This CD/Walkman-inspired MP3 player aims to be the next mixtape
What happens when you cross a compact disc, a Sony Walkman, and an iPod Shuffle? You get the $70 Playdisc, an MP3 player that's meant to be given away......»»
B&O’s iconic six-disc CD player is back and can be yours for just $55,000
Bang & Olufsen has resurrected its gorgeous 6-disc CD changer and packaged the refurbished device with high-end wireless speakers -- for a sky-high price......»»
Modder packs an entire Nintendo Wii into a box the size of a pack of cards
There's no disc drive, but there are still ports for GameCube controllers. Enlarge / Its creator calls the "Short Stack" the world's smallest scale model replica of the Nintendo Wii (bottom). (credit: James Smith) The m.....»»
Computational chemistry needs to be sustainable too, say researchers
A diverse group of computational chemists is encouraging the research community to embrace a sustainable software ecosystem. That's the message behind a perspective article published in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. The authors disc.....»»
Daily Telescope: A protostar with a stunning protoplanetary disc
Dust and stars, stars and dust. Enlarge / FS Tau is a multi-star system. (credit: NASA, ESA, K. Stapelfeldt (NASA JPL), G. Kober ) Welcome to the Daily Telescope. There is a little too much darkness in this world and.....»»
Magnetar UDP900 review: unnecessary — and universally awesome
Only hardcore enthusiasts need apply for the Magnetar UDP900, a do-everything disc player......»»
Next-gen optical disc can store over 14,000 4K movies
New technology developed by Chinese scientists delivers 4,000 times as much data density as a Blu-ray disc......»»
How to fix a scratched disc — DVDs, CDs, video games saved
From peanut butter to Mr. Clean, there are several ways to overcome the scratches on your favorite DVDs and CDs. Here's a guide on what works and what won't......»»
Cultivating gender equality could cut corruption, research suggests
A study in the European Journal of International Management has looked at the complex relationship between gender, governance, and corruption in Europe. The research analyzed evidence from 35 European countries between the years 2010 and 2020 to disc.....»»
Teaching physics from the din of flying discs
Disc golf is booming, with record numbers of players turning up each year to partake in the disc-throwing sport. It is also whizzing and whistling. In fact, the sound a disc makes while soaring through the air toward its target is full of information.....»»
The brand new PS5 ‘Slim’ is already discounted
If you want to grab the new PS5 Disc Slim, this deal from Walmart throws in MW3 for free......»»
PS5 “Slim” teardowns suggest same chip, not much shrinking, but nifty disc drive
It's an improvement, but not like the notable gains of previous "slim" models. Enlarge / It's the same chip in the PS5 Slim, but there are some changes in where the heat goes. (credit: Dave2D) You aren't supposed to be a.....»»
PS5 Slim’s new external disc drive requires online “pairing” before use
Registration system may be tied to DMCA protection for drive firmware. Enlarge / Sony wants you to make an online check in before using that external drive with your PS5 Slim. (credit: Sony) The upcoming launch of a rede.....»»
An internet connection is required to connect the new PS5’s disc drive
The Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive add-on for new PS5 Digital Edition models requires an internet connection during its initial setup......»»
Redesigned PS5 models slim down one of the bulkiest consoles ever
Digital Edition now sports a higher starting price, optional disc drive add-on. Enlarge / You'll need an optional $29.99 stand to display your new, slimmer PS5 vertically like this. (credit: Sony) When we got our first g.....»»
Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace, say researchers
Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace. While obvious cases of discrimination against women—like sexist comments or the systematic underpayment of women—dominate headlines, there are subtler, more insidious forms of disc.....»»
Best gaming console deals: cheapest prices on PS5, Xbox S and X and Switch
We've collected the best prices on every console of this generation, from the disc-free PS5 to Xbox Series X to the Switch Lite. Here's how to save on gaming deals......»»
There’s a PS5 Prime Day deal, and it’s not bat at all
If you've considered buying a PS5, this Prime Day deal bundles in a PS5 disc version with Miles Morale for just $520......»»
ChatGPT and data protection laws: Compliance challenges for businesses
In this Help Net Security interview, Patricia Thaine, CEO at Private AI, reviews the main privacy concerns when using ChatGPT in a business context, as well as the risks that businesses can face if they betray customers’ trust. Thaine also disc.....»»
iTunes on Windows security flaw allows unauthorized access & data manipulation
Researchers have found a vulnerability in iTunes for Windows that lets users escalate system privileges, and Windows users should update the app.iTunes on Windows has a security flawIn late 2022, the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) disc.....»»