KDE Marks Three Decades With Plasma 6.8 And Dumps X11
The open-source powerhouse KDE is celebrating its 30th anniversary by dropping X11 support, rolling out Plasma 6.8, and introducing remote upgrades.
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Ukraine deploys 240-year-old aerostat tech to push drone range past 1,000km
Ukrainian engineers are pairing the Balun aerostat with the Mara strike drone, achieving a reported 1,000km transit range at a fraction of standard missile costs.
Coinbase Outlines Blueprint to Protect Bitcoin from Quantum Threats
Crypto giant Coinbase has detailed its wishlist for shielding Bitcoin from quantum computing, suggesting that debates over Satoshi's lost coins can wait.
Quordle Hints and Answers for Friday, October 16
Struggling with Quordle game #1726? Get the latest hints, vowel counts, and full answers for Friday, October 16 right here.
Shield AI Preps Full-Scale X-BAT VTOL Drone After Securing $200M in Funding
Shield AI is nearing completion of its first full-scale X-BAT prototype following a $200 million funding boost backed significantly by the U.S. Navy.
Microsoft claims Windows 11 update delivers up to 20% faster response times
Microsoft says the latest Windows 11 updates bring up to a 20% boost in responsiveness, alongside a faster Photos app and better memory handling for 8GB RAM PCs.
BYD Launches Great Han Electric Sedan With 500-Mile Range And Ultra-Fast Charging
BYD has unveiled its flagship Great Han electric sedan in China, offering over 500 miles of range and a nine-minute charge time at a fraction of the cost of Western luxury rivals.
Steam Updates Client Beta to Support Grouped Achievement Sets and DLC Tracking
Valve is rolling out achievement sets on Steam, allowing developers to split base game and DLC milestones into distinct groups with individual progress bars.
Jura Launches C9 Espresso Machine Featuring 60C Ready-to-Drink Mode
Jura has introduced the compact C9 bean-to-cup coffee maker, featuring a new 60C brewing mode and 17 customizable drink options.
Pigeon-Powered Internet Relic Sells for Nearly $25,000 at Christie's
A rare piece of internet history stemming from a literal avian data transmission experiment has fetched $24,600 at a Christie's auction.
