6.12.15: stable
Version:6.12.15 (stable)Released:2025-02-18Source:linux-6.12.15.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.15.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.15 ⌘ Read more
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Recover 7GB of iPhone, iPad, & Mac Storage by Disabling Apple Intelligence
Don’t use Apple Intelligence? Don’t care to have Apple Intelligence write your emails for you or instantly create a business plan or any of the handy writing and summary tools? Whether you’re on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, if you recently updated to the latest versions of system software, then you’ll find that Apple Intelligence … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/12/recover-7gb-o … ⌘ Read more
[47°09′12″S, 126°43′56″W] Storm recedes – back to normal work
Announcing Ratify v1.4.0 – Revocation Checking with CRL Support, Enhanced Out-of-box Experience, and New Cloud Provider Support
We are thrilled to announce the release of Ratify v1.4.0! This milestone release introduces significant new features that enhance Ratify’s capabilities as a trusted supply chain security tool. As always, we deeply appreciate the contributions from the… ⌘ Read more
Apple Begins Selling Refurbished M4 Macs
Apple today added MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M4 series chips to its certified refurbished store in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland for the first time since the computers were introduced in October 2024.
Some refurbished MacBook Pro models with M4 chips are also available in Bel … ⌘ Read more
Here Are All The Major Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk: Judge Shoots Down Trump’s Latest Attempt To Freeze Funding
Alison Durkee, Staff Writer - Forbes
_Stephan: In a sad way, this article is good news. It shows us there is still some integrity in the judicial system of the United States. It also tells us that Trump is attempting to orchestrate a coup, although almost no one in the media, even as they cover th … ⌘ Read more
Trump loosens enforcement of US law banning bribery of foreign officials
Steve Holland and Nandita Bose, Reporters - Reuters
_Stephan: ”Emperor” Trump, a multi-convicted felon, and multiple bankrupt, convicted sex offender has been a criminal all his life and is now trying to reshape your country and mine into a reflection of himself; to legalize the United States as a criminal nation. What are you doing to speak out against this evil transformation … ⌘ Read more
22 Republican AGs Sue to Stop New York’s Attempt to Make Fossil Fuel Polluters Pay for Climate Damages
Cristen Hemingway Jaynes, Contributing Writer - EcoWatch
_Stephan: I hope you understand that the coup that is occurring is not happening just because of the actions of “emperor” Trump, his co-“emperor” Elon Musk, and their lackeys in Congress. The “Republicans” who run the Red States are equally complicit. As this arti … ⌘ Read more
2025 Budget Stakes: Many Households Could Lose Needed Rental Assistance
Research Staff, - Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
_Stephan: I know that a number of my readers rent their homes; they do not own them, and many depend on rental assistance. I am publishing this report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities because I want to warn you that ‘emperor” Trump and his “co-emperor” Elon Musk don’t give a damn about your wellbeing, and are … ⌘ Read more
10 Mind-Boggling Facts That You Won’t Believe Aren’t Made Up
With the internet the way it is nowadays, you might think that every little bit of trivia and every interesting fact on earth has been mined, blogged, tweeted, posted, and shared. But thankfully, there are still a seemingly endless amount of weird and crazy facts and absolutely bizarre (true) tales that will shock you. Heck, […]
The post [10 Mind-Boggling Facts That You Won’t Believe Aren’t Made Up](https://listv … ⌘ Read more
L’État toujours plus fort, plus loin, plus profond, jusque dans vos poubelles
Les couloirs feutrés de la République bruissent d’une rumeur tapageuse : il semblerait que la bureaucratie soit un peu trop présente dans la vie des Français et que ceux-ci commenceraient à en prendre ombrage… Pourtant, on s’en souvient, tout a été fait dès l’arrivée d’Emmanuel Macron au pouvoir, pour enfin nettoyer l’énorme paquet de législations, de […] ⌘ Read more
10 Unbelievable Advertising Fiascoes
For various reasons, product advertisements sometimes go awry in a big way. A case in point: Budweiser Light’s ad campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney resulted in a boycott that cost the company almost 1.5 billion dollars, as customers switched from Bud Light to competitors’ brands. As Harvard Business Review points out, companies learned that […]
The post [10 Unbelievable Advertising Fiascoes](https://listverse.com/2025/02/12/10-unbeliev … ⌘ Read more
next-20250212: linux-next
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iPhone 16 Pro Max Beaten by Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in App Loading Speed Test
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max has been comprehensively beaten by the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in a real world app speed test conducted by PhoneBuff, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and 12GB of RAM winning out over the A18 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM in Apple’s smartphone.
