Block confirms plans to build an open Bitcoin mining system
Block has confirmed plans to move forward with the project. Thomas Templeton, Block’s general manager for hardware, reiterated the importance of making mining more distributed and efficient seeing as it goes far beyond the creation of new coins......»»
Meta is opening up its Horizon OS to third-party mixed reality headsets
Meta this week announced some big news when it comes to its mixed reality ecosystem. The company confirmed that it is opening up the operating system for Meta Quest devices, known as Horizon OS, to third-party hardware manufacturers. This will allow.....»»
Chamber of Commerce sues FTC in Texas, asks court to block ban on noncompetes
Noncompete clauses "benefit employers and workers alike," Chamber tells court. (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) The US Chamber of Commerce and other business groups sued the Federal Trade Commission and FTC Chair Lina K.....»»
U.S. EV battery upstart, Hyundai-Kia close in on lithium metal battery commercialization
SES AI, a U.S. maker of electric vehicle batteries, aims to bring its next-gen lithium metal batteries to market as early as 2026 and is turbocharging the drive through a new agreement to jointly build and test the technology with South Korea's Hyund.....»»
Study suggests that cells possess a hidden communication system
Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations?.....»»
Australia"s tall, wet forests were not open and park-like when colonists arrived—and we shouldn"t be burning them
Some reports and popular books, such as Bill Gammage's Biggest Estate on Earth, have argued that extensive areas of Australia's forests were kept open through frequent burning by First Nations people. Advocates for widespread thinning and burning of.....»»
New research confirms plastic production is directly linked to plastic pollution
A research paper published in Science Advances reveals a direct correlation between plastic production and plastic pollution, such that every 1% increase in plastic production is associated with a 1% increase in plastic pollution in the environment......»»
Meet Me At Open Hardware Summit 2024 Montreal
Last year’s Open Hardware Summit was one of the absolute highlights of my year. It was among the nerdiest, most inclusive, most stimulating events I’ve ever had the pleasure of attending. If my endorsement alone is enough to persuade you that yo.....»»
Scientists develop novel one-dimensional superconductor
In a significant development in the field of superconductivity, researchers at The University of Manchester have successfully achieved robust superconductivity in high magnetic fields using a newly created one-dimensional (1D) system. This breakthrou.....»»
Scientists develop novel liquid metal alloy system to synthesize diamond under moderate conditions
Did you know that 99% of synthetic diamonds are currently produced using high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) methods? A prevailing paradigm is that diamonds can only be grown using liquid metal catalysts in the "gigapascal pressure range" (typi.....»»
Save $100 on this Netgear mesh Wi-Fi system at Crutchfield
The Netgear Orbi AX6000 tri-band Wi-Fi system, which provides Wi-Fi 6 coverage for up to 7,500 square feet, is on sale from Crutchfield for a discounted $800......»»
Apple"s four new open-source models could help make future AI more accurate
Apple has publicly shared four open-source models boasting of enhanced accuracy for queries, which could help the development of future AI models.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkAs the tech industry continues to race forward with AI development.....»»
Nintendo Rolls out New Firmware Update for the Switch
The new update addresses issues with wifi connectivity, in addition to improvements to system stability. The post Nintendo Rolls out New Firmware Update for the Switch appeared first on Phandroid. If you own a Nintendo Switch, then you mig.....»»
Binarly releases Transparency Platform v2.0 to improve software supply chain security
Binarly releases the Binarly Transparency Platform v2.0 with features for continuous post-build compliance, visibility into the security posture of IoT and XIoT devices, and the ability to identify malicious behavior and hidden backdoors within binar.....»»
GenAI can enhance security awareness training
One of the biggest concerns over generative AI is its ability to manipulate us, which makes it ideal for orchestrating social engineering attacks. From mining someone’s digital footprint to crafting highly convincing spear phishing emails, to voice.....»»
Third visionOS 1.2 developer beta arrives, with few changes
Developers equipped with the Apple Vision Pro can now try out the third developer build of visionOS 1.2.visionOSThe third build of visionOS 1.2 surfaces after the second, which arrived on April 16. The first appeared on April 2.The new build is build.....»»
How to Get Ready for the Fallout 4 Next Gen Update
We’re just a couple of days away from Bethesda’s highly anticipated Fallout 4 next gen update which means it’s a great time to start prepping for its release. Earlier this month, the company announced plans to deploy the patch on Ap.....»»
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
Chamber of Commerce vows to sue FTC, will try to block ban on noncompetes. Enlarge / Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan talks with guests during an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on April 03, 2024 (credit.....»»
Seating supplier Adient plans European job cuts as part of restructuring plan
Adient is cutting jobs in Europe and transferring other roles to countries with lower labor costs, becoming the latest parts maker to eliminate positions in the region......»»
Freedom of information: To what extent are public archives accessible?
In 2000, the Council of Europe issued a Recommendation aimed at improving access to archives in the member states. Together with the Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA Archivum) in Budapest, Fraunhofer ISI evaluated how these recommen.....»»
2025 Subaru Legacy to mark end of brand"s midsize sedan
The midsize Legacy will be dropped after the 2025 model year, as U.S. consumers continue to shift away from sedans, making room for Subaru to build future EVs......»»