The Linux kernel is finally removing SHA-1 support for signing kernel modules after years of deprecation. Most distributions already moved to SHA-2, with the default changing to SHA-512 last year. Only Android still relies on the insecure hashing algorithm.
A massive global survey reveals China is rapidly gaining ground as the preferred world leader, particularly among younger generations. America’s support has slipped below majority levels for the first time in many regions, with dramatic shifts in Latin America and Europe.
The Schneider Electric Foundation has donated specialized training equipment to Nigeria’s Federal University of Technology Owerri. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world energy industry practice. This expands the company’s Access to Education program beyond Lag
Google has rolled out significant updates to Gemini Live that make AI voice interactions sound remarkably human. The assistant now picks up on your speaking rhythm and responds with natural pacing and emphasis. You can even adjust speech speed for different learning scenarios.
Russia is now using fiber-optic drones with a 50-kilometer range that are immune to electronic warfare. Ukrainian officials confirm these weapons are impacting logistics and supply routes. Both sides are racing to develop next-generation drone technology.
The UK government has chosen Wylfa in Anglesey for the country’s first small modular reactor project. Publicly owned Great British Energy-Nuclear will deliver the project with Rolls-Royce SMR providing the design. Construction could begin as early as 2026.
2025 marked quantum computing’s transition from lab curiosity to practical tool. IBM achieved utility-scale computations, Caltech set a 6,100-qubit record, and Nvidia launched quantum-GPU integration while encryption threats accelerated.
Toyota is pouring $10 billion into US operations over the next five years. The announcement comes weeks after President Trump’s Japan visit and follows massive tariff pressures. Here’s what’s really driving this massive investment.
A University of Surrey study found AI isn’t replacing managers but redistributing authority in workplaces. The technology’s impact depends entirely on whether managers use AI for collaboration or control. This could reshape how companies approach AI implementation.
Traditional fixed-price EPC contracts are collapsing under supply chain pressures and exploding AI data center demand. Utilities and contractors are shifting to collaborative risk-sharing models with real-time data transparency.