The performance test measured how long it took each phone to open and process tasks across a ser … ⌘ Read more
‘Kick in the guts’ for citrus growers smashed by hail twice this season
Queensland citrus growers are counting the cost after several producers around Gayndah were hit by violent hailstorms twice in one season. ⌘ Read more
America’s Crisis of Morality
John B. Alexander, Commentator - Daily Kos
Stephan: John Alexander gets it exactly right in my opinion. As I said in my previous comment, American democracy has ended, not as a political opinion but as an historical fact. If you are not doing something to speak out in some way against what is happening you are complicit.
American democracy in crisis. Credit: The Guardian**America is i … ⌘ Read more
California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy
Matty SImon, Senior staff Writer - Grist
Stephan: Even as the coup continues, in Blue states there are continued programs to transition out of the carbon energy era. Here is some good news from California, that debunks for the major carbon energy lies against the conversion.
_Patrick T. Fallon / AFP / … ⌘ Read moreUK Authorities Demand Back Door Access to iCloud Backups Globally
The British government has demanded that Apple give it blanket access to all user content uploaded to the cloud, reports The Washington Post.
The undisclosed order is said to have been issued last month, and requires that Apple creates a back door that allo … ⌘ Read more
Monero Research Lab meeting scheduled for 12 February 2025 1700 UTC
The next Monero Research Lab1 meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 12th 2025 at 17:00 UTC on IRC-Libera/Matrix2 in the #monero-research-lab channels.
CAN FD Adapter for High-Speed Industrial and Embedded Communication in M.2 and Mini-PCIe Form Factors
The CAN FD Adapter enables high-speed CAN FD connectivity for embedded and industrial applications. Available in M.2 B-key and mini-PCIe form factors, it supports data rates from 12.5 kbit/s to 8 Mbit/s. It integrates with systems used in industrial monitoring, robotics, automation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, remote access, and data loggin … ⌘ Read more
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Apple and Sony Still Working to Bring VR Gaming Controller Support to Vision Pro
Apple and Sony are still collaborating to bring support for PlayStation VR2 hand controllers to the Vision Pro headset, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports.
In December, [Gurman said](https://www.macrumors.com/2024/12/08/sony-vr2-contr … ⌘ Read more
EPA fires science advisers
Sean Reilly, - Politico
Stephan: ”king” Trump, by gutting the science advisory panels of the EPA, is making it clear that the United States government during his administration is going to do nothing to prepare for the ongoing devastation of climate change. It is all part of Project 2025. As “king” Trump has said his administration is all about “drill, baby…drill.”
EPA’s acting administr … ⌘ Read more[47°09′12″S, 126°43′25″W] Carrier too weak
[47°09′52″S, 126°43′12″W] Dosimeter still failing
Anyone coming to the call today? 12:00 UTC (+/- 2hrs)
Anyone coming to the call today? 12:00 UTC (+/- 2hrs)
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Apple Pressed by India to Pre-Install Government Apps on iPhones
Apple and other smartphone makers are being pressed by India to pre-install government-developed apps on devices before sale, echoing a similar 2021 demand from Russia that Apple ultimately complied with.
The request came during a meeting last month where government officials outlined plans for expanding access to state digital services, accor … ⌘ Read more
rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23224”>#224**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2242’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers January 12 - 23 2025 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
[ANN] MAGIC Monero Fund 2025 Election Results
ack-j and kowalabearhugs will serve 2-year terms. rottenwheel, Tacolopo, and XMRfamily will serve 1-year terms. Their terms will begin on January 31, 2025. We would like to thank all six committee candidates! We would like to thank everyone who voted!
