gimp-32.8-released-with-text-tool,-performance-improvements

GIMP 3.2.8 is out, the fourth maintenance update in the current stable series, which first launched in March 2026. No shiny new features ship, as fixes and fine-tuning are the primary focus. Major work is happening alongside maintenance efforts, but that work is targeted at the next major series. What’sContinue Reading

google’s-first-ai-data-center-in-space-is-up-and-running

Google’s first experimental data center satellite as part of the Suncatcher project is now operational. The satellite was launched in October, and after several weeks of testing, it has begun communicating with Earth. On board are four of Google’s AI chips, Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which are used to runContinue Reading

what’s-new-in-fedora-45

Building a Fedora release means tracking an enormous amount of formal change proposals planned for each release cycle on a public Change Set page, where every entry carries an owner and a status. These proposals undergo community review and require approval from the Fedora Engineering Steering Committee (FESCo), either inContinue Reading

these-linux-distros-can-run-on-apple-silicon-mac

Personally, I have never owned an Apple device, mostly due to its pricey nature and how the brand loves to lock people in their walled garden. But that’s just me ranting there for a bit. There are many who do like what Apple has to offer and are willing toContinue Reading

gm-describes-its-fourth-generation-ev-platform

The US automakers’ stop/start approach to electrification has been compared (by me) to the stereotypical comedic representation of an inept driver, alternately flooring the accelerator and slamming on the brakes. After slamming on the brakes in 2025, GM now appears to be stepping on the prissy pedal again, announcing aContinue Reading

catl-unveils-dual-electric-range-extension-battery-for-battery-swapping-heavy-trucks

CATL has unveiled a dual-electric range extension battery designed to make electric heavy-duty trucks more practical and economical. Agreements for 13,000 units were signed at the unveiling. The main battery is a standardized, chassis-mounted swappable pack from QIJI Energy, CATL’s battery-swapping network for heavy trucks. A range-extension power system behindContinue Reading

NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day

Students across the country will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station during a live, interactive in-flight call with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Mark Rober STEM content creator and founder of ClassCrunchLabs Foundation. The event, hosted by NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, celebrates National STEM Day by bringing real‑world scienceContinue Reading

What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Catch Taurid and Leonid meteors, spot Mars near Jupiter, celebrate Voyager 1’s light-day milestone, and watch November’s supermoon. Around Nov. 5: Southern Taurids peak; occasional bright fireballs Around Nov. 12: Northern Taurids peak; around five meteors per hour under ideal conditions Nov. 15-16: Mars and Jupiter appear 1.2 degrees apart before sunrise Nov. 17: ShineContinue Reading