Canonical's Ubuntu Core 26 is being developed as a platform for building local AI inference appliances, focusing on secure, embedded deployments with snap-based packages and OTA updates. The system is designed to run AI models directly on edge devices rather than relying on cloud connectivity.
An overheating 10GBASE-T SFP+ module in a home switch was replaced with a Broadcom-based model, fixing link flapping and lowering CPU temperature by about 5°C, though the new module does not report temperature and impersonates a fibre-optic Intel module in its EEPROM.
Mux Robots converts video data into actionable intelligence, enabling automated workflows for tasks like summarization and finding key moments. The platform, used by companies such as Synthesia, Shopify, and the U.S. Soccer Federation, offers a free tier with an additional $50 credit using the code FIREBALL.