Doom will never die — and modders are to thank
It took a team of former modders to make Doom + Doom II the fantastic remaster that it is, demonstrating how love for Doom will never die......»»
Apple"s FineWoven case and Apple Watch band lineup may have been cut short
A new rumor claims that Apple has shut down the FineWoven production lines for good, possibly spelling the doom of the controversial accessory material.Apple's FineWoven iPhone caseApple put a big marketing push behind its leather alternative FineWov.....»»
A frozen chunk of genome rewrites our understanding of bird evolution
An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all. In the aftermath of the extinction event, birds—technically dinosaurs themselves—flourished......»»
Old Nvidia GPUs just got a big upgrade
Modders have cracked an essential GPU feature that was previously unavailable on Nvidia's older graphics cards......»»
Microsoft argues Supreme Court’s VCR ruling should doom NYT’s OpenAI lawsuit
Microsoft: Copyright law "no more an obstacle to the LLM than it was to the VCR." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aliaksandr Litviniuk) Microsoft urged a federal court to dismiss part of The New York Times' copyright law.....»»
Dark Forces Remastered makes a classic Star Wars shooter feel fast and fluid
A faithful but generous repackaging of LucasArts' early Doom-alike. Enlarge / Do you ever wonder why no contractor has been able to deliver to the Empire a standardized blaster rifle that shoots right where the crosshairs are aim.....»»
Yes, You’ll be able to Play DOOM on a Smart Lawnmower
The list of devices on which one can play DOOM on has now grown a bit longer. The post Yes, You’ll be able to Play DOOM on a Smart Lawnmower appeared first on Phandroid. The ability to play ID Software’s hit classic “DOOM.....»»
China"s doom loop: A dramatically smaller (and older) population could create a devastating global slowdown
China has announced that in 2023 its population declined from 1.4118 to 1.4097 billion people. Forecasting by the UN suggests China's population will dip to 1.313 billion by 2050 and then down to about 800 million by 2100. This is a significant chang.....»»
Reports Suggest that the PS5 is Outselling the Xbox Series S|X Significantly
Console wars - console wars never change. The post Reports Suggest that the PS5 is Outselling the Xbox Series S|X Significantly appeared first on Phandroid. Not too long after a barrage of rumors spelling doom for Microsoft’s Xbox di.....»»
2 ways you can boost game performance by 75% on old PCs
Even if you have an older PC, modders can help you boost its performance in games by as much as 75%......»»
“Can it run Doom?” (Gut bacteria edition)
Simulated 1-bit, 32x48 cellular grid runs at a blazing 0.00003 fps. Ramlan explains her bacterial grid display model and how it fits into the wider "Doom runs on everything" tradition. Here at Ars, we've covered versions of Doom run.....»»
Can it run Doom?: Gut bacteria edition
Simulated one-bit, 32x48 cellular grid runs at a blazing 0.00003 fps Ramlan explains her bacterial grid display model and how it fits into the wider "Doom runs on everything" tradition. Here at Ars, we've covered versions of Doom ru.....»»
Not all financial predictions for Apple"s holiday quarter are doom and gloom
Despite other investment analysts downgrading Apple, Evercore is more positive and is maintaining a $220 stock price target because of the continued growth of the App Store.Apple's App StoreEvercore has previously been positive on Apple because of wh.....»»
"Doom for forests": fears over new Cambodia land grants
Eam Orn kneels in a forest in northwest Cambodia, pressing his hands together before an offering of bananas studded with smoking incense, and prays for the return of his land......»»
Will gutted safeguards doom social media—and the election—in 2024?
Sometimes it seems like one year in the world of social media is the equivalent of five years everywhere else. Conversations, information, and controversies all move faster, and the state of play is constantly changing......»»
Doom’s creators reminisce about “as close to a perfect game as anything we made”
In 30th anniversary stream, Carmack and Romero recall a game dev "perfect storm." The archived hour-long chat is a must-watch for any long-time Doom fan. While Doom can sometimes feel like an overnight smash success, the seminal fir.....»»
Decades after “breakup,” Doom’s Carmack and Romero are rehashing their legacy
Despite reports of workplace tension, the two Johns insist they're still friendly. Enlarge / John Carmack (left) and John Romero (second from right) pose with their id Software colleagues in the early '90s. (credit: John Romero).....»»
How to run new macOS versions on older Macs using OpenCore
Apple removes support for old Mac hardware in new macOS releases. Here's how to run modern macOS on older Macs using OpenCore.Years ago enterprising modders and hackers began working on software tools that allow you to install macOS on standard PCs......»»
Climate change is turning swaths of California"s mountains into "zombie forests"
There's something eerie about this forest in the southern Sierra Nevada. Tangles of bony branches obscure the ground. Dead trees stand gray and bristly. An aura of doom hangs over the green conifers that remain......»»
This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It
The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might......»»
Starfield’s missing Nvidia DLSS support has been added by a free mod
But full DLSS3 support is hidden behind a Patreon paywall. A video from modder PureDark shows off the performance benefits of DLSS3 in the Patreon-only version of his mod. Nvidia graphics card owners can rest easy; Starfield modders.....»»