One of the straight-six engines will apparently use Mazda’s Skyactiv-X tech. …read more Source:: CNet

At Google I/O in Mountain View, Google said “all devices [Chromebook] launched this year will be Linux-ready right out of the box.” From a report: In case you’ve missed it, last year, Google started making it possible to run desktop Linux on Chrome OS. Since then, more Chromebook devices are able to run Linux. Going…

Red balloon time: Pennywise the creepy clown is coming back. …read more Source:: CNet

Mozilla working on a Tor-powered Super Private Browsing (SPB) mode for Firefox. …read more Source:: ZDNet

A new feature in the Nike app lets you use your phone’s camera to scan your feet and discover your fit. …read more Source:: CNet

Trees in urban streets grow more quickly but die faster than those in rural forests, resulting in a net loss of carbon storage from city planting initiatives, new research shows. From a report: Researchers led by Ian Smith of Boston University, US, found that street trees in Boston grow nearly four times faster than those…

Cheapskate exclusive! That’s 20 percent off Amazon’s price for this versatile luggable battery. …read more Source:: CNet

This incredibly affordable kit includes capable motion- and contact-sensors. …read more Source:: CNet

You can delete voice recordings so Amazon can’t listen to your conversations with Alexa anymore, but text records are a different story. …read more Source:: CNet

Secure boot, local CA for your network o’ widgets, and more Certificate authority (CA) Sectigo, the artist formerly known as Comodo CA, has bought out security biz Icon Labs.… …read more Source:: TheRegister