Ubuntu: The next LTS release is prepping for launch

Canonical is preparing the latest iteration of the Long Term Support release for its Ubuntu desktop operating system. Jack Wallen has the details.Image: Profit_Image/ShutterstockUbuntu Linux has been synonymous with user-friendly…

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Ford Free Bird mini-camper keeps US van life comfortably affordable

Nissan discontinued its NV200 small van last year, leaving the adorable, affordable Free Bird mini-camper homeless. Caravan Outfitter has now reinvented the Free Bird into a four-seat Ford camper that's still affordable ... and nicer than ever.

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Smartwatch-based system warns its wearer if they’re getting too hot

Heat stroke is one of those things that can really sneak up on a person, potentially resulting in death if not quickly rectified. A new smartwatch-based system is designed to help, by warning its wearer before it's too late.

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Qwick simplifies the gig economy for the hospitality industry with a manual approach to app development

[embedded content]When you’re building a new piece of software or a new feature, should you jump right into the application development process, or should you try solving the problem manually…

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Forrester: Artificial intelligence may be used to enhance enterprise creativity

Forrester finds AI can be used in a variety of ways, assisting with collaboration and ingenuity in enterprise spaces.Image: iStockphoto/NicoElNinoAs artificial intelligence and its capabilities continue to expand, AI may…

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“Bioelectronic tongue” objectively assesses sweetness

A food that's subtly sweet to one person may be very sweet to another, so how can food and beverage companies objectively determine just how sweet something actually is? Well, an experimental new "bioelectronic tongue" may one day do the job.

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Dropracks brings car-top carrying down to earth

It can be a hassle, lifting your bike, kayak or whatnot onto the top of your car, then reaching up there to secure it to the roof rack. The Dropracks system offers an easier alternative, as it temporarily brings the rack down to your level.

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Old grain silo transformed into one-of-a-kind micro-house

Design Academy Eindhoven graduate Stella van Beers has transformed an old grain silo into a charming micro-house. Named Silo Living, its snug interior is split over two floors and squeezes in a small living area and a bedroom.

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