This Android Update Could Make Your Phone Faster Than Ever

Android phones may get a speed boost from a deeper software change, one that optimizes the kernel using real-world app usage data more effectively.
TechCrunch

A major kernel vulnerability is going to slow down all Intel processors

A significant vulnerability has been discovered in all Intel processor chips and it’s going to have a huge impact going forward. The Register first noticed this major design flaw in Linux kernel patch ...
Ars Technica

Win7 Kernel Processor Power Management gone to hell

I did a motherboard swap, then reversed it as the motherboard was flaky. Okay, been there a hundred times. Only this time, Win7 took more exception than usual. After the swap, on the flaky board, it ...
Hexus

Intel processor security flaw requires OS kernel level fix

A significant redesign of the Windows, MacOS, and Linux kernels is needed to patch up an Intel processor security flaw. Modern Intel processors from the past decade are affected by the flaw. Exact ...
Windows Report

AMD Working on New CPPC Feature That Could Boost Zen 6 CPU Performance

Linux kernel patch reveals AMD’s new CPPC Performance Priority feature for Zen 6 Ryzen CPUs, improving task scheduling and ...
eWeek

Open Kernel OKL4 Mobile Virtualization for ARM Cortex-A15 Processor Debuts

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...
Liliputing

Linux Kernel 5.13 will include initial support for Apple M1 processors

Folks have been finding ways to run Linux on Macs with Apple M1 processors for about as long as there have been Macs with Apple Silicon by using virtual machines or other methods. But soon you may not ...