Linux Kernel Advances, Rust Tooling, and Cloud Data Center Strategies...

Oracle disclosed in a recent securities filing that it has committed roughly $150 billion to new data‑center leases for the quarter ending November, a clear signal of its preparation to support high‑profile cloud deals such as those with OpenAI. The massive leasing effort underscores the competitive intensity among hyperscalers to secure physical capacity ahead of projected AI‑driven demand. Oracle’s aggressive expansion may reshape pricing dynamics for enterprise cloud consumers. The Information

A wave of enthusiasm for space‑based data centers is sweeping the tech elite, with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Jensen Huang all championing the concept. Google recently announced plans to launch prototype satellites by 2027 to test AI‑focused TPUs in orbit, while startup Starcloud claims to have trained a large language model aboard a demonstration satellite equipped with an Nvidia GPU. The push reflects growing concerns that terrestrial infrastructure may soon hit limits for AI compute workloads. The Information

Micron’s FamFS file system is targeting an upstream inclusion in the Linux kernel by “early‑ish 2026,” according to Phoronix. Designed to deliver high‑performance, low‑latency storage for emerging workloads, FamFS could become a key component for next‑generation cloud and edge services, potentially influencing storage architecture decisions across the industry. Phoronix

The release of Linux 6.19‑rc1 marks the close of the merge window, arriving a day early as Linus Torvalds attended the Linux Plumbers Conference in Japan, reported Phoronix. This milestone introduces refined scheduler logic, improved memory‑management subsystems, and expanded support for emerging hardware, reinforcing Linux’s role as the backbone of modern cloud and infrastructure stacks. Phoronix

Rust Coreutils 0.5, unveiled by Phoronix, pushes the Rust‑based reimplementation of GNU core utilities to a 90 % pass rate on the official GNU test suite. The project illustrates how Rust’s safety guarantees can be leveraged to recreate foundational system tools without sacrificing compatibility, offering developers a modern, memory‑safe alternative for scripting and automation. Phoronix

A curated set of six Vim plugins now enables the classic editor to rival VS Code in features such as file‑tree navigation, fuzzy searching, and language server integration, as highlighted by XDA Developers. By extending Vim’s extensibility, these plugins allow developers to retain Vim’s lightweight performance while accessing contemporary IDE conveniences, supporting a more flexible workflow. XDA Developers

Tom’s Hardware commemorated the 35th anniversary of Commander Keen, noting its pioneering side‑scroller engine crafted by John Carmack and John Romero. The game’s technical innovations—particularly its fast‑rendering pipeline—continue to influence modern engine design, reminding today’s developers of the lasting impact of early game‑tech breakthroughs. Tom's Hardware

According to TechSpot, nearly half of the 19,000 games launched on Steam this year received minimal attention, highlighting a growing disparity between sheer output and user engagement on the platform. The saturation challenges indie developers to devise smarter discovery strategies, emphasizing the importance of marketing and curation in a crowded marketplace. TechSpot

9To5Mac reports that X for iOS finally rolled out Home‑Screen and Lock‑Screen widgets, five years after the feature was first teased. The addition aligns the platform with competing ecosystems and offers developers new UI extension points to enhance user interaction on mobile devices. 9To5 Mac