Chip manufacturers are producing a steady stream of new GPUs. While they bring new benefits to many different use cases, the number of GPU models available from each manufacturer can overwhelm developers working with machine learning workloads. To decide which GPU is right for your organization, a business and its developers must consider the costs
Read MoreCharlie, a senior architect at a medium-sized software development organization, sat at his desk going over the specifications for the latest development project at his company. As he was taking a high-level look at how to break down the work for the first phase of the project, Janice, a hard-charging, early-career developer walked into his
Read MoreThe maximum peak performance of a CPU is a critical metric to consider when comparing different CPU designs. However, it’s not the only number that matters. Other important metrics include sustained performance and performance per watt. In this article, I delve into the performance per watt of the Google Tensor G3 system on a chip
Read MoreHinton’s research into deep learning paved the way for the rise of AI systems, but he has been speaking more about the dangers this technology poses for the future. Read more: ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton receives UCD’s highest honour
Read MoreThe Logitech G Pro X 60 Lightspeed offers plentiful features in a compact form factor. | Image: Logitech Logitech has announced the Pro X 60 Lightspeed, the first wireless gaming keyboard from the company to come in a compact 60 percent format. Available through the gaming-focused Logitech G sub-brand, the keyboard is available now for
Read MoreThose taking public transport in the tech hub of San Francisco may be reassured to know that their rides will soon no longer be dependent on floppy disks. From a report: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s director of transportation Jeffrey Tumlin told ABC that the city’s automatic light-rail control system is running on outdated tech
Read MoreBy becoming the official custodian of an entire nation’s history for the first time, the Internet Archive is expanding its already outsize role in preserving the digital world for posterity. From a report: Aruba has long been a special place for Stacy Argondizzo. For years, her family has vacationed on the tiny Caribbean Island every
Read MoreCredit: 91mobiles/Onleaks The latest version of the Google app reportedly contains a few references to the Pixel 9. These references come after renders recently leaked online, suggesting we could see three Pixel 9 phones. We’re expecting the Google Pixel 9 series to launch in Q3 2024, and it looks like we could get three models
Read MoreGoogle has shared an initial list of all the Bluetooth trackers and audio devices compatible with Android’s new Find My Device network. Most of these trackers are now available to pre-order. Only three Bluetooth audio devices are currently in line to get Find My Device network support. Google has launched its upgraded Find My Device
Read MoreIn a world where the personal digital assistant (PDA) has become yet another retro computing system, it’s always nice when experiencing the software for such platforms can be done in a way that does not involve hunting down original hardware of questionable functionality. Here PumpkinOS is a PalmOS-compatible project by [migueletto] which runs as a
Read MoreIn Yanis Varoufakis’ latest book, the former Greek finance minister argues that companies like Apple and Meta have treated their users like modern-day serfs.
Read MoreDr Iulia Anton’s research aims to build climate resilience by integrating smart technologies and nature-based solutions in harmony with local communities. Read more: Why citizen science is a ‘win-win’ for this climate engineer
Read MoreGoogle is only rolling out its new Find My Device network in the US and Canada to begin with. The company has confirmed that the global rollout of the service will be completed over the next few months. Google has finally switched on its upgraded Find My Device network. However, not everyone is lucky enough
Read MoreWhile generally quite reliable, Apple’s Universal Clipboard can sometimes stop working for no apparent reason. Here’s how to fix it and get back your cross-device productivity. Universal Clipboard makes copying text between devices easy. Universal Clipboard is Apple’s cross-platform feature that allows users to quickly transfer document elements and files between devices. Part of the
Read MoreGoogle has said that Pixel 8-like powered-off tracking abilities should also come to other Android phones. The company is working with other SOCs and smartphone OEMs to make this happen. The feature should first land on additional premium Android handsets before it comes to more affordable phones. Google’s upgraded Find My Device network can locate
Read MoreMagnetic switches are emerging as a potential game-changer for mechanical keyboards. By using magnets instead of physical contacts, these switches allow users to adjust the actuation point of each key. While still a nascent technology lacking standardization, magnetic switches could bring a new level of customization to keyboards, TechCrunch writes. Read more of this story
Read MoreMacworld The long-awaited iPad refresh is now expected to happen in the second week of May, with a trusted leaker predicting that the launch will “probably” take place in the week of May 6. In the April 7 edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reiterates his earlier prediction that we can
Read MoreTesla was prepared to contest claims of wrongful death related to its Autopilot system in court but has chosen to settle the case instead. Tesla agrees to pay settlement in tragic autopilot crash In a surprising turn, Tesla has opted for a settlement with the family of Wei “Walter” Huang, an Apple engineer. His tragic
Read MoreIf you’ve ever worked on a large project — your own or a group effort — you know it can be difficult to find exactly where you want to be in the source code. Sure, you can use ctags and most other editors have some way of searching for things. But ClangQL from [AmrDeveloper] lets
Read MoreImage: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Elon Musk admitted that his posts on the platform formerly known as Twitter may have financially harmed the company in the long run, in a March 27th deposition made public on Monday by The Huffington Post. The billionaire also admitted to have a “limited understanding” of the
Read MorePhotoelectric encoder keyboard configured as ASCII While typing away on our DIN, PS/2, USB or Bluetooth keyboards one of the questions which we rarely concern ourselves with is that of how the keyboard registers which keys we’re pressing. One exception here is when the keyboard can only register a limited number of simultaneous keypresses (rollover).
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge This week, Tesla was scheduled to appear in court to defend its Autopilot system against a claim of wrongful death — but it looks like the company will pay the family of Apple engineer Wei “Walter” Huang instead. Court documents show that Tesla is trying to seal the
Read MoreImage: Apple This morning, remembering I’d forgotten to order eclipse glasses, I wondered out loud: Would it be an absolutely awful idea to watch today’s solar eclipse on the Apple Vision Pro? I’m extremely not a camera expert, but I seem to recall that pointing a camera at the sun is bad. However, online answers
Read MoreJapan’s largest telecommunications company and the country’s biggest newspaper called for speedy legislation to restrain generative AI, saying democracy and social order could collapse if AI is left unchecked. From a report: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, or NTT, and Yomiuri Shimbun Group Holdings made the proposal in an AI manifesto to be released Monday. Combined
Read MorePasskeys have launched for X uses globally, bringing a new level of account security to users of the social platform. Passkey on an iPhone In January, X introduced support for passkey login. The feature uses technology developed by the FIDO Alliance in collaboration with major tech players like Apple, Google, and Microsoft. Passkeys on X
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