VS Code dominates, but it’s not the best tool for every job. A new wave of open-source editors is outperforming it in key areas like raw speed, privacy, and handling massive workloads. It’s time to match your editor to your actual needs.
The next version of the popular desktop Linux distro has been christened Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena.” The beta is slated for a mid-December release, bringing a host of user-friendly features like pausable file operations and in-app text messaging.
Apple has announced a major change in its AI leadership. Former chief John Giannandrea is moving to an advisory role, with Amar Subramanya taking over as VP of AI to lead Apple Intelligence and Siri’s future.
Nvidia’s $2 billion investment in Synopsys is creating major tension in the AI hardware world. Synopsys is a key board member and IP provider for the UALink consortium, which is building an open standard to compete directly with Nvidia’s proprietary NVLink technology.
Milan’s Bending Spoons continues its acquisition spree, agreeing to buy the publicly-listed Eventbrite and take it private. The all-cash deal, expected to close in H1 2026, values the event platform at a significant premium.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a “code red” internally, focusing all efforts on improving ChatGPT’s quality. This means delaying planned features like AI shopping agents and a digital assistant called Pulse.
Activist campaigns have turned CEO decapitation into the new normal. The odds of a CEO getting ousted have jumped from 5% to nearly 20% in just five years. Here’s what leaders need to do before the activists show up with their own script.
Masayoshi Son revealed he was “crying” when SoftBank sold its entire $5.83 billion Nvidia stake. The move was to fund aggressive AI investments, including OpenAI. But with Nvidia’s stock soaring, was this a historic blunder?
Mozilla is working on a new tool to simplify backing up Firefox data during the Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrade. The feature, spotted in Bugzilla, offers both simple and full-data backup options. It’s a direct response to the end of Windows 10 support over two months ago.
Sony’s hit video game franchise Helldivers is getting a live-action movie. The project will be directed by Justin Lin, known for reviving the Fast & Furious series, with a script from horror writer Gary Dauberman.
