U.S. Electric Vehicle Adoption Plummets

Just 16% of American drivers say they are likely to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car—the lowest share recorded in AAA’s annual surveys since 2019. High battery maintenance costs, high purchase prices, and concerns about range continue to be major deterrents for U.S…Continue Reading

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Last month I reported that GNOME’s plans to drop X11 support as soon as this year could have a major impact on Ubuntu as it plans its next LTS release — today, Ubuntu solidified those plans. Ubuntu 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ will not include an X11 Ubuntu desktop session. Only aContinue Reading

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Remember 23andMe? The company that gave customers saliva-based DNA testing kits to learn about their ancestry? Founded in 2006, the company also conducted health research and drug development. But it struggled to find a profitable business model and eventually filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in March, raising concernsContinue Reading

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Sponsored by Honeywell. Recently, a leading manufacturer of EV inverters encountered a heat dissipation issue related to the inverter and required a reliable solution to address this challenge. Download this case study to learn about diligently evaluating various options for thermal conductivity, high reliability, and suitability for thin gaps; andContinue Reading

linux-mint-22:-a-look-at-the-best-new-features

Learn about the best new features of Linux Mint 22, “Wilma”. Linux Mint 22 (code named “Wilma”), the latest long-term support (LTS) release, has arrived, bringing updated software, refinements, and a plethora of new features to enhance your desktop experience. This release will be supported until 2029 and features aContinue Reading

techdirt-podcast-episode-421:-the-fracturing-internet

Support us on Patreon » Way, way back during the SOPA/PIPA fight, a very important part of the resistance against the bills was coming from infrastructure operators who explained how they were technically incoherent and dangerous. One prominent group was the Internet Infrastructure Coalition, co-founded by Christian Dawson. Today, with legislativeContinue Reading

why-an-air-canada-flight-attendant-strike-could-be-imminent

With summer travel season approaching, the possibility of a labor disruption at Canada’s largest airline is raising alarms across the aviation industry. Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are currently at an impasse with the airline over contract negotiations. If anContinue Reading

7-new-routes:-united-airlines’-growing-european-network-in-june

United Airlines has continuously expanded its European network, with the United States-based airline adding seven new routes across the Atlantic Ocean during this summer season. While the carrier removed one route, namely its flights to Tenerife, its European capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), will grow by 4.2% year-on-yearContinue Reading

ubuntu-25.10-drops-support-for-running-gnome-on-xorg

Last month I reported that GNOME’s plans to drop X11 support as soon as this year could have a major impact on Ubuntu as it plans its next LTS release — today, Ubuntu solidified those plans. Ubuntu 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’ will not include an X11 Ubuntu desktop session. Only aContinue Reading

With 35% off, the Estes Rockets Journey Launch set is a brilliant introduction to the joys of space flight and model rocketry — and at its cheapest price this year at Amazon

(Image credit: Estes Rockets) The best model rockets are a thrilling way to experience the wonders of space. The Journey Model Rocket kit from renowned manufacturer Estes Rockets is a perfect choice for anyone looking to get started in the world of rocketry. Save 35% on the Estes Rockets Journey Launch set — was $39.99Continue Reading