cosmic-11.0-desktop-environment-released:-big-update-with-tons-of-new-features

System76 has officially released COSMIC 1.1.0, bringing a host of exciting improvements to their Rust-powered desktop environment. System76 has officially released COSMIC 1.1.0, the latest version of their exciting Rust-based desktop environment. This solid update brings many practical improvements across the board, making COSMIC even more polished and enjoyable toContinue Reading

firedragon-browser-swoops-in-with-new-wings

FireDragon is the default browser on Garuda Linux, the Arch-based distro known for its polished KDE Plasma spins and reliability despite riding the bleeding edge. It has traditionally run on a Floorp base, giving it Firefox’s extension support wrapped in Garuda’s privacy defaults and Dr460nized branding. Now the developers haveContinue Reading

i-charging’s-new-1.6-mw-charging-platform-for-heavy-duty-evs-uses-solum-power-modules

As megawatt-level charging hubs for heavy-duty EVs proliferate around Europe, Portuguese EV charging infrastructure provider i-charging has begun commercial deliveries of its new MAX charging platform. The MAX platform is built around SOLUM’s EV Power Module. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Samsung Electro-Mechanics, SOLUM develops power electronics forContinue Reading

SpaceX Starship Heat Shield Analysis and Flight 14 Engine Relight Software Upgrades

SpaceX deliberately flew a more energetic / higher-dynamic-pressure reentry profile on this flight to stress the system harder than a normal return would. The vehicle survived, executed the flip and landing burn, soft-splashed, and remained intact and transmitting. Dan Huot called it “a dream scenario for the team that’s trying to get this heat shieldContinue Reading

What happened to space horror movies?

(Image credit: Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and Fox Searchlight Pictures) We all know the cliché: any horror franchise that goes on long enough inevitably goes to space. Critters, Hellraiser, Friday the 13th, Dracula… they’ve all taken a trip to the stars. The trope, fair or not, has often overshadowed the fact that science fiction andContinue Reading