Tech and Global Updates on April 20, 2025: TrueNAS New Release and Tech Warfare Defense
Sunday, April 20, 2025 - Morning News
1. TrueNAS 25.04 Released, Embracing Linux and Unifying SCALE and CORE Codebases
TrueNAS 25.04, codenamed “Fangtooth,” has been officially released, fully adopting Linux as its base system. Previously, TrueNAS versions were split between the FreeBSD-based CORE and the Linux-based SCALE. The release of Fangtooth marks a significant step toward a Linux-centric future for the project. Built on the foundation of TrueNAS 24.10 “Electric Eel,” which improved performance and Docker support, Fangtooth introduces over 1,000 changes, including more than 150 bug fixes. Although labeled as a formal release, iXsystems continues active development.
Link (https://betanews.com/2025/04/20/truenas-2504-linux-fangtooth-unifies-core-scale/)
2. Canadian Company Rejects Relocation to US to Avoid Tariffs
Erick Vachon, president of Ideal Can, has tripled manufacturing shifts at his plants since the onset of Trump’s trade war to meet growing demand for Canadian-made food, industrial, and aerosol cans. These Canadian companies have declined offers to relocate to the US to evade tariffs.
3. Guelph Opens New Mobile Acupuncture Clinic
The city of Guelph and surrounding areas now have access to mobile acupuncture services with the official opening of the Guelph Mobile Acupuncture Clinic. The clinic aims to provide relief for health issues directly at the homes of residents in Guelph, Puslinch, Rockwood, Erin, Acton, and Cambridge.
Link (https://www.chinatechnews.com/2025/04/21/112452-new-mobile-acupuncture-clinic-opens-in-guelph)
4. Countries Strengthen Defenses Against Tech Warfare
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe testified at a Congressional Intelligence Committee hearing on global threats. Last spring, hackers linked to the Russian government launched a cyberattack on a municipal water plant in rural Texas, prompting countries worldwide to enhance their defenses against tech warfare.
Link (https://www.chinatechnews.com/2025/04/20/112454-countries-build-defences-against-tech-warfare)
5. Ghost Forests Expand as Sea Levels Rise
As sea levels rise, trees in low-lying coastal areas are being suffocated by saltwater and dying off, with marshes potentially taking their place.
Link (https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/ghost-forests-are-growing-as-sea-levels-rise/)
6. How Will the Latest Generation of Fighter Jets Stand Out? The Answer Lies in Stealth Technology
Sixth-generation fighter jets are expected to incorporate stealth technology and artificial intelligence. Currently, the most advanced fighter jets are termed “fifth-generation,” featuring technology developed in the early 21st century, such as the US’s F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor, China’s Chengdu J-20, and Russia’s Sukhoi SU-57.
7. Why Are Perth Drivers So Poor at Merging?
In Perth, few things unite and frustrate drivers as much as merging—or the perceived inability of others to do so. Experts attribute this to poor driving behavior, a problem recently criticized by a local magistrate over the past week.
