Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash
Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash Summary The first release candidate for Linux 6.17 arrived without any bcachefs changes. Kent Overstreet had signalled readiness…
Ethernet switch vendors like Cisco are riding high on AI network economics
Ethernet switch vendors like Cisco are riding high on AI network economics Summary Nvidia is on track to ship millions of Blackwell GPUs in 2025, and those GPUs need high‑performance…
What is a smart home? Everything you need to know
What is a smart home? Everything you need to know Summary A smart home uses internet-connected devices to enable remote monitoring and control of household systems such as lighting, heating,…
What are the COSO frameworks?
What are the COSO frameworks? By Brien Posey — Published: Aug 12, 2025 Summary The COSO frameworks are guidance documents from the Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission…
Rethinking AI Leadership: Why the CAIO Role Is Taking Hold
Rethinking AI Leadership: Why The CAIO Role Is Taking Hold Summary This CIO Portal briefing examines the rising Chief AI Officer (CAIO) role and why organisations are creating dedicated executive…
‘Ghost Particle’ That Smashed Into Earth Breaks Records
‘Ghost Particle’ That Smashed Into Earth Breaks Records Summary In February 2023 the KM3NeT detector under the Mediterranean recorded an event, KM3-230213A, consistent with an astrophysical neutrino of about 220…
Applied Materials Sued In China Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
Applied Materials Sued In China Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft Summary Beijing E-Town Semiconductor Technology Co. has sued Applied Materials in the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, alleging the US chip-equipment…
Margaret Boden, Philosopher of Artificial Intelligence, Dies At 88
Summary Professor Margaret (Maggie) Boden, a British philosopher and cognitive scientist who helped found the University of Sussex’s Centre for Cognitive Science, died on 18 July in Brighton; her death…
Foxconn Now Making More From Servers than iPhones
Foxconn Now Making More From Servers than iPhones Summary Foxconn reported Q2 results showing a notable business shift: its Cloud and Networking Products division — largely server and networking hardware…
China Launches Three-Day Robot Olympics Featuring Football and Table Tennis
China Launches Three-Day Robot Olympics Featuring Football and Table Tennis Summary China has launched the World Humanoid Robot Games, a three-day competition in Beijing featuring 280 teams from 16 countries.…