KDE Plasma has announced it will completely drop X11 support in version 6.8, expected around early 2027. This follows GNOME’s similar move toward Wayland-only sessions. Meanwhile, classic Unix desktop environments and terminal tools are getting fresh updates.
Security researchers discovered a serious vulnerability in NASA’s spacecraft communication software that remained undetected for three years. The flaw in CryptoLib could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary commands with full system privileges. NASA fixed the issue within four days after resp
OnePlus 15 has received FCC certification after being blocked by the US government shutdown that ended November 12. The phone with identifier CPH2749 got approval on November 25, clearing regulatory roadblocks for US availability. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 15R is confirmed to launch December 17 with Sn
Google’s long-rumored plan to replace ChromeOS with a unified “Aluminium OS” appears to have user support. According to a new Android Authority survey, the majority of respondents wouldn’t miss the current operating system. This suggests Google’s consolidation strategy might face little resistance f
Mathematics faces a communication crisis where even experts struggle to understand each other’s work. Recent breakthroughs like the geometric Langlands conjecture solution span nearly 1000 pages that few can comprehend. The field’s fragmentation into 529 subfields has created a Tower of Babel situat
According to The Economist, China is making rapid progress in autonomous vehicles and pharmaceutical development. These industries represent the next wave of Chinese technological leadership that could reshape global markets.
JSE-listed Exxaro Resources is making a major renewable energy push through its Cennergi subsidiary. The deal involves acquiring majority stakes in two operational renewable assets totaling 213MW capacity.
South Australian engineers discovered that delithiated β-spodumene (DβS), a hazardous byproduct of lithium mining, can significantly strengthen concrete. Replacing just 25% of fly ash with DβS increased concrete strength by 34%, with optimized mixes reaching 74% improvement. This breakthrough tackle
Apple has reportedly achieved a crucial breakthrough in developing a crease-free folding iPhone display. The device has entered engineering validation testing with Foxconn setting up exclusive production lines. At around $2,400, it would be Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet.
Universal DNA testing is rapidly entering mainstream medicine, but it’s creating a minefield of ethical dilemmas. From $4 billion in overdiagnosis costs to genetic discrimination risks, the revolution comes with serious baggage.
