Arm, AI, and Copilot, oh my! hands on The Arm-based Surface Laptop 7 was introduced in 2024, followed by an Intel-powered version a few months later. As with much of the Surface line, it’s a well-engineered piece of hardware. I needed something that could run off the battery for aContinue Reading
Even by Traitor 47’s standards for frivolous defamation lawsuits, this one is impressively stupid. On Monday, the president filed yet another lawsuit against the NY Times—this time seeking $15 billion over a book that claims he’s not quite as successful a businessman as he pretends to be. The timing isContinue Reading
The GNOME project today announced the release of GNOME 49 “Brescia”, a major new version of this popular open-source desktop environment. Deep Dive The Best New Features in GNOME 49 GNOME 49 features new default apps, new lock screen features, smoother interface animations and a glut of usability and accessibility improvements.Continue Reading
Going 100% to 0% real quick? There’s a reason for that., (NEXSTAR) — By now, your iPhone or other Apple device may have updated to iOS 26, which became available on Monday. With it, you’ve gained access to new features like Liquid Glass and Apple Intelligence enhancements, as well asContinue Reading
Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as inflation. Here’s what’s going on., (NewsNation) — The cost of electricity is rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation, turning a basic household necessity into a growing financial burden. In August, electricity prices jumped 6.2% from a year earlierContinue Reading
This week, Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration page.Continue Reading
Ford Pro (the division of the automaker that serves fleet customers) and Atlanta-based utility Southern Company have completed a six-month pilot program to test managed charging for fleet EV operations and evaluate its impact on the electric grid. The pilot demonstrated how Southern can shift charging for its fleet toContinue Reading
This image captures a richly detailed section of the Milky Way, showcasing a tapestry of stars and glowing nebulas. Against a black cosmic backdrop, countless white stars sparkle like scattered diamonds. Parts of the Milky Way’s spiral arms are visible at the top of the image. Wisps of reddish-pink nebulas drift across the scene, formingContinue Reading
In one view, Vanguard 1 is a quintessential piece of space junk: an antennaed aluminum ball that Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev dismissively compared to a grapefruit. The United States launched it in March 1958, and the satellite returned radio signals until May 1964. Defunct ever since, it’s the oldest human-made object in orbit. But to spaceContinue Reading
Nice hardware, shame about the OS COMMENT The Arm-based Surface Laptop 7 was introduced in 2024, followed by an Intel-powered version a few months later. As with much of the Surface line, it’s a well-engineered piece of hardware. I needed something that could run off the battery for a fullContinue Reading
Southwest Airlines will begin enforcing a new policy governing battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility devices beginning September 25, 2025. As first reported by USA Today, all lithium batteries used in wheelchair units will need to be removed and carried into the cabin, while the airline is simultaneously introducing new size restrictions.Continue Reading
Spirit Airlines has announced that it has been ranked third among the 10 largest US carriers for domestic flight punctuality. The ranking is based on US Department Of Transportationdata covering June, July, and August 2025. The airline operated over 51,000 domestic flights during this time period, and outperformed many legacyContinue Reading
Tesla’s electric vehicles are quite expensive to begin with, so the cost of a potential battery replacement might seem daunting. Here’s how much they cost…Continue Reading