A dispute between developers has led to the shelving of a new file system feature in Linux 6.17. The issue began when developer Kent Overstreet submitted minor changes to the experimental bcachefs code, which was not accepted by kernel leader Linus Torvalds. Overstreet criticized rival Btrfs, saying it had design issues that never been adequately … Read more
In a surprise move, tech giant Apple is reportedly working on its first-ever flip phone, a design that was once synonymous with high-powered sophistication in the 2000s. The new device is expected to resemble Samsung’s recent Galaxy Flip and Fold designs. According to JPMorgan analysts, the foldable iPhone will be revealed in September 2026 at … Read more
A permanent resident alien from Ukraine, seeking to claim spousal Social Security benefits as an American citizen’s spouse. The question remains whether this is possible, considering the permanent resident’s limited work history and impending naturalization. The key factors influencing eligibility include age, residency requirements, and work history. Since her birthday is in December, she will … Read more
A new storage device form factor called the Mini SSD has been introduced by Chinese manufacturer Biwin. Measuring 15mm x 17mm, these tiny drives offer capacities and performance similar to NVMe SSDs, but with a more compact design. The first devices to use this technology are the GPD Win 5 handheld gaming console and OneXPlayer … Read more
Yahoo, as part of its family of brands, includes several websites and apps like AOL, Engadget, In The Know, and Makers. Before proceeding on these sites and apps, users can opt out of additional uses of their cookies and personal data by clicking ‘Reject all.’ Those who wish to customize their choices can click ‘Manage … Read more
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, killing thousands and causing widespread damage along the Sagaing Fault. A new study from Caltech suggests that strike-slip faults like the Sagaing and San Andreas may be capable of earthquakes significantly different from past known events and potentially much larger. Researchers used satellite imaging to … Read more
Dan Ziskie, a veteran actor known for his roles in “House of Cards” and “Treme,” has passed away at the age of 80. Born on August 13, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, Ziskie began his acting career in the 1980s and appeared in numerous TV shows, including “L.A. Law,” “ER,” and “Law & Order: SVU.” He … Read more
A recent survey conducted by ESPN in partnership with the independent health-policy research organization KFF has shed light on the life outcomes of nearly 550 NFL players who are now nearing retirement age. The study found that these players are more likely to be living with chronic pain or a disability, experiencing depression, and reporting … Read more
After five years without an original series, USA Network is back in the scripted game. The cabler has picked up John Slattery-led legal drama The Rainmaker, based on John Grisham’s novel, which took the industry by surprise last year. As part of NBCUniversal’s restructuring efforts, USA was spun off into a new entity called Versant, … Read more
US-based private security company Vectus Global, led by Blackwater founder Erik Prince, plans to deploy hundreds of fighters to violence-racked Haiti to combat gang violence and restore tax collection. The mission aims to regain control of gang-held roads and territory within a year. Prince revealed details of the new mission in an interview with Reuters, … Read more