It’s getting easier to buy bigger SSDs for the Steam Deck and Surface PCs
Special 30-mm-long SSDs are gradually coming to retail, though big names are MIA. Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface devices have user-replaceable SSDs, but it's difficult to find them in the right (physical) size. (credit: Andrew Cun.....»»
Could Martian atmospheric samples teach us more about the red planet than surface samples?
NASA is actively working to return surface samples from Mars in the next few years, which they hope will help us better understand whether ancient life once existed on the red planet's surface billions of years ago. But what about atmospheric samples.....»»
MSI Claw A1M is one hell of a gaming PC with best-in-class power, cooling, more
Taking your gaming PC with you everywhere you go just got even easier thanks to the MSI Claw A1M. It's Intel-powered with Intel Arc graphics......»»
Detectify platform enhancements address growing attack surface complexity
Detectify announced a new Domains page and major improvements to existing capabilities for setting custom attack surface policies. These updates bring control over attack surface data and enable organizations to seamlessly configure alerts for policy.....»»
AI computer showdown - MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC
At launch, Apple said that the M3 MacBook Air is the fastest consumer-grade AI laptop, and Microsoft's has arrived to challenge it. Can Microsoft claim the crown with the Surface Laptop Copilot+?MacBook Air vs Surface Laptop Copilot+During Microsoft'.....»»
Best Memorial Day 8K TV deals: Get up to $2,000 off a high-resolution TV
Make your investment in an 8K TV a bit easier on the wallet by taking advantage of this year's Memorial Day deals, which offer discounts of as much as $2,000......»»
How to make a Blast Furnace in Minecraft
The blast furnace is a hot item in Minecraft that can make your smelting efforts way easier. Here is what you need and how to make one for yourself in game......»»
Europe"s Mars Rover Will Use New Nuclear Power Source
The radioactive unit will help to deliver Europe’s first Mars rover to the planet’s surface.....»»
Would you give up a physical keyboard and trackpad for an all-screen MacBook? [Poll]
We’ve seen two reports this week that Apple is aiming to launch an all-screen MacBook with a foldable display in 2026. While that might sound enticing, would you give up a physical keyboard and trackpad for the bigger display? Share what you think.....»»
Federal circuit says GM must meet higher standard for design patent protection
The ruling will increase scrutiny on design patents, making it easier for third-party manufacturers to produce spare parts for vehicles, a change that could reduce the cost of repairs......»»
After you die, your Steam games will be stuck in legal limbo
So much for your descendants posthumously clearing out that massive backlog... Enlarge / But... but I was just about to check out Tacoma. (credit: Getty Images) With Valve's Steam gaming platform approaching the US drink.....»»
Ambitious targets are needed to end ocean plastic pollution by 2100, analysis finds
A collaboration between researchers at Imperial College London and GNS Science, suggests that reducing plastic pollution by 5% per year would stabilize the level of microplastics—plastics less than 5 mm in length—in the surface oceans......»»
New-vehicle incentives surge in May but bigger discounts still to come
While new-vehicle incentives in May increased year over year, there's still room to grow through the remainder of 2024, analysts say......»»
New method can create aquatic levitation at much lower temperature, has implications for cooling nuclear reactors
Splash a few drops of water on a hot pan and if the pan is hot enough, the water will sizzle and the droplets of water seem to roll and float, hovering above the surface......»»
New-vehicle incentives surge year over year in May but bigger discounts are still to come
While new-vehicle incentives in May increased year over year, there's still room to grow through the remainder of 2024, analysts say......»»
Can the new Surface Laptop really take down the M3 MacBook Air?
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset represents a stronger competitor to the Apple MacBook Air M3. But, is it strong enough?.....»»
Little Snitch visualization makes it easier to monitor Mac network traffic
The popular security utility Little Snitch, which monitors Mac network traffic for suspicious activity, has been updated to a much more modern interface, with a whole range of new features. Key among these is DNS encryption, which shields server n.....»»
Arc Search, one of the best iPhone apps right now, just got even better
Search is even easier to do thanks to the new Call Arc feature in one of the fastest-growing mobile apps on the planet. Here's what it does......»»
Researchers investigate properties of novel materials for electronics operating in extremely hot environments
The scorching surface of Venus, where temperatures can climb to 480°C (hot enough to melt lead), is an inhospitable place for humans and machines alike. One reason scientists have not yet been able to send a rover to the planet's surface is that sil.....»»
Atomic-resolution imaging shows why ice is so slippery
A team of physicists affiliated with several institutions in China has uncovered the reason behind the slipperiness of ice. In their study, published in the journal Nature, the group used atomic force microscopy to get a closer look at the surface of.....»»
Bigger is better: Male proboscis monkeys" enhanced noses evolved to attract mates, says study
When it comes to the animal kingdom, bigger is better, at least for proboscis monkeys, famously known for their long, large and droopy noses......»»