A merged Nvidia and Arm would have created a second potential semiconductor superpower behind Intel and a solid competitor to Qualcomm and Samsung in the mobile and embedded processor space – and a supplier of silicon for a next-generation of Arm-powered Windows laptops from Microsoft and other vendors. So, many industry observers may be wondering: Is the future of Arm in desktop computing an all-Apple one? As it stands now, only Apple has found success with Arm-based silicon of its own design by transitioning its Mac platform to the M1....

NASA said the hydrogen leak occurred in an an “interface between the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket”. The SLS is uniquely capable of carrying the Orion spacecraft, astronauts and supplies to the Moon on a single mission. The Artemis 1 mission’s second launch, an unmanned test, was set for Saturday 2:17 pm ET (11:17 am PT) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

Now, AI-powered voice bots will be putting in your orders. Taco Bell’s parent company Yum Brands recently shared that it’s testing an AI-powered conversational bot that takes orders in the drive-thru lane. The AI voice bot could help the chain “potentially automate ordering,” according to Business Insider. Meanwhile, earlier this year, Popeyes and Panera Bread began partnerships with OpenCity, a startup touting an AI-powered drive-thru voice assistant. Its name is Tori, and it claims to help improve order accuracy, decrease food wait times, and increase food sales....

Two features that the new models share are still-uncommon OLED displays and the choice of ether the latest Intel 11th-generation Core processors or AMD Ryzen 5000 series chips. (The ExpertBooks are Intel only, however.) At the top end of the new offerings, the ProArt family gets a pair of new systems in the Studiobook 16 and the Studiobook Pro 16, both of which include the Asus Dial, a hardware input device that can customized for more efficient workflow in different apps....

The Vivobook Pro 16X has a 16-inch OLED screen that’s well suited to creative work, meeting Pantone Validated standard and supporting 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are also the first to achieve the new VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification. My review unit features an AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processor, but the Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is also available with an Intel Core i7 CPU, along with discrete Nvidia graphics across the board....

With the first service, business customers will be able to build and run applications using Google Cloud capabilities, such as AI, Kubernetes and data analytics. The applications are deployed on-premise using AT&T’s 5G and Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) services. The second service will allow enterprises to deploy applications at Google edge points of presence (POPs), which will be connected to AT&T’s 5G and fiber networks. “We have an opportunity to improve the economics of 5G and edge to help enterprises, via AT&T, to create faster, more compelling experiences at scale,” George Nazi, VP of Google’s telco business, said to ZDNet....

The Australian retail giant reported net profit after tax of AU$51.7 million, compared to last year’s loss of AU$172.4 million, and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation of AU$390 million, up nearly 30% from the AU$305 million reported the prior year. The company attributed the turnaround to the 28% year-on-year increase in group online sales that reached AU$540 million during the period to 31 July 2021. This made up 20% of total group sales that tipped just over AU$2....

The pause will occur from 7am, 4 September 2021 to 7am, 7 September 2021. “This temporary measure will allow us to responsibly clear record parcel volumes in parts of our network impacted by COVID-19,” the company said in a service update. “The safety of our people is our highest priority, and this will help ensure volumes are kept to a safe and manageable level. Our team will continue with processing across the weekend in these areas....

The Laevo device is a passive, unobtrusive exoskeleton designed to alleviate strain and adapt to every posture. By leaning against the chest pad, the Laevo transfers force from the rest of the body to the thighs. In general, exoskeletons have stumbled from a business perspective. Powered and unpowered suits designed to augment human strength or reduce the strain associated with bending and lifting have been around since the early 2010s....

Computer science careers require strong technical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. With career paths in the tech sector, business, finance, national security, healthcare, and more, computer science jobs offer a strong outlook. You might like this field if: You enjoy solving problems with creative solutions; you bring strong analytical and communication skills; you can move easily between the big picture and small details. Career options: Front-end web developerBack-end web developerFull-stack web developer...

