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Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas Says AI Could Change How Computer Science Is Taught
Aravind Srinivas endorsed a post on X by a physics and AI/ML student that argued large language models (LLMs) are automating routine coding tasks.
Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) March 15, 2026
This week on Politics Unplugged, Amy Edwards Holmes, the woman tasked with finding wasteful spending in the state government, explains how the process will work. Then, consultants Dawn Penich and Marcus Dell’Artino discuss the federal government collecting data from Arizona’s 2020 election and the fight over school construction funding in Arizona.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Small Business Technology News: Musk: X Money Launching In April
Will your customers pay with X? Also, new scams announced by the FBI and Microsoft wants you to hire its agents instead to do tasks.
M5 MacBook Air Review: A Laptop With Real Middle Child Energy
Apple's thinnest laptop is powerful for most tasks. Still, there may be better options above and below it.
Gemini can now order your lunch as Android app control rolls out on Galaxy S26 [Gallery]
Gemini has a new trick up its sleeve with agentic task automation, with the AI able to use an app...
MacBook Neo faces stiff competition this week — this Windows laptop with more RAM and storage is now $450 off if you're looking for better specs
The Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop is a potent mid-range laptop fit for productivity tasks, and it's enjoying a rare 43% this week at Best Buy
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID
Apple’s rumored foldable could cost around $2,000.
iPhone Fold expected to include new app features, including side-by-side multitasking
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has new information about how the interface...
Apple’s Foldable iPhone to Feature iPad-Like Interface When Opened
Apple Inc.’s forthcoming foldable iPhone will include updates to the iOS operating system that enable iPad-like layouts and side-by-side apps for the first time, enhancing the device’s appeal for multitasking.
Scientists Are Trying to Train Lab-Grown Brains. The Brains Have Started to Solve Problems.
Scientists trained a brain organoid to solve a well-known engineering task, and its success demonstrates the increasing complexity of lab-grown brains.
Greenway Health unveils AI-enabled EHR-RCM platform
Called Novare, it offers ambient note-taking, voice-activated chart search, agentic task helpers, intelligent coding suggestions, automated prior authorization, real-time benefit checks and more.
Greenway Health debuts AI-enabled EHR-RCM platform
Called Novare, it offers ambient note-taking, voice-activated chart search, agentic task helpers, intelligent coding suggestions, automated prior authorization, real-time benefit checks and more.
AI helps neurodivergent solopreneurs with key tactics and planning
AI aids solopreneurs with ADHD and autism in task management, energy planning, and business growth, increasing efficiency.
Why presidents stumble in this most solemn task
After ordering US troops to execute a regime change in Panama in 1989, President George H.W. Bush held a press conference at the precise moment the first US casualties were arriving on US soil.
CVS unveils Health 100, its new Google-powered consumer engagement platform
CVS Health is teaming up with Google Cloud to launch Health 100, a new health technology unit that will be tasked with building an integrated health engagement platform for consumers. | CVS Health is teaming up with Google Cloud to launch Health 100, a new health technology unit that will be tasked with building an integrated health engagement platform for consumers.
Amazon launches AI-enabled platform to automate healthcare administrative tasks
Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, said on Thursday it had launched an artificial intelligence-enabled platform that aims to ease access to care for patients and cut administrative work for healthcare providers.
AWS launches Amazon Connect Health to reduce administrative burden in health care
Amazon Connect Health automates administrative tasks like scheduling and documentation with AI, freeing health care providers to focus on patient care.
OpenAI brings its Codex coding app to Windows
The software allows developers to task multiple AI agents to work on a single task.
What your Meta smart glasses record doesn’t stay on your smart glasses, ‘data labeling’ contractors say
Meta contractors say they’ve been tasked with reviewing highly sensitive videos captured by the company’s smart glasses.
Exclusive: March meeting of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force postponed
The March meeting of the U.S. advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover has been postponed, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5
These updated M5 chips were specifically designed to make the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops better at handling intensive AI tasks.
Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say
Just days before the United States launched a major military operation in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel fired a dozen agents and staff members from a counterintelligence unit tasked with monitoring threats from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
#9 Nebraska weekly roundup, odds, stats, upcoming games and more
Find out how the #9 Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball team fared this week, plus a look at team stats, odds, and upcoming games.
Apple launches a new iPad Air with an upgraded M4 processor
A processor upgrade is the most notable improvement for the new iPad Air.
Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn't met in nearly a year
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's meetings have stalled as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reshaped other federal advisory committees.
Microsoft’s “Copilot Tasks” AI uses its own computer to get things done
A copilot for your busywork.
