Ubuntu’s reputation for being bloated comes from its beginner-friendly approach, but there are ways to get a cleaner experience. The Server edition offers a minimal foundation, while other distros provide even leaner alternatives. Here’s how to navigate Ubuntu’s bloat issue.
The New York Times is letting subscribers create their own Wordle puzzles. The feature works on mobile apps and browsers, with custom URLs for sharing. It’s a clever way to keep the word game fresh.
The Japanese publisher revealed an ambitious plan to transform game development quality assurance. Their partnership with University of Tokyo researchers aims to dramatically reduce manual testing workloads through AI automation technology.
BT’s Openreach fiber network now reaches 20.3 million UK premises, putting the company on track for its 25 million target by 2026. However, the telco lost 242,000 broadband lines last quarter while continuing workforce reductions that have brought headcount down to 111,000. A new Starlink partnershi
Ransomware attacks have surged 47% in 2025, with manufacturing companies bearing the brunt. The rise of ransomware-as-a-service is making it easier for cybercriminals to scale operations. Small businesses with limited cybersecurity budgets are the most vulnerable targets.
Lenovo’s vision for future datacenters includes facilities suspended in the air at 20-30 km altitude and servers located in geothermal spas where people wade nearby. The concepts emerge from research showing 46% of IT buyers admit their current infrastructure doesn’t support carbon-reduction goals.
Boeing’s first civil trial over the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crash began Wednesday in Chicago. The company has settled most of the dozens of wrongful death lawsuits stemming from the disaster that killed 157 people.
Sony is reviving PlayStation’s tradition of bizarre advertising with a new PS5 campaign that shows people in extraordinary gaming situations that don’t actually happen in games. The “It Happens on PS5” ads follow in the footsteps of David Lynch’s famously weird PS2 commercials, creating a surreal ap
Apple is removing automatic Wi-Fi credential sharing between iPhone and Apple Watch for EU users in iOS 26.2. The move appears to be Apple’s response to Digital Markets Act interoperability requirements. Users will need to manually enter Wi-Fi passwords on their watches when their iPhones aren’t nea
After a 17-year corporate career spanning Boeing and Microsoft, Tatiana Teppoeva was laid off in 2025. Instead of job hunting, she launched her own business teaching executives nonverbal communication skills. She describes the layoff as “pure happiness” and the “green light” she needed.