Committee Members:
* ack-j
* kowalabearhugs
* rottenwheel
* Tacolopo
* XMRfamily
Link: [https://magicgrants.org/2025/01/21/Monero-Fund-2025-Election-Results.html](https://magicgrants.org/2025/01/21/Monero-Fund-2025 … ⌘ Read more
👋👋 Reminders that this weekend our monthly Yarn.social online meetup. Who’s coming? 🤔 Some possible topics:
- Direct Messaging for Twtxt
- @prologic@twtxt.net ’s new EdgeGuard services 🤣
- What’s the weather like? 👍
Details:
- When: 25th Jan 2025 at 12:00PM UTC (midday)
- Where: https://meet.mills.io/call/Yarn.social
**👋👋 Reminders that this weekend our monthly Yarn.social online meetup. Who’s coming? 🤔 Some possible topics:
Direct Messaging for Twt …**
👋👋 Reminders that this weekend our monthly Yarn.social online meetup. Who’s coming? 🤔 Some possible topics:Direct Messaging for Twtxt
@prologic ’s new EdgeGuard services 🤣
What’s the weather like? 👍
Details:
When: 25th Jan 2025 at 12:00PM UTC (midday)
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Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 3 2025: 66 PRs, 12 Issues
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.
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rottenwheel publishes ‘Revuo Monero’ Issue href=”https://txt.sour.is/search?q=%23223”>#223**
rottenwheel1 has published Issue #2232’3 of the weekly Revuo Monero audience-funded newsletter, which covers December 26 2024 - January 12 2025 news:
Recent News
Upcoming Events
CCS Proposals
Price & Blockchain Stats
Volunteer Opportunities
Support
To support Revuo Monero, you can contribute XMR to the address listed in the footer of each issue and on the Support 4 page.
Join the Revuo XMPP MUC[5](#f … ⌘ Read more
6.13-rc7: mainline
Version:6.13-rc7 (mainline)Released:2025-01-12Source:linux-6.13-rc7.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
iPad 11: Two Key Upgrades Will Bring Apple Intelligence to Budget iPad
The next-generation, entry-level iPad will support the Apple Intelligence suite of AI features, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
In his [Power On newslett … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Exercise https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/01/12/exercise.html #advice #health #publicdomain
While Los Angeles Burns, AI Fans the Flames
Schuyler Mitchell , Staff Writer - trruthout
_Stephan: I hope that you understand that the catastrophe in Los Angeles, like the one in Ashville, North Carolina, represent opening acts in what is going to be the heart-rending drama of climate change. But here, as this article describes, is an aspect of this epoch that I have not even seen mentioned before: The link between AI and the growing scarcity of water in urban areas already expe … ⌘ Read more
This could be the beginning of the end for fire insurance in California
Blanca Begert, Camille von Kaenel, Thomas Frank and Zack Colman, Staff Writers - Poliitico
_Stephan: Putting aside the disinformation crap that felon Trump endlessly spews – a revealing sign as to what his administration is going to be like – what is standing out for me is the insurance issue. In large parts of Florida, it is already impossible to get home insurance, and it loo … ⌘ Read more
Americans are doubling down on the thing that hurts them the most
Thom Hartmann, Commentator - Raw Story
_Stephan: As he usually does Thom Hartmann has it spot on. All these issues will be familiar to regular SR readers. WHat I don’t understand is where is the civil nonviolent uprising such as got women the vote, ended the Viet Nam War, and achieved – if briefly – a new age of civil rights. Something is wrong with the psyche´ of the American people, and … ⌘ Read more
Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within
Mike German, Contributing Writer - Brennan Center for Justice
_Stephan: I can remember walking down to the Lincoln Memorial with a Black friend to listen to Martin Luther King deliver his I Have a Dream speech, and looking over and seeing two highly conservative attorney lobbyists walking with us and thinking, “Maybe this is really going to be the end of White racism.” Sadly it wasn’t, and part of the reason for White Supremacy’s continu … ⌘ Read more
10 Cool Gold Rushes They Don’t Teach in History Class
There’s no question that you were taught about gold rushes as a kid in history class. The great California Gold Rush of 1849 is probably the one you are most familiar with. That’s the case for most people, at least. Other gold rushes in the western part of the United States were also notable: the […]
The post [10 Cool Gold Rushes They Don’t Teach in History Class](https://listverse.com/2025/01/12/10-cool-gold-rushes-they-dont-t … ⌘ Read more
Science Fiction’s Ten Coolest Spaceships
Science fiction is undoubtedly one of the world’s most widely appreciated entertainment mediums, and spaceships are one of the genre’s key aspects. Space exploration wouldn’t be possible without vehicles of some sort. Whether transport ships, warships, or ships of exploration, spaceships make it all possible. Most of them are pretty cool-looking and do some pretty […]
The post [Science Fiction’s Ten Coolest Spaceships](https://listverse.com/2025/01/12/s … ⌘ Read more
Monero Dev Activity Report - Week 2 2025: 18 PRs, 6 Issues
This weekly report aims to provide a big picture view of Monero development activity, increase community support for existing devs and, hopefully, encourage new contributions.
