Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface Pro has finally given me hope for Windows on tablets

Rocky Linux 10 "Red Quartz" is now available, introducing support for RISC-V but dropping support for older Raspberry Pi models. Unlike AlmaLinux, which maintains compatibility with older hardware, Rocky 10 and RHEL 10 require x86-64-v3 architectures, and neither Rocky nor AlmaLinux includes an AI assistant like RHEL's Lightspeed, focusing instead on upstream alignment and compliance efforts. More Context

This week’s reading list features Hungerstone, a retelling of Sheridan Le Fanu's Carmilla, and Blood Type, EC Comics' inaugural serialized miniseries. These titles are recommended for those interested in vampire-themed narratives and graphic storytelling. More Context

Google Search has introduced an Audio Overviews feature that provides AI-generated summaries in a conversational podcast format, utilizing Google Gemini models. This feature is useful for in-depth queries, allowing users to listen to engaging audio clips that compile information from top search results, while also enabling real-time questions and adjustments to playback speed. More Context

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market for a week, during which players have engaged in activities like completing the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, winning every cup in Mario Kart World, and exploring enhanced titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. This early experience highlights the console's diverse gaming offerings and renewed excitement among fans. More Context

A cosmic particle detector in Antarctica, part of the ANITA experiment involving Penn State scientists, has recorded unexplained radio pulses suggesting possible new particles or interactions. These signals, emanating from below the ice at steep angles, raise questions as they contradict current particle physics, indicating they likely do not originate from neutrinos, according to researcher Stephanie Wissel. More Context

High-voltage electricity cables are critically limiting the clean energy transition, with manufacturing facilities struggling to keep up with demand due to the need for extensive grid upgrades and the adoption of high-voltage direct current technology. The International Energy Agency estimates that 80 million kilometers of new grid infrastructure must be built by 2040, a task that would take a century if done at the current pace. More Context