Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Within a span of just a couple of decades, Bluetooth has evolved from a niche wireless protocol to a ubiquitous technology that we rely on daily for connecting everything from headphones to smart home devices. It’s now the go-to standard for short-range wireless communication, with perhaps only Wi-Fi surpassing
Read More“Pine64 has confirmed that its open-source e-ink tablet is returning,” reports the blog OMG Ubuntu: The [10.1-inch e-ink display] PineNote was announced in 2021, building on the success of its non-SBC devices like the PinePhone (and later Pro model), the PineTab, and PineBook devices. Like most of Pine64’s devices, software support is largely tackled by
Read MoreThe British Post Office scandal “was first exposed by Computer Weekly in 2009, revealing the stories of seven subpostmasters and the problems they suffered due to Horizon accounting software,” remembers Computer Weekly, “which led to the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history.” But now the Post Office “is investigating allegations that a senior
Read MoreThe most anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update is finally here, and it’s rolling out to users worldwide. If you haven’t yet received it, download the ISO file and install it manually. If you’re wondering what the Windows 11 24H2 Update brings, it brings a bunch of useful AI features, improvements on File Explorer, and more.
Read More“Scientists can’t agree on the exact rate of expansion of the universe, dictated by the Hubble constant,” a new article at Space.com reminds us: The rate can be measured starting from the local (and therefore recent) universe, then going farther back in time — or, it can be calculated starting from the distant (and therefore
Read MoreIt’s been one year since Apple revolutionized… caught up… was forced into adopting USB-C on the iPhone (thanks, EU) over its longstanding proprietary Lightning connector, and the arrival of the new iPhone 16 series has given the Cupertino company plenty of time to familiarize itself with the one-size-fits-all connector’s strengths and weaknesses. With time under
Read MoreHe’s the long-time Slashdot reader who installed Linux on a 1993 PC — and then installed a 1994 version of MS-DOS on a modern Thinkpad X13. (And somewhere along the way, he even built a ChatGPT client for DOS…) But in a new blog post, yeokm1 reveals “I recently built myself a PC,” salvaging parts
Read MoreA new report claims that Apple is pushing back the release of its next MacBook Air and iPad Air models into the first half of 2025. Apple will update a number of its consumer and pro products across 2025. With the launch of the iPhone 16 range now behind it, Apple is turn to the
Read MoreFrom the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side sleepers.
Read MoreThe back of the 2View VHS box. The instructions are all in Dutch, as its (sole) launch market. (Credit: Techmoan, YouTube) Over the decades the video and music industries have tried a wide range of ways to get consumers to buy ‘cheaper’ versions of albums and music, but then limit the playback in some way.
Read MoreWhenever your iPhone runs out of battery life, a pop-up asks you to turn on the Low Power Mode. When you activate the feature, the Low Power mode turns off all the background activities to extend your iPhone’s battery life. The Low Power Mode remains enabled until your iPhone is adequately charged. Yes, there’s also
Read MoreMarble machines are a fun and challenging reason to do engineering for the sake of engineering. [Engineezy] adds some color to the theme, building a machine to create 16×16 marble images automatically. (Video embedded below.) The core problem was devising ways to sort, lift, place, and dump marbles in their correct positions without losing their
Read MoreMarble machines are a fun and challenging reason to do engineering for the sake of engineering. [Engineezy] adds some color to the theme, building a machine to create 16×16 marble images automatically. (Video embedded below.) The core problem was devising ways to sort, lift, place, and dump marbles in their correct positions without losing their
Read MoreCredit: Google I/O Google has rolled out its Ask Photos feature to some Google Photos users. The feature only seems to be available to some US users who signed up for a waitlist. Ask Photos allows you to use natural language to search through your photo library. Google announced an Ask Photos feature for Google
Read More“China Telecom, one of the largest wireless carriers in mainland China, says that it has developed two large language models (LLMs) relying solely on domestically manufactured AI chips…” reports Tom’s Hardware. “If the information is accurate, this is a crucial milestone in China’s attempt at becoming independent of other countries for its semiconductor needs, especially
Read MoreIf you’re a seasoned international rail traveler you will no doubt have become used to the various sounds of electric locomotives and multiple units as they start up. If you know anything about electronics you’ll probably have made the connection between the sounds and their associated motor control schemes, but unless you’re a railway engineer
Read MoreGoogle Japan has announced a double-sided circular keyboard. The product is the latest quirky keyboard from the regional division. This keyboard isn’t actually for sale, but Google has open-sourced blueprints so you can make your own. Google Japan is known for its quirky keyboard inventions, such as a keyboard cup and a “stick” keyboard.
Read MoreIf you’re a seasoned international rail traveler you will no doubt have become used to the various sounds of electric locomotives and multiple units as they start up. If you know anything about electronics you’ll probably have made the connection between the sounds and their associated motor control schemes, but unless you’re a railway engineer
Read MoreMacworld Everyone’s favorite non-denominational shopping holiday has arrived, again. A second Amazon Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deals Days) will be held on October 8-9, and even with Black Friday just around the corner, we’re sure to see some excellent prices on Apple gear. The deals will be coming and going quickly, so be
Read More“Pig Butchering Alert: Fraudulent Trading App targeted iOS and Android users.” That’s the title of a new report released this week by cybersecurity company Group-IB revealing the official Apple App Store and Google Play store offered apps that were actually one part of a larger fraud campaign. “To complete the scam, the victim is asked
Read MoreWired reports on “AI-powered cameras mounted on cars and trucks, initially designed to capture license plates, but which are now photographing political lawn signs outside private homes, individuals wearing T-shirts with text, and vehicles displaying pro-abortion bumper stickers — all while recordi00ng the precise locations of these observations…” The detailed photographs all surfaced in search
Read MoreWired reports on “AI-powered cameras mounted on cars and trucks, initially designed to capture license plates, but which are now photographing political lawn signs outside private homes, individuals wearing T-shirts with text, and vehicles displaying pro-abortion bumper stickers — all while recordi00ng the precise locations of these observations…” The detailed photographs all surfaced in search
Read More“Get everyone you know, and everyone you don’t know, drag them to register to vote,” said Elon Musk at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “If they don’t, this will be the last election. That’s my prediction.”
Read MoreThe Washington Post interviewed Lebanese officials, people close to Hezbollah, and Israeli, Arab and U.S. security officials and politicians about a years-long plan (originated at Mossad headquarters) that ultimately killed or maimed “as many as 3,000 Hezbollah officers and members — most of them rear-echelon figures… along with an unknown number of civilians… when Israel’s
Read MoreApple has won a court victory in a battle against patent troll Identity Security LLC, with a jury deciding that Secure Enclave, used originally to enable Touch ID, did not violate four patents. Touch ID and Face ID, which both rely on the Secure Enclave, shown off on iPhones. The Secure Enclave is described by
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