SLB is pouring $30 million into expanding its manufacturing hub in Shreveport, Louisiana. The move will double the facility’s size and is expected to create over 1,300 new direct and indirect jobs by 2027.
A new leak suggests Apple’s next low-cost iPad might get a surprising chip upgrade. The iPad 12, expected in early 2026, could use the current A19 chip instead of an older one. This would be a first for the budget iPad line in nearly a decade.
NASA has lost contact with the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars. The probe, which studies the atmosphere and relays rover data, went silent on December 6. Its future was already uncertain due to proposed budget cuts.
With Windows 10’s end-of-life looming in 2025, many are looking at Linux. ZDNet highlights eight distributions specifically designed to ease the transition by mimicking the familiar Windows look and feel, making the switch less daunting.
You don’t need to pack a separate travel router. Your smartphone, with its modern hardware and VPN support, is already a capable and secure hub for all your devices on the go. It’s about convenience, security, and using what you already carry.
A UK-Canada tech partnership is developing a new optical engine aimed at slashing the power consumption of AI data centers. The project, funded with £400,000 from UKRI, is the first major collaboration from a photonics MoU signed earlier this year. The hardware will be tested in Bristol and on the i
Microsoft is promising significant Windows 11 updates in 2026 aimed at gamers, including Auto SR upscaling and Advanced Shader Delivery. The move is a clear response to Valve’s growing influence in PC and handheld gaming.
According to testing by XDA-Developers, MX Linux Fluxbox is outperforming Windows for reviving old hardware. It runs on systems with as little as 2GB of RAM and uses a staggeringly low 500MB of memory at idle. The distro, based on Debian Trixie, offers long-term support and a functional desktop, mak
A coalition of more than 350 environmental groups from all 50 states is urging Congress to stop new AI data center construction. They warn of skyrocketing electricity costs and unsustainable water use driven by the industry’s explosive growth.
In a surprising move, Google and Apple appear to be teaming up to simplify data transfers between Android and iOS. The feature was spotted in an early Android Canary build and is expected in a future iOS 26 beta. It’s a tentative step towards breaking down the walled gardens.
