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.....»»
Rare rodent prefers an invasive noxious weed over native vegetation, study finds
In a twist to the native animal survival story, new research shows that a threatened rodent that only survives on offshore islands prefers one of Australia's most invasive weeds for food and shelter......»»
Running Windows XP on an iPad is slow but fun
Apple’s u-turn on PC emulators has made a bunch of things possible, and even easy – like running Windows XP on an iPad. One tech writer who tried it says that it runs very slowly (though possibly no slower than it did on PCs of that era), but.....»»
Model mixes AI and physics to do global forecasts
Google/academic project is great with weather, has some limits for climate. Enlarge / Image of some of the atmospheric circulation seen during NeuralGCM runs. (credit: Google) Right now, the world's best weather forecast.....»»
Valve runs its massive PC gaming ecosystem with only about 350 employees
Ars' leak analysis shows a large "Games" department and a very well-paid "Admin" team. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Valve's micro-employees hard at work inside your Steam installation (credit: Getty Images) As a priv.....»»
Delta 1.6 classic game emulator now available for iPad
The Delta emulator app that allows players to use their own ROM files for various retro gaming systems on an iPhone is now also available for the iPad.Delta now runs on iPhone and iPadThe emulator app from developer Riley Testut allows users to play.....»»
We’re shocked we haven’t seen Doom in Fortnite before now
In another edition of can it run Doom?, a game developer made a version that runs inside Fortnite......»»
Corvette museum exhibit marks sinkhole"s 10th anniversary
"Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined" is an exhibit at the museum in Bowling Green, Ky., that runs through Sept. 15......»»
Sony’s gorgeous 65-inch Bravia XR TV has a $200 discount today
The 65-inch Sony Bravia XR X90L 4K TV, which runs on the Google TV platform, is available from Best Buy with a $200 discount that slashes its price to $1,100......»»
iOS 18 Beta: What iPhone Users Can Expect
With WWDC 2024 creeping closer, we want to run down some of the key things iPhone users can expect from Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 beta. Apple’s annual developer event runs from June 10th to June 14th. WWDC 24 will take place online though A.....»»
Elon Musk could become U.S. policy adviser if Trump wins election, report says
The two have discussed ways for Musk, who runs the social media platform X as well as SpaceX and Tesla, to have "formal input and influence" over economic and border security policies, according to The Wall Street Journal......»»
Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip
The laptop's launch was announced not too long after Microsoft's event, which saw the debut of several Copilot+ PCs. The post Samsung’s New Galaxy Book runs on Qualcomm’s Newest Arm Chip appeared first on Phandroid. While most.....»»
The best Memorial Day headphone deals during Amazon"s sale so far: AirPods, Beats, JBL, and more
As of May 17, Amazon's Memorial Day sale is underway (it runs until May 27). The sale is already featuring a bunch of great deals on headphones, and we rounded up a list of the best ones so far. Best Memorial Day headphone deals a.....»»
New sensor gives unprecedented look at changes in ATP levels inside a cell
Just as the US economy runs on the dollar, the cellular economy runs on adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The energy-carrying molecule fuels nearly all processes inside the cell, making ATP critical for cellular life......»»
The hunt for rare bitcoin is nearing an end
Rare bitcoin fragments are worth many times their face value. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andriy Onufriyenko) Billy Restey is a digital artist who runs a studio in Seattle. But after hours, he hunts for rare chunks o.....»»
International SWOT mission can improve flood prediction
Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are like our planet's arteries, carrying life-sustaining water in interconnected networks. When Earth's water cycle runs too fast, flooding can result, threatening lives and property. That risk is increasing as climate c.....»»
Researcher analyzes 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
Signs written in Spanish are becoming less common along North Philadelphia's Golden Block, or El Bloque de Oro—which runs along North Fifth Street from Lehigh Avenue to Allegheny Avenue and is considered the cultural center of the city's long-stand.....»»
Watch Kentucky Oaks 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?
The 2024 Kentucky Oaks runs today, and we have several different ways you can watch a live stream of all the Oaks Day races online for free......»»
macOS 15 Beta: What Mac Users Can Expect
WWDC 2024 is just a few weeks away which means we’ve been getting questions about macOS 15 and the upcoming beta. Here’s an early look at what to expect. Apple’s annual developer event runs from June 10th to June 14th. It will take.....»»
The Rabbit R1 runs on Android, Apparently
The Rabbit R1 runs on Android, Apparently.....»»
Endless Ocean: Luminous review: chill underwater adventure runs out of air
Endless Ocean: Luminous guts the best parts of the series' previous entries in favor of chill, but repetitive busywork......»»