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iPhone 16 Pro Now Has 'Low' Chance of Featuring Solid-State Buttons
Mac Rumors - 6 Jul 2023 16:36
There is now a "low" chance that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with solid-state volume and mute buttons, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong Internat...
Lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro is now 84% off, dropping the price to $29.97
AppleInsider - 6 Jul 2023 05:59
Windows 11 Professional is now available at a whopping 84% discount, bringing the price down to $29.97. From an intuitive interface to powerful multitasking tools, Windows users can save a bundle on Win 11 Pro in this ea...
macOS: How to Use Your Old iMac as an External Monitor
The Mac Observer - 6 Jul 2023 09:39
macOS: How to Use Your Old iMac as an External Monitor Apple products have a reputation for lasting longer than others. No matter what, eventually, you will have to upgrade to a newer machine. But what if your iMac is st...
Taiwan chip giant sees no production hit from China curb on rare metals
Phys.org - 6 Jul 2023 09:42
Taiwan's chip giant TSMC said Thursday it did not expect any direct effect on production from China's latest export controls on two rare metals essential for making semiconductors.
Big robot bugs reveal force-sensing secrets of insect locomotion
Phys.org - 6 Jul 2023 15:30
Researchers have combined research with real and robotic insects to better understand how they sense forces in their limbs while walking, providing new insights into the biomechanics and neural dynamics of insects and in...
Amazon's New Echo Buds Have 2 Key Features Missing From Other Cheap Earbuds - CNET
CNET - 6 Jul 2023 13:00
Amazon's stick-style AirPods 3 alternative, the Echo Buds 2023, are on sale for $35 in an early Prime Day deal. Here's what makes them special.
Pro Tip: Set your Apple Watch time a few minutes ahead
Cult of Mac - 6 Jul 2023 15:00
Move your Apple Watch time a few minutes ahead of the actual time and you might trick yourself out of running late every day. This is an officially supported feature, not a hack that'll have cascading, annoying side effe...
Get a refurbished Dell Chromebook for only $66
Mashable - 6 Jul 2023 11:00
TL;DR: As of July 6, get this refurbished Dell Chromebook for only $65.97 — that's a 33% discount. Even with graduation season behind us, you might not be hanging up your grad cap for good. If you have more schooling o...
Human coding error identified as cause of digital bank service outage
ZDNet - 6 Jul 2023 16:34
The coding error in a software used for system maintenance had resulted in DBS Bank's hours-long service outage in May, but unrelated to another outage in March.
AI-based technique for predicting crystal orientation improves efficiency of manufacturing electronic devices
Phys.org - 6 Jul 2023 16:41
A team led by Nagoya University researchers in Japan has successfully predicted crystal orientation by teaching artificial intelligence (AI) using optical photographs of polycrystalline materials. The results were publis...
Superman: Legacy Will Skip the Origin Story
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2023 16:00
Ken discusses his job description in a new Barbie clip. Seth Rogen promises shocks aplenty for his Boys spinoff and the Sausage Party sequel. Netflix wants its Stranger Things play to herald clues for the show's final se...
Make The Little Mermaid SteelBook Part of Your Disney-Loving World
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2023 15:00
The Little Mermaid's iconic sunset poster art inspires what'll be a must-have for Disney movie collectors: the SteelBook release of the live-action fairy tale's home media release.
Say goodbye to Europe's Ariane 5 rocket with these stunning final launch photos
SPACE.com - 6 Jul 2023 21:30
Europe's Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle is now officially retired, and the rocket's final launch on July 5 was picture-perfect.
Use of AI in Retirement Planning: Is It Good or Bad?
ReadWrite - 6 Jul 2023 13:00
Artificial intelligence (AI) is slowly becoming an integral part of our daily life. AI already helps us to personalize our […] The post Use of AI in Retirement Planning: Is It Good or Bad? appeared first on ReadWrite.
StackRot Linux Kernel Vulnerability Shows Exploitability of UAFBR Bugs
SecurityWeek - 6 Jul 2023 12:57
A new Linux kernel vulnerability tracked as StackRot and CVE-2023-3269 shows the exploitability of use-after-free-by-RCU (UAFBR) bugs. The post StackRot Linux Kernel Vulnerability Shows Exploitability of UAFBR Bugs appea...
Researchers Uncover New Linux Kernel 'StackRot' Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
The Hacker News - 6 Jul 2023 12:55
Details have emerged about a newly identified security flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow a user to gain elevated privileges on a target host. Dubbed StackRot (CVE-2023-3269, CVSS score: 7.8), the flaw impacts Lin...
Farewell, Ariane 5! Europe's workhorse rocket launches 2 satellites on final mission
SPACE.com - 6 Jul 2023 00:41
Europe's Ariane 5 rocket launched for the final time today (July 5) after 27 years of service, sending two communications satellites to orbit.
NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour Will Stand Tall Once More
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2023 22:45
The Space Shuttle is going to look launch ready once again, although this time the retired spacecraft won't be firing its engines.
Google's first truly custom chip for Pixel devices won't arrive until 2025
The Verge - 6 Jul 2023 22:15
Google's plan to move Pixel phones away from Samsung's modified chips has been delayed. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge According to a report by The Information, Google originally planned to replace the modified Samsu...
Here's the Deal With Las Vegas' Huge Psychedelic Orb
Gizmodo - 6 Jul 2023 22:10
A giant shape-shifting orb has invaded the Las Vegas metropolitan area. If you've seen pictures, you'd be forgiven for being alarmed because it sorta resembles something that might land on Earth during an alien invasion....
Solar panels could be about to get much better at capturing sunlight
New Scientist - 6 Jul 2023 21:00
Silicon-based solar cells have a theoretical efficiency limit of around 30 per cent, but adding a perovskite layer enables new designs to harvest more energy
SpaceX says, sure, Starship blew up but you can forget about the rest of that lawsuit
The Register - 6 Jul 2023 20:45
Won't someone think of the (checks notes) Kemp's Ridley sea turtle? SpaceX has hit back at a lawsuit brought by the American Bird Conservancy and others regarding risks to the environment near its Starship testing facili...