ubuntu-26.04-ends-a-40-year-old-sudo-tradition

Name: Password feedback in sudo. Age: New, but it’s absence is over 40 years old. Appearance: ********. What’s this about? When you run a command in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS using sudo and enter your password, you now see asterisks appear as you type. Previously you’d see nothing but a gaping black void reflecting your ownContinue Reading

nasa-finds-martian-‘spiderwebs’:-what-it-means

One of the mission scientists leading the boxwork investigation, joined “Jesse Weber Live” on Thursday to discuss the revelation., One of the mission scientists leading the boxwork investigation, joined “Jesse Weber Live” on Thursday to discuss the revelation., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading

united-chargers-launches-grizzl-e-connect-commercial-ev-charging-software-platform

United Chargers has released Grizzl-E Connect Commercial, a commercial EV charging software platform designed to turn its Wi‑Fi-connected Grizzl-E chargers into payment-enabled commercial units. The company says site owners can activate commercial features over Wi‑Fi, then control access, set pay‑per‑use pricing, configure power management, and monitor usage—features aimed at commercial,Continue Reading

energyhub-and-rivian-partner-to-expand-access-to-utility-managed-ev-charging-programs

EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has partnered with EV manufacturer Rivian to expand access to utility EV programs for Rivian drivers in North America. As more drivers electrify, utilities are increasingly implementing managed charging programs in order to align charging behavior with local grid conditions. EnergyHub and RivianContinue Reading

ubuntu-26.04-snapshot-4-is-now-available-to-download

Canonical’s engineers have announced the fourth and final monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 26.04, ahead of next month’s all important beta release. Ubuntu 26.04 Snapshot 4, like all other monthly snapshots, not a blessed build intended for mainstream usage. It’s a “throwaway artifact” that enables the distro’s engineers to fine-tune andContinue Reading

Ubuntu-based Winux 11.26.03 arrives with multiple package updates

With a history that started back in 2007, today’s Winux was previously known as Wubuntu and LinuxFX. While it contains paid features and comes bundled with OnlyOffice, Microsoft Edge, and a Windows 10/11-inspired interface, it allegedly infringed on Canonical and Microsoft trademarks . Even worse, this distro has been accusedContinue Reading

OmegaLinux switches from Ubuntu to Arch in 2026.02.21 release

Based on Lubuntu until now, OmegaLinux is taking a huge step forward with yesterday’s release, which marks the first step into the Arch Linux world. Due to some unpopular decisions that Canonical has pushed forward in the last years, this project is now switching to a base that’s more community-friendly,Continue Reading

Nvidia GPU shortages are here again

Nvidia has some more bad news for PC gamers: GPU shortages are here again. Nvidia warned that supply constraints would be a “headwind” in its fourth-quarter 2026 earnings call, though the company didn’t specifically say whether its GPUs or the associated memory would be tight. It really doesn’t matter…Continue Reading

US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch

Closeup view of the first-stage engines of ULA’s Vulcan rocket firing up during a launch on Feb. 12, 2026. (Image credit: ULA) The U.S. Space Force is halting all national security launches on Vulcan Centaur rockets after a booster malfunction reoccurred during the vehicle’s most recent mission. United Launch Alliance (ULA)’s new Vulcan Centaur rocketContinue Reading