[ad_1] Yep, that magazine you used to read in dentist waiting rooms is still around. And yes, it still publishes Goofus and Gallant comics. Though this magazine has been in print for almost 80 years, it’s evolved over the decades, and current issues carry plenty of articles about science and technology as well as crafts, […]
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China plans list of ‘unreliable entities’ in retaliation for Huawei ban
[ad_1] The Chinese government didn’t name entities or say how (or if) it would punish offenders. There’s a chance this won’t amount to much. China’s economy still thrives on US businesses to some degree, including contract orders and suppliers, and cutting off those partners could lead to serious problems for some domestic operations. It may […]
Six Bioware classics are coming to consoles this fall
[ad_1] Game developers and publishers Skybound Games and Beamdog are responsible for bringing the collection of beloved RPGs to new systems. The companies are promising the games will be tailored for consoles, with controls optimized for controllers. All of the games have been given a graphics update and native support for high-resolution, widescreen displays that […]
Samsung Pay will work on some NYC trains and buses starting today
[ad_1] A momentous thing is happening in New York City today: They’re finally fixing the subway! Just kidding, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is rolling out contactless payments for select stations and bus lines. (Because that will address overcrowding, broken air conditioners and aging signal systems!) We already knew that Apple, Google and Fitbit’s payment […]
Canadian province will prohibit sale of gas-powered cars by 2040
[ad_1] Clean Energy Canada policy director Dan Woynillowicz told CBC News in a statement: “This is going to go a long way toward addressing a problem we’ve had in British Columbia, which is we have more British Columbians interested in buying electric cars than we have electric cars on dealership lots.” He said there’s demand […]
Pushing a 28-core CPU to its limits: 6GHz and beyond
[ad_1] The usual precautions apply. The motherboard has to be insulated with dielectric grease to fend off any accidental drops of water. Likewise, paper towel lines the gap between each memory slot, and then yet more paper towel wraps around the pot and memory sticks, to soak up condensation. A small fan helps blow the […]
What to expect at E3 2019
[ad_1] With Sony sitting this round out, the other two members of gaming’s Big 3 — Nintendo and Microsoft — are likely to enjoy a lion’s share of the public’s attention this year. Nintendo will hold its Direct event on Tuesday morning. We’re not expecting news on Super Mario Maker 2 or Pokemon Sword and […]
‘Modern Warfare’ and preparing for WWDC
[ad_1] iOS 13, Apple Watch, iPad vs. Mac and more.What to expect from Apple at WWDC 2019 Next week, Apple kicks off its developer event in earnest with a keynote address on Monday, June 3rd, at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern. Let’s take a few moments to run through what we know — and what […]
Gigabyte’s next-gen SSD shows the incredible potential of PCIe 4.0
[ad_1] Gigabyte isn’t the only company to launch a PCI 4.0 SSD, as Corsair also unveiled the MP600 NVMe SSD with very similar performance. Both products use the Phison PS5016-E16 controller and 3D TLC (triple-level cell) NAND flash memory chips (from Toshiba, in the case of the AORUS). The AURUS NVMe Gen4 SSD has a […]
Maine passes bill requiring ISPs to ask permission before selling data
[ad_1] On top of the data transfer restrictions, the measure bars ISPs from using a lack of consent as an excuse to charge users extra or deny them service. There are exceptions for either selling the ISP’s own products or honoring a court order. The bill echoes similar efforts in places like Seattle, and effectively […]