I set up a RAM disk on Linux with one line of code and my apps have never loaded faster
2026-04-05
A simple RAM tweak eliminated latency and made everyday tasks feel instant…Read MoreContinue Reading
Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns
2026-04-05
TORONTO — The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles is being panned by Unifor and government…Continue Reading
Italian TV Copyright-Strikes Nvidia over Nvidia’s Own DLSS 5 Footage
2026-04-05
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Thinking of You, Earth
2026-04-05
Monika Luabeya Apr 05, 2026 On April 4, 2026, NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft’s main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts – Wiseman and fellow NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Victor Glover, andContinue Reading
NASA’s Artemis II laser communications system is beaming 4K video from the moon
2026-04-05
How Artemis II is beaming back stunning video from the moon A new laser system aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft is sending sharper video and more data back to Earth By Adam Bluestein edited by Eric Sullivan An artist’s visualization of the Orion Artemis II Optical Communications System (O2O) laser communications terminal sending data over infraredContinue Reading
In Chiles V. Salazar The Supreme Court Issues A Bad Good First Amendment Decision
2026-04-05
The Supreme Court’s decision last year in U.S. v. Skirmetti, upholding a law depriving young trans people the healthcare they need, is insupportable, rendering people unequal in a way the Constitution cannot possibly suborn. But its new decision in Chiles v. Salazar regarding the First Amendment standard to use regardingContinue Reading
You can now enable Ubuntu Pro from the OS setup tool
2026-04-05
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS makes it easier to enable Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s opt-in (but free for home users) subscription that extends security update to more packages in the wider Ubuntu repos, straight after installation. An Enable Ubuntu Pro step has been added to the distro’s Welcome tool (package namegnome-initial-setup, with Ubuntu-specificContinue Reading
Is it safe to use AI chatbots for therapy? Not so fast, counselor warns
2026-04-05
It’s becoming common to use artificial intelligence for therapy and mental health advice. But is it safe? A licensed professional counselor from West Michigan argues that there are hidden dangers., It’s becoming common to use artificial intelligence for therapy and mental health advice. But is it safe? A licensed professionalContinue Reading
Why The US Air Force Is Quietly Buying Up Lufthansa’s Boeing 747s In 2026
2026-04-05
The US Air Force (USAF) is buying two Lufthansa Boeing 747-8s in 2026, but the move is less about adding aircraft and more about managing the fallout from the badly delayed Air Force One replacement program. Boeing’s VC-25B jets were originally supposed to arrive in 2024, but that timeline hasContinue Reading
“Specific Challenges”: New Study Uncovers In-Flight Dangers & Risks For Elderly Passengers
2026-04-05
A new aviation-safety study argues that the growing number of older airline passengers could complicate emergency evacuations, especially on smaller single-aisle jets like the Airbus A320. Using 27 simulated evacuation scenarios, the researchers found that both the share of passengers over 60 and where they are seated materially have anContinue Reading
GNOME 50 Tokyo: Best New Features and Improvements
2026-04-05
Learn about the key feature sets of GNOME 50 desktop environment. A fresh release of GNOME 50 “Tokyo” landed on March 18, 2026. This version brings solid improvements in parental controls, accessibility, file management, and display technologies. It marks a big step forward for families, assistive tech users, and everydayContinue Reading
My Dear Detective’s Natsumi Ito Launches New Manga Series
2026-04-05
Bungō no Oyatsu debuts on May 29…Read MoreContinue Reading
NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions
2026-04-05
The first crewed test flight under NASA’s Artemis program is underway. Four Artemis II astronauts are flying aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back, as they test how the spacecraft’s systems operate in a deep space environment. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut JeremyContinue Reading