A new supply shortage is now hitting SSDs and hard drives
After shortages of CPUs and GPUs today, the upcoming Chia cryptocurrency could be to blame for an imminent shortage of SSDs, adding to gamers' woes......»»
Artemis IV: Gateway gadget fuels deep space dining
NASA engineers are working hard to ensure no astronaut goes hungry on the Artemis IV mission......»»
What is societal collapse? Lessons from the past can help us understand our future, but only to a point
As the climate crisis accelerates, it's hard not to wonder if today's societies can adapt. Growing worries over climate change have sparked interest in the collapse of ancient civilizations and the rise of the (often apocalypse-themed) "cli-fi" genre.....»»
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
DOJ reportedly seeks evidence of alleged unfair supply and pricing of AI chips. Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvi.....»»
Schools urged to teach children how to spot conspiracies and fake news
Young people are as engaged and interested in current affairs as ever, but social media is siloing their opinions and making fake news hard to spot, and schools are the places to tackle this, according to a conspiracy theory expert......»»
Amazon extends its popular $199 iPad deal into September, but supply may be limited
Amazon's $199 iPad 9th Generation deal has been extended into September, delivering the lowest price on record on remaining inventory.Snap up an iPad for just $199.The $199 iPad special is classified as a "limited-time deal" on Amazon, so it could en.....»»
Meet the aerospace engineer helping guide Honda Racing Corp. USA"s future
It's a notable time at Honda Racing both in the U.S. and in Japan. Honda will supply engines and partner with Aston Martin's Formula One team starting in 2026......»»
The best Amazon Fire TV device you should buy in 2024
There's no shortage of Amazon Fire TV devices out there — but we've nailed down the three you should actually consider......»»
M4 Mac mini likely to lose support for USB-A, keep internal power supply
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter, Apple is planning to completely drop support for USB-A on the next . more….....»»
Simulation study explores how gift giving drives social change
New findings provide quantitative criteria for classifying social organizations in human history, together with potential explanatory variables that can be empirically measured for anthropology, history and archaeology, according to a study published.....»»
The RTX 5090 might decimate your power supply
Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5090 is shaping up to be a monster GPU, and it might prompt you to finally upgrade your power supply......»»
UAW makes gains at auto suppliers — but it could come at a cost
The 2023 negotiations between the international UAW and Detroit 3 inspired local union leaders to take more of a hardline approach when bargaining with companies in the supply chain......»»
How thinking about death—mortality salience—drives early Halloween shopping and retail trends
It's becoming as much of a tradition as costumed trick-or-treaters and skeletons crawling across lawns studded with cardboard gravestones: candy corn and jumbo bags of Snickers start popping up on grocery store shelves a few weeks after Independence.....»»
Is there such a thing as an objectively beautiful building? Here"s the science
Some people assume that there's a type of beauty that everyone can agree on. But did early humans really admire slender bodies the way we do today? After all, fashions come and go—there have been plenty of fads throughout history that we find hard.....»»
New ransomware group is hitting VMware ESXi systems hard
Researchers spot a new ransomware actor called Cicada3301, but it's not linked to the game of the same name......»»
Don"t say math is hard: How parents can help children succeed at math
Students are heading back to school and university next week but many may be feeling nervous about tackling mathematics, thanks to its fearsome reputation......»»
Asus ROG Ally X review: Better performance and feel in a pricey package
A great hardware refresh, but it stands out for its not-quite-handheld cost. Enlarge / It's hard to fit the perfomance-minded but pricey ROG Ally X into a simple product category. It's also tricky to fit it into a photo, at the r.....»»
Goldenmate 800W UPS review: Minimal, but effective power supply
Goldenmate's UPS is a simple but effective solution for keeping your setup safe from outages and surges with 800W of load power.Goldenmate 800W UPS reviewOutages, voltage sags and spikes, and power surges are dangerous on sensitive equipment like you.....»»
iPhone 17 Pro Max to have more RAM and better cooling system than iPhone 17 Pro and other models
iPhone 16 season is just around the corner, but supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo already has his eyes on the iPhone 17 cycle. The researcher’s latest details how the iPhone 17 Pro Max next fall will outperform the rest of the iPhone 17 lineup, inc.....»»
Apple"s 16-inch MacBook Pro is $500 off at Amazon
Steep price drops are hitting Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro at Amazon, with upgraded M3 Pro and even M3 Max models on sale now.Save $500 on multiple MacBook Pro models.Kicking off the Labor Day sale is the M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 3.....»»
Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators
Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.Altered image found in face swap adApple takes pride in regulating the App Store, and part of th.....»»