The Codfish State is not only a hub for top-ranked educational programs but an exciting destination for careers in finance, engineering, information technology and other lucrative fields. Online colleges in Massachusetts can prepare you to enter the forefront of these fields and many more. Explore our rankings of the top online colleges in Massachusetts and learn what they can do for you. Top 5 online schools in Massachusetts: Quick facts The best online colleges in Massachusetts Before looking through our rankings, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with ZDNet’s ranking methodology....

As new technologies and practices continue to influence the management field, organizations will readily seek out new and specially trained professionals to fill their leadership roles. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the addition of over 900,000 management occupations between 2020 and 2030. Here, we rank the best online management degrees to help prospective students capitalize on this exciting opportunity. Top 5 online schools for management The best online bachelor’s in management degrees For our rankings to accurately reflect the educational landscape, we pull the latest publicly available information from reputable sources....

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 13% growth in computer occupations between 2020 and 2030. Database management master’s graduates have access to many of the careers in this field, particularly those dealing directly with organizational data. Here, we look at the database management master’s degree and highlight the best of these programs. Top 3 online schools for master’s in database management: Quick facts The best online database management master’s degrees To build our list of the best database management master’s degrees, ZDNet’s ranking methodology evaluates publicly available national, school, and program data....

Software engineering programs also build communication, critical thinking, and analytical abilities. With a software engineering degree, students learn the skills to work in software development, network engineering, system security engineering, and software project management. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 13% growth in computer and information technology occupations to 2030. To find out how to get into this expanding field, check out these rankings of the best online software engineering degrees below....

Released only a few months ago, the Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones use two processors and eight microphones to not only arguably the best noise cancelation on the market, but also exceptional call quality. The noise cancelation is also in part to the Auto NC Optimizer that uses your wearing conditions to optimize your audio for your needs. Whether you need them to cancel out those screechy subway trips to just focusing while you work from home, you can enjoy a distraction-free experience....

With the rising cost of living and economic instability in many parts of the world, most of us are trying to save a few dollars wherever we can. One way to save on electricity and gas bills is to improve the energy efficiency of our homes. Plus, we can be more mindful of whether or not we really need to keep the heating on in every room 24/7. But when our lives are busy, the last thing we want to do is constantly monitor our thermostats – this is where smart, IoT devices can shine....

Also: Best Black Friday 2022 gaming deals The Asus ROG Strix G10 gaming desktop PC is a tower with an 11th-gen Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) Graphics, 1TB SSD storage, and 16GB RAM. There are two isolated air chambers to reduce the risk of overheating, and the case has a transparent side panel with 20 decorative LEDs. Also: Early Black Friday gaming deals on sale now If you plan to purchase this gaming rig as a gift or as an upgrade for your home office, don’t forget that you’ll also need to invest in a suitable monitor....

The patent sale is the final nail on the coffin of BlackBerry’s smartphone services, which first rose to prominence during the early 2000s for its phones with built-in QWERTY keyboards and email and BlackBerry Messenger support. The sale comes weeks after Blackberry turned off the lights for its smartphone services. The legacy patents will be acquired by Catapult IP Innovations, a special purpose vehicle that was specifically formed for the acquisition....

The announcement came from a thread of tweets from Block’s general manager for hardware, Thomas Templeton. Templeton said the company would work towards making it so that anyone can easily purchase a mining rig. “We want to make mining more distributed and efficient in every way, from buying, to set up, to maintenance, to mining,” he wrote. “We’re interested because mining goes far beyond creating new bitcoin. We see it as a long-term need for a future that is fully decentralized and permissionless....

The notifications are constant. The pings ring in your ears, leaving a nasty echo. And then there’s the spying. When the pandemic struck, companies worried that they couldn’t observe their employees in the way they used to. They couldn’t loom over them, see how long they took for lunch – or a bathroom break. It’s frustrating being a boss and not having total control. You’re supposed to have it, right?...