Android 17 beta 2 brings a new multitasking trick and cross-device handoff
Users can now turn any app into a floating bubble and manage them from a new taskbar bubble bar on large-screen devices.
Copilot just launched a to‑do list that completes itself, finally giving all of us professional procrastinators the productivity upgrade we absolutely did not earn but will gladly take
Copilot Tasks is a new AI feature that breaks down your task, creates a step by step process to complete that task on your behalf, and checks in when it needs your go‑ahead.
Exclusive: Third Way Health raises $15M for front-office AI
As many startups eye building AI platforms to break the "point solution" mold, Third Way is hoping providers hand over the keys to several admin tasks.
Gemini Can Now Book You an Uber or Order a DoorDash Meal on Your Phone. Here's How It Works
Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S26, Google's Gemini can automate tasks in popular mobile apps. We got a live demo of the new feature in action.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet
With powerful hardware working together with an industry-leading camera system and intuitive AI experiences, everyday tasks have never been easier and faster
Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android
Gemini on Android will be able to automate tasks involving rideshare requests, or grocery or food delivery, says Google.
The Beginner's Blueprint For Building AI Agents That Handle Your Toughest Business Tasks
This practical guide explains how to design agentic workflows using a simple inputs, tasks and outputs framework, so any business leader can move from idea to execution.
Champions League Preview: Juventus vs. Galatasaray
Juventus face a monumental task of trying to reverse a 5-2 aggregate scoreline that was a lot of their own doing in Wednesday night’s second leg against Galatasaray.
A Meta AI security researcher said an OpenClaw agent ran amok on her inbox
The viral X post from an AI security researcher reads like satire. But it's really a word of warning about what can go wrong when handing tasks to an AI agent.
Pokémon Go Road to Kalos research tasks, rewards, bonuses and Timed Research quest
The Road to Kalos is a packed Pokémon Go event! We're keeping track of the Timed Research quests and research tasks as change every day, along with the raids.
I'm a founder using $20-a-month AI tools instead of hiring employees
A solo founder used AI to vibe code her website, cut 60-minute tasks to one-minute, and scale her coaching business without hiring employees.
Simple, day-to-day tasks may delay Alzheimer’s and dementia, scientists say
The survey, one of the largest of its kind, promotes the idea that the texture of daily life can leave a measurable imprint on the aging brain.
Meet the officials tasked with delivering Mayor O’Connor’s vision for growth in Pittsburgh
One central campaign promise defined new Mayor Corey O’Connor’s bid for Pittsburgh’s highest office: growth across the city. Time and...
Google Chrome Gets Built-In Split View and PDF Annotations
Google has added three new features to the Chrome desktop browser, including split view for multitasking, PDF annotations, and a Save to Google Drive option. Split view for Chrome is a built-in tool that supports using two tabs at the same time side-by-side. Google says that it provides a more streamlined, flexible way to work. There is a split view icon in Chrome that can be clicked to enter the new view.
Copilot coding agent model picker for Copilot Business and Enterprise
Copilot coding agent is our asynchronous, autonomous background agent. Delegate a task to Copilot, and Copilot works in the background in its own development environment in the cloud. Once Copilot…
Upcoming Windows 11 update to come with new and useful features
Insiders have been trying out new features that will be rolled out to all other users in the next update for Windows 11 from Microsoft. These include a network speed test integrated into the taskbar.
This new Windows 11 taskbar tool lets you test your internet speed in seconds - how to try it
This new taskbar button lets you measure the speed of your internet connection.
Updated Windows 11 Taskbar Features Built‑in Network Speed Test - Available Now in Preview
Yesterday, Microsoft's insider program debuted Windows 11 Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 (KB5077241). Enjoyers of the Release Preview Channel can play around with some nifty new features and improvements, within the 24H2 (Build 26100) and 25H2 (Build 26200) releases. The North American megacorp's ...
Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11
A new speed test tool is coming to your taskbar.
The premium for my private health insurance is going up. How do I figure out if it’s worth it?
Auditing your health insurance has to be an annual task if you want to be efficient with your finances, writes Australian policy expert Kat George. While your needs might change, the strategy you use to assess them doesn’t have to
Microsoft confirms next Windows 11 feature drop with new Taskbar, Emoji, and Settings updates — here's what's coming to your PC very soon
Windows 11's latest Release Preview Channel update has given us our first look at Microsoft's next OS feature drop that's expected to begin rolling out imminently.
