Two core Unix-like utilities, sudo and su, are getting rewrites in Rust
AWS-backed group believes command is too central to the web to keep as-is. Invoking another user's privileges to execute a command. (credit: Cavan Images/Getty)Two of the most fundamental tools of the modern Unix-like command line, s.....»»
At its core, life is all about play—just look at the animal kingdom
At Cambridge University Library, along with all the books, maps and manuscripts, there's a child's drawing that curators have titled "The Battle of the Fruit and Vegetable Soldiers.".....»»
The biggest-ever sample of core material from Earth"s mantle could have valuable clues into the origins of life
If you were to slice through it, you would see the Earth is divided into distinct layers. On top is the relatively thin crust where we live. Beneath that is the 2,900 km thick mantle layer. Then, enclosed within the mantle is the innermost metallic c.....»»
How the iPhone maker ensures Apple Intelligence safety: Triggering, red teaming, and more
A research paper explains how Apple Intelligence is designed, and the steps the company takes to ensure the safety of the models. The paper also gives a glimpse into the scale and complexity of the on-device AI capabilities, noting that the core m.....»»
Do I need it? "Underconsumption core" trends on TikTok
Exhausted from a rising cost of living in the United States and non-stop ads, some young adults on TikTok are pushing back......»»
Intel details fixes for crashing 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs as BIOS updates roll out
This microcode fix can't be rolled out in a regular software update. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel has shared more about the voltage-related issues that affected some 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors, as the com.....»»
Doom + Doom II is a great excuse to jump back into Hell, for free or for $10
Just how you remember it, but through a 4K, 120 fps accessible lens. Enlarge / I don't know what this flame crossbow (?) is from the Legacy of Rust campaign, but I am going to keep running and gunning until I get it. (credit: Bet.....»»
You can kick the alpha tires on System76’s Cosmic, a new Linux desktop
A whole new desktop aims to appeal with tiling, themes, and a safer Rust core. Enlarge / A little auto-tiling on the Cosmic desktop. (credit: System76) System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environ.....»»
Apple Towson wins historic labor agreement with pay increases & quality-of-life improvements
Apple's first retail union formed in Towson, Maryland, won a historic victory against Apple thanks to negotiations performed by IAM CORE.Apple Towson Town Center in MarylandTwo years after Apple Towson unionized with IAM CORE representing 85 employee.....»»
Groundwater reserves in southwestern Europe more stable overall than previously thought
Groundwater is a vital resource, sustaining plants and ecosystems, ensuring agricultural production and serving as a core component of drinking water supplies. However, climate change and anthropogenic pressures can threaten groundwater availability,.....»»
Elon Musk says Tesla is an AI company now. Here’s how plausible that is.
As Tesla's core business starts to falter, CEO Elon Musk has robot fever. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Tesla recorded its first annual profit in 2020, it had done something fairly remarkable. Start.....»»
Shrinking season 2 release date revealed for Apple TV+ [U]
One of the best shows on Apple TV+ is about to get a second season. Ted Lasso creator’s other TV+ show, Shrinking, will debut its sophomore season very soon—and core cast members including Harrison Ford are all returning. more….....»»
Lowest price: Apple"s 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip drops to $1,929
This fan-favorite 14-inch MacBook Pro features a bump up to 1TB storage and an exclusive price drop of $270 off retail.Grab this 1TB MacBook Pro 14-inch at $270 off.Equipped with Apple's M3 Pro chip featuring an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU, the curre.....»»
Shrinking season 2 release date revealed for Apple TV+
One of the best shows on Apple TV+ is about to get a second season. Ted Lasso creator’s other TV+ show, Shrinking, will debut its sophomore season very soon—and core cast members including Harrison Ford are all returning. more….....»»
Intel is offering extended warranties for crashing 13th- and 14th-gen desktop CPUs
Intel's microcode fix won't help CPUs that are already damaged. Enlarge / Even mainstream CPUs like the Core i5-13400 could theoretically be affected by Intel's crashing issues. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Intel will be.....»»
VW Group profit falls on restructuring charges, lower deliveries
At VW's so-called core group, which consists of the VW, Skoda and Seat brands, profitability dropped to 5 percent......»»
Threat intelligence: A blessing and a curse?
Access to timely and accurate threat intelligence is now core to security operations for many organizations. Today, it seems that security teams are blessed with an abundance of data and intelligence feeds to choose from. However, selecting the right.....»»
This classic HP student laptop is over half off today
The HP Pavilion 16t laptop with the Intel Core 5 120U processor and 8GB of RAM is perfect for students, especially now that it's on sale for only $450 from HP......»»
Next-gen Intel Core Ultra chips with boosted GPU and NPU are coming in September
Lunar Lake will be Intel's response to Ryzen AI and Snapdragon X Elite chips. Enlarge / Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra CPUs will be announced in September. (credit: Intel) Intel announced today that it plans to launch it.....»»
visionOS 1.3 now available for Apple Vision Pro users
Ahead of visionOS 2 release, Apple has made visionOS 1.3 available to Apple Vision Pro users. With this update, we expect overall improvements to core … The post visionOS 1.3 now available for Apple Vision Pro users appeared first on BGR......»»
Discovery sheds light on the origins of matter in the early universe
The early universe was 250,000 times hotter than the core of our sun. That's far too hot to form the protons and neutrons that make up everyday matter. Scientists recreate the conditions of the early universe in particle accelerators by smashing atom.....»»