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SparkyLinux 8.4 Revives Support for 32-bit PCs
SparkyLinux 8.4, based on Debian 13, resumes providing 32-bit installation images removed a year ago. It also supports the CDE desktop, aiding the extension of older PCs' lifespan.
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Samsung to Raise Advanced Foundry Prices by Up to 15%
Samsung is increasing order prices for its 4nm, 5nm, and 8nm processes. The move is driven by production capacity constraints amid soaring AI demand.
Internet Voices
EFF Report: Ad Libraries Covertly Leak Location Data from Apps
EFF's new report reveals ad libraries transmit user location data to third parties without app developers' knowledge.
Dev
Docker VMM Public Beta Released, Refreshing the Virtualization Layer
Docker has launched the public beta of its proprietary, high-performance hypervisor for containers, "Docker VMM." It significantly improves fast startup, file I/O, and memory management, and will become the default engine in the official release.
AI
Google Adds Student Hub to Gemini for Centralized Learning Management
Google introduces a dedicated student hub in Gemini, unifying research collection, flashcard creation, practice exams, and Deep Research for streamlined learning management.
Gadgets
Framework BIOS Update Leaves Ryzen 7040 Machines Unbootable; Workaround Available
BIOS updates for the Framework Laptop 13 have rendered multiple Ryzen 7040-series models unbootable. Exceptional motherboard replacement is offered even for out-of-warranty units.
AI
Claude Watermark Breached in 4 Hours, EU AI Act Faces Technical Limits
Anthropic introduced an invisible watermark in Claude to comply with the EU AI Act. A developer published a removal tool in just 4 hours, questioning the regulation's enforceability.
Dev
Earth Microbes Found Capable of Surviving One Week in Lunar Permanent Shadow Regions
It has been revealed that Earth microbes can survive for about one week in the Moon's permanently shadowed regions. A research result highlighting the challenges of planetary protection in human exploration plans.
AI
Round Hill Files $1 Billion+ Lawsuit Against Suno and Anthropic
Music publisher Round Hill sues Suno and Anthropic for copyright infringement, with damages expected to exceed $1 billion.
Dev
Sing-song: A Speakable Encoding for Converting Long Numbers and Keys into Pronounceable Syllables
A new encoding method, Sing-song, has been unveiled, converting long byte sequences into pronounceable syllable strings like "zila-sibo." It uses a 64-syllable alphabet of 16 consonants × 4 vowels, allocating one syllable per 6 bits for reversible conversion.
Dev
Linux 7.3 to Feature Two Major Memory Management Optimizations; Zswap and KSM Long-standing Issues Addressed
The Linux 7.3 memory management patches tackle critical issues: lock contention in zsmalloc and long-held reverse mapping locks in KSM.
AI
51WORLD Unveils AperData: A New Foundation for Robot Learning Data
51WORLD announces physical AI infrastructure "AperData" and "AperOne". Using human-worn data collection devices and edge processing, it aims to solve the data generation challenge for robot learning.
Dev
UK Tax Authority Allocates £657M for Low-Code Development
UK's HMRC orders three contracts worth up to £657M for low-code development platforms, highlighting legacy system challenges and debunking the low-code cost myth.
Gadgets
Doom Ported to Canon EOS 550D, Playable via Magic Lantern
A GitHub developer has ported Doom to the Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera. Using Magic Lantern firmware, the game is operated via the camera's buttons.
Gadgets
DJI Wins Partial Victory in US Appeals Court, Faces Reopened Proceedings Over Military Company Designation
A US appeals court overturned a lower court's decision to maintain the "Chinese military company" designation for DJI without reviewing classified records, sending the case back for further hearings.
Dev
Cloud Native Buildpacks Graduates from CNCF, Enables Container Builds Without Dockerfile
CNCF has certified Cloud Native Buildpacks as a graduated project. It builds container images directly from an application's source code, eliminating the need for a Dockerfile.
Dev
Kakoune Editor: Multiple Selections and Client-Server Architecture
The modal editor Kakoune offers a distinct editing experience from Vim, centered on multiple selection operations and a client-server structure.
Dev
Linux 7.3: BPF Enables Lock-Free Read of Socket Extended Attributes
bpf_sock_read_xattr() integrated into Linux 7.3 kernel. Allows BPF programs to read socket user extended attributes lock-free, improving systemd scaling control and Varlink registry implementation.
Gadgets
Harnessing Light from Remaining Power: The Physics of the Joule Thief Circuit
A circuit that lights an LED from a seemingly dead battery. Explains the method of stepping up voltage using a transformer and transistor based on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
Internet Voices
Peacock to Implement Fourth Price Hike, Selecting an 18% Increase
Following its first-ever quarterly profit in Q2 2026, streaming service Peacock has announced its fourth price increase of the year.