Unix system administration: Vocabulary for English speakers
In the vast, interconnected world of information technology, Unix stands as a monumental pillar, powering servers, workstations, and critical systems across the globe. Its reputation for stability, efficiency, and flexibility makes Unix system admini.....»»
iPadOS 18: What iPad Users Need to Know Right Now
As we push deeper into 2024, iPad users are starting to become more curious about Apple’s iPadOS 18 update. In this guide we’ll take you through everything we know, and think we know, about the iPad’s next operating system. It’.....»»
iOS 18 will let you set custom voice phrases to trigger actions, no ‘Siri’ necessary
Today amid a wealth of accessibility announcements, including hands-free CarPlay and the futuristic Live Captions on Vision Pro, Apple announced that iOS 18 would be introducing a powerful new voice feature. Vocal Shortcuts will enable system-wide ac.....»»
Apple Previews iOS 18 Features for iPhone
Apple today released a preview of upcoming iOS 18 features for iPhone including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts. iOS 18 will make its official debut at WWDC 2024 in June, but Apple’s announced some of the operating system’.....»»
Android 15 Beta 2 Problems: What Pixel Users Need to Know
Google’s released Android 15 beta 2 for Pixel devices. As expected, the company’s upcoming operating system is still plagued with issues. Downloading the beta might be tempting, but this is unfinished software, and the Android 15 beta may.....»»
Apple Previews iOS 18 Features
Apple today released a preview of upcoming iOS 18 features for iPhone including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts. iOS 18 will make its official debut at WWDC 2024 in June, but Apple’s announced some of the operating system’.....»»
Could your car power your home? GM makes it a reality in EV truck demo.
GM's Ultium-based EVs can power your house during an outage. Enlarge / GM used a Silverado EV to power a 10,000-square-foot house as a demo of its Home Energy system. (credit: General Motors) LOS ANGELES—Let's face it:.....»»
New iPad Pro has larger magnets in different places and new speakers
The thin case of the new iPad Pro hides a redesign that sees brand new speakers alongside larger magnets for attaching to peripherals.Apple's new iPad ProApple's new iPad Pro is significantly thinner than its predecessor, and it now appears that in p.....»»
Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry
Bats, as the main predator of night-flying insects, create a selective pressure that has led many of their prey to evolve an early warning system of sorts: ears uniquely tuned to high-frequency bat echolocation. To date, scientists have found at leas.....»»
New candidate genes for human male infertility found by analyzing gorillas" unusual reproductive system
Despite their formidable bodies, male gorillas are lacking in one particular area of their anatomy......»»
Google testing out running Chrome OS on Android
A recent Google experiment has revealed that they are testing out a way for users to run Chrome OS on Android. The post Google testing out running Chrome OS on Android appeared first on Phandroid. Android isn’t the only operating system.....»»
Denon speakers can now invoke Siri, but only if you have a HomePod too
When it comes to smart assistant availability, Apple has taken a vastly different approach with Siri than Amazon has with Alexa. Whereas the latter assistant can come baked into a variety of non-Amazon smart devices, Apple has largely restricted Siri.....»»
Denon adds Siri functionality to its lineup of smart speakers
You can now use Siri on select Denon Home Series speakers — provided you already have a HomePod in your house.The Denon Home Sound Bar 550Denon, a company known for its wireless receivers and smart speakers, has quietly rolled out a feature that al.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Ventura 13.6.7 Update
Apple’s released a new macOS Ventura 13.6.7 update for Mac users still lingering on the aging operating system. macOS Ventura 13.6.7 is yet another point upgrade for macOS Ventura. It doesn’t have any outward facing features on board thou.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Update
Apple’s released its new macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update for Mac and users still running the operating system should consider upgrading today. macOS Monterey 12.7.5 is another point release and the software fixes issues lurking within the operatin.....»»
New work extends the thermodynamic theory of computation
Every computing system, biological or synthetic, from cells to brains to laptops, has a cost. This isn't the price, which is easy to discern, but an energy cost connected to the work required to run a program and the heat dissipated in the process......»»
Here are 5 macOS 15 features that I can’t wait to see
Apple’s macOS 15 operating system promises to bring some pretty major changes to your Mac this summer. Here’s what I’m looking forward to seeing the most......»»
Biden administration eases rules on battery minerals as reports say it prepares to boost EV tariffs
Conflicting policy moves reflect dependence on China's supply chain and concerns about subsidies and national security.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 now available with support for new iPads
Apple has released iPadOS 17.5 with no user-facing updates beyond support for new iPad models and their feature set.iPadOS 17.5 is now availableAll eyes are on the EU and Apple's compliance with the DMA, so recent operating system updates have not ha.....»»
Researchers breed tomato plants that contain the complete genetic material of both parent plants
In a new study published in Nature Genetics, led by Charles Underwood from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany, scientists established a system to generate clonal sex cells in tomato plants and used them to design.....»»
Student"s comparative analysis of primitive asteroids provides context for further research, future NASA missions
The primitive asteroids that UCF physics doctoral student Brittany Harvison studies carry with them traces of their origins and billions of years of our solar system's history......»»