Your next Chromebook might know when you"re sitting in front of it
Body detection security features may be coming soon to a Chromebook near you......»»
"Miniature" mountain creature with "squeaker"-like call discovered as new species
A "squeaker"-like sound pierced the air of a mountain forest in Rwanda. The call came from a "miniature" creature sitting on the forest floor. Scientists found the source of the sound—and discovered a new species......»»
Best Black Friday laptop deals: new workhorse from just $129
Black Friday laptop deals are here and we've picked out all the best options whether you're looking for a Chromebook, gaming laptop, or something else.....»»
Apple insists 8GB unified memory equals 16GB regular RAM
Facing renewed criticism that it provides too little RAM in its iMac and MacBooks, Apple has doubled down on how Apple Silicon uses memory so much more efficiently.Bob Borchers in front of an iMacOne of the design changes brought by the move from Int.....»»
Study shows animals like crickets use the ground to amplify calls
When animals "sing" sitting on the ground—such as when crickets chirp—their volume and reach increase dramatically, by as much as ten-fold. This result from a study by Western researchers, published today in the journal PNAS, contradicts long-hel.....»»
Ford, Chevrolet, Ram crew cab pickups fall short in IIHS crash test
The 2023 Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab pickups were rated ‘poor' in the institute's revised moderate overlap front crash test, with only the 2023 Toyota Tundra crew cab earning a ‘marginal' rating......»»
Car smashes into Illinois Apple Store, driver flees the scene
Almost exactly one year ago, an SUV drove through the glass front of an Apple Store in Massachusetts. Now, another crash has occurred in Naperville, Illinois, where police report that a car drove directly into the city’s Apple Store early Monday mo.....»»
This Gateway Chromebook can be yours for under $200 right now
This Gateway Chromebook deal lets you get the basics done, like getting online and doing productivity tasks, without costing you an arm and a leg......»»
Best Chromebook deals: Cheap laptops starting at $180
We've rounded up the best Chromebook deals, including the cheapest options and 2-in-1 devices, but you must hurry with your purchase as they won't last forever......»»
Here There Be Halloween On Ambush!
There are front yard Halloween displays and then there is Tony DeMatteo's Halloween On Ambush in Churchville, NY a.k.a Port Royal which, unsurprisingly, has won accolades for its craftsmanship and raised thousands for local hospitals. The post Here.....»»
“Catastrophic” AI harms among warnings in declaration signed by 28 nations
"Bletchley Declaration" sums up first day of UK's international AI Safety Summit. Enlarge / UK Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan (front row center) is joined by international counterparts for a group photo at the AI Safety Su.....»»
The 5 best early Black Friday Chromebook deals I’ve found so far
You don't have to wait if you're thinking about buying a new laptop because retailers have rolled out early Black Friday Chromebook deals. Check them out here......»»
Apple rebuffs request for Eddy Cue to testify in NFL Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit
Apple was once believed to be the front-runner for acquiring rights to NFL Sunday Ticket, but talks eventually broke down and paved the way for YouTube to acquire the rights starting this year. Meanwhile, the NFL has found itself embroiled in a.....»»
How to Disable Touchscreen on a Chromebook?
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This Contest Put Theories of Consciousness to the Test. Here’s What It Really Proved
A five-year “adversarial collaboration” of scientists led to a stagy showdown in front of an audience. It crowned no winners—but it’s still progress......»»
A strategy for the spin-acoustic control of silicon vacancies in a 4H silicon carbide-based bulk acoustic resonator
Bulk acoustic resonators—stacked material structures inside which acoustic waves resonate—can be used to amplify sounds or filter out undesired noise. These resonators have found wide use in today's RF telecommunication, like Front-End Modules (F.....»»
Windows 11 gets a nifty change to make logging onto Wi-Fi easier
A new preview build also makes a very smart addition on the accessibility front......»»
Researchers discover one of the world"s darkest rivers
When the researchers came upon the Ruki River, they were quite taken aback. The water in this river, a tributary of the mighty Congo River, is so dark that you literally can't see your hand in front of your face. "We were struck by the color of the r.....»»
The Asus Chromebook Plus is down to $399 — is it worth it?
The Asus Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 is $100 off right now, but is $399 still too much for a Chromebook?.....»»
2018 Chromebook for just $107
This refurbished HP Chromebook is in good condition for $107. TL;DR: As of October 14, get this refurbished HP Chromebook 14 G5 for only $106.99 — a 28% discount.If you need a lightweight computer that lets you get a little work done on t.....»»
The best VPNs for watching NBA blackout games
Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world with these streaming-friendly VPNs, including ExpressVPN and NordVPN. There is no better way to spend your free time than sitting back and watching your favourite sport, preferably surrounded by mountain.....»»