Day: February 9, 2026

The infamous Intel Software Defined Silicon initiative appears to be dead – or at least, Intel has no plans to continue developing it. The US chipmaker first unveiled SDSi in 2021 as a software-based solution that could selectively block or unlock certain CPU capabilities depending on the end customer's budget....

According to tipster Jaykihn, the 900-series platform will have five PCH variants: Z990, Z970, W980, Q970, and B960. All five are expected to appear on next-gen LGA 1954 motherboards, set to launch alongside Nova Lake-S later this year. The chipsets will reportedly differ in several areas, including the number of......

During a recent interview with Taiwanese television channel CTS, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said she made it very clear to Washington that the country couldn't move 40 percent of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity to the US. Read Entire Article

For years, Torvalds has managed kernel versioning with a lighthearted logic: increase the major number only when he can no longer keep count on his fingers and toes. Read Entire Article

Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to improve the reliability and security of Windows printing by pushing the platform toward a single, unified driver standard. Despite early warnings about an extinction-level......

Did you know, Google co-founder Larry Page attempted to sell the search engine for $1.6 million? Read Entire Article

Discord is rolling out age verification worldwide, requiring a face scan or ID for full access starting next month. New and unverified accounts will move to a "teen" setting by default. That means tighter content filters, and safer DM handling with warnings and separate inboxes for messages from unfamiliar users....

The university's team reports that their approach centers on controlled "softening" of the material rather than complete melting. The process, known as hot-wire laser irradiation, reshapes tungsten carbide while maintaining its exceptional hardness and minimizing defects – an achievement that could transform how cutting, drilling, and construction tools are manufactured....

The firm analyzed data from more than 22,700 vehicles across 21 models and found a striking pattern: batteries subjected to frequent charging sessions above 100 kilowatts degraded at roughly twice the rate of those primarily using lower-power options such as Level 2 chargers. Read Entire Article