The journey from Windows to Linux often starts with a flurry of distro-hopping. For one user, that seven-month exploration ended with a specific, immutable setup that combines Fedora’s stability, KDE Plasma’s polish, and a modern approach to system updates.
Two major third-party Windows utilities, the Files app and PowerToys Peek, have officially joined forces. This integration brings a macOS-style quick preview feature directly into a popular alternative file explorer. It’s a significant workflow upgrade for power users tired of the native Windows Fil
A specific Galaxy Watch 4 model received two separate software updates within 24 hours. This comes as Samsung confirms it will no longer deliver major One UI updates to the 2021 smartwatch series.
China is proposing strict new regulations aimed at the emotional impact of AI companions. The rules would require guardian consent for minors and force chatbots to avoid harmful topics. It’s a direct move to combat user addiction and dependency.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring social media platforms to display prominent warnings about features deemed harmful to mental health. The law targets algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll, and push notifications, with fines of $5,000 per violation.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has officially added two major digital asset projects to its agenda. The board will clarify if some crypto qualifies as cash equivalents and create rules for accounting transfers, including wrapped tokens.
Software bill of materials (SBOMs) are now a standard requirement in enterprise and regulated software buying. But security leaders are increasingly skeptical they improve actual security, calling many SBOMs inaccurate and late.
An indie film made in Blender just won an Oscar, beating multi-million dollar studio projects. But Hollywood’s biggest animation and VFX houses still rely on proprietary tools. The reasons come down to risk, investment, and a very different way of working.
A California retirement community is using virtual reality to transport residents on global adventures and trips down memory lane. The technology, from a firm called Rendever, is becoming a tool to combat isolation and spark conversation among seniors.
A new report shows U.S. lawmakers are cautiously starting to use AI tools like ChatGPT for basic tasks. The shift is happening even among the technology’s biggest critics in Congress.
