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New Side-Channel Attack Uses Browser Storage to Fingerprint Devices
Researchers developed FROST, a side-channel attack using OPFS-based SSD timing in browsers to create persistent device fingerprints that bypass privacy protections.
Inside Linear's Speed: Engineering Secrets of the Fastest PM Tool
Linear’s performance edge comes from targeted engineering choices: optimistic UI, smart caching and thread prioritization. Here is the technical breakdown.
Zorin OS Optimization: Speed and Security Improvements
Zorin OS is fast and secure out of the box, but with a few tweaks users can dramatically improve both performance and security. This guide covers essential configurations for a better Linux experience.
Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It
A development team achieved a 47x performance improvement by eliminating the filesystem and using a direct I/O approach, challenging common assumptions about storage design.
Microsoft warns of GPU mining malware spread via SEO poisoning and AI chatbots
Microsoft uncovered a cryptojacking campaign targeting gamers and high-end PC users. Malware disguised as popular utilities like HWMonitor is spread through SEO poisoning and AI chatbot recommendations.
Honor 600 Review: Blazing Display and Epic Battery in a Mid-Range Phone
The Honor 600 delivers a flagship-like display and exceptional battery life at a mid-range price. Its AI features impress but occasionally feel uncanny.
Google Deploys AI for New Search Ad Formats
Google announced AI-powered ad formats for search at I/O. The move uses generative AI to create more dynamic ads, impacting advertisers and users.
Why Shrinking Database Chunks Can Speed Up Time-Series Queries
Reducing TimescaleDB chunk interval from 30 to 7 days improved query speed. Here is how and why.
Lenovo Slim 7x Closes the Performance Gap With MacBook Air
Lenovo's latest Slim 7x delivers performance that rivals Apple's MacBook Air, marking a turning point for Windows laptops.
Intel Confirms Next-Gen Xeon Server Chips for 2027 With Major Performance Gains
Intel’s Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs arrive in 2027 with up to 50% more cores and double memory bandwidth to challenge AMD’s EPYC Venice.
PyTorch Custom Operations Give Developers Deeper Control Over Model Performance
PyTorch's custom operation support lets developers write optimized CUDA kernels, balancing research flexibility with production efficiency.
AI Coding Benchmarks Overlook Long-Term Code Health Risks
Current AI coding benchmarks measure one-shot performance but ignore quality erosion from repeated edits. This oversight could lead to unmaintainable codebases at scale.
Rust Gains Traction as Python Developers Seek Speed and Safety
Python developers are turning to Rust for performance and safety, with new tools enabling seamless integration.
Motorola Razr 2026: Style Over Substance in the Foldable Phone Market
Motorola's latest Razr flip phones dazzle with design but lag in performance and value. A closer look at the trade-offs.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition: Premium Build, Frustrating Port Selection
Samsung's latest business laptop impresses with build quality and Intel 300 series performance but fails to include modern ports like Thunderbolt 4 at its high price point.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash Reshapes Enterprise AI Cost Equation
Google claims its new Gemini 3.5 Flash model can save enterprises over $1 billion annually by delivering near-frontier performance at triple the speed and half the cost.
Python's UV Tool Delivers Speed but Package Management Remains a Pain Point
UV, a fast Python package installer, is praised for performance but criticized for poor user experience in dependency management. The tool's speed gains are undermined by confusing commands and documentation gaps.
Study Finds Politeness in AI Prompts Can Impact Model Accuracy
Research reveals that prompt tone significantly influences LLM accuracy. Polite prompts may boost performance while impolite ones degrade it.
Chrome Proposes New API for Efficient Page Updates
Google Chrome has proposed a new web API for declarative partial updates, aiming to reduce full re-renders and boost performance in complex web apps.
Chuwi UniBook Takes on Apple MacBook With New Intel Chip
Chuwi's UniBook laptop uses Intel's new Core 3 304 CPU to challenge Apple's budget MacBook. Priced $150 lower, it targets cost-conscious buyers seeking performance.