Monthly Archives: May 2025

Bcachefs, Btrfs, EXT4, F2FS & XFS File-System Performance On Linux 6.15

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With the copy-on-write Bcachefs file-system considering its on-disk format now “soft frozen” and nearing the point of potentially removing the “EXPERIMENTAL” flag on it, a number of Phoronix readers have been requesting some fresh benchmarks of this open-source file-system. For your viewing pleasure today are some fresh benchmarks of Bcachefs and other file-systems atop the Linux 6.15 kernel being released as stable later this month. On the benchmarking block today are Bcachefs, Btrfs, EXT4, F2FS, and XFS in-tree file-systems.

Jam To Big Deals Up To 50% Off Beats Studio, $60 Off Galaxy Buds 3 & More

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Jam To Big Deals Up To 50% Off Beats Studio, $60 Off Galaxy Buds 3 & More
It’s almost Mother’s Day and if the annual maternal day of celebration crept up on you, have no fear—in addition to the flowers and candy that you might have picked up last minute, there’s still time to go bigger with some sweet savings on a variety of earbuds and headphones. And yes, some of them will even arrive by tomorrow (Mother’s Day)

(Updated) Upcoming Tab5 Terminal Features 5 inch Display and RISC-V ESP32-P4 for Edge Applications

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M5Stack is preparing to launch the Tab5, a 5-inch smart touch terminal powered by the ESP32-P4 RISC-V processor, in early May. Designed as a compact and integrated platform for interactive applications, the device combines a multi-touch display, flexible I/O options, and wireless connectivity within a modular form factor. The Tab5 features a 5-inch IPS display […]

Industry groups are not happy about the imminent demise of Energy Star

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It’s a voluntary program launched during a Republican administration, endorsed by manufacturers and well-recognized by U.S. consumers, who have saved an estimated $500 billion over the past 33 years guided by its familiar blue label.

But President Donald Trump’s administration has decided the Energy Star program has got to go.

CNN and The Washington Post first reported the plan to eliminate the program that certifies the most energy-efficient appliances and buildings with the Energy Star label. Knowledgeable sources have confirmed to Inside Climate News that Environmental Protection Agency staffers learned the details at an internal meeting earlier this week.

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Bill Gates Plans To Give Away His Wealth, Shutter Foundation Over Next 20 Years

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joshuark shares a report from Axios: Bill Gates, once the richest man in the world, vowed to give away “virtually all” of his wealth through the Gates Foundation over the next two decades. Then, the foundation will close its doors on Dec. 31, 2045. […] Gates wrote in a Thursday Gates Notes essay that the original plan was to sunset the foundation several decades after he and his then-wife died. Now, Gates believes that a “shorter timeline” is feasible.

Gates pledged three “key aspirations” to guide the foundation’s funding over the next two decades, which center on promoting child and maternal health and fighting infectious diseases and poverty. He emphasized that progress is not possible without government cooperation, as the U.S. and other nations slash their foreign aid budgets. “The reality is, we will not eradicate polio without funding from the United States,” Gates wrote. It’s unclear whether the world’s richest countries will continue to stand up for its poorest people,” Gates wrote. He added, “But the one thing we can guarantee is that, in all of our work, the Gates Foundation will support efforts to help people and countries pull themselves out of poverty.”


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Lithium Deposit Valued At $1.5 Trillion Discovered In Oregon

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Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Earth.com: McDermitt Caldera in Oregon is attracting attention for what could be one of the largest lithium deposits ever identified in the United States. Many view it as a potential boost for domestic battery production, while local communities voice concern over the impact on wildlife and cultural sites. The excitement stems from estimates that value the deposit at about $1.5 trillion. Some geologists say these ancient volcanic sediments could contain between 20 and 40 million metric tons of lithium. The study is published in the journal Minerals.


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Start Planning Fedora 43 Test Days!

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Each Fedora release is only possible thanks to the dedication of many contributors. One of the most important ways you can get involved is by participating in Test Days! This article describes the steps in proposing and scheduling test days. As Fedora 43 development moves ahead, it’s time to start planning and proposing Test Days. […]

ASUS Unveils Q870 ATX Motherboard with LGA1851 and Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Support

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ASUS has recently unveiled a new ATX motherboard based on the Intel Q870 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) using the LGA1851 socket. While not yet officially launched, this upcoming board targets industrial computing and embedded applications with a combination of modern performance and legacy interface support. The motherboard supports processors […]