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.....»»
Usually $650, this 70-inch 4K TV is discounted to $430 at Best Buy
Get the 70-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV from Best Buy for a discounted price of $430, and you'll be able to enjoy a smart TV that runs on Amazon Fire TV......»»
Tiny biobattery with potential 100-year shelf life runs on bacteria
Last fall, Professor Seokheun "Sean" Choi and his Bioelectronics and Microsystems Laboratory published their research into an ingestible biobattery activated by the Ph factor of the human intestine......»»
This popular 55-inch Sony 4K TV just had its price slashed to $450
The 55-inch Sony X75K 4K TV, which is powered by Sony's 4K Processor X1 and runs on the Google TV platform, is now on sale from Best Buy with a $100 discount......»»
Spike in major league home runs tied to climate change
In the history of Major League Baseball, first came the low-scoring dead-ball era, followed by the modern live-ball era characterized by power hitters such as Babe Ruth and Henry "Hank" Aaron. Then, regrettably, was the steroid era of the 1990s and e.....»»
Going, going, gone: Study says climate change juicing homers
Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found......»»
Oscars considering rule change to lock out Apple & Netflix
The Oscar's governing board is considering rules that will force Apple TV+ and Netflix to release more movies for longer runs in theaters — or they won't even be considered for Academy Awards.Apple TV+ hit "CODA" was the first streaming film to win.....»»
Lost Apple Watch survives hours at sea and is returned to its owner thanks to Find My
Earlier this month, we shared the story of a student who recovered his iPhone days after dropping it into a lake. This time, something similar happened to Jefferson Rocha, who lost his Apple Watch at sea in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a schooner.....»»
Samsung Unveils a New Android-Powered Display with Interactive Features
Alternatively known as the "WAC," the monitor runs on a modified version of Android, and will be compatible with a wide range of educational apps. Samsung’s reach in different industry segments is undoubtedly impressive, with products.....»»
The cost-effective future of mainframe modernization
As Europe’s enterprises return to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact, they are looking for innovative and cost-effective ways to combine mainframe dependability with the flexibility of the cloud, according to ISG. Mainframe m.....»»
Steam will end support for Windows 7 and 8 in January of 2024
Windows 7 still runs on more Steam PCs than every version of Linux combined. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) PC gamers sticking with old versions of Windows may finally need to upgrade if they want to keep playing the games.....»»
How do superconductors work? A physicist explains what it means to have resistance-free electricity
The modern world runs on electricity, and wires are what carry that electricity to every light, television, heating system, cellphone and computer on the planet. Unfortunately, on average, about 5% of the power generated at a coal or solar power plan.....»»
Zebra runs loose in Seoul before being taken back to zoo
A young zebra walked, trotted, and galloped for hours in the busy streets of South Korea's capital before emergency workers tranquilized the animal and brought it back to a zoo......»»
Apple TV+ to spend $1 billion annually on movie theatrical releases
Apple TV+ is reportedly looking to make more original films, and also partner with other studios to distribute them with extended theatrical runs.Killers of the Flower Moon publicity stillNot only did Apple first release its "CODA" movie in theaters,.....»»
Onyx Boox Tab Ultra review: an Android tablet unlike any other
The Boox Tab Ultra is an e-ink tablet that runs Android. It's unlike anything else on the market, and while it is expensive, it's also a delight to use......»»
Google tells users of some Android phones: Nuke voice calling to avoid infection
If your device runs Exynos chips, be very, very concerned. Enlarge / Images of the Samsung Galaxy S21, which runs with an Exynos chipset. (credit: Samsung) Google is urging owners of certain Android phones to take urgent.....»»
Malware infecting widely used security appliance survives firmware updates
Update-resistant malware is part of a pattern by highly motivated threat actors. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Threat actors with a connection to the Chinese government are infecting a widely used security appliance fro.....»»
Financial challenges shutter self-driving truck company Embark Technology
Self-driving truck company Embark Technology closes and lays off hundreds of workers after it runs out of capital to fund continued development......»»
Another iPhone survives a week underwater after being accidentally dropped into a lake
It’s been a while since the iPhone became water resistant, and stories about the phone surviving long periods underwater are not new – yet they’re always intriguing. This time, a student accidentally dropped his iPhone into a lake in Brasilia,.....»»
iPhone 11 survives 7 meters deep in lake for a week
A student lost their iPhone while saving a drowning woman in Brazil, and it was discovered 7 meters deep a week later, still functioning.An iPhone 11 is rated for IP58 water resistanceThe iPhone has been water resistant since the iPhone 7, but it has.....»»
Dynamic NASA-built weather sensors enlisted to track tropical cyclones
NASA recently built two weather instruments to test the potential of small, low-cost sensors to do some of the work of bulkier, pricier satellites. Both instruments have exceeded expectations as trial runs, and they are already delivering useful fore.....»»