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April 27, 2026

reMarkable Announces Massive Workforce Reduction

reMarkable, the company behind the popular e-ink writing tablets, has laid off 40% of its workforce. This major restructuring raises questions about the future of the company's hardware roadmap and the overall stability of the specialized e-ink tablet market.

How NASA Tells Time on Other Worlds

On Episode 419, Kevin Coggins, a leader in NASA Space Communications and Navigation program, explores the benefits and challenges of precision timekeeping on the Moon and Mars.

PowerWash Simulator 2 Adds a Star Wars Powerwashing DLC Pack

Step into the Star Wars™ galaxy as P0-W2, a humble Class Five cleaning droid, turned filth-fighting rebel!  Wield the jet-force of high-pressure water to blast away imperial scum from six iconic original trilogy locations and ships in this epic dirt-busting saga.

Rise of MCIO Mini PCs: An OCuLink Competitor

New Mini PCs from GPD and TOPC are featuring MCIO ports, which offer PCIe 4.0 x8 speeds—doubling the bandwidth of standard OCuLink connections. This is a significant development for eGPU performance, potentially allowing small-form-factor PCs to handle high-end desktop graphics cards without the bottlenecks associated with Thunderbolt or OCuLink.

Canonical Outlines AI Integration Plans for Ubuntu Linux

Canonical has revealed its strategy to bring native AI capabilities to Ubuntu. This move signals a push to keep the popular Linux distribution competitive with Windows and macOS as 'AI PCs' become more prevalent in the consumer hardware market.

MVG Previews the Return of the Legendary ZSNES Emulator

The two original developers of ZSNES zsKnight and Demo are back! Introducing Super ZSNES. Re-written completely from scratch, this GPU-powered SNES emulato...

Noctua Releases Free 3D CAD Models for PC Builders

Noctua has made a library of 3D CAD models for its fans available to the public for free. This is a great resource for PC modders and 3D printing enthusiasts who want to design custom brackets or cases with exact fitment for Noctua cooling products.

Local AI and Linux Kernel Development on Framework Desktop

Greg Kroah-Hartman, a key Linux kernel developer, is reportedly using a Framework-based system powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ to run local AI models for hunting bugs. This use case demonstrates the practical application of NPU-equipped hardware for complex development tasks without relying on the cloud.

Valve Officially Announces New Steam Controller and Steam Deck 2 Progress

Valve has officially unveiled its new Steam Controller, confirming pricing and a release date following recent leaks. Additionally, Valve provided an update on the Steam Deck 2, suggesting that the innovations found in the new controller will influence the design of the next-generation handheld.

Walmart's new Onn streaming devices appear close to launch

AFTVnews reports that Walmart's next Onn streamers are moving closer to an official release. New low-cost Google TV hardware from Walmart is highly relevant to cord cutters because Onn boxes have become popular budget alternatives to Chromecast and Fire TV devices, making this a strong candidate for hands-on coverage once available.

Political ad spending on local TV is projected to top $4 billion in 2026

A new forecast says local TV political advertising could exceed $4 billion in 2026, signaling another heavy election cycle for broadcasters. This is relevant for viewers because it can affect the local TV ad environment and highlights how valuable local broadcast inventory remains even in the streaming era.