roomba-manufacturer-irobot-eyes-bankruptcy:-sec-report

The company was founded in 1990 by a trio of Massachusetts Institute of Technology roboticists., (NewsNation) — iRobot, the maker of Roomba robotic vacuums, is considering bankruptcy, according to a report recently filed with the SEC. iRobot CEO Gary Cohen last week cited “market headwinds, ongoing production delays, and unforeseenContinue Reading

22-linux-books-for-$25:-this-humble-bundle-is-absurdly-good-value

Humble Bundle has a Linux collection (partner link) running right now that’s kind of hard to ignore. Twenty-two books covering everything from “how do I even install this” to Kubernetes orchestration and ARM64 reverse engineering. All from Apress and Springer; this means proper technical publishers, not some random self-published stuff.Continue Reading

odf-1.4-release-marks-20-years-of-opendocument-format

Microsoft’s proprietary formats like .doc and .docx dominate the office productivity landscape. Most people and organizations rely on these formats for daily document work. This creates a predatory situation where vendor lock-in is the norm and compatibility issues are taken as a omen that moving away from Microsoft Office isContinue Reading

how-to-connect-to-fedora-or-ubuntu-linux-from-macos

Here’s a quick tutorial on how you can connect your Ubuntu or Fedora Linux from macOS. Accessing your Linux machine (like Ubuntu or Fedora) from a Mac can be incredibly useful for development, server management, or just seamless productivity. While tools like SSH or VNC exist, using Remote Desktop ProtocolContinue Reading

webinar:-powering-the-next-generation-of-battery-manufacturing-with-new-twin-screw-extrusion

From the lab to gigafactory, twin-screw extrusion (TSE) is highly beneficial in battery research and development due to its ability to produce superior electrode quality. This method is recognized for its effective distributive and dispersive mixing capabilities, resulting in homogeneous electrode materials with excellent dispersion of all ingredients. Twin-screw extrusionContinue Reading

minisforum-ms-r1:-12-core-linux-arm-workstation-for-ai-and-vms

Minisforum, a Chinese company famed for selling range of mini PCs, has launched an affordable ARM-based mini workstation with UEFI boot, making it easier to run Linux distributions without the need for custom firmware or bootloaders. The MS-R1 is designed for local inference tasks, Android VM containers in Docker andContinue Reading

windows-11-26h1-is-coming-…-for-new-processors-only

It’s OK to look: New Canary channel build supports specific silicon while 26H2 remains the main 2026 update Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H1 is coming, but only with changes to support “specific silicon” – possibly Qualcomm’s latest chips due next year – meaning ordinary users are unlikelyContinue Reading

big-tech’s-control-freak-era-is-breaking-itself-apart

AI slop, The Traitor tantrums, and zero humans answering phones Opinion  When the first generation of microcomputers landed on desktops, they promised many things. Affordability, flexibility, efficiency, all the good things still selling IT to this day. Mostly, though, they offered control.…, Read MoreContinue Reading

$2.5M Boost Drives Clean Energy Training Across NSW | Mirage News

The Albanese and Minns Governments have launched a $2.5 million mobile training fleet at TAFE NSW Wollongong, bringing hands-on clean energy training to communities across New South Wales. The initiative includes two mobile trucks, and two dual-purpose shipping containers customised to deliver renewable energy training, demonstrations, and engagement programs in solar, wind, and electric vehicleContinue Reading