According to a new paper, the first alien signal we detect won’t be a calm “hello.” It’ll more likely be a deafening, anomalous scream from a civilization in crisis. This “Eschatian Hypothesis” suggests we’re biased toward detecting extreme, terminal events, not typical neighbors.
Google’s controversial 2021 change to the Quick Settings panel could be reversed. The company is reportedly testing a return to individual Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles for Android 16.
The latest FreeBSD 15.0 release candidate has made a tough call, removing the KDE desktop from its installation media due to size. Meanwhile, over in the DragonFlyBSD camp, a key storage driver update promises better performance for virtual machines.
KDE is making a definitive break from the old X11 display server. The upcoming Plasma 6.8 release will be Wayland-exclusive, a major milestone for the Linux desktop.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8 foldable will reportedly be powered by the new Exynos 2600 chipset, continuing a shift started with the Flip7. Meanwhile, the pricier Z Fold8 is said to be sticking with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Samsung has announced its Exynos 2600 processor, built on a cutting-edge 2-nanometer manufacturing process. This could give its upcoming phones a performance and efficiency edge, but a regional chip split might still be in the cards.
According to IGN, Timothée Chalamet delivers a potential career-best performance in the new A24 sports film ‘Marty Supreme.’ Directed by Josh Safdie, the film boasts a chaotic style and a standout supporting cast.
The data center industry is shifting from just cooling its massive heat output to actually reusing it. Recent studies show promising tech like adsorption chillers and Organic Rankine Cycles can turn waste heat into a resource, cutting costs and carbon.
The 100-year life is no longer science fiction. By 2050, the global population over 60 will double to 2.1 billion, and half of today’s five-year-olds are projected to reach 100. This isn’t just a demographic change; it’s a cultural earthquake that brands are largely missing.
Verizon Business is now offering a fixed-wireless access service for enterprises that uses 5G network slicing to guarantee performance. The move is part of a broader push into broadband to reduce customer churn and find new revenue. It follows similar, earlier efforts from rival T-Mobile.
