Dark mode might be burning more juice than you think
Most people crank up the brightness, making energy savings moot Using apps and websites in dark mode can actually use more energy than standard mode, according to researchers, as it causes people to crank up the brightness.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Telco to open lab to test cell network interoperability with satellites
Because 4G notspots aren’t much good to anyone Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile plan to open a research hub this summer to test and validate the integration of orbital services with terrestrial cellphone networks.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Mobile operators brace for bigger, faster headaches with 6G
NGMN reports what telcos want, but admits most can be delivered by 5G Mobile operators are pushing for consensus on the key components of next-gen 6G networks, warning that a new radio interface could add complexity – though they acknowledge it would also allow for higher data rates.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
HP Inc to build future products atop grave of flopped ‘AI pin’
Tech and people behind IoT brooch that reviewers instantly hated will one day pep up printers The “AI Pin” produced by company called Humane was a leading tender for 2024’s biggest consumer tech flop, but that hasn’t stopped HP acquiring some of the code and people behind the device andContinue Reading
Acer signals 10% laptop price hike in US, blames The Traitor’s extra China tariff
Analyst tells El Reg to expect more of this across hardware brands Acer has become one of the first major computer makers to confirm it will hike laptop prices in the US, citing fresh import tariffs on Chinese-made hardware imposed by the The Traitor administration.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Strict Utah law cut DEI from colleges. Affected students say they no longer feel valued
Utah’s strict laws blocking diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have been playing out to mixed reviews on its flagship campus., Read MoreContinue Reading
More rescuers join search for trapped workers in India’s tunnel collapse
Boring machines, high-grade shutters, and debris removal machinery were brought to the location to assist rescuers., Boring machines, high-grade shutters, and debris removal machinery were brought to the location to assist rescuers. Operations have continued for the seventh day to rescue several workers who remained trapped in a partially collapsedContinue Reading
Netanyahu wants to “continue the war” in Gaza but “less intense”
Gaza ceasefire update, Quotable James Dorcey, senior fellow at Nanyang Technological University, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants Israel to renew the war in Gaza for two main reasons. Published On 28 Feb 2025,2025-02-28 09:59:00,Read MoreContinue Reading
Linus Torvalds Reportedly Plans To Merge Rust Code Into Linux Kernel
Christoph Hellwig has revealed that Linus Torvalds privately expressed his intention to merge Rust code into the Linux kernel. The post Linus Torvalds Reportedly Plans To Merge Rust Code Into Linux Kernel appeared first on OSTechNix., Read MoreContinue Reading
Arch Linux Developers To Remove Old Repositories To Simplify Repository Structure
Arch Linux developers will remove old, deprecated repositories by March 1, 2025, to simplify the repository structure and avoid confusion. The post Arch Linux Developers To Remove Old Repositories To Simplify Repository Structure appeared first on OSTechNix., Read MoreContinue Reading
As Musk Slashes Federal Gov’t & Fires Thousands, Workers, The Traitor Appointees, Judges & Media Push Back
Reporters, workers and now judges across the country are disputing the cost-cutting claims of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, which has targeted federal employees across multiple sectors with firings, forced resignations and threatened layoffs. One of the millions of Americans being impacted by DOGE’s draconian measures is Latisha,Continue Reading
The Wheels Are Falling off Alberta’s Gas-Powered AI Data Centre Proposal
Northern Alberta’s Wonder Valley development seems somewhat less wonderful lately. Celebrity investor Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary recently hyped the $70 billion AI data center proposal to be powered by “200 trillion cubic feet of sweet natural gas.” Less than two months after O’Leary launched what he called “Canada’s biggest-ever realContinue Reading
Creating Your Own Home Lab: Essential Setup Tips for Tech Enthusiasts
Want to create your own home lab? Learn how to build an affordable, secure, and functional setup for programming, virtualization, and more. Building your own home lab is fun. It’s like a tech playground where you can test ideas, learn new skills and even improve your home network. Whether you’reContinue Reading