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.....»»
Dell’s best work-from-home laptop is $278 off for Prime Day
If you're looking for a great Prime Day deal on productivity laptops, this one from Dell on the Vostro 3510 will certainly make you happy!.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 389: iCloud Shared Photo Library hands on, iOS 16 beta 3, bigger screen Apple Watch
Zac has COVID-19. But Apple has cool stuff to discuss, including hands-on with iCloud Shared Photo Library, Lockdown mode and other changes in iOS 16 beta 3, a bigger Apple Watch screen rumor and TV+ sports rumors continue to swirl. Sponsored by Mos.....»»
"Toward a Future We Want to Live In" - EFF Celebrates 32nd Birthday
"Today at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, we're celebrating 32 years of fighting for technology users around the world," reads a new announcement posted at EFF.org: If you were online back in the 90s, you might remember that it was pretty wild......»»
The UK Will Test Delivering Chemo Drugs by Drone
In an announcement marking the organization's 74th birthday, the NHS stated it would begin testing the use of drones to deliver chemo drugs to patients in hard-to-reach locations. The post The UK Will Test Deliveri.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 388: 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro quirks, HomePod rumors, new HomeKit architecture
Buyers of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro have discovered that the base model’s SSD speeds are slower than the M1 counterpart. Benjamin and Zac weigh in on whether this is a big deal or not. Plus, the story around iPadOS 16 and home hubs gets even more.....»»
How to send iMessage fireworks to celebrate 4th July
Happy 4th July for those that celebrate! If you aren’t meeting up with people in person this year, you can use iMessage to send some virtual fireworks celebrations … more… The post How to send iMessage fireworks to celebrate 4th July appeared.....»»
M2 MacBook Pro and 15 years of iPhone on the AppleInsider Podcast
There's so much to look forward to in iOS 16 and more, but there's also time on this AppleInsider Podcast episode to look back so fondly at the iPhone on its 15th birthday.Yes, we've got the new M2 13-inch MacBook Pro and are trying hard to work out.....»»
Perceptions of happy and sad music may not be universal across cultures, new research finds
New research led by Western Sydney University has found that perceptions of major and minor chords and melodies—what Western culture commonly thinks of as "happy music" and "sad music"—may not be universal and is likely the result of culture-depe.....»»
Atari celebrates its 50th birthday with a new, working 2600 cartridge
Atari is celebrating its 50th anniversary by selling working Atari 2600 cartridges of Missile Command and Adventure......»»
Atari Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Will Bring Games to Stadia
When it comes to gaming, there’s no doubt that Atari is one of the biggest names around, and the company is an essential talking point when discussing the growth of videogame culture, especially in North America. The videogame giant recently tu.....»»
Novel gel proves itself to be a highly tunable color filter
Color these scientists happy. An exotic gel they studied at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has an unexpected property: The material's temperature determines which color of light can pass through it......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 387: iOS 16 beta 2 new features and changes, Apple + MLS streaming deal
Benjamin and Zac discuss all the features and changes in iOS 16 beta 2, as well as a grab bag of other iOS 16 stuff including a brand new video player. Plus, Apple announced a major sports deal with Major League Soccer. Sponsored by Kolide: Got Slac.....»»
The Magic Never Died
Maker Faires are slowly coming back. After not happening for two years, Maker Faire Long Island took place in June at Long Island Explorium. Everybody was happy to come back, said co-producers of Maker Faire Long Island, Angeline Judex and Lisa C. R.....»»
U by Moen Smart Faucet review: A versatile must-have for the kitchen
Do you really need a smart faucet in the kitchen? It may be a novelty, but it can be really handy. I installed one last year; am I still happy with it?.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 386: Stage Manager hardware restrictions, 15-inch MacBook Air, and big HomePod rumors
Benjamin and Zac discuss the exciting rumors about the introduction of a 15-inch MacBook Air, the return of a 12-inch MacBook, and big HomePod. Apple has finally settled its complaints with the Netherlands (for now) … and Zac gives his hands-on im.....»»
Amazon’s #1 best-selling cheap soundbar is only $40 today
Are you in the market for a new soundbar? Want to give a television in any room in your home a big boost? Well, you’ll be happy to learn that there are so many great options on Amazon right now. Whether you want the best cheap soundbar deal or.....»»
Happy the elephant isn"t a person, top New York court rules
New York's top court on Tuesday rejected an effort to free Happy the elephant from the Bronx Zoo, ruling in a closely watched case that she does not meet the definition of a "person" who is being illegally confined......»»
Saas security: How to avoid “death by 1000 apps”
SaaS applications have become synonymous with modern business environments, and CISOs and security teams struggle to find a happy medium between ensuring the security of their SaaS portfolio and empowering the organization’s streamlined business wo.....»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 385: iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura and new MacBook Air impressions
Benjamin and Zac break down all the announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2022 keynote with this bumper episode covering what’s new in iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16 and more. This week’s event also saw the unveiling of the second-gener.....»»
Happy together: Orphaned turtles and kids who set them free
The circle of life was on vivid display Wednesday at the Jersey Shore in a way that even the youngest children could understand......»»