The IBM mainframe: How it runs and why it survives
In this deep-dive explainer, we look at a big-business mainstay. Enlarge / A Z16 Mainframe. Mainframe computers are often seen as ancient machines—practically dinosaurs. But mainframes, which are purpose-built to proc.....»»
To the moo-n: Cow dung fuels Japan"s space ambitions
Japan's space industry opened potentially an udder-ly new chapter on Thursday with a start-up testing a prototype rocket engine that runs on fuel derived purely from a plentiful local source: cow dung......»»
Quantum computer performs error-resistant operations with logical qubits
QuEra gets ready for error correction, runs operations with over 40 logical qubits. Enlarge / Some of the optical hardware needed to get QuEra's machine to work. (credit: QuEra) There's widespread agreement that most use.....»»
This pocket-sized portable smart projector is 28% off today
The portable Anker Nebula Capsule 3 Laser smart projector, which runs for 2.5 hours on a single charge, is currently on sale from Amazon with a $220 discount......»»
Huawei Watch GT 4 Review: The Best Wear OS Alternative?
The Huawei Watch GT 4 series, which runs on Huawei's Harmony OS instead (for reasons other than preference), but still promises to give users a complete smartwatch experience. How does it fare though? The post Huawei Watch GT 4 Review: The Best Wear.....»»
Can the Quest 3 replace my laptop for work? I found out the hard way
Meta's Quest 3 is faster, has sharper displays, and runs the latest software, so it should do more than just gaming. But is it usable for work?.....»»
The path to net-zero emissions runs through industry
As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, an enormous challenge looms over the proceedings: decarbonizing the global industrial sector......»»
There’s still time to get this HP 17-inch laptop for $260
Looking for a super cheap laptop that still runs Windows 11? HP has a great deal on a HP 17-inch laptop so it's down to $260 for a limited time only......»»
Flash deal: get $250 off this 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro, now $1,749 today only
If you want an M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, you'd better be quick to nab this $1,749 offer from B&H before it runs out.14-inch MacBook ProQuick-fingered AppleInsider readers wanting one of the new MacBook Pro models in Space Black should pay attention.....»»
Guidemaster: A quick gaming iPhone gift guide
Want to play console-style games on your phone? These are your options. Enlarge / Resident Evil Village runs just well enough on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. (credit: Samuel Axon) Look, if you're going to play AAA and core gam.....»»
This Surface Pro-style Chromebook is 34% off for Black Friday
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is great portable laptop, and for just $329, it's worth grabbing before the deal runs out......»»
System 7 Mac emulator lets you play with a 1991 Macintosh on the web
We’ve seen a System 7 Mac emulator before, as an app, but a developer has now created a version which runs directly in a web browser … more….....»»
Enhancing mainframe security with proven best practices
Mainframe systems have served as the bedrock of enterprise networks for years, standing unmatched in terms of reliability, scalability, and data protection. However, security risks have become a pressing concern as the digital landscape evolves, emer.....»»
3 underrated shows on Max you need to watch in November
You may have missed a few great TV series during their original runs, but these three underrated shows on Max will have you coming back for more......»»
Open Source Hardware Certifications For October 2023
The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. The post Open Source Hardware Certifications For October 2023 appea.....»»
Yeast with more than 50% synthetic genome is created in the lab
Researchers have combined over seven synthetic chromosomes that were made in the lab into a single yeast cell, resulting in a strain with more than 50% synthetic DNA that survives and replicates similarly to wild yeast strains......»»
Macs can now detect water in USB-C ports and spot warranty fraud
To cut down on warranty claims, Apple has added a background feature with macOS Sonoma that runs liquid detection analysis on every USB-C port on a Mac.USB-C ports (plus left, MagSafe, and right, a headphone jack) on a 14-inch MacBook ProBack in 2010.....»»
Mainframes are around to stay, it’s time to protect them
While many organizations run their core business applications on the mainframe, IT leaders lack confidence in the effectiveness of their mainframe security compliance, signaling a need for more robust security practices, according to Rocket Software......»»
Hands on with the Apple TV app redesign in tvOS 17.2
The tvOS 17.2 beta included a redesigned Apple TV app emphasizing Channels and app navigation. Here's what changed.Apple TV app redesignThe Apple TV hardware runs the Apple TV app, where the Apple TV+ service lives as a Channel. Until now, the Apple.....»»
Light freshwater sticks to Greenland"s east coast, finds researcher
Meltwater that runs along the east coast of Greenland, hardly enters the open ocean before reaching the western side of the island. That is one of the conclusions NIOZ Ph.D.-candidate Elodie Duyck draws in the thesis that she defended on Oct. 23 at U.....»»
Yes, this beetle runs out of a frog’s anus to survive being swallowed alive
Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher, won a Hugo for her dark fairy tale, Nettle and Bone. Ursula Vernon, aka T. Kingfisher, won the 2023 Hugo for best novel and found inspiration for her acceptance speech in a 2020 study about a species.....»»