If you ask a group of Apple users why they decided to go iPhone over Android, or Mac over Windows, one of the most cited reasons is likely the superior ecosystem and seamless connectivity between devices. While that’s true for the most part, what if I told you the phone that plays nicest with a Mac right now is not an iPhone, but an Android phone that doesn’t even sell in the US?
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I tried an OCuLink external GPU is it actually better than USB4?
Recently, I tried using an external GPU for the first time and found it to be a very useful addition if you want to improve your gaming experience. Games greatly benefit from the added power, so if you're playing at home, you can make them look a lot better using an external GPU, though the cost is a significant barrier. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
Jack Dorsey says he’s no longer on the Bluesky board
It sounds like Bluesky’s most prominent backer is no longer on its board. On Saturday, Jack Dorsey posted on X about grants for open protocols from his philanthropic Start Small initiative. This prompted someone to ask Dorsey if he was still on the Bluesky board, and he responded with a terse “no.” Dorsey did not answer any of the follow-up posts asking him to explain his departure. It’s not … [Read More...]
What happens when you type www.google.com in your favorite web browser?
If you are a we b developer, this information is for you.Many developers struggle with this kind of question during an interviews The first thing that happens when you type any URL (e.g., google.com) is that your browser sends this URL to a DNS (Domain Name Server) to obtain the IP address of the website. The DNS responds with the IP address linked to the URL (e.g., 142.250.66.110). Now, your … [Read More...]
How Next.js caching works
Let's start by understanding the caching system in Next.js and then dive into "no-store" and "force-dynamic". By default, Next.js uses a caching mechanism to improve performance. When a page is requested, Next.js checks if it has a cached version. If found, it serves the cached page, otherwise it generates the page on the server and caches it for future requests. With the introduction of RSC, … [Read More...]
Arduino vs Raspberry Pi: Which board should you buy for your next DIY project?
If youre a part of the DIY community, you may have heard about Arduino and Raspberry Pi boards. At first glance, both devices look extremely similar and can even be used interchangeably for a handful of cool projects. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range
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">Image: TeslaTesla CEO Elon Musk posted on Friday that the Standard Range rear-wheel drive Model Y the company has been building and selling … [Read More...]
Women in AI: Catherine Breslin helps companies develop AI strategies
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. We’re publishing these pieces throughout the year as the AI boom continues, highlighting key work that often goes unrecognized. Read more … [Read More...]
These are the next 5 projects on my SBC to-do list
Single-board computers are awesome little machines capable of doing some really cool things if youre willing to go hands on and put in a bit of work. Whats even better is that there are dozens of communities online willing to share not only what they made with their SBCs, but how they made it. After countless hours scrolling through Reddit, X, and the Raspberry Pi forums, these are the projects … [Read More...]
Level up your video calls on the cheap with this HP monitor that's now 70% off with this crazy deal
There are a lot of different monitor options in 2024, but if you're looking for one that's great for video calls, then this HP monitor is going to be right up your alley. What sets this monitor apart from others is its 5MP camera, noise-canceling microphones, and excellent speakers. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is making strides in astronomy with its 122-megapixel primarily infrared photos taken 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth. Impressive stuff. The space agency’s newest sky-peeper takes a different approach, however, performing groundbreaking space science with 36 pixels. It’s not a typo—36 pixels, not 36 megapixels. The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission … [Read More...]