Microsoft tests Windows 11 taskbar speed test in Release Preview Build
Windows 11 Insiders: KB5077241 tests taskbar speed test, WebP backgrounds, and printing improvements Microsoft has shipped new Windows 11 preview updates
Columbia SIPA's Institute of Global Politics and Center on Global Energy Policy Announce New Task Force on Economic Statecraft - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA
The Institute of Global Politics (IGP) and Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia...
Effort to save, reform Business Council advances; Freedom Caucus presses to defund it.
A Senate committee passed a measure Monday to reform the agency, with an amendment to put lawmakers in charge rather than form a task force.
Software isn’t dead, but its cozy business model might be
Companies must rethink their charging policy to reflect tasks completed rather than number of users
This family business paid $200,000 in tariffs last year, but won't cut corners
(The Center Square) – La Tienda has been delivering the best of Spanish cuisine to Americans for three decades, but the task has become more expensive after President Donald Trump's
Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain imaging showed weaker activity in regions that help monitor errors and guide behavioral changes. These brain patterns could predict which children were more likely to struggle.
What C.E.O.s Are Worried About
Fractured politics, disruptive technologies and a distrust in institutions are making it harder to focus on the traditional tasks of growing sales and profits.
Small Business Task Force offers helping hand
Starting and running a small business is hard work. Keeping track of inventory, payroll, sales and taxes is a daunting chore. When small business owners in Fort Dodge and Webster County need some advice or help dealing with it all they have a unique resource they can turn to. The Small Business Task Force combines […]
Microsoft AI CEO says automation will soon take over most white-collar tasks
Microsoft's AI chief predicts white-collar automation within 18 months, citing rapid advances in software engineering and AI-assisted coding tools.
Microsoft AI leader predicts automation in white-collar jobs
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, says AI can automate white-collar jobs within 12-18 months, as tech reaches human-level performance in tasks.
Arm confirms Exynos 2600 will support SME2 at launch
In a new blog post, Arm has confirmed Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600 SoC will support its SME2 instruction set out of the box. It will allow the chip to process on-device AI tasks, such as object detection, faster.
New Lehigh Valley appliance business to hold grand opening with raffles, refreshments and more
Individuals seeking to enhance their home’s functionality with state-of-the-art appliances for cooking, laundry and other household tasks have a new showroom to browse in Lehigh County.
Only certain types of brain-training exercises reduce dementia risk, large trial reveals
A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. The question is, could these tasks be adapted into video games?
Lakers vs. Spurs Preview: Right back at it again
The Lakers will have a daunting task ahead of them on Tuesday in the second night of a back-to-back against the Spurs.
Politicians ‘don’t live how we live’, voters tell me. The Mandelson scandal won’t change their minds
Whoever succeeds Keir Starmer will have an almost impossible task: convincing voters that politicians will serve the people, not themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Stop Using Windows 11 Like a Beginner: 31 Hidden Tricks Microsoft Never Taught You
Windows 11 is more advanced than you might think. We show you how to take advantage of AI‑powered Copilot tricks, customization tips, hidden settings, multitasking tools, security tweaks, and more.
Pieter Mulier to Design Versace, Prada Group Confirms
The outgoing Alaïa designer and long-time lieutenant of Prada co-creative director Raf Simons will be tasked with revitalising Prada Group’s new acquisition, following the ouster of Dario Vitale in December.
Can AI ‘vibe research’ replace social science?
AI tool improvement is compounding fast enough for researchers to start using tools like Claude Code for real social science tasks.
Menlo and a16z back AI scientist startup Phylo
Stanford researchers Kexin Huang and Yuanhao Qu launch Phylo, raising $13.5M from a16z and Menlo Ventures to develop Biomni Labs, an AI system for biomedical research tasks.
UVA student business-owners take on icy parking lots
Seeing the need for snow and ice removal services, UVA student business-owners took up the task.
CHANCELL-ING: UC Davis AI Research is Transforming Health Care
Imagine this scenario: Doctors know a small number of patients will face life-threatening complications after an illness, but they need to scan millions of records to identify the patients in need of intervention. It’s a task that would consume weeks and keep practitioners from other care needs.
Virginia Tech's task? Slow No. 4 Duke's blowout roll
Duke experienced some close calls early in its ACC schedule, but the nation's No. 2 team in the NET rankings has dominated opponents of late.
Google Chrome unveils Gemini-powered auto-browsing feature
Gemini can complete your in-browser tasks now.
