Technology (Page 32)

In a bold move toward ultimate minimalism, developer Geir Isene has created Frame — the first X11 server for Linux written entirely in assembly language. The X server is one of those foundational pieces that most of us take for granted. It’s big, complex, and full of decades of legacyContinue Reading

Collabora Productivity, Element, Nordeck, Open-Xchange, Univention, and XWiki have put their names behind a new Berlin-registered company called Open Productivity Software GmbH. Leading the firm are the two managing directors, Dr. Gerald Pfeifer and Peter Ganten, who are tasked with making it all work. Pfeifer held leadership roles at SUSEContinue Reading

Gaël Duval has already put out two beta releases of ElixirOffice, a desktop app and a self-hosted server version, and he is asking early testers for feedback. His wife, a teacher, has been facing a predicament many people usually face when using open source office suites. For her, the editorsContinue Reading

Microsoft says it has dismantled a criminal marketplace responsible for 1 billion malicious messages. Working with international authorities and several tech and cybersecurity companies in a nearly year-long investigation, Redmond identified and took down Yam Store, a coordinated underground network dealing in commercial phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS). The network allowed cybercriminals toContinue Reading

In what may be a hugely significant move, China has approved the use of Alibaba AI models for Apple’s iPhone Duo and other iPhones. It’s a significant step forward for the company in China, where demand for its smartphone remains incredibly strong. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved integrationContinue Reading

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are attempting to build a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with the help of Chinese parts, according to a new report released Wednesday by a group that tracks the use of weapons in conflict zones. The report by the U.K.-based Conflict Armament Research group cameContinue Reading

According to reports, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium had also been affected. , According to reports, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Germany and Belgium had also been affected. , from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading

Sponsored by Chroma. The bidirectional onboard charger (BOBC) sits at the heart of an electric vehicle’s energy architecture. BOBCs not only charge the EV battery but also enable bidirectional energy flow between the battery and the utility grid or other connected loads. Through power conversion modes like Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) andContinue Reading

Pilot Flying J, the largest chain of truck stops (excuse me, “travel centers”) in North America, features EV charging stations at a steadily growing number of its locations. When I spoke with electric truck expert Rustam Kocher a few weeks ago (read the full interview in the latest print issueContinue Reading