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High-end cameras make epic comeback despite smartphone ubiquity
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024
While entry-level cameras have all but disappeared, elite models are making a strong comeback, as highlighted in a report by The Economist. The report notes that brands like Leica, Fujifilm, and Nikon have shifted their focus to high-end offerings – and it's paying off.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
How to build a server in "100 easy steps": The growing pains of modern data centers
Posted on Wednesday September 18, 2024
When speaking to systems integrators and others scaling up large compute systems, we hear a constant stream of complaints about the difficulties in getting large GPU clusters operational.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
TI-84 Plus calculator mod adds internet, ChatGPT, and undetectable cheating potential
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
The TI-84 graphing calculator provides a standardized design that dominates the global education market, even in a world of equally capable smartphones. The popular calculator already offers some advanced features, but it can achieve even more with a touch of creative engineering.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel splits its struggling foundry division into an independent subsidiary
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger informed employees that the company is transforming its foundry arm into an independent subsidiary, confirming insider leaks from August. According to the press release, disguised as a message to employees, the decision emerged last week after what Gelsinger described as a "highly productive and...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
FireAlpaca, the free digital painting tool, gets a new Brush store
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
FireAlpaca is a free, easy-to-use painting tool with customizable brushes, layers, and animation features. Version 2.13 introduces a new Brush Store so you can download a wide variety of brushes, expanding creative possibilities.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple Watch Series 10 gets reviewed: Watch Ultra lite anyone?
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
The Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger, more readable OLED display, a new sleep apnea tracking function, and a depth gauge. Battery life remains unchanged though.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft says new Windows App SDK delivers "incredible" performance gains
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
Microsoft recently announced the release of Windows App SDK version 1.6, which the company claims will deliver substantial performance improvements and footprint reductions for "modern" Windows 11 (and 10) apps. The most significant update is the addition of support for Native Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) compilation.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Lexar's new SD 8.0 card is fast, but no devices fully support it
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
The Lexar Professional Gold Pro SDXC Express card is SD 8.0 certified and according to Lexar, is capable of reaching read speeds of up to 1,700 MB/s and writes up to 1,000 MB/s. That's over five times faster than SD 4.0 cards but as PetaPixel highlights, there's one small problem.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Which company invented the hard disk drive?
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
The first commercial hard disk drive was introduced in 1956.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Laptop makers complain about AMD neglecting them, favoring data center clients
Posted on Tuesday September 17, 2024
The situation has become so strained that a report from AC Analysis described it as a "Cold War ice age," eroding mutual trust between AMD and its laptop partners.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »