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x86 Platform Driver Improvements Queue for Linux 7.4 Laptops, Handhelds

Numerous x86 platform driver enhancements are currently queuing up ahead of the Linux 7.4 kernel's upcoming merge window. These updates will provide significant improvements for a variety of laptop an...

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Mystery x86 CPU Implements APX, x86S, & Advanced AMX Tiles

A new x86 CPU implementation from a corporate entity other than AMD and Intel has revealed details of its design today. This "seeming start-up" has already showcased 16 tile and 32 tile Advanced Matri...

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Zapscape Vulnerability Disclosed in Linux KVM x86, Enables Guest-to-Host Escape and LPE

The Zapscape vulnerability, impacting Linux KVM x86 code, was made public today. This security flaw, which stems from a kernel change introduced in 2020, allows for both guest-to-host escape and local...

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Linux 6.19 Merges x86 Platform Driver Enhancements for Laptops & Handhelds

During the second week of the Linux 6.19 feature merge window, numerous x86 platform driver changes were integrated into the kernel. These updates primarily aim to improve hardware support for a range...

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