Ubuntu 26.10 includes a Rust-based OpenPGP implementation, with plans to phase out GnuPG in a future release. Sequoia PGP is part of the default seed, with the rust-sequoia-sq package in the main repository, officially supported by Canonical. It’s said to provide a “modern, and memory-safe” reimplementation of the OpenPGP cryptographicContinue Reading
The global memory shortage that has driven up the cost of servers, storage and PCs through 2026 will get worse in 2027 and 2028, according to memory maker Micron Technology. “We expect memory and storage supply-demand conditions to be much tighter in calendar 2027 and 2028 than they were inContinue Reading
ServiceNow has a new take on the service desk: Flow by ServiceNow, a standalone AI product that allows users to get help via chats in Microsoft Teams, Slack, or a Flow web app, or by email, rather than having to leave what they’re doing to open a helpdesk ticket. FlowContinue Reading
OCSiAl is contributing its TUBALL single-wall carbon nanotubes to ELEVATE, a Horizon Europe project that aims to develop aviation-grade battery cells exceeding 400 Wh/kg in specific energy—a level that is widely considered essential for commercially viable electric regional aircraft. OCSiAl is one of 11 partners in ELEVATE. The consortium isContinue Reading
When we spoke with John Harris, the cofounder and CEO of electric truckmaker Harbinger, back in January, we were impressed with his company’s tightly focused business model and cost-saving supply chain strategy. (Read the complete in-depth interview here.) Now the Harbinger team’s hard work has borne fruit, in the shapeContinue Reading
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies in recent months have disclosed examples of their AI agents going beyond human instructions,Continue Reading
Senate Democrats have blocked a bill that seeks to address data center electricity costs, calling it ineffective and “toothless,” though the legislation passed the House with significant bipartisan support. The Democrats did not provide the Ratepayer Protection Act with the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster, blocking it inContinue Reading
Sep 29, 2026 CONTRACT RELEASE C26-002 (Goddard) Goddard Space Flight Center NASA has awarded a contract to Omitron Inc. for the acquisition of orbital safety analysis services, which provide for critical protection of NASA spaceflight assets and astronaut lives. This indefinite-delivery contract is valued at approximately $23.5 million over a five-year period of performance andContinue Reading
Lauren E. Low Sep 29, 2026 Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated on Sept. 30, 2026, to reflect additional NASA activities. NASA will participate in the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye, from Monday, Oct. 5, to Friday, Oct. 9, highlighting America’s leadership in human exploration to the Moon and Mars, advancing responsibleContinue Reading
Canonical has released a test build of Ubuntu 26.10 with early support for laptops using Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X2 chips. The new preview ISO is built on the Ubuntu 26.10 Beta and Canonical’s Tobias Heider says the aim is to find bugs in the upcoming release early and get feedbackContinue Reading
We round up the EndeavourOS Titan release. EndeavourOS Titan is now available, released on March 12 2026. This fresh Arch-based ISO brings smarter hardware support and a smoother installation experience while keeping the lightweight, customizable spirit we all love. This Arch-based distribution gives me the pure Arch experience with aContinue Reading
It’s been a bit tough to watch how Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has behaved regarding its beloved TTRPG Dungeons & Dragons the past couple of years. A game that was built from its inception on encouraging fans and creators to use the game to do new and interesting thingsContinue Reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence, including potential job losses and workplace surveillance. The laws ban employers from using the technology to predict a worker’s emotional state by using their biometric data, require employers toContinue Reading