US government snaps up 10% of Intel for $8.9B
US government snaps up 10% of Intel for $8.9B Summary The US federal government has acquired a 10% stake in Intel after directing previously authorised CHIPS Act funding and Secure…
The Unix Epochalypse might be sooner than you think
The Unix Epochalypse might be sooner than you think Summary Restorers at the National Museum of Computing discovered a surprising pre-2038 fault while reviving a PDP-11/73: a C compiler/time function…
An Overview of EFQM Excellence Model
A Practical Introduction To The EFQM Business Excellence Model Summary This concise introduction explains the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Business Excellence Model and how to apply it in…
Threads Has 400 Million Monthly Users. But Who Are They?
Threads Has 400 Million Monthly Users. But Who Are They? Summary This piece (via Mashable, aggregated on Slashdot) examines who is actually using Threads despite Meta’s claim of 400 million…
Solar Energy Was America’s Largest Source of New Energy for 21 Straight Months
Solar Energy Was America’s Largest Source of New Energy for 21 Straight Months Summary New data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), reported via Electrek and summarised on Slashdot,…
Intel’s New Funding Came From Already-Awarded Grants. So What Happens Next?
Intel’s New Funding Came From Already-Awarded Grants. So What Happens Next? Summary The U.S. government’s announced 10% stake in Intel relies largely on previously awarded but unpaid grants rather than…
New Zealand Air Traffic Control Failure Likely Caused By Data Transfer Issue
New Zealand Air Traffic Control Failure Likely Caused By Data Transfer Issue Summary Last weekend New Zealand experienced an hour-long outage of its air traffic control systems operated by Airways.…
Flames, Smoke, Toxic Gas: The Danger of Battery Fires on Planes
Flames, Smoke, Toxic Gas: The Danger of Battery Fires on Planes Summary Delta Flight 1334 diverted after a passenger’s lithium-ion power bank inside a carry-on caught fire, sending smoke and…
How to attract tech talent in 2025: 7 essentials
How to attract tech talent in 2025: 7 essentials Summary In the age of the ‘Great Churn’ this TechTarget feature lists seven practical strategies to attract and retain technology professionals…
What’s the safest seat on a plane?
What’s the safest seat on a plane? Summary Air travel is extremely safe compared with other modes of transport. A 2024 study put the odds of dying on a commercial…