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Nvidia’s Open-Source Linux Kernel Driver Performing At Parity To Proprietary Driver

Nvidia’s new R555 Linux driver series has significantly improved their open-source GPU kernel driver modules, achieving near parity with their proprietary drivers. Phoronix’s Michael Larabel reports: The NVIDIA open-source kernel driver modules shipped by their driver installer and also available via their GitHub repository are in great shape. With the R555 series the support and

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ISPs Seeking Government Handouts Try To Avoid Offering Low-Cost Broadband

Internet service providers are pushing back against the Biden administration’s requirement for low-cost options even as they are attempting to secure funds from a $42.45 billion government broadband initiative. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, established by law to expand internet access, mandates that recipients offer affordable plans to eligible low-income subscribers, a stipulation

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The best Samsung Galaxy Ring alternatives

The Samsung Galaxy Ring has introduced the notion of finger-based trackers to the mainstream. No longer are smart rings novelties for fashionable folk too trendy to wear bulky smartwatches or heart-tracking rubber bands. Although it’s a breakthrough device in many ways, the Galaxy Ring has its work cut out to establish itself as the one

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BMC report examines DataOps practices

Systematic data management investment and effort is associated with outsized returns on data-driven initiatives, according to a newly released report on DataOps from BMC Software. Further, large amounts of organizational data frequently remain underutilized for insights due to challenges with active data management, the report states. Released July 24, the report, titled “Putting the ‘Ops’

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Reddit blocking all major search engines, except Google

Reddit has commenced its assault on search engines, reportedly blocking those that don’t have a commercial relationship with the company.  Back in February this year, Google agreed to a $60 million “expanded partnership” with the mega-site which combines elements of social media, news aggregation, and messageboards. Reddit data can now be used for the advances

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