Canonical, the company behind the popular Linux distribution Ubuntu, has launched its latest long-term support version, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, named Noble Numbat. This release promises to deliver a suite of enhancements centered around performance engineering, security, and an improved developer experience. As with previous LTS (Long-Term Support) versions, Canonical guarantees updates and maintenance for at least five years, addressing critical functional issues and security vulnerabilities. For subscribers of the Ubuntu Pro plan, the support extends…
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On Monday, Nvidia introduced a new generation of chips and graphics processing units (GPUs) named Blackwell, aimed at boosting and enhancing, among other sectors, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) industry. The leading semiconductor manufacturer in the U.S. claims that its Blackwell B200 GPUs offer a significant performance improvement, reaching speeds of 20 petaflops thanks to 208 billion transistors. “They are the engine that will drive this new industrial revolution,” stated CEO Jensen Huang at the…
"“Up to 30 Times” More Performance: Nvidia Unveils the “World’s Most Powerful Chip”"
The Digital Markets Act has compelled WhatsApp to allow messages from other apps like Telegram or Signal. This significant change WhatsApp must adhere to is already being implemented with a new version in the beta, indicating the potential consequences of using this new experience. The chat app owned by Meta must make room on its main screen to display messages the user receives from apps like Telegram, Signal, and others. The Digital Markets Act is…
"WhatsApp’s Major Transformation: Activating Third-Party Chats and Warning of Potential Consequences"
Space Shuttle Endeavour reached a significant milestone in its journey as it was recently hoisted into a launch-ready position. The California Science Center orchestrated this maneuver, employing a massive crane to elevate the 178,000-pound shuttle upright and carefully position it in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. With the shuttle now displayed vertically, flanked by an orange fuel tank and rocket boosters, it marks the culmination of the museum’s six-month-long “Go for Stack”…
"Space Shuttle Endeavour Elevates to Launch-Ready Position"
Microsoft has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second company ever to reach a market valuation of $3 trillion. The tech giant achieved this feat shortly after announcing the layoff of 1900 employees from its gaming divisions. The company initially crossed the $3 trillion mark yesterday but experienced a slight dip before climbing again and closing at $3.01 trillion today, translating to $404.87 per share. Apple was the first company to reach a $3…
"Microsoft Attains $3 Trillion Valuation, Secures Second Spot, Despite Recent Layoffs"