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Nintendo Switch 2 officially announced, with more details set for April 2
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
Nintendo's two-minute reveal trailer highlights several external hardware changes from its predecessor, though performance details remain undisclosed. Hands-on previews and a full unveiling are scheduled for April.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
ChargePoint unveils "anti-vandalism" EV charger cables designed to deter copper thieves
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
The new cut-resistant cables incorporate advanced technology by weaving steel strategically through the wiring, making them far more difficult to cut.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Lawyer drops Meta as client, citing Mark Zuckerberg's "toxic masculinity and Neo-Nazi madness"
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
Stanford law professor Mark Lemley represented Meta in a 2023 copyright case in which the company used a data set containing copyrighted e-books to train its LLMs, something it says should be considered fair use.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Blue Origin joins the orbital club with New Glenn's successful launch
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
The Saturn V-sized rocket appeared to hesitate at liftoff, its thrust-to-weight ratio barely exceeding 1.0. Yet, moments later, it began a deliberate ascent into the cloudy night sky, gradually accelerating as it burned through its methane and oxygen propellants.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Repairing your Xbox just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Microsoft's new DIY program
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
For those who prefer having their Xbox repaired by an authorized expert, Microsoft has partnered with uBreakiFix by Asurion to offer repair services at nearly 700 participating locations across the US. With this partnership, uBreakiFix becomes the first Xbox authorized service provider in the country, marking a significant expansion of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New operating system could let US army Black Hawk helicopters be piloted with basic training
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
The US Army is teaming up with a company called Skyryse to make their massive fleet of over 2,100 UH-60 Black Hawks significantly smarter and easier to operate.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
IT job market declines for second year in a row, but AI and cybersecurity roles remain hot
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
According to the report by tech consultancy Janco Associates, almost 71,000 IT roles have been eliminated over the last two years in the US. Most of them – 48,600 – were lost in 2023, while 22,300 went in 2024.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Motorola's new Moto G Power brings IP69 durability and other features to budget phones
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
Starting with the phones' expansive displays, they measure 6.7 inches on the Moto G and 6.8 inches on the other variant. The panels crank up to an impressive – at least for LCD panels – 1,000 nits of brightness, ensuring decent visibility under sunlight. They also boast a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel Arc B570 Review: Decent Performance, Not Great Value
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
Intel's Arc B570 is a scaled-down version of the B580. But with reduced cores, clock speed, VRAM, and bandwidth, it offers less for only a 12% price cut. Can it still compete?Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Goodyear's advances in tire simulations are reducing the need for real-world testing
Posted on Thursday January 16, 2025
In the world of automotive engineering, tires often take a backseat to more exciting components. While car enthusiasts might obsess over horsepower figures and average consumers prioritize smartphone connectivity, it's the humble tire that serves as the crucial interface between vehicle and road. As Chris Helsel, Goodyear's Chief Technology Officer,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »