The Apple MacBook Pro (2023) and HP Spectre x360 (2022) are two premium laptops that come in various configurations. However, despite their similarities, you might notice that perhaps the biggest difference is their form factor. The MacBook Pro (2023) has the traditional MacBook clamshell structure, while the HP Spectre x360 is a more versatile convertible. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Can the Mac Mini (M2, 2023) run Linux?
Apple's new Mac Mini (M2, 2023) model is one of the most powerful Macs yet. It runs macOS Ventura and is great for creative types who might be video editing. But what if you want to use a different operating system, say, Linux? Perhaps it might be for coding or any other reason. Well, the answer to that question is that you can't run Linux natively on your Mac Mini. You can, however, … [Read more...]
Toyota Research Institute SVP on the difficulty of building the perfect home robot
Earlier this week, the Toyota Research Institute opened the doors of its Bay Area offices to members of the media for the first time. It was a day full of demos, ranging from driving simulators and drifting instructors to conversations around machine learning and sustainability. Robotics, a longtime focus of Toyota’s research division, were on display, as well. SVP Max Bajracharya showcased a pair … [Read more...]
Diablo IV’s open beta starts next month
/ You’ll get to play through the game’s prologue and the entire first act.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Get ready to slay some demons. a:hover]:text-gray-63 … [Read more...]
Cookie vs localStorage vs sessionStorage
In the field of Computer science, work is done on: Server-side Client-side Server-side: When you go to a website, your computer talks to another computer (the "server") that has all the information for that website. The server-side code is what the server uses to give you the information you're asking for. It figures out what you want and sends it back to your computer, which shows you the … [Read more...]
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 get a little more independent with single-bud update
Bose brings an update to its latest earbuds that removes some old frustrations when the device first launched. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Event and Event Handlers
Events are the reason why you find a website or an application interesting to use. Events are the interactivity that occurs on a website when you click a button, press a keyboard, or mouse over code and the state changes when you use the window object to resize your browser; Events are everything and more in JavaScript. Events are the major reason between a static website and a dynamic one. A … [Read more...]
Tech’s next great mafia? Laid-off talent
Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. After tech’s massive exodus of talent, we’re starting to see laid-off talent start companies that are ambitious and aspirational in aim. I’m talking about the legal analyst who got let go from Better.com starting a … [Read more...]
This Week in Apps: Twitter alternative winners and losers, BeReal declines, iOS web apps to get notifications
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as consumer spending last year dropped for the first time by 2% to $167 billion, according to data.ai’s “State of Mobile” report. However, downloads are continuing to grow, up 11% year-over-year in 2022 … [Read more...]
How to add apps to Apple Watch
One of the benefits of having a great Apple Watch is its seamless communication with your iPhone. This means that once you set it up, any apps from your phone that are compatible with Apple Watch instantly appear on the device. This ranges from weather apps, banking, smart home control, and more. This also includes standard Apple apps, like Podcasts and Music, as well as Apple Watch-specific apps … [Read more...]
‘Diablo IV’ open beta begins on March 24th
Blizzard will soon give Diablo IV fans the chance to play the upcoming action RPG ahead of its June 6th release date, the studio announced today during IGN Fan Fest. As it did during the development of Diablo II: Resurrected, Blizzard will host an early access weekend before giving everyone the chance to see the new game. The early access weekend will take place between March 17th and March 19th, … [Read more...]
Starlink’s testing a ‘Global Roaming’ internet service for $200 per month
/ The SpaceX-owned company says the new plan can provide ‘connectivity around the globe.’ a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Nilay Patel / The VergeStarlink’s testing … [Read more...]
Viz Media makes 'Sailor Moon' and other anime classics available for free on YouTube
Here's something to occupy your weekend if you're an anime fan. Viz Media has uploaded some of the most well-known anime series out there to YouTube and made them available to stream for free. You can now find shows such as Sailor Moon — the old series that aired in the 90s, not the remake, Sailor Moon Crystal — Naruto, Death Note, Inuyasha and Hunter X Hunter on the publisher's account. From what … [Read more...]
Frustrating battery life issues and bugs crop up in One UI 5.1
Samsung's latest software update for several Galaxy devices is seeing both a swift rollout and some terrible performance issues for users. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Best Lightning cables in 2023
Apple has been slowly moving away from its proprietary, decade-old Lightning port to the superior, universally-adopted USB Type-C. For example, the latest iPads all have a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. Despite that, many devices still depend on the inferior port, such as AirPods, iPhones, and some Mac accessories. Consequently, as an Apple user, you will likely need at least one … [Read more...]
Dry powder versus wet powder: The numbers have spoken
Bridge rounds boomed at the end of last year Anna Heim 8 hours Welcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. Lux Capital partner Josh Wolfe predicted that “dry powder” would prove to be … [Read more...]
Steam now allows you to copy games to Steam Deck and other PCs over a local network
Valve is giving Steam Deck users with slow internet connections or bandwidth caps a new way to install games on their devices. The latest Steam and Steam Deck betas add local network game transfers, a feature that allows you to copy existing files from one PC to another over a local area network. Valve says the tool can reduce internet traffic and lessen the time it takes to install games and … [Read more...]
"JavaScript Data Types and Syntax: A Comprehensive Guide for Web Developer
So first let's understand what is syntax. Syntax means a set of rules which are used to construct programs in javascript. Let's understand it with a real-life example. Suppose we want to make tea, now what are the rules to make tea? So if we want to make tea then first we take a bowl then some sugar, water andTea leaf. After that, we boil all of these things for some time. Now our tea is ready for … [Read more...]
The Power of Metrics and Optimization in Software Development
Software development is a complex process. It involves a variety of activities and requires the coordination of multiple teams. With the increasing complexity of software projects, it has become essential to measure and monitor the progress and performance of the development process. This is where metrics and optimization in software development come into play. Metrics and optimization help … [Read more...]
Best Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro deals in 2023
The Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are two of the best Android phones you can buy right now. They're not radically different from their predecessors, but Google has retained all the good features of the outgoing models while improving the overall experience. The Pixel 7 series phones are powered by Google's second-generation Tensor chip, and they have a slightly updated design with … [Read more...]