The Bcachefs file-system has landed some additional fixes ahead of the upcoming Linux 6.7 stable release…
Source: Phoronix – Bcachefs Lands More Fixes Ahead Of Linux 6.7 Stable Debut
Category Archives: Linux
Intel Revises Work On Timed I/O PPS Functionality For Linux
Back in January I wrote about Intel working on a Timed I/O driver for Linux with PPS (Pulse Per Second) to help with time synchronization between multiple devices. There hasn’t been much external talk about this Timed I/O / PPS functionality while today as we approach the end of the year a new set of Linux kernel patches were posted for wiring up this Intel PPS Generator functionality…
Source: Phoronix – Intel Revises Work On Timed I/O PPS Functionality For Linux
Fedora 40 Looks To Utilize WiFi MAC Address Randomization For Better Privacy
Among the newly-proposed features for Fedora 40 is enabling WiFi MAC address randomization by default to yield better user privacy…
Source: Phoronix – Fedora 40 Looks To Utilize WiFi MAC Address Randomization For Better Privacy
Intel Posts SVM Patches For Xe Kernel Graphics Driver
Intel’s new Xe kernel graphics driver is set for merging into Linux 6.8 as an experimental option. While it’s being added to the next kernel cycle, it’s not yet used by default for any existing Intel GPUs and its features have yet to be fully implemented and the performance has yet to be fully optimized. Among the features currently missing is Shared Virtual Memory (SVM) support but a patch series posted today aims to address that functionality…
Source: Phoronix – Intel Posts SVM Patches For Xe Kernel Graphics Driver
Celebrating young Coolest Projects creators at a London museum
Each year, young people all over the world share and celebrate their amazing tech creations by taking part in Coolest Projects, our digital technology showcase. Our global online showcase and local in-person events give kids a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their creativity with their communities, explore other young creators’ tech projects, and gain inspiration and encouragement for their future projects.
Now, visitors to the Young V&A museum in London can also be inspired by some of the incredible creations showcased at Coolest Projects. The museum has recently reopened after a large reimagining, and some of the inspiring projects by Coolest Projects 2022 participants are now on display in the Design Gallery, ready to spark digital creativity among more young people.
Projects to solve problems
Many Coolest Projects participants showcase projects that they created to make an impact and solve a real-world problem that’s important to them, for example to help members of their local community, or to protect the environment.
One example on display in the Young V&A gallery is EleVoc, by 15-year-old Chinmayi from India. Chinmayi was inspired to create her project after she and her family faced a frightening encounter:
“My family and I are involved in wildlife conservation. One time we were charged by elephants even though we were only passing by in a Jeep. This was my first introduction to human–animal conflict, and I wanted to find a way to solve it!” – Chinmayi
The experience prompted Chinmayi to create EleVoc, an early-warning device designed to reduce human–elephant conflict by detecting and classifying different elephant sounds and alerting nearby villages to the elephants’ proximity and behaviour.
Also exhibited at the Young V&A is the hardware project Gas Leak Detector by Sashrika, aged 11, from the USA. Gas Leak Detector is a device that detects if a fuel tank for a diesel-powered heating system is leaking and notifies householders through an app in a matter of second.
Sashrika knew this invention could really make a difference to people’s lives. She explained, “Typically, diesel gas tanks for heating are in the basement where people don’t visit every day. Leakage may be unnoticed and lead to fire or major repair cost.”
Projects to have fun
As well as projects designed to solve problems, Coolest Projects also welcomes young people who create things to entertain or have fun.
At the Young V&A, visitors can enjoy the fun, fast-paced game project Runaway Nose, by 10-year-old Harshit from Ireland. Runaway Nose uses facial recognition, and players have to use their nose to interact with the prompts on the screen.
Harshit shared the motivation behind his project:
“I wanted to make a fun game to get you thinking fast and that would get you active, even on a rainy day.” – Harshit
We can confirm Runaway Nose is a lot of fun, and a must-do activity for people of all ages on a visit to the museum.
Join in the celebration!
If you are in London, make sure to head to the Young V&A to see Chinmayi’s, Sashrika’s, and Harshit’s projects, and many more. We love seeing the ingenuity of the global community of young tech creators celebrated, and hope it inspires you and your young people.
With that in mind, we are excited that Coolest Projects will be back in 2024. Registrations for the global Coolest Projects online showcase will be open from 14 February to 22 May 2024, and any young creator up to age 18 anywhere in the world can get involved. We’ll also be holding in-person Coolest Projects events for young people in Ireland and the UK. Head to the Coolest Projects website to find out more.
Coolest Projects is for all young people, no matter their level of coding experience. Kids who are just getting started and would like to take part can check out the free project guides on our projects site. These offer step-by-step guidance to help everyone make a tech project they feel proud of.
To always get the latest news about all things Coolest Projects, from event updates to the fun swag coming for 2024, sign up for the Coolest Projects newsletter.
