Modern hardware transforms this 80s typewriter into a Linux terminal and ASCII art printer
Riley took a Brother AX-25 electronic typewriter from the late 1980s that utilizes a daisy wheel to print text and spruced it up with some modern hardware. The AX-25 features a 16-character LCD capable of editing documents stored on its 8kb of memory.....»»
15 years ago, this modern masterpiece changed the war movie genre forever
15 years ago, a celebrated director released his masterpiece -- and changed the war movie genre forever......»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
Grab a Square Terminal while it has a rare discount at Best Buy
Run your small business the right way with the Square Terminal! Save $20 when you purchase the device at Best Buy today......»»
Self-driving industry could soon flourish, but roadblocks still remain
Fifteen years into the modern-day push to develop self-driving vehicles, standards and best practices are still under development, regulations are fuzzy and incomplete, and safety benchmarks don't exist......»»
LLMs are unsuited for meeting the standards of Platonic epistemology in education, researchers find
Researchers from the University of Adelaide advise that more caution should be exercised for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in educational contexts. This comes after a new study highlights key differences between modern technology.....»»
Study calls for locally inclusive public health adaptation strategies to climate change
Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate Indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adoptable and sustainable, according to a descriptive phenomenological study carried out in Kenya by researchers from the University of.....»»
Pixel 9 family: The “just hardware” review (no AI)
Google's AI says you can use Pixel 9 without AI. Is that a reason to upgrade? Enlarge / For this "neutral," hardware-focused review of the Pixel 9 phones, I asked the Pixel to "reimagine" a "neutral white background." (credit: Ke.....»»
RightCrowd introduces Mobile Credential Management feature
RightCrowd introduced Mobile Credential Management feature for RightCrowd SmartAccess. This solution transforms how organizations manage and control access, replacing traditional methods with a more secure, efficient, and cost-effective approach. As.....»»
PostgreSQL databases under attack
Poorly protected PostgreSQL databases running on Linux machines are being compromised by cryptojacking attackers. The attack – observed by Aqua Security researchers on a honeypot system – starts with the threat actors brute-forcing access.....»»
iCloud storage leads the pack across Apple"s entire services ecosystem
With hardware sales slowing, Apple shifted to expanding its digital services offerings to generate billions each quarter. One service stands out as the clear leader.iCloud storage leads the pack in Apple's services ecosystemApple has been aggressivel.....»»
Paleontologists discover new predatory dinosaur with a distinctive "eyebrow"
Theropod dinosaurs are one of the most important large groups of dinosaurs, including well-known predators, such as Tyrannosaurus and Allosaurus, as well as modern birds. A variety of theropods are known from the Mesozoic Era, the age of the dinosaur.....»»
OpenCTI: Open-source cyber threat intelligence platform
OpenCTI is an open-source platform designed to help organizations manage their cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data and observables. The platform structures its data using a knowledge schema built on the STIX2 standards. It features a modern web appl.....»»
“Something has gone seriously wrong,” dual-boot systems warn after Microsoft update
Microsoft said its update wouldn't install on Linux devices. It did anyway. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last Tuesday, loads of Linux users—many running packages released as early as this year—started reporting the.....»»
This Asus laptop with an OLED screen is $450 off at Best Buy
The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is a super stylish laptop packed with great hardware, and it's currently on sale at Best Buy right now......»»
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro -- What Apple"s prototypes say is coming
Apple's iPhone 16 is less than a month away. Here's what's actually known about the upcoming model based on prototypes and leaked internal designs.Apple's iPhone 16 range is set to usher in a series of meaningful hardware improvements and featuresAs.....»»
Small molecule organic eutectics show potential for replacing plastics
Plastics have long been a mainstay in modern manufacturing, but their environmental impact has increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives. Researchers at The University of Warwick have made significant progress in the search for sustainable alter.....»»
The application of Sapindus mukurossi extract in sebum-control shampoos
Sapindus mukurossi, a fruit from a deciduous tree in the Sapindaceae family, is widely cultivated in Southern China. Before the advent of modern synthetic detergents, its peel was commonly used to make soap due to its high saponin content......»»
New AirPod models to be included in fall 2024 hardware lineup
Apple is likely to update its non-Pro AirPods lineup alongside other new hardware as early as next month, replacing the current entry-level second-gen AirPods.AirPods (second-gen), AirPods (third-gen), AirPods Pro.A new report from Bloomberg says App.....»»
Activision shuts down Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer mod one day before launch
A mod set to recreate Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer was canceled the day before launch......»»
Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance
AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows......»»