How Do You Like Ubuntu"s New Logo?
Slashdot reader mmanciop reminded us that Ubuntu released a new version of its "circle of friends" logo this week (which its designer says gives it "a more contemporary look and feel.") From the Ubuntu blog: We proudly present to you the transfor.....»»
Scary 22% vaccine efficacy in South Africa comes with heaps of caveats
South African data on AstraZeneca vaccine is as iffy as it is scary Enlarge / Vials in front of the AstraZeneca British biopharmaceutical company logo are seen in this creative photo taken on 18 November 2020. (credit: Getty| NurPhoto) Dismal.....»»
Parler’s ownership offer to Trump and possible Russian ties probed by Congress
Committee seeks info on financial ties to Russians, negotiations with Trump org. Enlarge / Parler's logo. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado) A congressional oversight committee is investigating whether Parler has financial ties to.....»»
GSK eyes next-gen COVID vaccine as it inks deal to help boost current supply
GSK, Sanofi, Novartis step up to help boost global COVID-vaccine supply. Enlarge / A vaccine syringe and vial in front of the GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) logo. (credit: Getty | Anadolu Agency) After its own COVID-19 vaccine setback, GlaxoSmithKline.....»»
Pornhub brings in third-party “identity verification” system for users
Ideally, the arrangement would both confirm consent and keep performer data private. Enlarge / A Pornhub logo at the company's booth during the 2018 AVN Adult Expo on January 25, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Getty Images | Gabe Ginsberg.....»»
Containerize all the things with Ubuntu Core 20
What if everything—and we mean everything—was a container? Enlarge / You might draw a fairly similar schematic diagram to give someone a simplified idea of how a traditional Linux distribution is put together—but it wouldn't be as close to.....»»
SpaceX adds laser links to Starlink satellites to serve Earth’s polar areas
Laser links connect Starlink satellites, reducing need for ground stations. Enlarge / Starlink logo imposed on stylized image of the Earth. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX has begun launching Starlink satellites with laser links that will help provi.....»»
Parler’s attempt to get back on Amazon Web Services rejected by judge
Judge denies injunction motion, says Parler's claims against Amazon are weak. Enlarge / Amazon Web Services (AWS) logo displayed during the 4th edition of the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 17, 2019, in P.....»»
Ubuntu Now Runs On Apple Silicon, Devs Say It"s "Completely Usable"
niftydude writes: Developers at ARM virtualisation company Corellium have managed to get Ubuntu 20.04 up and running on the new Apple Silicon Mac Mini. And we're not talking 'it boots and prints a load of text' running here. No, this is the full Ubun.....»»
Ubuntu Linux is now running on M1 Macs
We still have a way to go before easily dual-booting Linux and macOS. The 2020, M1-equipped Mac mini. [credit: Samuel Axon ].....»»
Twitch’s Trump ban sustained after leaving office
Video-streaming account launched in 2019, faced first suspension in 2020. Enlarge / Photo illustration of the Twitch logo on a smartphone. (credit: Getty Images | Thomas Trutschel) On Wednesday, an automated alert about Twitch account bans inc.....»»
Filing: Amazon warned Parler for months about “more than 100” violent threats
Parler's volunteer mods allegedly had a backlog of more than 26,000 posts. Enlarge / Amazon Web Services (AWS) logo displayed during the 4th edition of the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 17, 2019, in Pari.....»»
Linux Mint 20.1 Long-term Support Release Is Out
Thelasko quotes gHacks: Linux Mint 20.1 is now available. The first stable release of Linux Mint in 2021 is available in the three flavors Cinnamon, MATE and Xfce. The new version of the Linux distribution is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Linux ker.....»»
GM adopts new logo, marketing plan for EV future
The automaker's marketing strategy will be centered on EVs, and the GM logo will be modernized with a sky-blue hue and lowercase letters. Ad Age, an affiliate of Automotive News, reported that media support for the strategy will incluce a Super Bowl.....»»
GM launches new logo to show it’s serious about an electric future
General Motors has changed its logo, refreshed its website and kicked off a new “Everybody In” marketing campaign as part of a broader effort to illustrate the company’s transformation to a modern, fast-moving and inclusive organiza.....»»
Epic acquires Rad Game Tools, veteran of many gaming generations
Epic today announced the acquisition of Rad Game Tools, maker of game development tools for many years. They’ve stayed largely behind the scenes, but many gamers will recognize the colorful Bink Video logo, which has appeared in the openings of.....»»
Kia unveils new brand logo and slogan
The reworked logo and fresh tagline will herald an updated business strategy that CEO Ho Sung Song plans to outline on Jan. 15......»»
Logo lawsuit between Apple and Prepear could soon be resolved
In August, Apple, a company with a market cap of $2.27 trillion, launched a trademark lawsuit against tiny app developer and fitness startup Super Healthy Kids over claims the logo used in its Perpear recipe app is based on Apple's......»»
“Simp,” “incel” part of newly banned insults on Twitch
New policies also tighten restrictions on sexual harassment, hateful content. Enlarge / Photo illustration of the Twitch logo on a smartphone. (credit: Getty Images | Thomas Trutschel) As part of a crackdown on "sexually focused terms" on its.....»»
Google sees major services outages two days in a row
Some users are still reporting problems, especially if they use a third-party client. Enlarge / Gmail's logo. It still looks like this. Get used to it. (credit: Google) Google has been having a rough time this week with service outages. It h.....»»
Pinterest agrees to $22.5 million settlement in discrimination lawsuit
Settlement is one of the largest ever in this kind of case, Brougher's lawyer said. Enlarge / A Pinterest logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (credit: Mateusz Slodkowski | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images) Pinterest has reached a majo.....»»