This lightweight distro loaded with apps is not your father's GNU/Linux - here's why

Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.

Bose goes open source with its aging SoundTouch speakers

Rather than bricking its SoundTouch line of Wi-Fi home theater speakers, Bose is opening them up to developers via an API.

Building Open-Source AI Models That Emphasize Generating Mental Health Advice

I discuss what open-source means in the realm of AI and LLMs. There are efforts to devise open-source LLMs for mental health guidance. An AI Insider scoop.
Science Daily

A hidden chemical war is unfolding inside spruce trees

Spruce bark beetles don’t just tolerate their host tree’s chemical defenses—they actively reshape them into stronger ...

Chico Boy Scouts and Chico State team up for eco-friendly tree recycling

Boy Scout Troop 2 in Chico has been collecting Christmas trees for recycling since 1992, aiding post-holiday cleanup and ...
IEEE

Machine Learning Approaches for Software Fault Diagnosis: Evaluating Decision Tree and KNN Models

Abstract: This research study explores the predictive modeling of software errors by employing machine learning techniques, using the PC1 dataset extracted from PROMISE Software engineering repository ...