I swapped my daily driver Linux distro again — and this time it’s sticking
2026-03-07
I sure ain’t opposed to some distro hopping…Read MoreContinue Reading
Midwest economy getting major boost from Chip plant investments
2026-03-07
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (NEXSTAR) – SK Hynix is set to build its chip manufacturing plant inside the Purdue Research Park. Set to begin operations in 2028, the $4 billion plant is expected to bring in 7,000 direct and indirect jobs to the area. Chad Pittman, president and CEO of theContinue Reading
Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
2026-03-07
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday as he faces a class action lawsuit claiming he misled investors and caused them to lose millions of dollars. The civil trial in San FranciscoContinue Reading
Why Does The US Air Force Still Fly The F-15?
2026-03-07
More than five decades after it first entered service, the McDonnell DouglasF-15 Eagle continues to fly combat missions for the United States Air Force (USAF). This longevity raises an obvious question: why does the US Air Force still operate the F-15 when numerous stealth aircraft are in service, such asContinue Reading
Do Airline Loyalty Programs Still Reward Frequent Flyers — Or Just Big Spenders?
2026-03-07
A familiar scene plays out at airports across the country every day. A seasoned road warrior — carry-on scuffed, laptop already out — watches a more senior but less-traveled colleague or a wealthier friend glide into the airline lounge with a simple credit-card swipe, while they don’t have access. TheContinue Reading
AerynOS February 2026 Update Brings Fresh Features
2026-03-07
AerynOS has dropped its latest project update. This February release brings a wave of refinements to the Linux distribution, sharpening its edges for smoother daily use. AerynOS is a modern, independent Linux operating system built from scratch – not based on Ubuntu, Fedora, or any other distro. It focuses onContinue Reading
The simple folding techniques that will save a ton of drawer space
2026-03-07
Credit: Adaeze Uche/MakeUseOf Published Mar 5, 2026, 6:00 PM EST In 2021, after catching the tech bug as a kid and earning a degree in communications, Ada got into tech writing by editing crypto guides. Ada’s expertise now spans Windows, Android (especially Samsung devices), mobile apps, and productivity tools through several years of hands-on exploration. She’s publishedContinue Reading
James Webb telescope pushed to its limits by new observations of ‘city killer’ asteroid 2024 YR4
2026-03-07
An illustration of an asteroid near the moon. Asteroid 2024 YR4 will zoom by the moon at a nail-biting 13,000 miles in 2032, new James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal. (Image credit: Getty Images) The moon will officially be spared from an explosive encounter with a “city-killer” asteroid in 2032, new observations from the JamesContinue Reading
Renesas’ 28 nm RH850/U2C MCU targets ASIL D vehicle control, BMS and zonal architectures
2026-03-07
Renesas has added a new low-end member to its RH850 automotive MCU family with the 28 nm RH850/U2C, aimed at chassis and safety systems, battery management systems, lighting, motor control and other ASIL D applications. The 32-bit MCU combines four RH850 CPU cores running at up to 320 MHz—including twoContinue Reading
Forget about X, AI and robots—Tesla is quietly building a complete EV battery supply chain
2026-03-07
For many a year, a certain California carmaker dominated the headlines in the EV press—so much so that I created a keyboard shortcut for the company’s name. Despite a relentless tide of naysaying, the company went from strength to strength for almost two decades. Then, coincidentally (?) around the timeContinue Reading
This Student-Built EV Focuses on Repairability
2026-03-07
At first glance, the Aria EV looks not much different than any other student-built electric prototype—no different than the battery-powered cars built by engineering students from dozens of universities every year. Beneath its panels, however, is a challenge to the modern auto industry: What if electric vehicles were designed to be repaired by their owners?TheContinue Reading
Is AI assistant Claude conscious — and suffering from anxiety?
2026-03-07
Dr. Matthew Canham said it will be difficult to determine when AI programs become truly conscious or sentient., Dr. Matthew Canham said it will be difficult to determine when AI programs become truly conscious or sentient., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
What is ‘boy kibble,’ TikTok’s newest meal trend?
2026-03-07
No more “girl dinner.” This one is for the boys., No more “girl dinner.” This one is for the boys., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading