Asahi Linux Gets Mic Working on M2, But M3 is Still MIA
The Asahi Linux project has finally gotten the microphone working on Apple’s M2 Pro and Max chips. However, full support for the newer M3 family is still a work in progress.
Category: Computing
A Tiny Patch of Missing Brain Insulation Can Scramble Your Thoughts
Scientists have pinpointed why damage to a tiny, critical piece of brain insulation can derail thought. A new study in mice reveals that losing a specific myelin segment on key neurons acts like a corrupted barcode, scrambling the brain’s ability to process information accurately.
Xbox’s 2025 Finale: A Headset Boost and a Bigger Strategy Shift
Microsoft is closing out 2025 with a software update that improves the Xbox Wireless Headset for Windows 11 users and adds a dedicated Store tab to the Xbox mobile app. These moves highlight the company’s continued shift from a pure console focus to a broader software and services strategy.
Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Update Could Slow Down Your PC
Microsoft’s KB5072033 update for Windows 11 24H2 and the upcoming 25H2 release enables the AppX Deployment Service to run constantly at boot. This change, meant to improve reliability, may lead to higher system resource consumption, especially on older or lower-end PCs.
Nvidia Buys Slurm’s Maker, Promises Open Source Future
Nvidia has acquired SchedMD, the key developer behind the open-source Slurm workload scheduler used in HPC and AI since 2002. The chip giant promises to keep Slurm open and vendor-neutral while also launching its new Nemotron 3 family of AI models. This move comes as Nvidia tries to balance its open
Windows Server 2025 Finally Fixes a Major NVMe Bottleneck
Microsoft has released a key update for Windows Server 2025 that optimizes how the OS talks to NVMe SSDs. The change removes legacy SCSI translation layers, promising major speed gains for data-heavy workloads.
Hollow Knight Silksong DLC Announced, Coming 2026
Team Cherry has broken its silence with a major announcement for Hollow Knight fans. The studio revealed a free DLC called ‘Sea of Sorrow’ for 2026, confirmed over 7 million copies sold, and detailed a new Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Scientists Finally See “Time Reflections” in a Lab. Here’s Why.
Researchers have finally observed a theorized quantum phenomenon called time reflection. They did it by creating a metamaterial strip with electronic switches, forcing electromagnetic waves to produce a time-reversed copy. This weird effect could lead to better wireless communications and new types
Apple’s iOS Roadmap Leaks, Revealing Plans Through iOS 28
A leak of Apple’s internal iOS 26 software has spilled details on the next three major updates. The roadmap points to Apple Intelligence features this spring, a completely revamped Health app next year, and even macOS getting Health in 2028.
Scientists Catch Solar Neutrinos Transforming Atoms Deep Underground
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers using the SNO+ detector at SNOLAB in Canada have captured solar neutrinos in the act of a rare atomic transformation. The team, led by physicist Gulliver Milton, analyzed data from May 2022 to June 2023 to spot the telltale signature. This confirms long-hel