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.....»»
For reasons no one can fathom, McDonald’s has released a new Game Boy Color game
Krool Games regularly develops new games for Nintendo's 25-year-old handheld. Enlarge / We couldn't get it on genuine hardware on short notice, but the game runs fine on the Analogue Pocket using a Game Boy Color FPGA core. (cred.....»»
Rain gardens help keep pollutants out of waterways, says researcher
As water runs down roofs, over driveways and patios and off other impervious surfaces, it might pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes and groundwater aquifers......»»
Apple Vision Pro runs at 90Hz refresh rate most of the time
The Apple Vision Pro announcement on Monday was impressive, but somewhat light on tech specs, partly because the device isn’t finalized yet and still at least six months out from going on sale. In the marketing materials, Apple said each of the mi.....»»
Autonomous Waymo car runs over dog in San Francisco
The vehicle was in autonomous mode with a safety driver present in a 25 mph zone. Enlarge / A Waymo Jaguar iPace. (credit: Waymo) One of Alphabet's Waymo autonomous cars has killed a pet dog. TechCrunch spotted the pub.....»»
Detroit auto show says it expects more brands to show up in 2023
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association, which runs the show, said Wednesday that it expects more than double the 13 brands that participated in last year's show......»»
Detroit auto show says it expects more auto brands to show up in 2023
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association, which runs the show, said Wednesday that it expects more than double the 13 brands that participated in last year's show......»»
Apple Vision Pro headset runs visionOS with a 3D-spatial user interface
The Apple Vision Pro headset runs on visionOS, built on the foundation of iOS. The UI is brand new, with a spatial 3D interface and a floating app grid home screen. It also includes several brand new subsystems for real-time rendering of immersive.....»»
watchOS 10 runs on Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models
Apple's milestone watchOS 10 update will be usable by all current Apple Watch models that can run watchOS 9, the company has revealed.Apple Watch Series 4Following the announcement of watchOS 10 at WWDC 2023, Apple has confirmed the compatibility req.....»»
macOS Sonoma drops support for another wide swath of Intel Macs
As the last Intel Mac is finally replaced, software support is gradually fading. Enlarge / macOS Sonoma runs on Intel Macs, but the list is getting awfully short. (credit: Apple) With the introduction of the Apple Silico.....»»
"No Man"s Sky" now available on Mac via Steam
No Man's Sky has finally launched on Mac via Steam, and it has cross-save functionality from PC, cross-platform play, and runs on any Apple Silicon Mac.'No Man's Sky' on MacApple introduced Metal 3 and MetalFX during WWDC in 2022, and two games were.....»»
Usually $299, this HP Chromebook is discounted to $199
The affordable HP Chromebook 14a, which runs on Google's Chrome OS, is even cheaper following a $100 discount from Best Buy that pulls its price down to $199......»»
This Samsung 43-inch smart 4K gaming monitor is $300 off right now
The Odyssey Neo G7 runs a 4k resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Pro and is a great high-end gaming monitor with a $300 discount on it......»»
Skydiver"s iPhone survives 14,000-foot fall from a plane
A TikTok video shows a skydiver dropping his iPhone from a plane during a dive, with it somehow surviving the 14,000-foot fall to the ground.[TikTok/@capt_rumcoffee]Dropping an iPhone can be a fear-filled occasion for most users, worrying over potent.....»»
The exciting possibilities of tiny, twisted superconductors
Transporting energy is costly. When a current runs through conductive materials, some of the energy is lost due to resistance as particles within the material interact—just notice the warmth from your phone or laptop. This energy loss presents a hu.....»»
Give Mom some flowers & chocolates with Apple Pay discounts for Mother"s Day
Apple's annual Mother's Day promotion for Apple Pay users is underway to assist users in saving money for purchasing flowers, chocolates, and other personalized gifts.Apple runs its annual Mother's Day discountsThe company has started emailing custom.....»»
Why the future of restaurants runs through the grocery store
From Momofuku to Noma, top restaurants are pushing into frozen foods and pantry staples. The economics of their business leaves them little choice. It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside.....»»
Apple Card promo offers 5% Daily Cash back on grocery store purchases
Apple is boosting Apple Card rewards with a new promotion for select users, offering 5% cash back at grocery stores. The offer runs now through the end of May and comes following the launch of the Apple Card Savings Account earlier this month. more.....»»
Daemons and Agents could be slowing down your Mac
Hidden background apps may be slowing down your Mac. Here's how to fix that potential impact to your Mac's performance.In any UNIX-based computer system, including macOS, the operating system runs a variety of background processes to perform certain.....»»
Baseball Players Are Hitting More Home Runs--And Climate Change Is Helping
As atmospheric temperatures rise with climate change, baseballs can travel farther through the air, allowing for more home runs.....»»
HP spring sale drops the price of this 2-in-1 Chromebook by $80
The HP Chromebook x360, a 2-in-1 device with a 13.3-inch Full HD touchscreen that runs on Google's Chrome OS, is available from HP's spring sale for just $370......»»