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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" Windows 11 vs. Ubuntu Linux Performance  Phoronix

The European Union has issued draft recommendations requiring Apple to make its iOS and iPadOS operating systems more compatible with competitors' devices, setting up a clash over privacy concerns. The proposals would allow third-party smartwatches and headsets to interact more seamlessly with iPhones. Apple has responded [PDF] with warnings about security risks, particularly citing Meta's requests for access to Apple's technology. The Commission seeks industry feedback by January 2025, with final measures expected by March. Non-compliance could trigger EU fines up to 10% of Apple's global annual sales.

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Mirror Your Android Screen on Linux With This Free Tool  How-To Geek

These 7 Linux myths you still believe simply aren't true  XDA Developers

Nuclear power is forecast to be the cheapest baseload electricity source in Japan in 2040, highlighting the government's desire to restart the nation's idled reactors. From a report: The cost of constructing and operating a new nuclear power plant for 2040 is estimated at 12.5 yen ($0.08) per kilowatt-hour, according to documents released from a trade ministry panel meeting on Monday. This cost assumes reactors will be used for 40 years at a 70% operational rate. The meeting was held to discuss the so-called levelized cost of electricity for each power asset, the document said. A previous study published in 2021 saw LNG-fired power plants as the cheapest power source in 2030. However, the latest analysis includes a cost to reduce emissions, while fuel prices are also higher. Intermittent renewable sources, like large-scale and residential solar, were priced lower than nuclear for 2040, the most recent report showed. However, when including the total system cost, including deployment of batteries, nuclear is cheaper than solar in some scenarios. Japan is currently in the process of revising its national energy strategy, which will dictate its power mix targets beyond 2030. The government has doubled down on nuclear as a way to curb dependence on pricey fossil fuels. The analysis released Monday also estimated LCOE of ammonia and hydrogen co-fired electricity, as well as pairing carbon capture and storage with LNG and coal power plants -- technologies that the Japanese government is considering for its long-term energy transition. Co-firing with hydrogen boosted the cost of an LNG plant by about 6% for deployment in 2040, while CCS didn't meaningfully change the price.

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LibreOffice 24.8.4 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 55 Bug Fixes  9to5Linux

Congress approved $3 billion Wednesday for a long-languishing project to cull Chinese equipment from networks nationwide over fears they are vulnerable to cyberattacks, underscoring the risk Beijing-sponsored hackers pose to phone and internet networks. From a report: The new funding comes as the Commerce Department reviews whether to ban routers made by the Chinese-owned company TP-Link, which account for more than half of the U.S. retail router market. The actions reflect the heightened attention among Washington policymakers to the threat posed by Chinese state-linked hackers. U.S. officials revealed the "Volt Typhoon" hack last year and in recent months have expressed alarm over the even bigger "Salt Typhoon" hack. In both cases, Chinese government hackers successfully penetrated major U.S. phone networks and critical infrastructure facilities, and U.S. officials said they still have not been able to expel the Salt Typhoon interlopers.

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AlmaLinux 10 Beta Running Great With Nice Performance As Free/Community Alternative To RHEL 10 Review  Phoronix

AMD Updates Linux Patches For L3 Smart Data Cache Injection SDCIAE Handling  Phoronix

Linux 6.14 To Support Realtek RTL8125D Rev B 2.5G Ethernet ASIC  Phoronix

New Linux kernel patch submitted to improve Lenovo Legion series support including Lenovo Legion Go  GamingOnLinux

New Linux kernel patch submitted to improve Lenovo Legion series support including Lenovo Legion Go  GamingOnLinux

New Linux kernel patch submitted to improve Lenovo Legion series support including Lenovo Legion Go  GamingOnLinux

New Linux kernel patch submitted to improve Lenovo Legion series support including Lenovo Legion Go  GamingOnLinux

Linux foundation announces launch of LF India to expand global open source support and innovation  ETCIO

Linux foundation announces launch of LF India to expand global open source support and innovation  ETCIO

Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares a report from Car and Driver with the caption: "As someone that uses back seats to carry some luggage, I am not a fan of this requirement." From the report: Previously, federal standards governing seatbelt warnings only required manufacturers to monitor the driver's seat, issuing a chime if its seatbelt was unbuckled when the vehicle was underway. Now, a new rule has been finalized, requiring all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. to have enhanced front seatbelt warnings by September 1, 2026, and rear seatbelt warnings by September 1, 2027. It's exactly 50 years since Congress attempted to mandate ignition interlocks tied to seatbelt use, in an effort to reduce deaths on the road. In that instance, the public revolted and the House blinked, repealing the interlock requirement later in the same year. [...] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that these new regulations will save about 50 lives per year, and reduce injuries by 500.

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Update Google Chrome Now—4 New Windows, Mac, Linux Security Warnings  Forbes

Update Google Chrome Now—4 New Windows, Mac, Linux Security Warnings  Forbes

Update Google Chrome Now—4 New Windows, Mac, Linux Security Warnings  Forbes