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Intel Improves FFmpeg's DNN Detect Filter For AI Object Detection
With AI being all the rage these days and each vendor working on getting their wares to market with AI acceleration, besides Intel now having out their Meteor Lake CPUs that feature their Intel AI Boost (NPU), Intel is rather positioned well with their prolific open-source software contributions. One of the AI-related software contributions over the past week has been improvements to the FFmpeg multimedia library’s “DNN detect” filter for object detection within videos…
Source: Phoronix – Intel Improves FFmpeg’s DNN Detect Filter For AI Object Detection
Setting Up Kubernetes on Ubuntu Server
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development and deployment, container technology has emerged as a revolutionary force. At the forefront of this transformation is Kubernetes, an open-source platform designed for automating deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers across clusters of hosts. This article delves into the synergy between Kubernetes and Ubuntu Server, a popular choice for hosting these containers.
Source: LXer – Setting Up Kubernetes on Ubuntu Server
Three Ways to Install Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04
Three methods to install Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04 via the default repository, nodesource or nvm with step-by-step instructions.
Source: LXer – Three Ways to Install Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04 or 20.04
Autofit Columns and Rows in LibreOffice and OpenOffice
Learn how to autofit columns and rows in LibreOffice using two simple methods and say goodbye to cluttered sheets.
Source: LXer – Autofit Columns and Rows in LibreOffice and OpenOffice
Rhino Linux’s 2023.4 Sets the Stage for a Transformative 2024
Discover new features in Rhino Linux 2023.4, like Unicorn Desktop’s new auto-tiling and improved package management.
Source: LXer – Rhino Linux’s 2023.4 Sets the Stage for a Transformative 2024
[$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for December 21, 2023
The LWN.net Weekly Edition for December 21, 2023 is available.
Source: LWN.net – [$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for December 21, 2023
Zorin OS 17 Emerges as a Pinnacle of Desktop Beauty
Experience the revamped Zorin OS 17 with Universal Search, Spatial Desktop, and smoother multitasking for a powerful desktop experience. Here’s more on that!
Source: LXer – Zorin OS 17 Emerges as a Pinnacle of Desktop Beauty
GuardRail: An Open-Source Project to Help Promote Responsible AI Development
Dubbed “an open-source API-driven framework,” GuardRail is a project that provides an array of capabilities such as advanced data analysis, bias mitigation, sentiment analysis, and more.
The post GuardRail: An Open-Source Project to Help Promote Responsible AI Development appeared first on Linux Today.
Source: Linux Today – GuardRail: An Open-Source Project to Help Promote Responsible AI Development
GRUB 2.12 Bootloader Brings SDL2 Support, Boot Loader Interface
GRUB 2.06 was released back in June of 2021 and today it’s finally been succeeded by… GRUB 2.12. This latest GRUB stable release has been a long time coming but it’s finally out before the new year and it’s packing many features for this widely-used open-source bootloader…
Source: Phoronix – GRUB 2.12 Bootloader Brings SDL2 Support, Boot Loader Interface
Carbonyl: A Chromium-Based Browser Made for Your Terminal
Discover Carbonyl, an incredible command-line browser based on the Chromium engine that has the capability to render media files from popular streaming sites.
Source: LXer – Carbonyl: A Chromium-Based Browser Made for Your Terminal
QEMU 8.2.0 released
Version 8.2.0 of
the QEMU emulator is out. Changes include new emulations for virtio-sound
devices, universal flash storage devices, Xilinx Versai boards, and much
more.
Source: LWN.net – QEMU 8.2.0 released
KDE Plasma 6 Beta 2 Released For Testing
For those with some extra time on your hands around the holidays, the second beta of the upcoming KDE Plasma 6.0 desktop along with KDE Gear applications and KDE Frameworks 6.0 is now available for testing…
Source: Phoronix – KDE Plasma 6 Beta 2 Released For Testing
Open Networking Foundation Merges Open-Source Networking Portfolio Into Linux Foundation
The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) announced today that it is merging its portfolio of open-source networking projects into the Linux Foundation (LF) as independent projects.
The post Open Networking Foundation Merges Open-Source Networking Portfolio Into Linux Foundation appeared first on Linux Today.
Source: Linux Today – Open Networking Foundation Merges Open-Source Networking Portfolio Into Linux Foundation
In India, RISC-V Is the New Linux
The Indian government intends for RISC-V, the open-source ISA, to be the cornerstone for building the country’s tech economy.
The post In India, RISC-V Is the New Linux appeared first on FOSS Force.
Source: FOSS Force – In India, RISC-V Is the New Linux
[$] Looking back at 2023
Yet another year has come to an end. Much to our dismay, 2023 did not, in
fact, happen exactly as we predicted back in
January. So it seems that, once again, we will have to go through the
process of looking at the predictions that we made and mocking each in
turn, before getting into what was missed altogether. A lot happened in
2023, not all of which was predictable.
Source: LWN.net – [$] Looking back at 2023