Khadas takes a wild swing at Microsoft Surface with a modular tablet
Khadas is launching a unique competitor to the Microsoft Surface. The Mind XPlay is a 13-inch, 1440p tablet that gets its brains from a detachable Khadas Mind mini PC on its back.
Author: Mason Drayton
Mason Drayton brings over a decade of specialized technology journalism to his coverage of industrial computing and automation systems, where he deciphers complex technical developments into actionable industry insights. His expertise extends across IoT ecosystems and emerging technologies that bridge physical operations with digital transformation. With a distinctive focus on how computational power reshapes manufacturing and infrastructure, his analysis provides forward-looking perspectives on enterprise-level technological evolution.
New Zealand’s Massive Medical Portal Hack Sparks Government Review
The New Zealand government is launching a review after a cybersecurity breach at the private medical portal Manage My Health. The incident, occurring on December 30, potentially compromised health documents for 6-7% of its 1.8 million registered users, with reports of a $60,000 ransom demand.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Fixes Annoying Crashes, Finally Gets Screen Mirroring
KDE’s next big update is on the horizon. Plasma 6.6 is set to fix a common panel crash and, at long last, deliver proper screen mirroring for users on the Wayland display protocol.
Trump Blocks $3M Chip Deal, Citing Chinese Control
The White House has ordered the unwinding of a deal for HieFo Corp. to purchase chip assets from Emcore. The move follows a Cfius review and highlights ongoing tensions over critical tech.
Nadella’s AI Marathon: A CEO’s Pitch for Patience and Consensus
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is calling for a new consensus on AI, framing it as a tool for human amplification. His blog post comes amid investor questions about the return on the company’s massive AI investments. He argues 2026 is a critical year for getting the socio-technical deployment of AI rig
Instagram’s Boss Says We’ve Already Lost the AI Slop War
In a candid post, Instagram’s head Adam Mosseri admitted AI-generated “slop” is flooding our feeds. His surprising solution? Give up on tagging the fake stuff and start fingerprinting real human content instead.
The $91 Billion E-Waste Goldmine and the Tech to Mine It
Shifting from a linear to a circular supply chain is a massive technical and logistical challenge. It requires entirely new systems to track products coming back for recycling, not just going out the door. But the payoff is huge, especially for recovering precious metals from e-waste.
Women Keep Climbing the VC Ladder, But It’s Getting Steeper
Despite a tough fundraising climate, 23 women investors reached partner or higher at major VC firms in 2025. The broader picture, however, shows progress has stalled at the top.
India Bets Big on Electronics, Approves $4.6 Billion in Projects
India has greenlit projects worth $4.64 billion under an incentive scheme to boost local electronics component production. Major players like Samsung, Foxconn, and Tata Electronics are on the list. The government aims to grow the sector from $125 billion to $500 billion by 2031.
Biren’s $717M IPO Shows China’s All-In Bet on AI Chips
Chinese AI chip designer Biren Technology has raised $717 million in a hot Hong Kong IPO. The listing comes as Beijing pours billions into homegrown tech to counter US restrictions.