In a surprising twist, Meta is deploying a Linux kernel scheduler originally created for the AMD chip inside the Steam Deck on its own data center servers. The move highlights how gaming hardware optimizations are finding their way into massive-scale enterprise computing.
AMD’s next flagship desktop processor, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, has appeared in benchmark databases. The 16-core, 32-thread chip shows strong multi-core scaling, though gains seem incremental. The biggest benefits will likely be in gaming, where synthetic tests fall short.
Samsung is bringing its refreshed Daily Board interface to older television models. The update has been confirmed on the S90C OLED in India, suggesting a broader rollout is in progress.
A former Glencore employee has built a massive nickel trading empire in Indonesia, handling an estimated third of the country’s domestic ore market. His low-profile rise mirrors the nation’s industrial transformation, but new political forces could challenge his control.
Louis Gerstner, the former IBM CEO credited with one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history, has died at 83. He took over a nearly bankrupt IBM in 1993 and pivoted it from hardware to services, saving the company. His leadership is a legendary case study in business transformation.
OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness to anticipate AI model harms, a role paying $555,000 plus equity. This comes after a year of lawsuits and internal safety team shakeups. CEO Sam Altman calls it a “critical role at an important time.”
Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has taken a major step toward going public. The move comes amid a fierce, cash-burning battle for market share in India’s ultra-fast delivery sector.
2025 was a year of stark contrasts in tech. While companies like Microsoft committed billions to AI infrastructure, a brutal reality emerged: widespread layoffs and a stunning 95% failure rate for generative AI projects. The Seattle tech scene grappled with these shifts while questioning its own ide
Graphite mines in the US, largely shuttered for seven decades, are seeing a revival. Companies like Titan Mining Corp. are planning new operations, aiming for commercial sales by 2028, as demand for battery materials surges and supply chains shift.
The decision for enterprise voice AI is no longer just about which model is smartest. It’s a strategic architectural choice between cheap, fast “native” systems and slower, but auditable, modular stacks. A new “unified” approach is trying to bridge the gap.
