Linux 6.18 Kernel Update Unlocks Dual-Touchscreen Support for AYANEO Flip DS Gaming Handheld

 

Linux 6.18 kernel update fixes the dual-touchscreen issue on the AYANEO Flip DS handheld, enabling full Linux gaming. Explore the technical patch, its impact on Goodix drivers, and the future of high-end Linux gaming handhelds.

Qt Shifts from Hardware to OS Random Number Generation: A Strategic Move for Security and Performance

 

Qt framework shifts from hardware RNG to OS entropy sources amid AMD Zen 5 vulnerabilities, delivering 15-50x performance gains and enhanced cryptographic security for modern applications.

Linux Kernel 6.18 Unlocks Major Performance Gains with Optimized Retpoline Configuration

 

Explore the impact of Linux Kernel 6.18's enhanced Retpoline configuration, delivering a significant performance uplift for Intel and AMD CPUs. This deep dive covers Spectre V2 mitigation, the transition to fine-grained IBRS, and the resulting benchmark improvements for data centers and high-performance computing. 

Linux Kernel 6.17 Nears Stable Release: A Deep Dive into rc7's AMD and Handheld Optimizations

 

Linus Torvalds announces Linux Kernel 6.17-rc7, the final release candidate before the stable launch. This in-depth analysis covers new AMD platform support, gaming handheld drivers, and performance optimizations, detailing what the update means for developers and enterprises. 

AMD Zen 6 Confirmed: Linux Kernel Patches Reveal 16-Channel DDR5 & Venice EPYC Details

 

Linux kernel patches confirm AMD Zen 6 features: 16-channel DDR5 memory support & new model IDs discovered! Get expert analysis on EPYC Venice specs (256 cores), performance impact, & what this means for next-gen servers. Essential reading for IT pros, data center managers & tech enthusiasts.

AMD Upstreams Critical Zen 5 & Zen 4 Microcode to Linux-Firmware Repository

 

AMD upstreams Zen 5 & Zen 4 CPU microcode to linux-firmware.git. Critical functional updates for Linux stability—no changelog. Key ID: F328AE73. Enterprise impact analysis.

Optimizing CRC32 Performance in Linux Kernel: AVX-512 & VPCLMULQDQ Boost Speed

 

Google engineer Eric Biggers boosts Linux kernel CRC32C performance by 30-50% using AVX-512 VPCLMULQDQ. Optimized for AMD Zen 4 & Intel Sapphire Rapids—faster checksums, lower latency. Learn how this impacts Linux performance!

Linux 6.16-rc6 Released: Key Fixes for AMD, Intel, and Bcachefs Ahead of Stable Launch

 

Linux 6.16-rc6 is now available, bringing critical patches for AMD Zen 3/4 Transient Scheduler Attacks, Intel maintainer updates, and Bcachefs fixes. Discover what’s new and when the stable release is expected.

Transient Scheduler Attacks (TSA): A New AMD CPU Vulnerability – Mitigations, Impact, and Benchmarks

 

Transient Scheduler Attacks (TSA) exploit AMD CPU vulnerabilities—learn how Linux kernel mitigations work, which Zen 3/Zen 4 CPUs are affected, and expected performance impact. Stay secure with the latest patches!

AMD OpenSIL Breakthrough: 3mdeb’s Zen 1 Backport & Future of Open-Source Firmware

 

3mdeb backports AMD’s OpenSIL to Zen 1 EPYC CPUs—a firmware milestone. Explore OpenSIL’s future, Zen 5 delays, and why open-source silicon initialization matters for enterprises. Full analysis inside.

AMD Instinct MI400 Series: Next-Gen AI & HPC Dominance (2026 Preview)

 

AMD's Instinct MI400 series, launching in 2026, promises groundbreaking AI performance with 432GB HBM4, 40 PFlops FP4 compute, and the Helios AI rack (1.4 PB/s bandwidth). Learn how it competes with NVIDIA and boosts EPYC Venice’s 256-core synergy.

AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Series Launches for Gaming Handhelds: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X Lead the Charge

AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme & Z2 A processors for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, featuring Zen 5 & RDNA 3.5 graphics. Compare specs, performance, and Linux compatibility for these premium gaming chips.

AMD ROCm 2025 Roadmap: Linux Support & GPU Acceleration Plans

 

AMD’s ROCm 2025 roadmap promises day-one Linux support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs & Ryzen AI MAX. Discover how AMD plans to challenge NVIDIA CUDA with seamless AI/ML acceleration & enterprise-ready deployment.

Intel x86-simd-sort 7.0: AVX-512 & OpenMP Boost High-Performance Sorting

 

Intel’s x86-simd-sort 7.0 leverages AVX-512 & OpenMP for 3–4x faster sorting in NumPy & PyTorch. Perfect for HPC, ML, and big data—download now for multi-core accelerated algorithms on Xeon CPUs.

AMD Zen 6 Linux Support Begins: What This Means for Next-Gen Ryzen & EPYC CPUs

 

AMD has taken the first step toward Zen 6 CPU support in Linux with the new X86_FEATURE_ZEN6 flag. Learn how this impacts next-gen Ryzen & EPYC performance, Linux kernel integration, and what to expect from AMD’s 2026 flagship processors.

AMD CPU Performance Regression Fixed in Linux 6.15: What You Need to Know

 

AMD Zen 4/5 CPU performance regression in Linux 6.15 has been fixed—discover how the KVM virtualization bug caused slowdowns, the patch details, and its impact on system performance. Learn about AMD’s mitigation strategies and Linux kernel optimizations.

Bytedance’s RPAL: A Breakthrough in Linux IPC Performance for High-Speed Computing

 

Bytedance engineers achieve 91.3% faster Linux IPC with Run Process As Library (RPAL), reducing latency from 19,616 to 1,703 cycles—boosting microservice efficiency. Discover how RPAL outperforms epoll() and cuts CPU usage by 15.5% in data centers.

GCC 15.1: O Futuro da Compilação com Suporte a COBOL, Rust, C23 e Novas Arquiteturas de CPU

 

O GCC 15.1 chegou com suporte a COBOL, Rust, C23 e otimizações para AMD Zen 5 e Intel Xeon 7. Saiba como essa atualização impacta desenvolvedores e empresas de tecnologia.

Rodando Linux no Ayaneo Kun: Atualização Importante no Kernel 6.10-rc4

O Ayaneo Kun é uma alternativa poderosa ao Steam Deck da Valve e ao ASUS ROG Ally. 

O AMD Fast CPPC será mesclado para o Kernel Linux 6.11

 

Ativação do AMD Fast CPPC para o driver "amd_pstate" enviada para o subsistema de gerenciamento de energia antes do próximo ciclo do Kernel Linux 6.11.