Turns out DirectStorage isn’t killing frame rates in Forspoken after all
New performance testing shows that DirectStorage isn't actually killing your frame rate in Forspoken......»»
Fed holds rates steady, flags "lack of further progress" on inflation
The Federal Reserve said it "does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably towards 2%.".....»»
The BASIC programming language turns 60
Easy-to-use language that drove Apple, TRS-80, IBM, and Commodore PCs debuted in 1964. Enlarge / Part of the cover illustration from "The Applesoft Tutorial" BASIC manual that shipped with the Apple II computer starting in 1981......»»
Kenya"s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nair.....»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»
Dead Boy Detectives turns Neil Gaiman’s ghostly duo into “Hardy Boys on acid”
Supernatural horror detective series has witches, demons, and a charming Cat King. Enlarge / Edwin (George Rexstrew) and Charles (Jayden Revri) are the Dead Boy Detectives, ghosts who solve paranormal mysteries. (credit: Netflix.....»»
UV light treats beet disease and combats fungicide resistance
Germicidal ultraviolet light is effective at killing a damaging fungus that infects table beets, adding an important organic tool to fight the growing problem of fungicide resistance, according to a new Cornell study......»»
Study provides new global accounting of Earth"s rivers
A study led by NASA researchers provides new estimates of how much water courses through Earth's rivers, the rates at which it's flowing into the ocean, and how much both of those figures have fluctuated over time—crucial information for understand.....»»
Mapping the Milky Way"s magnetic field in 3D
We are all very familiar with the concept of the Earth's magnetic field. It turns out that most objects in space have magnetic fields but it's quite tricky to measure them. Astronomers have developed an ingenious way to measure the magnetic field of.....»»
Experts develop way to harness CRISPR technology to deal with antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is continuing to increase globally, with rates of AMR in most pathogens increasing and threatening a future in which every day medical procedures may no longer be possible and infections thought long dealt with could ki.....»»
Mirror supplier Gentex"s Q1 net income rises 11% to $108 million, revenue reaches record $590 million
CEO Steve Downing credited the strong first quarter with increased take rates of mirrors with advanced features and technology......»»
Granting legal "personhood" to nature is a growing movement: Can it stem biodiversity loss?
Biodiversity is declining at rates unprecedented in human history. This suggests the ways we currently use to manage our natural environment are failing......»»
Qualcomm claims its Snapdragon X Plus is an M3 beater, but it is really?
Qualcomm claims Snapdragon X Plus is an M3 beater - that should scare Intel and Apple if it turns out to be true......»»
A better way to predict Arctic riverbank erosion
Arctic riverbanks are typically resilient, thanks to the power of permafrost. This permanently frozen soil locks in sediment, leading to low erosion rates. But as Arctic river water warms due to climate change, some researchers worry that riverbanks.....»»
The Asus ROG Ally just got a game-changing update
The most recent update for the Asus ROG Ally adds frame generation to the handheld, which promises vastly improved performance......»»
Samsung’s stunning ‘Frame’ QLED TV is up to $1,402 off
Samsung's The Frame TV is gorgeous to watch and simply look at. The 2022 model is currently on sale at Walmart right now......»»
Mercedes explores electric frontier with G-Wagen off-roader
The G 580 retains the iconic boxy ladder frame design but ditches a combustion engine for a quartet of electric motors and a hefty 116-kilowatt-hour battery......»»
Beyond higher temperatures: Preparing for national security risks posed by climate change
When talk turns to climate change, certain images pop to mind—maybe polar bears on ever-shrinking ice floes, coral reefs drained of color, or more powerful hurricanes hitting the coast......»»
Apple still has one more ‘season’ of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near
Over the weekend, it was rumored that Apple had ended production of FineWoven cases and watch bands. As it turns out, Apple does apparently still have one more iteration of the oft-maligned FineWoven accessories coming soon in new colors, but the end.....»»
GRID discounts disassembled iPhone 4 frame to $99, more [Save 40%]
Our friends at GRID Studio are running an Earth Day sale this week with some impressive discounts on their iconic deconstructed wall art. The Grid 4, for example, showcases a deconstructed iPhone 4 and is available for just $99 (down from $170)......»»
After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip
Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. Enlarge / A cropped portion of a ca. 1980 ad for the Microsoft Z80 SoftCard, which allowed Apple II users to run the CP/M operating system. (credi.....»»