Apple Watch SE might go plastic next year, but is that worth the tradeoff?
Earlier this summer, reports started to emerge that Apple is testing a new “rigid plastic” body for the next generation . It was initially expected at last week’s Apple event, but unexpectedly got delayed. While a plastic casing would undoubtedly...
2024-09-15 15:25
How to install MicroPython for RISC-V on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2
Try out the latest preview version of MicroPython for the RISC-V CPU onboard the latest Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
2024-09-15 15:00
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Asgard launches world's first DDR5-9600 CUDIMMs — promising DDR5-10000+ modules are on the way
Memory and storage specialist Asgard has announced new CUDIMMs rated at a blistering DDR5-9600. The China-based firm announced its new Asgard x Thor CUDIMM DDR5-9600 C44 kits on WeChat, claiming they achieve a world first for performance.
2024-09-15 14:39
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iPhone 16 Pro battery replacements will cost even more than last year
Initially reported by MacRumors, Apple will be charging more than ever before to get your battery replaced out of warranty on iPhone 16 Pro models. more…
2024-09-15 14:31
First iPhone 16 pre-orders now shipping, here’s how to track your order
The first iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders have started shipping to buyers. As usual, this doesn’t mean your iPhone 16 will arrive before the September 20 launch date. It does mean, however, that you can easily track your new phone as it travel...
2024-09-15 13:55
Violent racing simulator turns force feedback up to 11 with an ejection seat — sim project debuts in crash and smash video
A talented, potentially foolish enthusiast builds the most immersive sim setup possible, with one horrible catch.
2024-09-15 13:49
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Cooler Master V SFX Platinum 1100 PSU Review
Cooler Master’s V SFX Platinum 1100 delivers exceptional power and efficiency in a compact SFX form factor, but struggles with thermal performance under high loads.
2024-09-15 13:47
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Western powers make plans to secure submarine communications cables, excluding Chinese firms and technology
The United States and its allies are preparing a document that outlines the steps they need to take to ensure the security of their undersea communications cables.
2024-09-15 13:25
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Leaked Intel Core Ultra 5 245K CPU sample delivers double-digit multicore performance boost — no advantage seen in single-core testing, though
The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K's benchmark numbers show it at par with the Intel Core i5-14600K/KF in single-core numbers, and racing past it in multi-core test results.
2024-09-15 13:06
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Intel customer scores Core i9-14900K as a replacement for degraded Core i9-13900K — another received a $599 check for a fully working Core i9-13900K
Two "RMA lottery" winners get lucky with Intel's RMA system. One gets a full refund for his fully working Core i9-13900K chip; another gets a Core i9-14900K replacement CPU for his degraded Core i9-13900K.
2024-09-15 12:48
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Linux 6.11 Kernel Released With Some Snapdragon X1 Laptop Support & Other New Hardware
As expected the Linux 6.11 kernel has been promoted to stable and in time for appearing in the likes of Ubuntu 24.10, Fedora 41, and other autumn Linux distribution releases...
2024-09-15 11:12
Hashtag Jakarta EE #246
Hashtag Jakarta EE #246 Welcome to issue number two hundred and forty-six of Hashtag Jakarta EE! This week was all about visiting Java User Groups for me. Speaking at four JUGs in four different cities, in four different states in four days involv...
2024-09-15 09:59
Linux 6.11 Features Many Exciting Updates For AMD Hardware & More
It's expected to be the Linux 6.11 release day! We are just hours away from hopefully seeing Linux 6.11 stable christened as the kernel set to power the likes of Ubuntu 24.10 and Fedora 41. Here's a reminder of some of the most interesting new features...
2024-09-15 09:03
ASUS TUF Gaming F17 laptop still selling at $102 discount on Amazon
ASUS TUF Gaming F17 laptop is currently available at a $102 discount on its original MSRP on Amazon US. Read more...
2024-09-15 08:16
Microsoft Weekly: More layoffs, another no-build week, Windows updates, and more
This week's Microsoft Weekly news recap is here, with the most interesting stories from the world of Microsoft. Read more...
2024-09-15 08:00
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Weekly: Teams for Android is getting some new features soon
This week in our look back on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, the Teams app for Android will soon add many more features according to some new listings. Read more...
2024-09-15 06:00
AMD GPU Linux Driver Becoming "Really Really Big" That It's Starting To Cause Problems
The modern AMD kernel graphics driver "AMDGPU" is the biggest driver within the mainline Linux kernel and is approaching six million lines of code albeit a large chunk of that is made up of auto-generated header files for each supported GPU. But this A...
2024-09-15 06:00
Legacy Intel Sound Driver Support Being Removed In Linux 6.12, Other Big Changes
Yet another early pull request for the imminent Linux 6.12 merge window is the sound (audio) driver updates for this next kernel cycle. There is a lot of sound driver work this cycle from new audio bits to removing legacy Intel driver support...
2024-09-15 05:00
Many ACPI Updates Head To The Linux 6.12 Kernel
Ahead of the expected Linux 6.11 stable release today and the Linux Kernel Maintainer Summit happening this coming week in Vienna, Intel engineer Rafael Wysocki submitted early the ACPI updates among the other areas of the kernel he oversees as part of...
2024-09-15 04:00
Ubuntu Developers Begin Working On Snapdragon X1 Elite Support
With the mainline Linux kernel beginning to see DeviceTree support for a few Snapdragon X1 powered laptops like the ASUS Vivobook S15 and Lenovo Yoga Slim7x, Ubuntu developers at Canonical appear to be beginning their exploration around supporting some...
2024-09-15 00:00