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Minespider launches digital marketplace for second-life EV batteries and recycled materials

On: February 17, 2026

Berlin-based traceability firm Minespider has launched Recircle.market, a digital marketplace designed to connect companies across the EV battery reuse, refurbishment and recycling value chain. The platform enables listing and trading of second-life batteries with verified technical and lifecycle data, sourcing of recycled battery materials and components, and connecting with serviceContinue Reading

Latin America’s Bold Renewable Energy Bet

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

Latin America is attracting greater attention from international investors thanks to its strong renewable energy and critical mineral potential. In recent years, the region’s green energy capacity has steadily grown, while more mineral mining projects are developed, and the electric vehicle (EV) market is beginning to expand…Continue Reading

US lawyers fire up privacy class action accusing Lenovo of bulk data transfers to China

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

Keep behavioral tracking American? PC giant says the claim is ‘false’ A US law firm has accused Lenovo of violating Justice Department strictures about the bulk transfer of data to foreign adversaries, namely China.…, Read MoreContinue Reading

Ubuntu 25.10: Top New Features

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

We round up the best new features of the Ubuntu 25.10 (“Questing Quokka”) release. Ubuntu 25.10, released on October 9, 2025 (supported until July 2026 for 9 months), is the final interim release before the next long term version of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. This release prioritizes modernization through Rust-based componentsContinue Reading

Linux Kernel 6.19 Arrives! You Get Intel, AMD Improvements, and ASUS Armoury Support

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

Hardware support gets major buffs across multiple architectures., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading

How Accurate is LiDAR? Understanding Precision and Error Margins

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

One of the most reliable technologies for capturing highly detailed spatial data is LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging). LiDAR is appreciated for its speed, consistency, and accuracy in land surveying and infrastructure planning, as well as in environmental mapping and construction. But how true is it, in fact–and what areContinue Reading

AI developers’ mass resignations a ‘real wake-up call,’ expert says

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

“I really empathize with these employees in these companies who were, like, ‘I came into this with my ideals, and what are we doing?’”, “I really empathize with these employees in these companies who were, like, ‘I came into this with my ideals, and what are we doing?’”, from NewsnationContinue Reading

Grok faces more scrutiny over deepfakes as Irish regulator opens EU privacy investigation

On: February 17, 2026

In: Technology

LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk’s social media platform X faces a European Union privacy investigation after its Grok AI chatbot started spitting out nonconsensual deepfake images, Ireland’s data privacy regulator said Tuesday. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission said it notified X on Monday that it was opening the inquiry under theContinue Reading

Is It True That The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Has A Smoother Ride Than The Airbus A350?

On: February 16, 2026

In: Technology

For years, passengers and aviation enthusiasts alike have debated whether the Boeing 787 offers a smoother ride than its European rival, the Airbus A350. On long-haul routes between the US and Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, both aircraft have become mainstays, and with their advanced composite structures, high-aspect-ratio wings,Continue Reading

Lufthansa Now Selling Majority Of Boeing 787-9 Allegris Seats Amid Certification Struggles

On: February 16, 2026

In: Technology

German carrier Lufthansa is now selling almost all Allegris seats onboard its new Boeing 787-9 fleet, marking a major turning point in a rollout that has been hampered by regulatory red tape. The airline is now selling 25 of the 28 Allegris seats fitted to its 787 Dreamliners, with bookingsContinue Reading

Cops Criticize Flock Safety After It’s Caught Handing Out Access To Federal Agencies

On: February 16, 2026

In: Technology

A California police department is none too happy that its license plate reader records were accessed by federal employees it never gave explicit permission to peruse. And, once again, it’s Flock Safety shrugging itself into another PR black eye. Mountain View police criticized the company supplying its automated license plateContinue Reading

Honda’s EV Bet Is Costing the Company Billions

On: February 16, 2026

In: Technology

The costly mistake of investing too much, too soon in EVs is not a phenomenon felt only by North American automakers. Japanese companies may have been more reserved in their foray into electric vehicles, but that did not make them immune as every carmaker invested in EV development and tooled up plants to make them…Continue Reading

This giant metal dome will hide a truly colossal telescope mirror | Space photo of the day for Feb. 16, 2026

On: February 16, 2026

In: Technology

The Extremely Large Telescope’ss 80-meter-tall dome takes shape in the Atacama Desert. (Image credit: ESO/G. Vecchia) The European Southern Observatory has released a new view of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), as its colossal outer dome nears completion at Cerro Armazones in Chile’s Atacama Desert. What is it? Captured in December 2025, the newly releasedContinue Reading

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