The Bluetti SwapSolar 3-in-1 fridge (center) can swap batteries with the company’s AC180T solar generator (right). | Image: Bluetti Bluetti’s SwapSolar is a battery-powered portable refrigerator, freezer, and ice maker that can also be plugged into solar, your car, or wall jack for long-term use. It’s the latest off-grid gadget for people who just can’t
Read MoreApple is overhauling the cryptographic security of iMessage by introducing a new messaging protocol to thwart advanced computing that has yet to become a feasible threat, and probably won’t for years. iMessage on an iPhone Apple already includes end-to-end encryption in its secure iMessage platform. But while elements such as Contact Key Verification can help
Read MoreIf you’ve ever interacted with the Linux command line, you’re likely familiar with the sudo command, short for “super user do.” This command allows you to execute actions with elevated privileges, essentially running it as root. This is necessary for system administration tasks inaccessible to regular users without the required privileges. As an administrator, you
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority A report from Counterpoint featuring data for December 2023 and all of 2023 showcases how Apple dominated the sales chart globally, with most of the top slots going to iPhones. Samsung phones break into the list, but only with budget models. Android flagships like the Galaxy S23 series did
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Nintendo offers news on releases for the first half of 2024. Continue reading…
Read MoreGoogle’s new model Gemma. | Image: Google Google has released Gemma 2B and 7B, a pair of open-source AI models that let developers use the research that went into its flagship Gemini more freely. While Gemini is a big closed AI model that directly competes with (and is nearly as powerful as) OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the
Read MorePhoto by Ryan Del Ponte While the event is known as one of the biggest motorsport events in the world, it’s also a place to showcase technology, land stewardship, and just a tiny bit of nightlife. Continue reading…
Read MoreShould I flee to a world where the truth might kill me—or seek peace in Russian censorship?
Read MoreFor nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view. London in Apple Maps Apple Maps teams made a similar UK tour just under a year ago in March 2023, and was reported to
Read MoreMacworld One of the greatest strengths of Apple’s product line is its ability for interplay. Not only do its devices work closely with each other, but features that begin life on one platform often make their way to others. Touch ID, for example, started on the iPhone before jumping to iPad and Mac models. The
Read MoreFagan has been confirmed as the new CEO of EXA Infrastructure, while Aqua Comms has appointed Andy Hudson as its acting CEO. Read more: Jim Fagan leaves Aqua Comms CEO role after less than one year
Read MorePitchBook data shows that early-stage valuations in Ireland and UK were down 6pc last year while venture-growth pre-money valuation was up nearly 5pc. Read more: AI and cleantech remain resilient in European valuations
Read MoreWhile Apple is expected to come out with its purported iPhone 16 series of smartphones in September 2024, rumors and leaks surrounding the new devices are pouring in thick and fast. iPhone 16 Pro May Have A Radical Camera Design, Suggests Leak The latest leak comes from an Apple tipster named Majin Bu, who shared
Read MoreMacworld If learning to code was on your bucket list for 2024, then we have a great deal for you. You can now get lifetime access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and a comprehensive, beginner-friendly coding bundle for under $65. Microsoft Visual Studio is a leading development environment trusted by developers worldwide. It has earned a
Read MoreJavaScript arrays are an incredibly flexible way to model collections using techniques from functional programming. This article introduces you to using tools like forEach(), map(), and reduce() for functional-style arrays. Traditional JavaScript arrays JavaScript’s arrays can hold heterogeneous types, change size on the fly, and readily insert or remove elements. Traditional methods like slice, splice, and push/pop do
Read MorePython is convenient and flexible, yet notably slower than other languages for raw computational speed. The Python ecosystem has compensated with tools that make crunching numbers at scale in Python both fast and convenient. NumPy is one of the most common Python tools developers and data scientists use for assistance with computing at scale. It
Read MoreJennifer Ouellette reports via Ars Technica: Famed naturalist Charles Darwin amassed an impressive personal library over the course of his life, much of which was preserved and cataloged upon his death in 1882. But many other items were lost, including more ephemeral items like unbound volumes, pamphlets, journals, clippings, and so forth, often only vaguely
Read MoreCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority A new leak has shed light on the SoC configuration of what is expected to be the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. According to information from this leak, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 could be placed between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2. Qualcomm
Read MoreWith multiple alleged LockBit members charged and a trove of their data taken by law enforcement, it looks unlikely that the cybercrime group will survive. Read more: Two LockBit suspects charged as disruption efforts ramp up
Read MoreThe carbon removal market is fast growing, with an array of different removal methods available to businesses keen to mitigate their environmental impact.
Read MoreStereo photography has been around for almost as long as photography itself, and it remains a popular way to capture a scene in its 3D glory. Yet despite the fact that pretty much everyone carries one or more cameras with them every day in the form of a smartphone, carrying a stereo photography-capable system with
Read MoreAs the overall winner among 10 start-ups, the Alpaca team won $100,000 worth of AWS credits to further scale the AI-powered learning technology tool. Read more: Alpaca wins first Learnovate edtech accelerator in Trinity
Read MoreCredit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Nothing has claimed that the upcoming Phone 2a is more powerful and efficient than the Phone 1. The company says it’s 18% more powerful and 16% more efficient than the Nothing Phone 1. Nothing revealed chipset details regarding the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a yesterday, confirming a Dimensity 7200 Pro
Read MoreThe ERS-2 was a sophisticated Earth observation satellite that set the stage for its modern companions, but its journey is expected to come to an end today. Read more: Europe’s ERS-2 ‘grandfather satellite’ is tumbling back to Earth
Read MoreCredit: Google Google has added a new quick-access row to the Google TV interface. It will help users discover new content without switching from app to app. The feature is only available in the US and will roll out widely in the country over the next few weeks. Google is adding a small but handy
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