IBM Debuts First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology
https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-06-25-ibm-debuts-worlds-first-sub-1-nanometer-chip-technology
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IBM Debuts First Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology
https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-06-25-ibm-debuts-worlds-first-sub-1-nanometer-chip-technology
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“The iPhone began as a slab of glass that could become anything through software. But AI systems push that logic much further. If the interface can already rearrange itself dynamically, why stop at buttons? Why stop at apps? Why even stop at screens? Once software became flexible enough to replace physical controls, the next logical step was software flexible enough to replace apps themselves.”
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If a data center shows up near you, chances are you live in the United States. According to new data, more than half of upcoming global data centers are being built here, and they’re not just more numerous, they’re bigger, hungrier, and far more demanding of energy. Meanwhile, China’s growth remains partly invisible, not because it isn’t happening, but because much of it never shows up in public datasets.
This creates a quiet imbalance. The U.S. becomes the world’s digital engine room while its power grid, built for decades of flat demand, is suddenly asked to grow again. The real constraint isn’t land or capital, it’s electricity delivered at the right time.
The next phase of computing won’t be limited by chips. It will be limited by whether we can teach data centers to be flexible neighbors instead of constant power gluttons.
TL;DR
🧠 Over half of new data centers are in the U.S.
⚡ American facilities consume far more power
🎓 China’s growth is likely undercounted
🔍 Grid flexibility may decide what scales
https://spectrum.ieee.org/data-center-growth
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2026 will be my year of the Linux desktop
https://xeiaso.net/notes/2026/year-linux-desktop/
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Community Idea: Desktop Mode via USB-C Video Out
What if your Jolla phone could transform into a full Linux desktop? By leveraging Phosh, KDE Plasma, or GNOME, we could make this a reality—no need to reinvent the wheel.
Introducing the Jolla Sailors initiative:
A community-driven program where contributors help fund and guide development. Think of it as a crew of supporters: developers, testers, and enthusiasts: working together to bring Desktop Mode of other new future OS updates to life.
Jolla Sailors replaces the Sailfish Subscription, offering early access to new software, exclusive discounts, and a referral program; earning you savings on hardware and accessories.
Want to help shape the future? Join the crew! (This is a concept idea)
Vote for this idea (or share your own) on the forum:
https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/next-gen-jolla-phone-update-12-25/26509/78
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