Vinix is Not a Linux Distro, But it Can Run Games, Docker, and QEMU
How does an operating system that isn’t proprietary or powered by the Linux kernel manage to run Docker, you ask? Well, it would need features like namespaces and cgroups. That’s exactly what Vinix did, adding its own implementations of those plus overlayfs and seccomp, allowing the stock Alpine Linux DockerContinue Reading
Google Has Shut Down Part of its Open Source Bounty Program
Since 2022, Google’s Open Source Software Vulnerability Reward Program (OSS VRP) has been the path for outside researchers to get paid for reporting security flaws in the company’s open source code, including projects like Flutter, Angular, Go, and Fuchsia. With an announcement on X, they have now decided to discontinueContinue Reading
The Surface Laptop Ultra finally has a release date — and a starting price of $2,599
Months after revealing its Surface Laptop Ultra, Microsoft has announced that the Nvidia RTX Spark-equipped device will launch on October 16th. Pricing starts at $2,599 for the base configuration, featuring an 18-core CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The Surface Laptop Ultra ships with a 15-inch HDR touchscreen display with up to 2,000Continue Reading
Maine’s Next Governor Will Walk a Tightrope Between Energy Affordability and Climate Action
All three candidates agree on the need for lower energy costs. Only two see a need to lower greenhouse gas emissions. By Delger Erdenesanaa, The Maine Monitor As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—butContinue Reading
Pete Hegseth Isn’t a Warrior. He’s Afraid.
The subjugation of women is part of a neo-fascist, warrior culture going all the way back to the 1930s. It was on full display during Pete Hegseth’s military speech this week.Continue Reading
Sault man banned from BBQing after neighbour smoke dispute
A Sault Ste. Marie man has lost a three-year legal battle over backyard smoke and is now banned from using his barbecue. He narrowly avoided a contempt of court charge after behaving himself. For more details, visit CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca. https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/how-a-northern-ontario-backyard-smoke-dispute-ended-with-a-court-ordered-barbecue-ban/ Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: / ctvnews ConnectContinue Reading
Fleeing the war in Yemen | DW News
Djibouti has become a refuge for almost 4,000 refugees fleeing the war in Yemen, many of them in fishing boats, across the Bab el Mandeb Strait. Renewed fighting between the Saudi-backed government alliance and the Houthi rebels has displaced people, especially at Yemen’s Red Sea coast. #dwcurrentaffairs For more newsContinue Reading
Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition
Nailympia London showcased fantasy nail art inspired by folklore, forests and steampunk, as global artists raced to create miniature worlds on nails.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | October 7th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 7th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Federal Court Says Flock ALPR Database Searches Require A Warrant
On one hand, it’s great to see a ruling like this. On the other hand, it’s not going to set any precedent, not even in its own jurisdiction. But it does push this conversation forward, judicially speaking, which means other cases reliant on ALPR tech have some new reference materialContinue Reading
Keurig says it’s come up with plastic-free coffee pods
This week, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., one of the world’s biggest makers of coffee pods, launched a new way of brewing coffee it says will slash waste. Continue Reading
UEFA football leaders meet to shape strategy to oust FIFA’s Infantino
European football leaders gather in Berlin with the aim of shaping strategy to oust Gianni Infantino as FIFA president., European football leaders meet on Wednesday with the aim of shaping strategy to oust Gianni Infantino as FIFA president. European football leaders were gathering Wednesday with time pressing to find aContinue Reading
Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains
Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz’s approval rating sinks., Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz’s approval rating sinks. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has hit out at what he called political “extremism” in Germany after recent stinging defeats in local elections toContinue Reading