Fortnite. | Image: Epic Games Fortnite: Chapter 4 introduced a new island to the long-running battle royale game, but the most important change might actually be under the hood. As part of the update, the game moved to Unreal Engine 5.1, which might not sound like a big deal, but it means that Fortnite is
Read MoreJava 20, or Java Development Kit (JDK) 20, the next planned version of standard Java, is now feature complete. The six features officially marked for the release are either in an incubation or in a preview stage. These include scoped values, record patterns, pattern matching for switch statements and expressions, a foreign function and memory
Read MoreWe’ve all worked for companies where core IT decisions are made by a few leaders in the organization. Maybe you’re working for a company like this now. In exit interviews, many people cite this as the core reason for leaving—not pay or the working environment. People feel they have little or no say in the
Read MoreGitHub has unveiled business usage terms for its GitHub Copilot AI-based coding assistant, making the service available to businesses for $19 per month per user. The company also vowed to keep users’ own code safe from retention, storage, or sharing by GitHub. GitHub Copilot for Business gives organizations license management, organization-wide policy controls, and privacy
Read MorePhysicists study starlight to find whether the fine structure constant, whose value makes our universe possible, really is the same everywhere.
Read MoreBig Data, drones, diagnostics—the United Nations and other groups hope to innovate the world out of a maternal and reproductive health crisis.
Read MoreRemote and hybrid work has reshaped the typical seasonal rush. Airlines and hotels see dollar signs.
Read MoreAre you thinking about uploading some selfies and buying a pack of ‘Magic Avatars’? Consider these expert tips first.
Read More[hamster] and the DC Zia crew offered up a throwback 30-in-ONE Learn Electronics indie badge for DEF CON 30. The badge is inspired by the Radio Shack “100-in-1” style project kits that so many of us cut our teeth on back in the 70s and 80s. DC Zia is a hacker group loosely associated with
Read MoreThe universe doesn’t always cooperate. Science has puzzled over gamma-ray bursts since they were first detected in the 1960s, and just when we think we have the basics solidified, something happens to upend conventional wisdom. Astronomers have spent the last year studying a gamma-ray burst dubbed GRB 211211A. Based on the power of the burst,
Read MoreIt is important to consider price when shopping for a gift. It becomes especially important when your holiday shopping list is long. Along with your personal finances and the number of people you’re shopping for, you can stay within budget in a number of ways. Since the holidays are already a stressful time, here are 101
Read MoreKurt Wagner / Bloomberg: After Bari Weiss shared screenshots of internal systems, Twitter’s trust and safety head Ella Irwin says “reporters were not accessing user DMs” — Elon Musk is giving outside writers unprecedented access to internal Twitter Inc. information, instructing the current head of trust …
Read MoreWe kind of already knew this, but it seems that [Uri Tuchman] really can build absolutely anything. This fall, he was asked to compete in the Great Guitar Build-Off competition, which involves a fully-customizable kit guitar sent to each entrant as a starting point. In order to allow for maximum creativity, the wooden parts like
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority There are several ways to transfer files between your phone and PC, such as the old wired connection, third-party apps for wireless transfer, Bluetooth, cloud storage, email, and more. The sheer variety of sharing methods got us thinking about how Android Authority readers transfer files between phone and PC.
Read MoreEmily Nicolle / Bloomberg: As US prosecutors reportedly investigate FTX and Alameda’s role in orchestrating LUNA and UST’s collapse, a look at the timeline of events and evidence — The latest twist in the downfall of crypto maven Sam Bankman-Fried is prompting a reexamination of the implosion of the Terra algorithmic …
Read MoreMaggie Miller / Politico: A look at Estonia’s efforts to aid cybersecurity workers in Ukraine and coordinate with European and US allies to defend against Russia’s cyberattacks — TALLINN, Estonia — Ukraine has surprised the world with its ability to fend off major cyberattacks from Russia.
Read MoreBullet-hell rouge-lite makes an unexpected debut on Apple’s devices.
Read MoreDid you know that you can use your PS4 or PS5 controller with your iPhone or iPad? Here’s how it’s done.
Read MoreHannah Miller / Bloomberg: Singapore-based Amber Group, one of Asia’s largest crypto exchanges, cuts 40% of its staff, scraps retail operations, and terminates its Chelsea FC sponsorship — Amber Group, one of Asia’s leading crypto trading and lending platforms, is cutting jobs, scrapping retail operations and terminating …
Read MoreHappy Friday everyone! Yesterday was a big one for gamers with The Game Awards crowning Elden Ring as the Game of the Year. More on that after the latest about Google’s mysterious foldable device. Pixel Fold 360 renders break surface
Read MoreAll of the iPads that Apple currently sells support either the first- or second-generation Apple Pencil. But which iPad supports which Pencil?
Read MoreJulia Shapero / The Hill: Bari Weiss releases “Twitter Files Part Two”, sharing images of accounts that Twitter allegedly put on “blacklists” and screenshots of internal Slack messages — Former New York Times columnist Bari Weiss released the second installment of the “Twitter Files” …
Read MoreApple TV Plus is giving away two months free as part of a promo with Emancipation star Will Smith.
Read MoreAt this point, you’re likely aware that you can store your wireless network’s credentials in a QR code, so that anyone who wants to connect with their smartphone need only scan the 2D barcode. Whether you print it out on paper, extrude it out of plastic, or paint the thing on the wall, it still
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The Google Camera 8.7 update is now being pushed out to older Pixel phones. This camera app update revives Google’s previously disabled Frequent Faces feature. The Google Camera 8.7 update has been available on Pixel 7 series devices for a while now, bringing several tweaks and a long-missing feature.
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