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Both iPhone 17 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Three 48MP Cameras
Both the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera, making them the first iPhone models to have a rear camera system entirely made up of 48-megapixel lenses, claims a new rumor out of China.
According to the Weibo account [Digital Chat Station](https://weibo.com/6048569942/P … ⌘ Read more
6.12.9: stable
Version:6.12.9 (stable)Released:2025-01-09Source:linux-6.12.9.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.9.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.9 ⌘ Read more
RUBIK Pi 3 Now Available for Ordering at $179 Following Global Launch at CES 2025
Thundercomm has officially launched the RUBIK Pi 3, a Linux-compatible development board powered by the Qualcomm QCS6490 processor, at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This board is designed for on-device AI, machine learning, and prototyping advanced applications across robotics and smart devices. The RUBIK Pi 3 builds on its predecessor’s capabilities, offering 12 Dense TOPS […] ⌘ Read more
Spitz Plus GL-X2000 is an Upcoming Wi-Fi 6 and 4G LTE CAT 12 Router
The Spitz Plus GL-X2000 is a 4G LTE Wi-Fi 6 router designed to deliver reliable connectivity for remote work, travel, and rural internet access. It supports advanced network features like Multi-WAN, Failover, and Load Balancing, enhancing connection stability and ensuring dependable performance. The router is powered by a Qualcomm dual-core processor running at 1 GHz, […] ⌘ Read more
6.13-rc6: mainline
Version:6.13-rc6 (mainline)Released:2025-01-05Source:linux-6.13-rc6.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 12/30 to 01/03 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2025/01/03/week.html #linkdump #socialmedia #quotes #week
6.12.8: stable
Version:6.12.8 (stable)Released:2025-01-02Source:linux-6.12.8.tar.xzPGP Signature:linux-6.12.8.tar.signPatch:full ( incremental)ChangeLog:ChangeLog-6.12.8 ⌘ Read more
[47°09′30″S, 126°43′12″W] Transponder still failing
Editor’s Note — Happy New Year
Stephan A. Schwartz, Editor - Schwartzreport
Stephan: I think we are about to enter a very difficult year but, whatever the societal complexities, I wish the best possible 2025 for you, your friends, and family. And remember the Quotidian Choice, make each of your decisions in 2025, of the options available to you, the one that is the most compassionate, life-affirming, and fostering of wellbeing.
. A poor peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a contradiction in almost every way. He ran for governor of Georgia with segregationist support and then increased the number of African-American […]
The post [Top 10 Surprising Facts from the Life of Jimmy Carter](https://listverse.com/2 … ⌘ Read more
10 Popular but Terrible Goalkeepers
Football (soccer in America) is undeniably the world’s most popular sport, celebrated across continents from South America to the Middle East. While the beautiful game originated in England, its universal appeal lies in the thrill of teamwork and the excitement of scoring goals. Key to this drama are goalkeepers, the last line of defense, whose […]
The post [10 Popular but Terrible Goalkeepers](https://listverse.com/2024/12/30/10-popular-but-terrible-goalkeepers … ⌘ Read more
Standard iPhone 17 Display Again Said to Feature Higher Refresh Rate
Apple’s standard iPhone 17 next year will feature a display with a higher refresh rate, potentially bringing “ProMotion” technology to the base model in Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup for the first time.
