Heat shield safety concerns raise stakes for NASA’s Artemis II moon mission
2026-03-30
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Does your next SUV have enough cargo space? 3 things the specs don’t tell you
2026-03-30
Published Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Based in the Motor City, Carl Anthony is the Automotive Lead at How-to-Geek and the host of AutoVision News Radio, a podcast that focuses on future vehicle technology, including next-generation ADAS innovations, electrification, and software-defined cars. A broadcaster by nature, he has appeared on popular podcasts and radio showsContinue Reading
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about ‘Lego’ drones made by ‘housewives’
2026-03-30
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash. Rheinmetall AG’s Chairman and CEO Armin Papperger likenedContinue Reading
Cambodia advances a scam center law with penalties of up to life in prison
2026-03-30
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers on Monday unanimously adopted a new law targeting online scam operations with up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut them down by the end of April. All 112 members of parliament present voted to approve the legislation, which marksContinue Reading
After 5 Years, PineTime Gets a Major Upgrade with AMOLED, GPS, and More
2026-03-30
PINE64 has built a reputation for delivering open source hardware to people who actually care about what runs on their devices. From single-board computers like the ROCKPro64 and the RISC-V powered STAR64 to Linux smartphones like the PinePhone, the company has been pretty consistent. One of their offerings is theContinue Reading
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?
2026-03-30
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” is not out yet, but its release notes have an unexpected change that missed my eyes completely. Canonical has bumped the minimum RAM requirement for Ubuntu Desktop to 6 GB for this upcoming LTS release. While it is a major shift for desktop users, onContinue Reading
Inside The Boeing 737 MAX’s Flight Control System
2026-03-30
The Boeing 737 MAX is one of the most popular aircraft ever built, but it has significant differences from other aircraft currently on sale. It’s extremely analog in comparison to contemporary airliners like the Airbus A320neo, with fewer digital systems and, rather uniquely, a mechanical fly-by-cable system. The only otherContinue Reading
5 Largest Aircraft Fleets Operated By The US Air Force
2026-03-30
The United States Air Force’s (USAF) most numerous aircraft in 2026 is not a stealth fighter or a bomber, but a fighter jet that dates back to the 1970s, that still remains relevant today and is in service with numerous air forces. Another top aircraft from the list belongs toContinue Reading
Kulicke & Soffa’s new ASTERION-TW welds copper terminals without heat for power modules
2026-03-30
Kulicke & Soffa has introduced ASTERION-TW, an ultrasonic terminal welding system for next-generation power module manufacturing, adding another solid-state interconnect option to its ASTERION platform. The company says the system is designed for high-reliability applications in markets including transportation, renewable energy and data centers, where conventional mass-reflow processes can beContinue Reading
KULR to co-develop battery system for Robinson’s eR66 electric helicopter demonstrator
2026-03-30
KULR Technology Group says it has signed an agreement with Robinson Helicopter to co-develop the battery system for the eR66, a battery-electric demonstrator based on Robinson’s R66 helicopter platform. Under the agreement, KULR will design and integrate a lightweight battery architecture for the aircraft using its own battery safety andContinue Reading
UK fines Irish Apple outpost over sanctions-busting payments to Russian dev
2026-03-30
Regulator says payments totaling £635K reached entity owned and controlled by a designated person The UK government has fined an Apple subsidiary £390,000 for breaching sanctions on Russia after it sent more than £600,000 to a developer linked to a designated entity.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Google is to journalism what Vikings were to monks. Now their man will run the BBC
2026-03-30
Canny planning or dangerous compromise? Matt Brittin takes the hotseat at a pivotal moment Opinion The BBC has a new head honcho in waiting, the Director-General designate Matt Brittin. His job: helming one of the world’s most famous and oldest international media brands, one with a vast and sensitive domesticContinue Reading
Security contractor blew the whistle on support crew’s viral indifference
2026-03-30
Career-limiting stupidity and rudeness exposed, with terminal consequences Who, Me? The week before Easter may be a short one for many in the Reg-reading world, but that won’t stop us from opening it with a fresh installment of Who, Me? It’s the reader-contributed column in which you share stories ofContinue Reading