Happy 50th Birthday FTP
FTP (file transfer protocol) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Long-time Slashdot reader sandbagger shares an article commemorating a half-century of FTP: Over the years, the FTP protocol got refined with 16 different revisions(*1) adding.....»»
What is a solstice? An astronomer explains the long and short of days, years and seasons
Happy solstice everyone! The mid-year solstice in 2023 falls at 2:58 pm UTC on 21 June (or, in more advanced time zones like the one I'm writing from, in the early hours of 22 June)......»»
Google Pixel 8 leak teases four new colors
Hoping for some new color options on the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro? This leak should make you happy......»»
The new update for GTA Online is removing 180 cars and fans aren"t happy
GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries update has removed 180 cars and placed others behind a paywall......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 438: Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and features
Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio of ne.....»»
Comcast complains to FCC that listing all of its monthly fees is too hard
Comcast blasted for seeking "loopholes" in rule requiring disclosure of all fees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Comcast is not happy about new federal rules that will require it to provide broad.....»»
Foamstars finds a happy middle ground between Splatoon and Overwatch
We played a few matches of Foamstars at Summer Game Fest and are already digging its soapy multiplayer chaos......»»
7 Best Drywall Sanders [Reviews & Buyer’s Guide]
Without electric sanders, polishing and finishing your drywall and ceilings would be a tedious task that you’d be happy to put off! With one of them around, any home improvement project becomes fun and manageable. While none of us here are prof.....»»
Android 14 Beta 3 Brings Custom Lock Screens and Shortcuts to Pixel!
It really feels like we’ve been talking about custom lock screen clocks on Android since back in the Android 12 days. I’ve completely lost track at this point, but I am happy to report today that in Android 14 Beta 3, we have custom lock.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 437: iOS 17, watchOS 10, 15-inch MacBook Air, and more WWDC impressions
Benjamin and Zac break down the WWDC keynote with their impressions to all the announcements from the 15-inch MacBook Air to iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and all of Apple’s software platform updates. Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro will come in n.....»»
Porsche builds itself a 900-volt hypercar as a 75th birthday present
It promises record-breaking Nürburgring times and recharging in 10 minutes. Enlarge / The Mission X is Porsche's idea of what its next high-end sports car might be. (credit: Porsche) Carmaker Porsche turns 75 this year......»»
Dealers happy with market, but interest rates weigh
The survey gauges U.S. dealer feelings about aspects of their dealership, including inventory, staffing and general economic conditions......»»
Apple Silicon Mac Pro does not support PCI-E Radeon video cards
Apple announced the Apple Silicon Mac Pro, and while it packs a punch with M2 Ultra, pro users won't be happy with a lack of Radeon PCI-E video card support.Apple Silicon Mac Pro at WWDCApple Silicon has finally arrived in the Mac Pro but with it som.....»»
Is frying food possible in space?
The food we eat determines how we feel, and nothing beats a good fry-up, although in moderation of course. As we prepare for missions to the moon and on to Mars, astronauts will be happy to hear from researchers that one staple comfort food is not ou.....»»
What’s new on Amazon Prime Video in June 2023
June is a big month for movies and TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, with M3GAN and Jack Ryan season 4, as well as classic series including Happy Days and more!.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 435: iOS 17 smart display features, Apple headset price expectations, WWDC schedule hints
Benjamin and Chance talk about the released WWDC schedule, and how they expect the conference will play out in light of a new platform launch. Apple headset price expectations continue to be set with a supposed bill of materials analysis topping $16.....»»
How to protect your company from data breaches caused by lost or stolen devices
It’s a beautiful Fall Friday afternoon and the IT team is ready to end another week of work with a happy hour at a new brewery across the street from the office. The week was great. Some small challenges occurred, but this team could handle everyt.....»»
2024 Toyota Tacoma First Look: Proof That Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Toyota aims the 2024 Tacoma at the top of its class, with huge improvements - including a 2-door TRD PreRunner - even as it keeps long-time fans happy. Toyota aims t.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 434: iOS 17 Accessibility features, Beats Studio Buds+, M3 Mac chip details
Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silico.....»»
Oppo’s custom chipset journey might have come to an end
Oppo has confirmed that they have shut down their chip design unit, which means that the company will most likely not be putting out new custom chipsets in the future. While many handset makers are more than happy to use Qualcomm or Media.....»»
Nope, I still don’t regret buying my Steam Deck
The ROG Ally is faster than the Steam Deck, right? Yes, but I'm still happy I have Valve's handheld around......»»