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The Steam Deck"s performance won"t improve when docked

Valve's Greg Coomer explained to PC Gamer that the company did consider adding a "higher power mode" to the Steam Deck that's activated when it's placed in a dock, "…but we didn't choose to make it a really high priority design target," he said. "W.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotAug 9th, 2021

Award-winning dataset aids in earthquake liquefaction research

No one knows exactly when or where an earthquake will strike. But computer simulations are helping scientists and engineers improve predictions for liquefaction—a sometimes deadly earthquake effect where the soil loses its stiffness, thus toppling.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Evaluation of different aerification methods for ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass putting greens

A recent study from the University of Florida, sheds new light on optimal practices for maintaining the health and performance of ultradwarf hybrid bermudagrass, a popular turf variety for golf course putting greens. The research evaluates various ae.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience

Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford enginee.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

The best cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Even if you know how to build a deck, you may not know which cards to use. These cards should be in your Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket decks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

tvOS 18 added a new Apple TV 4K setting that’s been a no-brainer upgrade

tvOS might be one of the hardest platforms for Apple to iterate upon. There’s only so much you can do to improve the TV experience, right? But tvOS 18 has proven that adage wrong by offering several great new features—including a key Enhance Dial.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

M4 MacBook Pro display uses quantum dot film for more vibrant color & motion performance

A display analyst shared that Apple has shifted from traditional red KSF phosphor film to quantum dot film in the latest MacBook Pro models with M4.M4 MacBook Pro. Image source: AppleQuantum dot technology isn't new, in fact, Apple has been investiga.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

K-12 Maker Lab at MIT Helps Get Maker Projects in Your Classroom

“How is this making to learn and not just making stuff?” Maker projects can engage students and improve learning experiences in K-12 academic classes. Integrating open-ended, hands-on, creative activities with cool tools in an academic classroom.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

New report accuses Valve of proliferating extremism on Steam

Steam has come under fire once again fora report that says it allows hate and extremism to flourish on the platform......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025

Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

M4 MacBook Pro use quantum dot film for more vibrant color & motion performance

A display analyst shared that Apple has shifted from traditional red KSF phosphor film to quantum dot film in the latest MacBook Pro models with M4.M4 MacBook Pro. Image source: AppleQuantum dot technology isn't new, in fact, Apple has been investiga.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

2024 Will Be the First Year to Exceed the 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Threshold

This year won’t just be the hottest on record—it could be the first to surpass 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Paris climate accord aims to keep warming below that level when looking over multiple years.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Big Foot has officially been spotted … among other new emoji proposals

We’re still awaiting that wacky pack of emoji characters previewed in May. And we probably won’t actually see the shovel and exhausted face appear next to the fingerprint and purple splat until iOS 18.4 next spring. But still, who doesn’t love.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Half-Life 2 pushed Steam on the gaming masses… and the masses pushed back

Back in 2004, many players saw Valve’s new platform as nothing but “fancy DRM.” It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Strava’s latest feature aims to make outdoor exercise safer

With reduced daylight as we head into winter, Strava is expanding its heatmaps feature to help improve the safety of its users......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

IBM boosts the amount of computation you can get done on quantum hardware

Incremental improvements across the hardware and software stacks add up. There's a general consensus that we won't be able to consistently perform sophisticated quantum calculatio.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions

Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel c.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

iOS 18.2 Music Recognition will tell you where you heard a song

Shazam was once so ubiquitous that it was a verb, but since Apple’s acquisition and rebranding of the feature as Music Recognition, you don’t even need to have the Shazam app installed any more. Apple has continued to improve the feature, and.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s replacement display will not come cheap

If you happen to break or damage the screen of your Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, know that its replacement display won’t be cheap. The post The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s replacement display will not come cheap appeared first on Phandroid......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Best early Black Friday HP laptop deals: Chromebook at 35% off

We've gathered the best Black Friday HP laptop deals so you won't have to do the research yourself. These offers on all kinds of laptops won't last long though......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

You can Soon Get the Steam Deck OLED in White, but You’d Better Hurry

Valve says that customers are limited to one purchase per account. The post You can Soon Get the Steam Deck OLED in White, but You’d Better Hurry appeared first on Phandroid. While there’s a certain sleekness to how game consol.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024