Looking for some cross-platform comparisons? Apple noted that the M1 Max’s GPU performance is more than 2.5x that of a compact pro PC laptop when running on battery and over 3.3x faster than a high-end PC laptop on battery. Machine learning models perform on average of over 3x faster on the new chips than on Apple’s fastest Core i9-based MacBook Pro, with some models performing over 20x faster! Want 1....
The AU$2 million trial, carried out by the Victorian government, involved the installation of lidar sensors at an intersection in Yarraville, which monitored the movement of road users including pedestrians, cyclists, cars, and trucks to identity potential hazards. The sensors were able to detect potential hazards within 0.2 seconds, the state government said. The trial also investigated ways how lidar sensors could be provide hazard warnings to connected vehicles. “We know technology plays a significant role in reducing road trauma, so as investment continues into making vehicle systems more automated, we’re investigating how these technologies can help us reduce road deaths and injuries sooner,” Transport Accident Commission Road Safety head Samantha Cockfield said....
Newly launched on Kickstarter this week, the projector has a circular body on a tripod with an adjustable angle. It’s reminiscent of an upside-down Starship Enterprise, and that is cool enough. But the iSpace 2 has some other neat features too. This is a compact projector that will go anywhere. Its dimensions are 130mm in diameter, 42mm in height, and 425g in weight. Inside the well-labelled compartmentalised box, there is the projector, a USB-type C charging cable, a remote control, a tripod stand, a power adapter, and four silicone pads to fix onto the bottom of the projector to stop it sliding across the desk....
According to VMware Edge and Service Provider SVP Sanjay Uppal, the company wants to help address two main problems that organisations face when deploying software stacks. “There’s a challenge of real-time access and there’s a challenge in terms of scale in terms of the number of locations – and we will be addressing both of them,” he told media. He also took the opportunity to define what the “edge” means to VMware, acknowledging the definition in the industry can mean something different to everyone....
On this page, we explore some of the most common MBA tracks and the career paths they can lead to. Career benefits of earning an MBA The true value of an MBA degree depends on the individual student, but these programs offer benefits that many learners can enjoy, including: Advancement opportunitiesBetter payAccess to new industriesProfessional networksEntrepreneurial advicePractical trainingInnovation support Incubators and acceleratorsBusiness plan preparation Along with the benefits of a general MBA, you can pursue an MBA concentration to add more value to your training....
“Starting today, we are making available an extra, optional layer of security to protect backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud with end-to-end encryption,” the company said in a blog post. “No other global messaging service at this scale provides this level of security for their users’ messages, media, voice messages, video calls and chat backups.” Users will have a choice for how the encryption key used is stored. The simplest is for users to keep a record of the random 64-digit key themselves, akin to how Signal handles backups, which they would need to re-enter to restore a backup....
Then there are those who buy a new iPhone when their current one breaks. These folks will buy an iPhone when they need one. Then there are those who hover in the middle. They don’t buy every year, but something triggers a purchase. And finally, there are the Android switchers. They get to a point in their journey where it’s time to jump ship. These are the buyers that Apple needs to work on....
In an unsigned post on the Windows Insider blog, the company announced that it will make “a small number of additions to the compatible processor list … but otherwise will maintain the minimum system requirements as originally set.” Also: Microsoft leaves a loophole for those wanting to run Windows 11 on ‘unsupported’ hardware The company also said it’s releasing a new version of its compatibility checker for members of the Windows Insider Program and will make that tool generally available “in the coming weeks”: The core requirements to run Windows 11 are unchanged from those that were revealed as part of the original announcement: A PC will need a minimum of 4GB of memory and 64GB of storage; UEFI secure boot must be enabled; the graphics card must be compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2....
Apple started offering the Apple-branded ‘Polishing Cloth’ after its big “Unleashed” event, where it unveiled a new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, the new Apple Silicon M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and its new new AirPods. Though the cloth didn’t get a showing at the conference, its $19 price tag caught the attention of many tech observers and has been the subject of a fair number of jokes. SEE: MacBook Pro launch: Things you may have missed However, Apple does have fairly stringent recommendations when it comes to cleaning the screens on Apple devices....
