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Six inane arguments about EVs and how to handle them at the dinner table

Need to bust anti-EV myths at the Thanksgiving dinner table? Here's how. The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, all manner of uncomfortable conversations with relati.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaNov 14th, 2024

The solid legal theory behind Nintendo’s new emulator takedown effort

Dolphin's included decryption key is key to Nintendo's DMCA arguments. Enlarge / This Dolphin is not currently under legal threat from Nintendo. (credit: Flickr / Andreas Ahrens) When it comes to emulation, Nintendo has.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2023

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is coming to PC—and it will be a technical showstopper

We'll see how lower-spec PCs handle its innovative fast-loading features. This game is all about tracing the rays, so to speak. It looks fantastic. [cr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 1st, 2023

AI writing assistants can cause biased thinking in their users

A biased "assistant" was able to influence the arguments made in essays. Enlarge (credit: Parradee Kietsirikul) Anyone who has had to go back and retype a word on their smartphone because autocorrect chose the wrong one.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 26th, 2023

Can a wind turbine handle hurricane speed winds?

As wind farms expand into new areas they will need to withstand extreme wind speeds......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsMay 25th, 2023

How to protect your company from data breaches caused by lost or stolen devices

It’s a beautiful Fall Friday afternoon and the IT team is ready to end another week of work with a happy hour at a new brewery across the street from the office. The week was great. Some small challenges occurred, but this team could handle everyt.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsMay 25th, 2023

Investors overvalue companies that align with presidential policies; their mistakes "leave money on the table"

Republican politicians typically favor low taxes and less regulation, which seems like a recipe for corporate profits and stock market success. In reality, however, this is not what happens......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 24th, 2023

How to use SFTP and rsync for file transfers in macOS

SFTP and rsync are two tools that can help you transfer files across networks and the web. Here's how to use them within macOS.You can use SFTP and rsync on a Mac to handle file transfers.The are many occasions on which you need to transfer files bet.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

Backend firms may see Micron cut orders in the wake of Chinese ban

Taiwan-based backend houses, which handle mainly conventional DRAM memory from Micron Technology, may experience a reduction in orders from the US customer due to China's prohibition on some Micron product sales, according to industry sources......»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

Study looks at reproductive inequality in humans compared to other species

In modern society, one parent may take a daughter to ballet class and fix dinner so the other parent can get to exercise class before picking up the son from soccer practice. To an observer, they seem to be cooperating in their very busy, co-parentin.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2023

When it comes to advanced math, ChatGPT is no star student

AI's ability to handle math depends on what exactly you ask it to do. Enlarge (credit: Peter Dazeley) While learning high-level mathematics is no easy feat, teaching math concepts can often be just as tricky. That may be.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 20th, 2023

Canada offers more money to Stellantis for EV battery plant

The premier says that Ontario is putting more money on the table, though he wouldn't say how much, in order to protect jobs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 19th, 2023

How to get the official ChatGPT app for iPhone

Scammers have flooded the App Store with fake or buggy ChatGPT apps, but OpenAI has recently launched an official version with capabilities to handle text and speech queries. Here's where to find it.ChatGPT is now in the App StoreA report from April.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 18th, 2023

Blizzard is “confident” that Diablo IV’s launch servers can handle the load

Recent beta tests and "server slam" weekend found many early issues, devs say. Enlarge / "OK EVERYONE QUEUE UP! NO ONE GETS IN THIS SERVER PORTAL UNTIL YOU QUEUE UP!" (credit: Blizzard) Blizzard says it's "really confide.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 17th, 2023

You can now preorder the Pixel Fold — if you can handle its price

After years of waiting, Google's first foldable phone — the Pixel Fold — is finally here. And we've got all the official details......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2023

RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike review: An expensive e-bike made for the rugged terrains

Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike is an excellent electric bicycle with a robust build that can handle multiple terrains while pedaling or not.Rad Power Bikes RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility BikeThe RadRunner 3 is meant to be u.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 7th, 2023

Don’t miss your chance to get this 15-inch HP laptop for $350

The HP 15.6-inch Laptop will be enough to handle basic tasks with its 8GB of RAM, and it's available from HP with a $250 discount that lowers its price to $350......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2023

Tim Cook: Mass layoffs a "last resort" and off the table for the moment

Tech companies have cut back on spending the easiest way that they know how with mass layoffs, but Apple has avoided layoffs so far, with CEO Tim Cook calling it a "last resort."Apple isn't planning for mass layoffsSilicon Valley hired a mass of peop.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 4th, 2023

Giraffes, despite a relatively small brain, can handle statistics

This sort of behavior has previously only been seen in primates and parrots. Enlarge (credit: Arthur Morris) Reasoning about probabilities is something humans can't always manage especially well, but it's clearly a skill.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 4th, 2023

“We must regulate AI,” FTC Chair Khan says

Khan: FTC is "well equipped" to handle AI collusion, fraud, and privacy concerns. Enlarge / FTC Chair Lina M. Khan testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee nomination hearing on April 21, 2021, in.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2023

Scientists develop plant-based cell culture scaffold for cheaper, more sustainable cultured meat

A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully used common plant proteins to 3D-print an edible cell culture scaffold, allowing more affordable and sustainable lab-grown meat to be served on the table......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2023