Is Python About to Get Faster?
"Python 3.11 will bear the fruits of CPython's multi-year effort to make Python a faster programming language," reports ZDNet. "Core Python (CPython) developer Mark Shannon shared details about the project to make Python faster at the PyCon 2022 co.....»»
I tested Nvidia’s new RTX 4070 Super against the RTX 4070, and there’s a clear winner
Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super is finally here, and although it shares a name with the base RTX 4070, it's so much faster......»»
Apple’s M1 iPad Air is faster than some MacBooks, and it’s $100 off
Apple’s entry-level iPad 9 tablet (currently on sale for $249.99) is fine for basic things. Needless to say, many people want more power. The iPad … The post Apple’s M1 iPad Air is faster than some MacBooks, and it’s $100 off.....»»
Report: iPhone 16 to feature more RAM and faster Wi-Fi; upgraded 5G coming to iPhone 16 Pro
Now that the calendar has officially turned to 2024, we can officially say the iPhone 16 is coming “later this year.” In a new investor note seen by 9to5Mac, analyst Jeff Pu has details on what to expect for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineup.....»»
NASA shows off its experimental, quiet supersonic aircraft, the X-59
Created along with Lockheed Martin, a new aircraft is designed to reduce the sonic boom created by traveling faster than the speed of sound to a sonic thump......»»
2023 was the hottest year in history—and Canada is warming faster than anywhere else on earth
In 2015, most countries, including Canada, signed on to the Paris Climate Agreement which set the objective of "holding the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing the limit of 1.5 C to signif.....»»
Microsoft is testing faster USB data transfer speeds in Windows 11
Microsoft is now testing support for faster USB transfers with USB4 Version 2.0 specifications in some Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature will unlock the … The post Microsoft is testing faster USB data transfer speeds in Windows 11 appeared.....»»
Chasing the light: Study finds new clues about warming in the Arctic
The Arctic, Earth's icy crown, is experiencing a climate crisis like no other. It's heating up at a furious pace—four times faster than the rest of our planet. Sandia researchers are pulling back the curtain on the reduction of sunlight reflectivit.....»»
Carbon pollution is down in the US, but not fast enough to meet Biden"s 2030 goal, new report says
Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases declined by nearly 2% in the United States in 2023, even as the economy expanded at a faster clip, a new report finds......»»
The power of basics in 2024’s cybersecurity strategies
In this Help Net Security video, Nick Carroll, Cyber Incident Response Manager at Raytheon, discusses how while organizations will be challenged to strengthen their defenses faster than cyber threats are evolving, this ‘come from behind’ rush to.....»»
Here’s how much faster T-Mobile is than Verizon and AT&T, says latest report
Opensignal has released its latest in-depth report on the overall mobile experience and 5G performance of the major US carriers. Through the end of 2023, T-Mobile has held onto its sizeable lead for metrics like download and upload speed and 5G avai.....»»
Two new databases combine computer science and pharmaceutical research
Modern pharmaceutical research generates large amounts of data faster than ever before. To analyze and evaluate this data, it is collected and structured in extensive databases and thus provides the basis for the development of new active ingredients.....»»
Stellantis, BlackBerry, Amazon collaborate on "virtual cockpit" development tool
BlackBerry software, running on the Amazon Web Services cloud, will allow Stellantis to simulate all aspects of the in-vehicle experience. That will mean faster and cheaper development times......»»
Talking about climate solutions
Climate change can be demoralizing. For years, scientists have been carefully documenting how the Earth is warming ever faster. One inglorious climate record follows another; 2023 was by far the warmest year since measurements began. The consequences.....»»
German emissions at 70-year low as coal use drops
German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years, as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed......»»
Scotland"s climate changing faster than predicted
Scotland's climate is changing faster than scientists predicted, with increasing likelihood of more frequent and more extreme weather events, according to new analysis by The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen......»»
LG"s 2024 QNED TVs are bigger, better and even faster than before
LG's new flagship QNED TV is a massive 98-inch "that will fully immerse viewers with its magnitude" – and there are AI and accessibility improvements across the range.....»»
Elon Musk wants to turn Cybertrucks into boats
Elon Musk has hinted at a future Tesla Cybertruck mod that would turn the car into a boat. Tesla's Cybertrucks finally landed at the end of November, and as well as being faster than Porsche 911s the giant, gleaming monstrosities also come with.....»»
Watch this AI robot beat a human world record in Labyrinth, a wooden marble game
Researchers at ETH Zurich have designed an AI robot that can play the wooden Labyrinth game faster than the human world record. Here's how they did it. We all know AI can regularly beat humans at intellectual games like chess. But now, AI has p.....»»
Give the gift of programming knowledge with this Python bundle for $20
Save on the Complete Python Certification Boot Camp Bundle at the Mashable Shop. TL;DR: Through Dec. 25, the 2023 Complete Python Certification Boot Camp Bundle is on sale for just $19.99 (reg. $84). That's a savings of 76%.Looking for a life-c.....»»
Software update looks to make the Vizio experience even faster
Vizio smart TVs from 2021 and up (and some from 2020) are about to get a software update that should make the Vizio Home experience a good bit faster......»»