USB-IF says goodbye to confusing SuperSpeed USB branding
USB-IF drops 12-year-old USB branding representing 5Gbps and faster speeds. Enlarge / The USB-IF no longer recommends SuperSpeed logos or branding for speedy USB ports. (credit: Getty) When SuperSpeed USB was announced in 20.....»»
Google says goodbye to giant internet balloons idea
Parent company Alphabet is scrapping Loon, a project set up to beam the internet to rural areas......»»
Goodbye and Good Riddance To the 16:9 Aspect Ratio
One of the biggest trends coming out of this year's CES wasn't something people will necessarily notice at first glance unless they look closely. From a report: After enduring years of cramped, "widescreen" laptop displays, it looks like we're finall.....»»
3Mbps uploads still fast enough for US homes, Ajit Pai says in final report
Pai's last report keeps 6-year-old broadband standard and gives ISPs high marks. Enlarge / FCC Chairman Ajit Pai says goodbye to members of a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee afters testifying during a hearing on June 16, 2020, in Washington,.....»»
WhatsApp extends "confusing" update deadline
The Facebook-owned platform still says its users must accept the update or stop using the service......»»
The 5 most exciting laptop trends from CES 2021
CES 2021 was a huge year for laptops. From saying goodbye to 16:9 to radical new form factors, these are the five biggest trends coming out of CES......»»
The Nvidia RTX 3080 is pushing gaming laptops toward a resolution revolution
A new generation of gaming laptops is arriving, and thanks to Nvidia's new RTX 3080, we may finally get to kiss 1080p gaming goodbye......»»
Final Episode Aired For American Quiz Show Host Alex Trebek
"More than two months after Alex Trebek's death, fans of Jeopardy! finally got the chance to say goodbye," reports CBS News: A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cance.....»»
The immune system and COVID: It’s still confusing
Antibodies may help, inflammation may hurt, but immunsuppressants are irrelevant? Enlarge / SOUTH TANGERANG, INDONESIA - JANUARY 7, 2021: A patient recovered from COVID-19 donate plasma at Indonesia Red Cross Transfusion Center in South Tangeran.....»»
Waymo says goodbye to phrase "self-driving"
The Google subsidiary says it will no longer use "self-driving" to describe its autonomous-driving technology......»»
DOSBox Pure for RetroArch aims to simplify classic MS-DOS gaming
Integration with Retroarch is great for Retroarch users, confusing for others. YouTube user Psyraven—who is apparently Bernard Schilling himself—created this video as an introductory demo for DOSBox Pure. Recently, indie developer Ber.....»»
Goodbye Flash, goodbye FarmVille
While much of what made 2020 such an absolute nightmare will still be with us on January 1 (sorry!), we will really, truly be leaving Adobe Flash and FarmVille behind as we enter the new year. The end of Flash has been a long time coming. The plugin,.....»»
Say goodbye to 2020 with this mockumentary from Black Mirror creators
The makers of Black Mirror, the television show turned "Netflix Original," have produced a mockumentary titled "Death to 2020." The film's creators, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones, poke fun at the year that most of us would prefer to put behind us.....»»
GitHub says goodbye to cookie banners
Microsoft -owned GitHub today announced that it is doing away with all non-essential cookies on its platform. Thanks to this, starting today, GitHub .com and its subdomains will not feature a cookie banner anymore, either. That’s one less cooki.....»»
Daily Crunch: Goodbye, Periscope
Periscope is shutting down, Samsung has plans for more foldable devices and Airbnb sets new diversity goals. This is your Daily Crunch for December 15, 2020. The big story: Goodbye, Periscope It’s official: Twitter -owned live-streaming app Per.....»»
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Legacy Systems or Is There Life in Them Yet?
Legacy systems can be like old friends: they may walk a little slower and need to rest more often, but they still have your back when you need them. Continue reading........»»
FFXIV Shadowbringers E12 raid guide: Nobody asked for your utopia, old man!
After about a year and a half, it's time to say goodbye to Eden - by beating it to a pulp. Here's how to beat Eden's Promise, a grotesque, failed vision......»»