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.....»»
You didn"t see ‘happy dance" then and likely won"t now
Breaking General Motors' 90-year streak as the top-selling automaker in the U.S. made Toyota Motor Corp.'s president bust a move......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 402: AirPods Pro 2 review, Dynamic Island changes, iPhone 14 Plus launches
On his birthday, Zac gives his hands-on review of the new AirPods Pro 2. New software betas brings a cool new screensaver for the Mac and some less-welcome changes to the Dynamic Island. iPhone 14 Plus launches and the smart home standard Matter off.....»»
Researchers develop thermoformable ceramics, "a new frontier in materials"
It was one of those happy accidents of science. Northeastern professor Randall Erb and Ph.D. student Jason Bice were working on a product for a university client—and wound up with an entirely new class of material......»»
"Tár" review: Cate Blanchett dazzles in one of the year"s best films
Tár is director Todd Field's third feature-length film — his first in 16 years. That's a long time between realized projects, but if we have to wait another 16 years for a film at Tár's level, I'm more than happy to settle in for.....»»
Sony might remake "Horizon Zero Dawn" and, boy, Twitter wasn"t happy about it
Remember that PlayStation 4 game you really liked just a few, short years ago? Well, maybe you can buy it again soon!Only a month after releasing a full remake of the less-than-10-years-old The Last of Us, PlayStation is reportedly back at it again......»»
McDonald"s adds adult Happy Meals to the menu. Yes, you toy.
As a kid, there was nothing more thrilling than a Happy Meal. Sure, the nuggets and fries were delicious. But what took it over the top? The toy. The freaking toy. You never knew exactly what you were going to get, but you were sure as hell going to.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 401: More iPhone 14 Pro thoughts, Stage Manager changes, October event rumors
Benjamin and Zac have more to say about the iPhone 14 Pro, with another week of usage under their belts. They also dissect what’s new in the iOS 16.1 beta including the policy changes surrounding Stage Manager on iPad. There’s also rumors about.....»»
Audio-Technica is celebrating its 60th birthday with a $9,000 phono cartridge
Know a vinyl lover who has everything? Why not get them a very limited-edition, $9,000 Audio-Technica turntable cartridge?.....»»
iPhone 14 Pro owners discover more problems in the latest Apple flagship
Apple's $999 (starting price) handset arrived alongside the iPhone 14 Pro Max and standard iPhone 14 earlier this month. But not all buyers are happy with their purchase. Some Redditors have reported that the device is randomly restarting approximate.....»»
Child marriage comes with a heavy cost for young girls in Africa. But there"s one clear way out
650 million women and girls alive today were married before their 18th birthday. That's one of the startling figures contained in a 2021 UNICEF report about child marriage. Africa's sub-Saharan region is home to nine of the ten countries with the hig.....»»
Why Elon Musk Isn"t Happy With Tesla Recalls
Elon Musk is upset with Tesla's latest recall, but not for the reason you might expect. Here's what the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had to say about the issue. Elon Musk is.....»»
5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Content Services Partnership
Many organizations use partnerships with leading content services providers to keep their customers happy and maintain market share. Continue reading........»»
7 retail AI startups aim to give stores a happy holiday season
These are seven of the hottest AI startups that are helping retailers meet their holiday goals and customer demands. These are seven of the hottest AI startups that are helping retailers meet their holiday goals and customer demands.Read More.....»»
Hero Fiennes Tiffin on After Ever Happy, The Woman King, and wearing too-tight jeans
In an interview with Digital Trends, actor Hero Fiennes Tiffin talks about the fourth installment of the popular After franchise and starring in The Woman King......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 400: Hands-on with the iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island, Always-On display and new camera system
Benjamin and Zac give their hands-on impressions with all the new features of the iPhone 14 Pro, including the Dynamic Island, Always-On Display and new camera system. We also discuss some of the launch-day bugs going around, test Apple Wallet Order.....»»
Here"s What Would Happen If The Sun Went Out For An Entire Day
The Sun is a life-giving force that keeps the planet Earth happy and habitable, but what would happen if it got "turned off" or disappeared for a day? The Sun is a l.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 399: iOS 16 and watchOS 9 launch, iPhone 14 reviews, Apple Store ordering woes
Benjamin and Zac both have some stories to tell about their ordering experiences last Friday. Plus, iOS 9 and watchOS 9 are now available to the public and we recap all the significant features of Apple’s new operating systems. The beta train does.....»»
Russian official says civilian satellites may be “legitimate” military target
Russia wasn't happy about Starlink providing broadband in Ukraine after invasion. Enlarge / A stack of 60 Starlink satellites launched in 2019. (credit: SpaceX / Flickr) A Russian diplomat said civilian satellites could be leg.....»»
The best movies and shows on Shudder (September 2022)
Need to amp up the terror in your life? Shudder is the happy home to plenty of horror's best, from exciting genre features to chilling episodic content......»»
Forget all you know and lose yourself in the first trailer for Willow
"Running! Horses! Mayhem! Mayhem! Happy kissy ending!" Warwick Davis is returning as the Nelwyn dwarf sorcerer in the new Disney+ series Willow. The 1988 fantasy film Willow was under-appreciated in its day, but it's now a fantasy cult cl.....»»