Computers vs. TV: Which is less likely to promote dementia?
When it comes to health issues, not all forms of being sedentary are equal. Enlarge (credit: Dennis Fischer Photography) Standing desks—and even biking desks—are a response to a growing body of studies showing that a seden.....»»
Researchers find ways to improve the storage time of quantum information in a spin rich material
An international team of scientists have demonstrated a leap in preserving the quantum coherence of quantum dot spin qubits as part of the global push for practical quantum networks and quantum computers......»»
How antidepressants promote bacterial resistance to antibacterial drugs
A team of researchers at the University of Queensland has discovered some of the mechanisms involved when bacteria become more resistant to antibacterial drugs after exposure to antidepressant drugs. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Nat.....»»
Mental health services on college campuses promote student success, report finds
Penn State's Center for Collegiate Mental Health has released the results of its 2022 Annual Report examining the factors associated with voluntary withdrawal from school during counseling services. This investigation was deemed essential given conce.....»»
Microsoft quarterly profit falls 12% but cloud computing business shows strength
Microsoft on Tuesday posted weaker-than-expected revenue and a double-digit percentage drop in profit for the final three months of last year amid broader economic uncertainty and reduced demand for personal computers and software......»»
Right-to-repair advocate urges Apple to let resellers bypass security protocols
One independent MacBook reseller and right-to-repair advocate has scavenged Macs from a facility that destroys computers for security reasons, and wants Apple to let him disable iCloud Activation Locks.2020 M1 MacBooks are making their way to recycli.....»»
Twisting up atoms through space and time
One of the most exciting applications of quantum computers will be to direct their gaze inwards, at the very quantum rules that make them tick. Quantum computers can be used to simulate quantum physics itself, and perhaps even explore realms that don.....»»
Japan to relax regulations on 200kW quick-charge stations to spread EV infrastructure
The Japanese government has decided to ease the regulations on the installation of EV quick-charge stations. This move aims to boost Japan's charging infrastructure and promote EVs......»»
The worst Macs of all time
Over the years, there have been some downright terrible Macs. But which were the worst of all? The seven Macs here could be the worst Apple computers ever made......»»
The best all-in-one computers for 2023
If you want a desktop PC without messing around with a separate monitor, an all-in-one PC is for you. Here are the best all-in-one computers you can buy......»»
The worst Macs of all time: from the Apple III to the 12-inch MacBook
Over the years, there have been some downright terrible Macs. But which were the worst of all? The seven Macs here could be the worst Apple computers ever made......»»
How to use SCP to transfer files in the macOS Terminal
Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He's how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window.Before personal computers, there were mainframe computers and timesharing terminals. Users would lo.....»»
On this day in history: Before the Macintosh, Apple Computer introduced the ill-fated Lisa
On this day, in 1983, Apple Computer introduced the Lisa. One of the first personal computers to implement two new leading-edge ideas – a GUI (Graphical User Interface) and a mouse. But its ill-fated $10,000 price tag doomed it from the start. mo.....»»
Revisiting Apple’s ill-fated Lisa computer, 40 years on
On its 40th anniversary, we look back at the machine that brought the GUI to personal computers. Enlarge / Steve Jobs posing with the Lisa in 1983. (credit: Ted Thai) Forty years ago today, a new type of personal comput.....»»
VW to promote Hein Schafer, Rachael Zaluzec into sales, marketing roles
Former American Honda veteran Ray Mikiciuk, who joined VW in October 2020, has departed......»»
The best desktop computers for 2023: Dell, HP, Apple, and more
From HP gaming desktops to sleeper PCs from Dell, here are the best desktop computers you can buy in 2022 for gaming, remote work, and more......»»
Tesla video promoting self-driving was staged, engineer testifies
A 2016 video that Tesla (TSLA) used to promote its self-driving technology was staged to show capabilities like stopping at a red light and accelerating at a green light that the system did not have, according to testimony by a senior engineer......»»
Apple produced an event video for M2 Mac mini & MacBook Pro
To promote the new M2 Mac mini and MacBook Pro, Apple released a launch video exactly as if they had been unveiled at an event.John Ternus fronts the new "event" video from AppleDespite rumors, it didn't seem likely that Apple would unveil the new Ma.....»»
Watch Apple’s YouTuber-packed 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini ‘event’
Apple announced its refreshed MacBook Pro and Mac mini machines today with M2, M2 Pro, and M2 Max chips. While the company skipped a traditional event and launched the computers with a press release, it did share a video introducing the latest hardw.....»»
Apple produced an event video for Mac mini & MacBook Pro
To promote the new M2 Mac mini and MacBook Pro, Apple released a launch video exactly as if they had been unveiled at an event.John Ternus fronts the new "event" video from AppleDespite rumors, it didn't seem likely that Apple would unveil the new Ma.....»»
New techniques for accurate measurements of tiny quantum objects
New research led by a team of scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) has outlined a way to achieve more accurate measurements of microscopic objects using quantum computers—a step that could prove useful in a huge range of next-gene.....»»