Mecha Comet is a modular open source handheld computer that reminds me of the Indian PDA that may have inspired the iPhone
I mention the Simputer now because I’m reminded of it looking at a brand new modular handheld computer set to debut on ...
Road to VR2d
Meta’s Horizon OS Expansion Reportedly to Kick Off with Premium ASUS Headset, Claims Trusted Leaker
Meta announced in April of last year that it was preparing to release Horizon OS, its Quest-exclusive operating system, to ...
Parallels can finally run x86 versions of Windows or Linux on Apple Silicon
Last week, Parallels released a new update that partially resolves this problem: Users of Parallels Desktop Pro 20.2.0 now ...
ZDNet14d
The best USB-C charger you can buy: Expert recommended
So let's take a look at a selection of the best USB-C chargers on the market for your smaller devices.
Euronews20d
New EU rules on common USB-C chargers for electronics to come into force
As of Saturday, EU consumers will no longer need a different charger for their smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, video game consoles and other devices, as USB Type-C charging ports are to ...
The Verge20d
The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means
From December 28th, a large percentage of the gadgets bought inside the EU are required to charge via USB-C. The goal for Directive 2022/2380, known colloquially as the common charging solution ...
Smithsonian Magazine20d
How an Experiment to Amplify Light in Hospital Operating Rooms Led to the Accidental Invention of the Snow Globe
The origins of the decoration lie in Vienna’s 17th district, where the inventor’s descendants are still making them for collectors around the world Erik Trinidad Freelance writer In the ...
The Hacker News20d
Palo Alto Releases Patch for PAN-OS DoS Flaw — Update Immediately
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability impacting PAN-OS software that could cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on susceptible devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-3393 ...
theregister23d
SvarDOS: DR-DOS is reborn as an open source operating system
Even with the additional tools we installed, it only took about 6MB of disk. The repo has over 400 packages, including tools to access OS/2 HPFS and Windows NTFS drives, plus USB drivers, development ...
ZDNet23d
This Linux distro I recommend to power users takes a unique approach to OS design
NixOS is an open-source operating system that is available to install and use for free. It offers several desktop environments to choose from, is as rock-solid as any OS on the market, and ...
The Verge26d
This 240W USB-C cable’s connector both rotates and bends
Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent damage, as spotted by Tom’s Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end ...
The Australian27d
The sad story of the little-known paradise parrot
Jerrard had rediscovered the paradise parrot, regarded by many as one of the world’s most beautiful birds. His notes and diaries about his encounters with the parrot across several years are a ...