5 package managers that work on Windows, Mac, and Linux
2026-06-12
If reinstalling software feels repetitive, these tools have some ideas…Read MoreContinue Reading
This soundbar can be hijacked over Bluetooth to control your computer, no pairing required
2026-06-12
That scenario comes from research into Creative Technology’s Sound Blaster Katana V2X, a midrange soundbar that connects to PCs, Macs, and Linux systems over USB or Bluetooth. Researcher Rasmus Moorats uncovered the issue while experimenting with ways to communicate with the device from Linux. What he discovered went far beyond…ReadContinue Reading
Rivian’s Most Affordable R2 Will Come With a Range Hit When It Arrives Next Summer
2026-06-12
With customer deliveries for the $60k 2026 Rivian R2 Performance Launch Package beginning today, the electric vehicle company has finally announced plans for its long-promised entry-level R2 model. Priced at $46,235 to start (including destination and delivery), the new single-motor, rear-drive R2 Standard will feature a different battery than the $49,985 R2 Standard Long RangeContinue Reading
GeForce Now’s best tier just got a $70 price cut, but the clock is ticking
2026-06-12
Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service is a great way to make use of a big Steam library without needing a beefy gaming PC. That’s becoming a much more appealing option, as prices for RAM and storage become untenable (thanks, in no small part, to Nvidia). If you’re thinking about signing up…Continue Reading
Why The Airbus A380’s 4-Engine Layout Costs Airlines Millions More Per Year Than Twin-Engine Rivals
2026-06-12
The era in which the entire aviation industry has gathered around twin-engine efficiency has left the legendary four-engine giants facing an unsustainable financial reality. The Airbus A380 remains a passenger favorite for its unmatched cabin space and smooth ride, yet behind the scenes, its quad-engine layout imposes massive economic penaltiesContinue Reading
The New Inflight Addition Hawaiian Airlines Passengers Are Raving About
2026-06-12
For decades, Hawaiian Airlines has built its reputation on warm island hospitality with nonstop connectivity between the Hawaiian Islands, the US mainland, and countless international destinations. However, with premium travel expectations rising, Hawaiian has found itself training global competitors when it comes to its onboard premium products.Continue Reading
Dukosi, A123 and Nuvation combine chip-on-cell contactless monitoring with LFP cells in BESS proof of concept
2026-06-12
Dukosi, A123 Systems and Nuvation Energy have released a joint design brief for an end-to-end battery energy storage system proof of concept that includes A123’s 587 Ah large-format LFP prismatic cells with Dukosi’s contactless cell monitoring system, and Nuvation’s utility-grade BMS. The reference platform is built for North American BESSContinue Reading
SOLiTHOR’s solid-state electrolyte hits 465 Wh/kg at stack level, passes nail penetration test
2026-06-12
Belgian battery startup SOLiTHOR has published a technical update showing that its sol-gel Solid Composite Electrolyte has reached 465 Wh/kg and 1,400 Wh/L at stack level in a multilayer pouch design—achieved by impregnating the electrolyte into a high-loading cathode with an areal capacity of 8 mAh/cm². The result requires noContinue Reading
Michigan Lawmakers Want To Ban Chinese-Tagged Vehicles From Even Visiting The State. You Know, For Privacy.
2026-06-12
Michigan lawmakers are pushing legislation that wouldn’t just ban the sales of Chinese-made cars in the The Great Lakes State, it would ban cars with Chinese tags from even visiting. The Protecting America From Chinese Cars Act joins the Connected Vehicle Security Act aiming to protect U.S. car companies fromContinue Reading
SpaceX launches IPO, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire
2026-06-12
Elon Musk’s SpaceX made its highly anticipated stock market debut Friday morning, establishing him as the first person to ever be worth $1 trillion., Elon Musk’s SpaceX made its highly anticipated stock market debut Friday morning, establishing him as the first person to ever be worth $1 trillion., from NewsnationContinue Reading
Is Facebook down? Users report problems with Meta platforms
2026-06-12
Thousands of users reported problems with Meta platforms on Friday., Thousands of users reported problems with Meta platforms on Friday., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Microsoft tests Windows AI features on RTX GPUs, not just NPUs
2026-06-12
An under-the-hood change in Windows seems to signal the further deterioration of Microsoft’s Copilot+ branding, which, at least historically, depended solely on NPUs as the engine of local PC AI. Now, PCs with dedicated GPUs will have access to those features. An experimental release of the Windows App SDK on Github now allows certain AI-specificContinue Reading
‘As terrible and harrowing as things were, people just had to get on with it’: ‘Star City’s’ Ruby Ashbourne Serkis and Adam Nagaitis on learning to love the Motherland in Apple TV’s soviet space race spin-off (interview)
2026-06-12
Ruby Ashbourne Serkis and Adam Nagaitis star in Apple TV’s “Star City” (Image credit: Apple TV) The titular cosmonaut training facility in Apple TV’s ” Star City ” is a hive of duplicity, all scrutinized by the KGB’s surveillance team and its small army of monitoring minions. One of the main couples in Apple TV’sContinue Reading