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Intel LLM-Scaler-vLLM PV 1.5 Update
Intel released LLM-Scaler-vLLM PV 1.5, a containerized Docker stack for AI/LLM experiences on Intel Arc Graphics hardware. This version, developed under Project Battlematrix, brings significant improvements.
Intel Xeon 6980P Granite Rapids Performance On Linux Over The Past Year
It's been nearly one year since receiving the Gigabyte R284-A92-AAL1 2U Granite Rapids server platform for continuing my testing of the flagship Xeon 6980P processors.
Jev is Vercel’s fastest-adopted AI model ever
The data comes from Vercel's AI gateway, a unified API service similar to OpenRouter.
LFM2.5-24B-A2B: Built for fast on-device agents
Article URL: https://www.liquid.ai/blog/lfm2-5-24b-a2b Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50097369 Points: 278 # Comments: 73
Linux 7.3 Boosts AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance
The upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel delivers significant performance improvements for AMD Threadripper PRO 9995WX processors. Benchmark tests indicate that this new kernel version yields very positive results.
Linux 7.4 To Enable Intel Instruction Timeout For Fending Off TDX VM DoS Attacks
Linux 7.4 is enabling support for a new Intel CPU feature for providing safety against possible denial of service attacks using Trust Domain Extensions "TDX" VMs.
Linux Finally Making It Easier To Answer The Question: "Is This RISC-V System RVA23?"
The RISC-V RVA23 profile is a big deal for reducing fragmentation in the RISC-V ecosystem and standardizing more of the ISA to make it easier to distribute modern RISC-V binaries and the like.
llm-gemini 0.35
Release: llm-gemini 0.35 I added support to llm-gemini for the new Gemini 4 Argon model, made available today via the Gemini API and for customers of their $100/month subscription plan. Here are the low, medium and high pelicans .
llm-meta-ai 0.2
Release: llm-meta-ai 0.2 Meta AI release Muse Wonder (and Muse Wonder Full), their new "most capable models". These look like they may be Meta's first Fable class models - Artificial Analysis scores Muse Wonder (Max) as equivalent to GPT-6.1 Sol.
Longtime Linux Developer Darrick Wong Steps Back
Darrick Wong, a Linux kernel engineer for 23 years, is stepping back from his development roles after previously resigning as the XFS file-system maintainer. This signifies a temporary departure of a prominent figure from the open-source community.
MagSafe compatible stretchy phone storage pouch
A new storage upgrade option is available for smartphones compatible with wireless chargers and other magnetic accessories. However, this will not help if you have run out of space for apps, pictures, and videos.
Meta Extends Confidential Computing to AI Glasses with Private Processing
Meta has extended Private Processing to AI glasses, using confidential VMs, trusted execution environments, remote attestation, anonymous credentials, OHTTP routing, and TEE-based storage to process AI workloads and persistent user context in the cloud.
New laptops with Nvidia RTX Spark processor
Nvidia's new RTX Spark N1X processor is now available, and powerful laptops equipped with this "superchip" are being tested. RTX Spark is designed as a high-performing Arm-based SoC for laptops and small desktop systems.
New USFP Pluggable Optics Form Factor for Higher Speeds from Cisco and NVIDIA
Cisco and NVIDIA team up announcing a new USFP form factor for 400G SerDes lanes. Cisco also has a few new Silicon One offerings
Nvidia insider's view on robotics
Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years at Nvidia's robotics platforms, states that the robotics sector is currently in its "Lego era." Basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards are still under development.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
The reports of OpenAI agents harming third-party sites keep coming.
PEERSTITCH Malware Deployed via FortiOS Vulnerability
An advanced threat actor exploited a Fortinet FortiOS vulnerability to deploy a new ARM64 malware called PEERSTITCH. This malware is capable of bypassing checks on tagged VPN sessions.
Quoting Geoffrey Huntley
If the agent isn't using my diagnostics library, I could introspect and update AGENTS.md, but there's still a delta, and it'll drift.
Replit CEO Defines Future Work Model as 'Self-Driving Company'
Replit CEO Amjad Masad envisions a future where AI agents handle day-to-day tasks. In this model, people will focus on higher-level decisions.
Researchers Used a Public OpenAI Model to Build a $250,000 Chrome Full-Chain Exploit in Six Days
A team at security firm XBOW chained three then-unknown Google Chrome bugs into a single attack that runs code on a Windows computer when the user only loads a web page, the company said.
Steam Linux Client Is Now a 64-bit Application
Valve released a new beta version of the Steam client, which is a significant development for Linux gamers. The Steam Linux client will now run entirely as a 64-bit application.
The Agent Said It Was Done. The Database Disagreed.
The Agent Said It Was Done. The Database Disagreed.
The EU’s next chapter in AI is agentic
New analysis shows how agentic AI adoption is growing across EU enterprises and small businesses—and where deeper use could unlock more value.