Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS is available for download, the first version of the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution to use System76’s all-new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. It’s been a “long ride” to get here (building an entirely new Linux desktop, compositor, widget toolkit, and suite of first-party apps is no mean feat). System76Continue Reading
But only a few states plus Puerto Rico will accept it Need to fly domestically, but want to leave your passport or driver’s license at home? Apple has you covered, as long as you’re using an iOS device and traveling between or within one of the dozen or so statesContinue Reading
Fashion house behind Jobs’ turtleneck helps with pricey new accessory line Apple, the reassuringly expensive US technology brand, is selling a sock in which iPhone owners can house their gadget.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
End of support? Not quite Microsoft released an emergency out-of-band update on November 11 to fix a malfunctioning enrollment wizard that prevented eligible Windows 10 users from accessing Extended Security Updates (ESU).…, Read MoreContinue Reading
On the eve of the Thanksgiving travel rush, Airbus and the aviation industry averted a potentially massive global crisis by combining swift, decisive action with massively coordinated technical efforts. On November 28, the widespread nature of the software defect in Airbus’ A320 family of jetliners was revealed, as CEO GuillaumeContinue Reading
The pilots of US-based air carrier Spirit Airlines have voted to ratify a restructuring agreement that trades short-term pain for the possibility of long-term survival. This deal, which was negotiated by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) during Spirit’s second Chapter 11 filing in a year, delivers temporary pay andContinue Reading
Free calling apps like TextNow are being widely used today for smooth global communication without needing extra hardware and software. These apps allow people to communicate over the internet (VoIP) as they do not use a traditional carrier network. Users can get free phone numbers, unlimited calling and messaging acrossContinue Reading
Arti, the Rust rewrite of Tor, brings circuit isolation and onion service improvements in its 1.8.0 release., Read More From It’s FOSSContinue Reading
Swedish forklift and facility power systems provider Concentric has surpassed 250,000 battery swaps using PowerHIVE, its autonomous forklift battery management system. Concentric aims to help facilities accelerate their transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries by eliminating expensive charging infrastructure, cutting downtime and reclaiming floor space. Lithium batteries require expansive electricalContinue Reading
Kenworth, a PACCAR company, has launched its first conventional medium-duty battery-electric trucks: the T280E, T380E and T480E. These new Class 6-8 BEV models are designed for a wide variety of applications, including pickup and delivery, utility, regional haul and vocational applications. The new models are now available for order fromContinue Reading
MZLA Technologies Corporation has released Thunderbird 146, the latest monthly update for its famed open-source email client. Changes this month may sound less flashy compared to last month, which saw Thunderbird 145 add Microsoft Exchange support (albeit with some caveats, carveouts and a couple of capabilities still be added). Plus,Continue Reading
Early benchmarks show Intel’s Arc B370 iGPU outperforming previous-gen Arc GPUs and approaching mid-range NVIDIA laptop GPUs, signaling major improvements for upcoming Panther Lake notebooks. The post Your next Intel laptop could game much better without needing a GPU appeared first on Digital Trends…Continue Reading
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Thursday urged major social media platforms to crack down on accounts linked to militant groups, warning that failure to act could lead to stricter government measures or legal action. At a news conference in Islamabad, Deputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry said scores of accounts onContinue Reading