Health Care Provider Consolidation
I. Issue Overview Ongoing consolidation among hospitals, physician practices, and other providers poses a serious challenge to the U.S. health care system—offering potential benefits to some but also with significant worrying impact on rising health care prices. Provider consolidation remains pronounced among both hospitals and physician practices. The share of hospitals operating independently declined from … Continued
Google Chrome Gets Gemini Side Panel and Agentic Browsing Features
AI-powered browsing features have become a battleground among browser makers in recent months. OpenAI launched its Atlas browser in October, while Microsoft Edge and Opera have also introduced AI assistants and automated browsing capabilities. And now Google is upping the ante. The company has announced a slew of new AI features fro Chrome, including a persistent sidebar for the Gemini chatbot and "auto browse" capabilities that can perform web tasks on your behalf.
Task force: Cut SF commissions, empower mayor
Legislation due to supes March 1.
Does Joe Brady have impossible Bills task with Josh Allen?
There will be no grace period for the first-time head coach.
With Apple’s new Creator Studio Pro, AI is a tool to aid creation, not replace it
Apple’s Creator Studio Pro leverages AI to help creators with tedious tasks—like finding clips or building slides—without trying to do the work for them
Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges
Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.
Radiologists urge HHS secretary to overhaul US Preventive Services Task Force
Over 45 physicians, scientists and public health leaders believe a “fundamental shift” is needed to address how USPSTF develops and implements recommendations.
A hacker posted a Marine vet’s health info online and bragged about it
A man pleaded guilty to accessing the VA’s healthcare platform and posting stolen health records on social media.
Tennessee's tough task: Slow down high-octane Georgia
Tennessee, which boasts the No. 1-ranked defense in the Southeastern Conference, will try to slow down the league's top offensive team when it visits Georgia on Wednesday in Athens, Ga.
In Memphis, Federal Crime Task Force Keeps Residents on Edge
Support from Republican state leaders for the crime-fighting operation — and to an extent, from the city’s Democratic mayor — has kept tensions to an uneasy simmer.
SSH Over USB On A Raspberry Pi
Setting up access to a headless Raspberry Pi is one of those tasks that should take a few minutes, but for some reason always seems to take much longer. The most common method is to configure Wi-Fi…
Ranking the Xenoblade Chronicles games, from best to worst
Today, we're taking on the difficult task of ranking every single game in the Xenoblade Chronicles series from best to "least best".
From 'impossible task' to 'hope' - will West Ham stay up?
Back-to-back Premier League wins have taken West Ham United to within two points of 17th.
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
Miami follows Hialeah in launching task force targeting Cuba-linked businesses
Following a similar move by Hialeah, Miami officials approved a task force to review local businesses for possible ties to the Cuban government.
Let’s find out who’s up to the gubernatorial task post Polis
Gov. Jared Polis is bold and his policies are bolder than bold. That’s the paraphrase of his State of the State speech to open the 2026 General Assembly and start off his last year in office. His sweeping review of his many accomplishments took some swipes at media who doubted his home-run-hitting prowess. He noted […]
Google Keep might be losing one of its most useful features
We've spotted evidence that suggests reminders could soon be removed from Google Keep, as Google centralizes them within the Tasks app.
Adobe unveils new AI-powered video editing tools for Premiere
Adobe has announced updates for Premiere and After Effects, including new AI-powered tools that are meant to speed up your video editing tasks.
Dolphins hire former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as head coach
The moved ends a swift search for a coach who will be tasked with turning around a losing franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years.
Pixel 10’s Magic Cue feature seems to be preparing Google Tasks & Wallet integration
New findings reveal that, months after launch, Google might be expanding on the Pixel 10’s Magic Cue feature by adding...
12 Essential Tips And Tricks For Ultrawide Monitor Users
Get the most out of your ultrawide monitor with these handy tricks for multitasking, gaming, display settings, and maximizing screen real estate.
Your Pixel 10 could soon get a lot smarter thanks to a major Magic Cue expansion
Google is testing new integrations for Magic Cue that could add Google Wallet and Tasks support for real-time updates on Pixel 10 series.
Can a New GPT Accelerate Human–AI Collaboration in Science?
SciSciGPT takes on the tedious tasks so scientists can dream bigger.
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise
Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before evolution fine-tuned them into today’s highly specialized forms. By “resurrecting” these long-lost enzymes in the lab, researchers showed how cannabis chemistry became more precise over time—and discovered something unexpected: the ancient versions are often more robust and easier to work with.
Exactly What To Automate With AI In 2026 For Faster Business Growth
Stop doing tasks manually that should run on autopilot. Here’s what to automate in 2026 for faster business growth. What’s your excuse?
The politics of removing Nicolas Maduro
The White House has an uphill battle in selling its actions in Venezuela to the American people, but it should not be an impossible task.