Windows 11’s ‘whole ISO’ squeezed into a CD-ROM
Professional Windows crusher NTDEV has showcased their next-generation tool for compressing Windows 11 with a video of an install that fits on a single CD-ROM.
Cadence reveals Maestro, fine-tuned AI models built to run specialized chip design agents, with early access coming for ‘select customers’ in Q4 2026
Cadence unveiled Maestro, domain-specialized AI models for its chip design agents, with early access for select customers in Q4 2026.
Intel’s Lip-Bu Tan has spoken with Lisa Su about potential collaboration with AMD
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has reportedly discussed potential areas of cooperation with AMD chief Lisa Su as Intel works to rebuild its CPU business and expand its foundry operations. The companies have already collaborated on x86 standards and CPU software, including AMD’s integration of its ZenDNN optimizations into Intel’s oneDNN library. Neither executive has publicly detailed the reported discussions or confirmed a new agreement.
Save over $1,000 on this Alienware gaming PC with an RTX 5070 and 32GB DDR5
Newegg have cut this Alienware Aurora gaming PC by over $1,000, netting yo ua 4K-ready machine with an RTX 5070 and 32GB of DDR5 RAM for $2,199.99.
Nvidia RTX 20, 30, and 40-series GPUs hacked to remove a half-speed AI throttle
Linux kernel modules lift Nvidia’s half-rate AI tensor limit on GeForce RTX 20, 30, and 40-series GPUs.
Lack of funding likely led to the recent PHP security snafu, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg
Lack of funding likely led to the recent PHP security snafu, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg — dreary situation caused by services running old versions with no support
Modder turns NES into a Windows-like desktop with original hardware
Throaty Mumbo turns his NES into a Windows-like desktop using an FPGA cartridge emulating an old Intel CPU, complete with a CD drive and internet capabilities, all without tearing the NES apart.
Bitcoin reward offered to anyone who could break into an unpatched server running PHP, hacker cracks site and claims bounty
The “Steal My Bitcoin” challenge offers a bounty to anyone who can breach a deliberately vulnerable PHP website using the recently disclosed PHP2Shell flaws. The challenge follows previous recoveries of locked Bitcoin fortunes through software vulnerabilities and AI-assisted investigation, but no successful claim has been confirmed.
Reddit’s r/opensource bans AI-made and AI-focused projects, also bans non-English speakers
Reddit’s r/opensource has barred AI-built, AI-focused, and AI-using projects under new rules announced October 24. The crackdown also imposes strict requirements on project age and contributors, while restrictions on non-English speakers have sparked further backlash. The debate puts the subreddit’s policy at odds with Linux’s acceptance of disclosed AI-assisted code contributions.
