Data centers become flashpoint in gubernatorial races
2026-07-12
The debate over data centers is heating up in the states., The debate over data centers is heating up in the states., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
2026-07-12
“Big Tech wanted to strip away our right to privacy. But the people spoke up, and we won.”, “Big Tech wanted to strip away our right to privacy. But the people spoke up, and we won.”, from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
The USAF Is Paying $2 Billion Upfront For The First B-21 Base And 2 Out Of 3 Have Already Broken Ground
2026-07-12
Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) was selected to be the first main operating base of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider. Located in South Dakota, the base has been home to the Rockwell B-1B Lancer, a supersonic swing-wing bomber. Although the B-21 is a less delicate plane than the NG B-2Continue Reading
Why Might The World’s Best-Selling Passenger Widebody Aircraft Have Airbus Worried?
2026-07-12
TheBoeing 787 has proved to be an immense commercial success for the US manufacturer since it entered commercial service in 2011. Today, some 15 years later, more than one billion people worldwide have flown on a 787, with the aircraft operating over 2,100 flights per day. With such impressive statistics,Continue Reading
This Week In Techdirt History: July 5th – 11th
2026-07-12
This Week in 2016 ‘Most Transparent’ President Signs Into Law FOIA Reform Bill That Won’t Affect His Administration Documentary About Freeing Happy Birthday From Copyfraud Comes Out The Day After Happy Birthday Officially Declared Public Domain Why The Latest Supreme Court Ruling In Kirtsaeng May Have A Much Bigger ImpactContinue Reading
KDE Frameworks 6.28.0 Released: Key Features
2026-07-12
KDE Frameworks 6.28.0 Released with Android Calendar Plugin, New Barcode Support, and KIO Improvements. KDE has released Frameworks 6.28.0, the latest monthly update to its set of over 80 libraries that form the foundation of Plasma and most KDE applications. This release brings several useful new features along with theContinue Reading
8 Linux Handheld Computers You Can Splurge On
2026-07-12
As consumers, we are used to correlating handhelds with the big names like Valve’s Steam Deck, Lenovo’s Legion Go, and ASUS’ ROG Ally. But these machines are geared towards gaming and are priced like it too. Lately, a different segment has been getting just as much attention. Indie creators andContinue Reading
20+ SEO Checklist For Blog Posts: Read Before Publishing
2026-07-12
You wrote a fantastic blog. What’s next? Publishing blogs without optimizing them for SEO is like starting a shop without any direction. In today’s crowded world, writing great content isn’t enough. You need to rank it on Google and attract readers. This can be done by implementing an SEO checklistContinue Reading
New developments at Opensource.com
2026-07-12
The community is hard at work on something new. You may have noticed that it’s been quiet here on Opensource.com lately. That’s because there’s a new project in the works, and while there aren’t many specific details to announce yet, there’s plenty to talk about. What better way to startContinue Reading
Tips for running virtual, in-person, and hybrid events
2026-07-12
Over the past few years, virtual events have thrived. In-person events are back now, but it’s important to keep in mind that virtual events didn’t just come out of nowhere. Many of us were actually doing a lot of different online events even before they became popular. Many communities heldContinue Reading
Your lost dog can now call home with the world’s 1st satellite-connected dog collar
2026-07-12
A dog wearing the Fi Ultra GPS tracking collar, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink direct-to-mobile network. (Image credit: Fi) Imagine you’re on a hike in a remote mountain range. Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter’s instinct, disappears in the forest. He has a GPS tracker in his collarContinue Reading
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 218 — Which Way to the Moonbase?
2026-07-12
Which Way to the Moonbase? – With Dr. Pascal Lee – YouTube Watch On On Episode 218 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss NASA’s new moonbase plans with planetary scientist Dr. Pascal Lee. Starting with Artemis V (so far), the US plans to begin preparations for a permanent base situatedContinue Reading
South Africa’s EV future hinges on exports, not local sales, says WesBank economist
2026-07-11
South Africa’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) should be viewed as an industrial competitiveness strategy rather than a consumer adoption programme, according to Thanda Sithole, senior economist at WesBank and First National Bank. In an opinion piece examining the country’s EV White Paper, Sithole argues that the policy’s primary objective is to safeguard South Africa’sContinue Reading