“Yodel has experienced a cyber incident that has caused some disruption. We are servicing customers but tracking is currently impacted,” a Yodel spokesperson told ZDNet. “As soon as we detected the incident, we launched an investigation, led by our internal IT division and supported by an external IT forensics group. We are working to restore tracking as quickly as we can and have engaged with all relevant authorities,” they added....
Under the terms of the deal, Momentive shareholders will receive 0.225 shares of Zendesk stock for each share of Momentive stock, a ratio which represents an implied value of approximately $28 per outstanding share of Momentive stock based on the 15-day volume weighted average price of Zendesk common stock up to and including 26 October 2021. Subject to regulatory approval, the deal is anticipated to be finalised in the first half of next year....
With a well-designed interface and all the tools you need to be productive and entertained, Zorin OS makes a strong case for the best distribution for all types of users, whether you’re a fan of open-source or not. Also: 8 things you can on Linux that you can’t do on MacOS or Windows One of the features that sets Zorin OS apart from so many other Linux distributions is the recently introduced Windows App Support....
There are countless ways to save money when shopping for computers and electronics. For example, if you don’t mind some cosmetic damage, you should consider refurbished products. You could potentially find an excellent deal on a new laptop, tablet or Bluetooth speaker that functions like new, and you may save hundreds of dollars in the long run. We’ve rounded up 10 refurbished products in excellent condition that you can use for work or play at prices far below their original stickers....
Lookout researchers said this week that the apps, 25 of which were hosted on Google Play, are scamming people interested in cryptocurrencies by offering cloud-based mining services. In return for a fee, these mobile apps promise to perform cryptocurrency mining on behalf of subscribers. Cryptocurrency mining leverages computing power – either from a personal device or a rented system – to solve computational and cryptographic puzzles, and coins are received in return....
What’s the deal? Also: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs iPhone 14 Pro Well, Android’s global domination is made possible because of countries like India, which have massive populations that cannot afford the more costly iOS devices. Because Android devices can be made and sold cheaply, such populations really have no other choice than to go with Google’s mobile OS. But why does iOS dominate countries like Japan and the United States?...
But many people are curious about the tech that I use and find invaluable in my day-to-day life. I’m leaving my iPhone 14 Pro Max and my Apple Watch Ultra out of this list. While these are my most-used bits of tech by far, they’re rather dull. So, this is the other stuff that I use. Most of what I’m listing here is platform-agnostic, but if anything is specifically Apple-centered, I’ll offer an alternative....
5G and Driving There are already safety features in many vehicles like rear cross-traffic alerts, collision warnings, and automatic emergency braking, and 5G connectivity would take these features further. Last year, Honda and Verizon announced how they plan to utilize 5G in future vehicles as envisaged by Honda’s Safe Swarm project. The idea of this initiative is to allows vehicles to communicate with other road users or devices (like cameras or traffic lights) and share critical information such as location, speed, and vehicle sensor data....
Beyond giving smartphones a speed boost for faster video streaming, tech analysts argue that over the next few years 5G will help to unlock the potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, edge computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Michael Cole, chief technology officer of the European Tour and Ryder Cup, wants to create a technology-enabled golf course, where a combination of data, sensors and mobility keeps players, spectators and broadcasters connected and informed, with 5G networks an important element of that vision....
Take email. You want it to work in a simple way. You want the people who created it to know how you use it and you want them to adjust to it. Instead, it drives you toward a heightened level of conniption. So much so that you’re forced to make a TikTok video. That, at least, is what happened to TikTok user @maselreb. She offered a mere twenty seconds of skillful diatribe....
Tools such as ChatGPT can write code and even fix bugs, as explored in a recent article by ZDNET colleague Liam Tung. What does this emerging breed of intelligent automation mean for developers’ roles in the months and years to come? The good news is AI – combined with DevOps – may mean a greatly enhanced developer experience, and perhaps free up a lot of bottled creativity. The rising importance of developer experience – and why this has become a thing – was dissected and explored in a recent webcast joined by DevOps luminaries....
