How an obscure British PC maker invented ARM and changed the world
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Nations gather for crunch climate talks in shadow of US vote
World leaders kick off UN climate talks next week, days after a knife edge US election that could send shockwaves through global efforts to limit dangerous warming......»»
I have a theory on how the PS5 Pro could actually outclass PCs
The PS5 Pro is arriving in just a few days, and based on some comments made by Sony, it might outclass a PC in one way......»»
The new 2024 Mac Mini is Apple’s IBM PC moment and this tiny computer is the final nail in the desktop PC’s coffin: here’s why
The new 2024 Mac Mini is Apple’s IBM PC moment and this tiny computer is the final nail in the desktop PC’s coffin: here’s why.....»»
Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 40 times above WHO limit
Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday, around 40 times over the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization (WHO), data from IQAir showed......»»
George Lucas abandoned a Star Wars twist that would have changed Obi-Wan’s story
Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace almost included a game-changing Obi-Wan twist......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Time2Pack’ is an app for all your travel needs
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Time2Pack is an all-in one app for your trav.....»»
Earth"s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why
The world is striving to reach net-zero emissions as we try to ward off dangerous global warming. But will getting to net-zero actually avert climate instability, as many assume?.....»»
Apple still suppresses employees discussing pay equity, says Labor Board
The US National Labor Relations Board is again accusing Apple management of illegally deterring employee discussions of pay and bias issues, part of a general anti-union campaign by the iPhone maker.Apple has faced numerous employee allegations acros.....»»
Air monitor records pollution level in Lahore 80 times above WHO limit
Air pollution in Pakistan's second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday more than 80 times over the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization (WHO), with an official calling it record high......»»
Saturday Citations: On chimpanzee playwrights; the nature of dark energy; deep-diving Antarctic seals
This week, researchers reported the world's second-tiniest toad, winning the silver in the Brachycephalus contest. Chemists at UCLA disproved a 100-year-old organic chemistry rule. And researchers in Kenya report that elephants don't like bees, which.....»»
Nvidia"s "high-end" Arm-based chip for PCs will reportedly go into production in 2025
Nvidia"s "high-end" Arm-based chip for PCs will reportedly go into production in 2025.....»»
ASUS Wants to Replace Your PC with its New Smart Monitor
It's powered by Google TV. The post ASUS Wants to Replace Your PC with its New Smart Monitor appeared first on Phandroid. ASUS recently announced the debut of its new ZenScreen Smart monitor, which the company markets as an all-in-one ente.....»»
The 8 best TVs for under $1,000 for 2024
Not every big screen needs to cost an arm and a leg. Here’s seven of our favorite TVs in 2024 that cost less than $1,000......»»
This 17-inch HP Envy laptop is $380 off today
The HP Envy is a tried and true Windows laptop that just so happens to have a great markdown today. Get this awesome PC for $770 when you order through HP!.....»»
‘Little more than a shack in a God-forsaken place’: The world’s worst border crossings
‘Little more than a shack in a God-forsaken place’: The world’s worst border crossings.....»»
Hands on: Apple"s USB-C accessories leave us wanting more
Apple finally updates its Mac peripheral lineup, but it may not wholly be the update everyone hoped for. We picked up the new Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard to see what all changed.Apple's new USB-C peripheralsWe've always been fans.....»»
Recruiting the world"s first disabled astronaut doesn"t mean space travel is inclusive—here"s how to change that
In the past, spaceflight was the preserve of government-funded astronauts who had to meet stringent physical, cognitive, psychological and social requirements for selection. But in recent years, that has all been changing......»»
Textbooks come alive with new interactive AI tool
With just an iPad, students in any classroom across the world could soon reimagine the ordinary diagrams in any physics textbook—transforming these static images into 3D simulations that run, leap or spin across the page......»»
GTA Online PC players will finally get features from the console version
Rockstar Games teased that GTA Online on PC will be getting current-generation console features soon......»»
The best PC settings for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a game that's great to look at, and quite demanding to run on even high-end gaming PCs. Here are the best settings to use......»»