Scaling agentic AI means trusting your data – here’s what most CDOs are investing in

Half of agentic AI adopters cite data quality and retrieval issues as deployment barriers, according to a survey of chief data officers.

This glorious smart speaker is the HomePod successor Apple fans have been longing for

One of the buzzier smart speakers lately is made by Wiim, and features a tasteful design that’s rare these days.

Own a Sony TV? I changed 3 settings to noticeably improve the picture quality

Sony’s various Bravia TVs deliver high-quality picture and sound. With a few simple tweaks, you can push those aspects even further.

Distribution Release: Linux From Scratch 13.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Bruce Dubbs has announced the release of Linux From Scratch (LFS), version 13.0. The new version includes several package updates, including the Linux kernel, which is now at version 6.1…

Was Amazon down today? Services resuming after customers couldn’t check out on Thursday

Reports indicate Amazon users were experiencing difficulties checking out and viewing product pages – but have slowly regained access.

The Disney+ and Hulu bundle just dropped to the lowest price of the year so far

The Hulu and Disney+ bundle was cut from $13 to $5 a month for the first three months. Here’s what to know, and who’s eligible to sign up.

Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro review: The smarter buy for professionals on a budget

With the latest Panther Lake chipset and 20-hour battery, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro is well-balanced and keeps up with the pros.

MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: How I’m deciding between Apple’s entry-level laptops

The MacBook Neo and 13-inch Air may look similar at first glance, but key differences emerge on closer inspection. Here’s how to choose between them.

Your next Oura Ring might support voice and hand gesture controls – this acquisition is proof

Oura just acquired an AI-driven gesture recognition company – here’s what it could mean for upcoming wearables.

Nothing Headphone (a) review: The superior option for design and button enthusiasts

The Nothing Headphone (a) are here, and beyond their distinctive design, they offer fantastic battery life and value for the price.

New GPT-5.4 clobbers humans on pro-level work in OpenAI’s tests – by 83%

GPT-5.4 is also more reliable, producing 18% fewer errors and 33% fewer false claims than GPT-5.2, according to OpenAI.

Should you leave your TV unplugged overnight? Not when there’s an easier way to save electricity

Leveraging this built-in software feature should get you similar results with less effort.

The average tax scam victim loses $1,020 – here are 5 ways to protect yourself now

Even savvy people can fall victim to tax scams. Here are five ways to protect yourself before it’s too late.

Roku just made browsing its free live TV channels so much easier – how the ‘Search’ button works

It’s now easier than ever to find something specific on Roku’s hundreds of TV channels, thanks to a software tweak.

Intel Expands Linux Graphics Team to Boost Drivers and Gaming Support

by George Whittaker

Intel is once again investing in Linux development. The company has recently posted several job openings aimed at strengthening its Linux graphics driver and GPU so…

Verizon will give you the new iPhone 17e for free – no trade-in required

Right now at Verizon, new and current customers can get the new iPhone 17e for free when you switch or add a new line to any Unlimited mobile plan. Here’s what to know.

FOSS Weekly #26.10: Age Verification in Linux, systemd Troubleshooting Tools, Graphene Phone, Longer Linux LTS Kernels and More

Age verification is the new pandemic.

Linux Foundation Reports that Open Source Delivers Better ROI

In a report that may surprise no one in the Linux community, the Linux Foundation found that businesses are finding a 5X return on investment with open source software.

Good News! EA Is Expanding Its Anti-Cheat to ARM64, and Linux Could Be Next

Javelin, their kernel-level anti-cheat solution, might be heading to Linux.

Forget iPhone 17e: Nothing’s Phone 4a Pro costs less and looks a whole lot better

The Phone 4a series brings fun and thoughtful design, plus camera upgrades and seriously useful features, to Nothing’s lineup.