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Imagination PowerVR Vulkan Driver Gains Apple Metal Translation Layer in Mesa 26.0 Update

The upcoming Mesa 26.0 graphics library release reportedly includes a significant advancement for PowerVR GPU users on Apple systems. Sources indicate the KosmicKrisp translation layer enables Vulkan API compatibility through Apple’s Metal framework, potentially expanding graphics capabilities across multiple device categories.

Vulkan-to-Metal Translation Layer Merged Into Mesa

According to reports from Michael Larabel, the principal author of Phoronix.com, the Mesa 26.0 graphics library is set to include the KosmicKrisp Vulkan to Apple Metal translation driver. This development, reportedly merged into the main Mesa codebase, represents a significant step forward for Linux and cross-platform graphics compatibility. Analysts suggest this integration could enable broader GPU support across Apple devices using PowerVR architecture.

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Major AWS DNS Disruption Causes Widespread Internet Service Failures

A critical DNS resolution issue at Amazon Web Services’ US-EAST-1 region triggered widespread internet disruptions. Major platforms including Snapchat, Reddit, and Amazon’s own services experienced extended downtime. Service restoration continues as companies work through residual technical challenges.

Widespread Internet Disruption Linked to AWS DNS Failure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage originating from DNS resolution problems caused widespread internet disruptions affecting thousands of online platforms, according to reports from multiple monitoring services. The incident, which began earlier today, impacted major services including Snapchat, Reddit, and Amazon’s own Alexa voice assistant, leaving users unable to access critical functionality across numerous applications.