a 2030 launch, promising it will come sooner. The game is a narrative-drive
Apple has released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 to all supported devices. The updates pack in a mix of quality-of-life features and significant regional expansions for app stores and voice assistants.
Researchers have found a new Windows zero-day vulnerability that crashes the RasMan service. While a free unofficial patch is available, Microsoft has yet to issue an official fix or even assign a CVE, and a working exploit is already circulating undetected.
