In a surprising move, France has decided to delay its much-anticipated ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years, shifting the deadline from January 1, 2026, to 2030. This decision stems from the challenges encountered in identifying viable alternatives, as lamented by France’s ministry for ecological transition. Understanding the Delay Initially slated to commence at…
In a move reflective of the current turbulence in the memory market, Framework has announced a significant 50% increase in the prices of their DDR5 RAM modules. This adjustment is a direct response to the mounting pressure from a global memory shortage exacerbated by the surging demand from AI datacenters. While the rise in RAM…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a decisive step in reshaping the landscape of drone usage in the United States by prohibiting the import and sale of new foreign-made drone models. This move is primarily aimed at mitigating national security risks posed by unmanned aircraft systems from countries like China, which have long dominated…
In an ambitious move towards a sustainable energy future, Google has partnered with Energy Dome, a Milan-based startup, to deploy a groundbreaking energy storage solution using carbon dioxide. This partnership marks Google’s first major push into long-duration energy storage, a critical component in stabilizing renewable energy grids. The venture aims to create a reliable supply…
In the ever-evolving world of Linux distributions, Parrot OS has made a strategic pivot that underscores its commitment to modernization and security. The latest version, Parrot 7.0, marks a significant transition from the MATE desktop environment to KDE Plasma, a move that is set to redefine user experience and system efficiency. KDE Plasma: A Modern…
GitHub has announced a significant shift in its pricing strategy for Actions, introducing a $0.002 per minute fee for self-hosted runners beginning March 2026. This decision marks the end of free self-hosting for GitHub Actions, fundamentally altering the economics of continuous integration and delivery for countless developers who have relied on their own infrastructure to…
A Los Angeles-based startup has achieved what many considered impossible: an AI system that designed a fully functional 843-component Linux computer that booted successfully on its first attempt. Quilter’s breakthrough represents a seismic shift in hardware development, compressing what typically requires months of painstaking engineering into a single week. Breaking the PCB Design Bottleneck Printed…
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is creating an unexpected infrastructure crisis: AI server racks are becoming too heavy for existing data centers to handle. As companies race to deploy more powerful AI systems, the physical weight of the hardware is forcing a fundamental rethink of data center design and construction across the industry. When…
The technology sector’s relentless pace of change has claimed another casualty while simultaneously showcasing strategic adaptation. iRobot Corp., the Massachusetts-based pioneer that brought robotic vacuums into millions of homes, has filed for bankruptcy and faces acquisition by Chinese firm Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co. Meanwhile, Yahoo is repositioning itself around data privacy and user control. These…
System76 has officially launched the first stable release of its COSMIC desktop environment alongside Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, marking a pivotal moment in Linux desktop evolution. This release represents System76’s bold departure from GNOME-based Pop!_OS versions, introducing a completely custom desktop environment built from the ground up in Rust. COSMIC: Redefining Linux Desktop Architecture The COSMIC…