For many people, a retrocomputer is a classic machine from the past lovingly brought back to working order. But for some, the idea of a retrocomputer is wider than that, encompassing modern hardware that delivers to feel like a device from the past. The Monotron from [Jonathan Pallant] is one such computer. It’s definitely a
Read MoreRazer, Logitech, HyperX and more have great options for gamers who don’t want to spend a fortune. Cheap clicks: Gaming mice under 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBy stacking two LCD panels in one television, Hisense and Panasonic aim for better picture quality. Are dual-LCDs double the fun? New TV tech aims to find out – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEvery new product Microsoft announced at its October event, including the Surface Pro X, Surface Neo, Surface Pro laptop and Surface Earbuds. All the new Microsoft Surface products: Two new Surface Pro tablets, Surface Duo phone and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEdward Robinson / Bloomberg: European tech companies struggle to compensate employees with profit-sharing in a system where stock options have big restrictions and high tax rates — Lawmakers across the Continent haven’t given startups the compensation tools they need to share profits with employees. That’s changing. European tech companies struggle to compensate employees with profit-sharing
Read MoreOur robot colleague Satoshi Nakaboto writes about Bitcoin every fucking day. Welcome to another edition of Bitcoin Today, where I, Satoshi Nakaboto, tell you what’s been going on with Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. As Satoshi Nakamoto used to say: The long and winding road awaits! Bitcoin Price We closed the day, October 4
Read MoreLike a brain, an ant colony operates without central control. Each is a set of interacting individuals, either neurons or ants, using simple chemical interactions that in the aggregate generate their behavior. People use their brains to remember — but can ant colonies do that too? This question leads to another question: what is memory? For
Read MoreWelcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Ahhh… Facebook, a place to share “what’s on your mind” and stay up to date with your racist Grandma’s statuses. The social networking platform has approximately 2.1 billion daily active
Read MoreWith a whole bunch of torque and silent operation, the A8 PHEV proves hybrids don’t need to be compromised. 2020 Audi A8 plug-in hybrid is seriously smooth – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWith output higher than its hi-po sibling, the Q5 PHEV offers a whole lot of oomph. 2020 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid is a greener SQ5 alternative – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAnyone who has travelled to distant mountain peaks has marvelled at the beauty of the natural, rugged terrain. [apoorvas15] is no different, and created a lamp that celebrated the awe of the largest mountain on earth. When it comes to reproducing an accurate geometrical representation of the landscape, the easiest approach is to reach for
Read MoreLeveraging celebrities, the know-how of tech companies and images built for social media, the Communist Party can effectively stir patriotism among the youth. China Masters Political Propaganda for the Instagram Age Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMajor drawbacks in damage-prone screens are just one way that foldable phones could bend to a dual-screen device. Microsoft’s Surface Duo phone just might beat Galaxy Fold's shaky track record – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAdam Mansfield / CIO.com: How Microsoft and Google Cloud are battling for enterprise customers with partnerships, hardball licensing tactics, and tailored offerings for deskless workers — The competitive landscape is heating up. As Google Cloud aggressively approaches enterprises to get a foot in the door … How Microsoft and Google Cloud are battling for enterprise
Read MoreLauren Kaori Gurley / VICE: Drivers say Lyft does very little to protect them from assaults and harassment by passengers and makes it “extremely traumatic to report anything” — Drivers Motherboard spoke to say they were assaulted by riders and Lyft did little to help them. Experts say Uber and Lyft don’t take the same
Read MoreSometimes one just needs an extra hand or six around the workbench. Since you’re a hacker that should take the form of a tiny robot swarm that can physically display your sensor data, protect you against a dangerously hot caffeine fix and clean up once you’re done. [Ryo Suzuki] and [Clement Zheng] from the University
Read MoreApple’s latest iPhone 11 has new features and costs $100 more than last year’s iPhone XR. But it might not be worth buying. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR: Which phone is the better buy for the price? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDr. Ian Cutress / AnandTech: Interview with AMD execs about the company’s partnership with Microsoft and the semi-custom Ryzen Mobile CPU that runs the consumer-focused Surface Laptop 3 — One of the key takeaways from Microsoft’s launch this week was that the company was spreading its wings with devices … Interview with AMD execs about
Read MoreSamuel Axon / Ars Technica: Apple admits some iPhone 6S/6S Plus phones sold from Oct. 2018 to Aug. 2019 may not turn on due to a faulty component, offers free repairs and repair refunds — The problem affects phones made between October 2018 and August 2019. — Apple has posted notice of a new repair
Read More[Design Prototype Test] got a box in the mail. Inside? An E3D “tool changer and motion system.” Superficially, it looks like a 3D printer, but it is touted as a machine that can mount several different kinds of tools, including a 3D print head. In the video below, you can see the assembly of the
Read MoreWalmart is selling off women’s clothing company and online retailer ModCloth, just two years after acquiring it. The brand will now be a part of investment firm Go Global Retail, though it will continue to operate independently. “We expect they will continue in the same direction as before,” Christian Feuer, managing director of Go Global
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Less than two weeks ahead of the Pixel 4 flagship smartphone’s debut, Google is reportedly pulling the plug on a controversial “field research” program that offered subjects in US cities a $5 gift certificate in exchange for a scan of their face — after a New York Daily
Read MoreI’ve been using a sit/stand desk since 2017. I was never really keen on the idea for standing during an entire working day, but sit/stand desks — the autonomous creatures that raise and lower depending on your needs — were bulky, expensive, and just outside of my ability to justify spending the extra money. What
Read MoreWhen Samsung went on its apology tour for the Galaxy Fold, it claimed the device could outlast 200,000 folds, meant to estimate about five years of use. It was supposed to helpe assure its re-released Fold would be able to stand the test of time. But the company probably didn’t think anyone would go through
Read MoreThe iPhone’s notch may not be the prettiest thing in the world, but there’s now a lawsuit over it, which alleges that Apple’s advertised screen size and resolution for the iPhone X, XS, and XS Max count pixels that aren’t actually there due to the notch. A federal judge hearing the case, in an all-time
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