HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank
The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money......»»
International Monetary Fund warns cyberattacks could trigger bank runs
The damage of cyberattacks is only increasing, and geopolitical tensions are not helping......»»
Anker’s new 30W Power Bank Fusion doubles as a wall charger with built-in USB-C cable
Anker is taking another stab at the hybrid power bank that turns into a USB-C charger when plugged into the wall. Its new 30W Power Bank Fusion goes one step further by pairing thewith a built-in USB-C cable. more….....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara releases new HomeKit-compatible motion and light sensor with Thread support
I love s, and if you love HomeKit, it’s a vendor you’ll want to follow. They make incredibly easy-to-use and reliable smart home products at prices that won’t empty your bank account. They’ve released a new motion and light sensor called the.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: April 9, 2024 – Microsoft vs Apple Silicon, Vision Pro privacy
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
DIY Silicon: Design Your Own Chips
Now you can design and manufacture your own custom chips — for cheap! The post DIY Silicon: Design Your Own Chips appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Greek valley that became a lake stirs drought debate
Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece......»»
Donald Trump’s lenders of last resort include a subprime auto king and online bank
Donald Trump has disparaged California but it’s where he’s turning for crucial support from a small group of financiers......»»
A physicist uses X-rays to rescue old music recordings
Researchers are developing a technique that uses the special synchrotron X-ray light from the Swiss Light Source SLS to non-destructively digitize recordings from high-value historic audio tapes—including treasures from the Montreux Jazz Festival a.....»»
Scientists develop composite accelerometer for extreme environments
The demand for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) resilient to harsh environments is growing. Silicon-based MEMS struggle under extreme conditions, limited by their performance at elevated temperatures. Silicon carbide (SiC) stands out as a promis.....»»
Netflix won’t make a Vision Pro app, so Supercut to the rescue
Apple Vision Pro is the best way to watch video, but Netflix hasn’t received the memo. Fortunately, young and aspiring developers are ready to show up and ship. Enter Christian Privitelli, the 19-year-old Australian developer of Supercut. more.....»»
Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins
Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning behavior and dying in unusual numbers in Florida waters. Federal and state wildlife agencies are beginning an effort to rescue.....»»
Apple’s new iPad Pro and iPad Air just got delayed
Apple is reportedly eyeing an early May launch for its new iPad Pro and Air models. It is adding a new size, fresh accessories, and the M3 silicon into the mix......»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs
While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways......»»
13-inch M3 MacBook Air all-time low at $1,024, M3 iMac $100 off, MagSafe gear, more
Tuesday’s best deals are all about Apple Silicon. The just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is down to a new all-time low at $1,024 and comes joined by another one of Apple’s latest machines – the new 24-inch M3 iMac at $100 off. Plus, you could.....»»
MagSafe Monday: Is Anker MagGo Power Bank the premier MagSafe battery back for iPhone?
MagSafe battery packs are one of my favorite use cases for MagSafe. In fact, as I am writing this, I am on an airplane with my iPhone charging via a MagSafe power brick. They’re compact, easy to use, and easy to store. Which MagSafe battery am I us.....»»
This ‘unpatchable’ Mac flaw is keeping me up at night
A newly discovered vulnerability could leave Apple Silicon Macs wide open to malicious hacker attacks -- and it looks like the flaw can’t even be patched......»»
Small changes can yield big savings in agricultural water use, study reveals
While Hollywood and Silicon Valley love the limelight, California is an agricultural powerhouse, too. Agricultural products sold in the Golden State totaled $59 billion in 2022. But rising temperatures, declining precipitation and decades of over pum.....»»
iPhone’s emergency satellite features lead authorities to group of stranded hikers for 24-hour rescue operation
A family who found themselves stranded in Mt. Hood National Forrest this week turned to Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature to contact search and rescue teams. The message kick-started what would ultimately be a 24-hour rescue process......»»