Weibo-based Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station claimed over the week … ⌘ Read more
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Look. I promise I won’t always post so many rss only things, but I gotta exercise my new thing.
I am an incredibly unhandy person, yet today I accomplished two household projects — I re-hung a door that needed a hinge replaced, and I replaced a broken overhead light in our bathroom. I even navigated Lowe’s. ⌘ Read more
** Neon **
I was bemoaning the lack of color at my desk and a friend sent me this link to a place that makes custom neon signs. I am likely much to indecisive, and faaaar too cheap to actually order one, but I keep having intrusive thoughts about what I’d get if I were to get one.
I think the Yiddish phrase“zol er krenken un gedenken” would be funny. It means“let him suffer and remember” which is very melodramatic, but totally rife with so much meaning. ⌘ Read more
6.13-rc5: mainline
Version:6.13-rc5 (mainline)Released:2024-12-29Source:linux-6.13-rc5.tar.gzPatch:full ( incremental) ⌘ Read more
As Australia’s wine workforce ages, young winemakers are trying to make their mark
The wine industry’s peak body hopes it can attract the next generation of growers and producers, but young, first-generation winemakers say nepotism and historical industry connections are barriers to entry. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: 🔭 Looking Back on 2024 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2024/12/29/review-2024.html #retrospective #newyear
‘We need dramatic social and technological changes’: is societal collapse inevitable?
Damian Carrington, Environment Editor - The Guardian (U.K.)
_Stephan: I agree with Danilo Brozovic in the sense that we are coming up on a civilization threatening calamity in 15 years. I have been doing a remote viewing project for 45 years asking people to remote view specific dates in the future. The one constant is that between 2040 and 2045 a combinat … ⌘ Read more
Trump’s Pick to Lead Federal Housing Agency Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor
Jesse Coburn and Andy Kroll, Staff Writers - ProPublica
_Stephan: Homelessness, as I reported in SR yesterday, is up 18%. Tens of thousands of Americans, live on the streets, and eat whatever they can beg, find, or be given. All of this results from the fact that fostering wellbeing is no longer a priority in the United States, only greed and power shape our social … ⌘ Read more
Merrick Garland’s DOJ criticized for impeding Ethics Committee’s Matt Gaetz investigation
Sarah K. Burns, Senior Digital Editor - Raw Story
_Stephan: It is my belief that in the future historians are going to see Senator Mitch McConnell and Attorney General Merrick Garand as two of the worst villains and the weakest men of this period. Biden is an institutionalist and he has been weak in dealing with Garland whom he should have replac … ⌘ Read more
Spain’s MetroCHARGE Powers EVs With Energy Recovered From Barcelona Subway Train Brakes
Paige Bennett, Contributing Writer - EcoWatch
_Stephan: Here is some good news although, once again, it is not a development in the United States. While we are about to go backwards to sustain the carbon era to the profit of the oligarchs that have supported criminal Trump’s election, the other democracies of the world are trying to exit that era, a … ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 Hits All-Time Low Prices in New Year’s Sale, Starting at $329
Amazon this weekend has discounted numerous Apple Watch Series 10 models to all-time low prices, perfect timing for anyone looking for a smartwatch as we head into the new year. You’ll find $70 off both 42mm and 46mm GPS Series 10 models in multiple case colors an … ⌘ Read more
The 10 Most Compelling Aircraft That Didn’t Succeed
Since prehistoric times, humans have always made comparisons. Ancient humans noticed that some people were taller than others. They also noticed that each person had strengths others didn’t possess and weaknesses or areas for improvement. These two features—strength and weakness—have defined human ambitions for millennia. In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight […]
The post [The 10 Most Compelling Aircraft Th … ⌘ Read more