KDE Plasma 6.6 Fixes Annoying Crashes, Finally Gets Screen Mirroring
KDE’s next big update is on the horizon. Plasma 6.6 is set to fix a common panel crash and, at long last, deliver proper screen mirroring for users on the Wayland display protocol.
Category: Technology
Trump Blocks $3M Chip Deal, Citing Chinese Control
The White House has ordered the unwinding of a deal for HieFo Corp. to purchase chip assets from Emcore. The move follows a Cfius review and highlights ongoing tensions over critical tech.
AI Boom Kicks Off 2026 With a Major Asian Stock Surge
The first trading day of 2026 saw a massive rally in Asian stocks, fueled by relentless AI enthusiasm. Chipmaker Shanghai Biren Technology skyrocketed over 90% in its debut, while Baidu jumped on news of its chip unit’s IPO filing.
The $91 Billion E-Waste Goldmine and the Tech to Mine It
Shifting from a linear to a circular supply chain is a massive technical and logistical challenge. It requires entirely new systems to track products coming back for recycling, not just going out the door. But the payoff is huge, especially for recovering precious metals from e-waste.
Why I Ditched Notion and OneNote for Plain Text Files
Proprietary note-taking apps lock your data in their ecosystems, making it hard to leave. Plain text files offer a simple, fast, and permanent alternative that you fully control. Here’s why the switch might be worth it.
A New Tool Promises to Clean Up Windows 11’s Bloat
A new free tool called Bloatynosy Nue offers a simpler way to debloat a fresh Windows 11 installation. It strips pre-installed software and tweaks settings through a basic interface, avoiding complex scripts.
India Bets Big on Electronics, Approves $4.6 Billion in Projects
India has greenlit projects worth $4.64 billion under an incentive scheme to boost local electronics component production. Major players like Samsung, Foxconn, and Tata Electronics are on the list. The government aims to grow the sector from $125 billion to $500 billion by 2031.
Airloom’s Weird New Wind Turbine Could Power Your AI Future
A company called Airloom is pitching a radical new design for wind power. It looks more like a roller coaster than a turbine and claims huge cost and deployment advantages. They’re bringing the idea to CES.
Six Free Ways to Speed Up a Sluggish Windows 11 PC
Is your Windows 11 PC feeling slow? You don’t need to buy a new machine or download risky cleaner apps. A new guide outlines six simple, free tweaks anyone can try.
The AI FOMO is Real, and It’s Causing Security Headaches
A new article details how the pressure to adopt AI is leading companies to skip crucial security and legal due diligence. The confusion starts with vendors redefining fundamental security terms, creating dangerous gaps in understanding.