How can we make washing machines last?
Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines......»»
How ASML became Europe’s most valuable tech firm
ASML machines make computer chips - with technology so advanced the firm is caught in geopolitical rivalry......»»
Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines
Apple held a surprise, invite-only event on Thursday to showcase some games coming to its devices in 2023, and they aren't limited to Apple Arcade.Gaming on a MacThey include titles such as Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, Run Legends, Lego Starwars cas.....»»
Amateur astronomer spots dwarf galaxy that computers missed
There are some tasks that humans are still better at than machines. In this case, we're referring to spotting a dwarf galaxy......»»
An alternative to touchscreens? In-car voice control is finally good
Poor experiences in the past put people off talking to their cars. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Over the past decade or so, cars have become pretty complicated machines, with often complex user interfaces. Mostly, the.....»»
Grim Reaper starts coming for fax machines, pagers, landlines
China will stop giving network-access permits to some legacy communication tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty) The end is near for a bunch of old telecommunications tech in China. On Monday, the country's Ministry of Industry.....»»
Japan prepares to restrict chip-making machine exports
The Japanese government is drawing up plans to impose export restrictions on advanced semiconductor-making machines, Kyodo News reported......»»
Best HP laptop deals: HP Envy, HP Spectre x360, and more
Need a new PC? Here are the best HP laptop deals available right now, from 2-in-1s to gaming machines......»»
M2 Pro/Max vs M1 Pro/Max: How much faster are the newest Apple Silicon chips?
Apple launched its new M2 Pro and M2 Max custom silicon inside the new MacBook Pro and Mac mini machines. Along with more powerful CPUs, GPUs, and media engines, the chips support up to 96GB unified memory, and even 8K video output. Follow along for.....»»
Using Your 3D Printer To Make CNC Fixtures
One thing that I think about a lot, probably more than I should, is that 3d printers are ugly. Some silly decorations, though completely pointless, can drastically alter your perception of the machine. Two machines can feel totally different in capa.....»»
AI and the HyperEncabulator
Dave Jilk and I had a long discussion last night, which included some rambling about AI. If you have been following me for a while, you know that in 2010 I stated that the machines have already taken over for us and are patiently waiting for us to fe.....»»
2 ways the new MacBook Pro may be worse than the 2021 model
Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros look great, but not everything is perfect with how these machines are stacking up......»»
Proper management of nitrogen and irrigation shown to increase yields and reduce leaching
Imagine a hot and dry summer day, it might have been dry and hot for a long time. The birds are singing and the irrigation machines in the fields are running at full speed. But what does irrigating crops really mean for farmers' yields and how does i.....»»
The two ways the new MacBook Pros may be worse than their predecessors
Apple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros look great, but not everything is perfect with how these machines are stacking up......»»
France under pressure to save dolphins from trawlers
Hundreds of dolphins are washing up on France's Atlantic coast and thousands more are believed killed in fishermen's nets each year, as environmentalists and Brussels pressure the government to protect the marine mammals......»»
40 years ago, Apple’s original Macintosh started a revolution
When Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh computer, it changed how we interacted with machines forever......»»
The World’s Farms Are Hooked on Phosphorus. It’s a Problem
Half of the globe’s crop productivity comes from a key fertilizer ingredient that’s non-renewable—and literally washing away......»»
The best laptops for college for 2023
The best laptops for college students deliver snappy performance in thin and light form factors. Here are the top machines to keep your eye on......»»
Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 vs. Dell XPS 13 Plus: the most advanced laptops
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and Dell XPS 13 Plus both prove that the 13-inch laptop remains a viable choice. But which of these excellent machines is the best?.....»»
Mac mini comparison: What’s different with the M2 and M2 Pro vs M1
Apple has debuted its next-generation Mac mini powered by the M2 or new M2 Pro custom silicon. Along with more powerful CPUs and GPUs, the new Mac mini machines support up to 32GB RAM, up to 3 external displays, 8K output via HDMI, WiFi 6E, and th.....»»
A cartoonist predicted 2023’s AI drawing machines—in 1923
H.T. Webster imagined a future world where a "cartoon dynamo" could generate art. Enlarge / Excerpt of a 1923 cartoon that predicted a "cartoon dynamo" and "idea dynamo" that could create cartoon art automatically. The full carto.....»»