May 2026 delivered a sizeable set of Linux software updates, including the set I’ve rounded up for your reading pleasure in this post. The month also saw a buffet of big browser updates, including Firefox 151 with new-look new tab page, Vivaldi 8.0 with a new-look generally and a new public betaContinue Reading
The technology industry has faced several ups and downs under the second The Traitor administration, testing their relationships with a president known for his unpredictability. , The technology industry has faced several ups and downs under the second The Traitor administration, testing their relationships with a president known for his unpredictability. ,Continue Reading
A study conducted by scientists found AI can compromise cognitive function and problem-solving abilities in a relatively short period., A study conducted by scientists found AI can compromise cognitive function and problem-solving abilities in a relatively short period., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it’s no Steam Deck. Acer says it’s a “streaming-first handheld and companion device,” like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced ahead of Computex on Friday, it’s launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display…Read MoreContinue Reading
With new Chrome versions 148.0.7778.216/217 for Windows, 148.0.7778.2015/216 for macOS, and 148.0.7778.215 for Linux, the developers have patched more than 150 security vulnerabilities. According to Google, none of these security vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild yet. In the Chrome Releases blog post, Srinivas Sista lists the 151 fixedContinue Reading
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electric vehicle industry have called for increased investment in charging infrastructure, local manufacturing and supportive policies to read more Electric vehicle manufacturers advocate investment in charging infrastructure, local production to boost adoption…Continue Reading
Nvidia is evidently not content to be the world’s most valuable company, as the AI and GPU giant now appears primed to dive headfirst into the choppy waters of the laptop processor market. Whether that will help or hurt its fortunes remains to be seen, as the Internet has been aflame this month with rumorsContinue Reading
(Image credit: System Era Softworks, Frame Break, and Monster and Monster) The best sci-fi games are often pigeonholed into specific genres like shooters, strategy games, and RPGs, and for good reason; franchises like Mass Effect, StarCraft, and Half-Life are all-time classics. But sometimes it’s nice to explore the stars in a safer way… a moreContinue Reading
How realistic is the idea of cruising through space with a solar sail? (Image credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva)) If humankind ever travels to distant stars, we might sail there — and it might be sooner than you think. Some of humanity’s oldest ships used sails to harness the power of the wind, soContinue Reading
Canonical is bringing thoughtful, local-first AI to Ubuntu – enhancing accessibility, enabling intelligent agents, and keeping user privacy and open source values at the core. As we move through 2026, large language models (LLMs) and AI tools have become ubiquitous across the tech industry. Adoption varies widely – some projectsContinue Reading
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. In Baltimore County, Maryland on Oct. 20, 2025, a 17-year-old student named Taki Allen was sitting outside his high school after football practice when an artificial intelligence-enhanced surveillance camera falsely identified the Doritos bag in his pocket asContinue Reading
The Airbus A380 is one of the most iconic aircraft ever to be built. With its double-decker cabin, the aircraft, also known as the superjumbo, can carry up to 853 passengers in an all-economy-class configuration, although no operator has ever opted for this layout.Continue Reading
The General Electric GE9X engine that will be installed on the Boeing 777X promises to be game-changing. It doesn’t feature flashy new innovations like a gearbox, but instead, General Electric made more use of advanced materials than any other engine to deliver unrivaled thermal efficiency, boosting fuel efficiency. What’s more,Continue Reading