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Old hard drive modded into a variable speed disc sander, spinning rust sands things nicely
A step-by-step guide showing how to convert an old HDD into a small variable speed sanding tool has been shared.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:
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Distant planet shows "strongest evidence yet" of potential extraterrestrial life
A team of Cambridge researchers studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b discovered chemical signatures of dimethyl sulphide (DMS) and dimethyl disulphide (DMDS). The molecules are tied to biological life, produced by marine phytoplankton and bacteria here on Earth.Read Entire Article
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro Review: The best AIO for Ryzen 9950X3D, and Intel too
Can Arcticโs Liquid Freezer III Pro deliver where its predecessor failed? Can it handle the heat of AMD and Intelโs hottest CPUs?
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:The US almost let the CVE system die - the cybersecurity world's universal bug tracker
The US Department of Homeland Security has extended funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program, which was set to expire on Wednesday. Experts warn that the program is critical for worldwide cybersecurity efforts.Read Entire Article
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Most Americans are paying more for broadband โ here are four solutions
A survey has revealed that the majority of Americans have seen their broadband bill go up in the past year, with the average increase hitting an eye-opening $195. But there are four things you can do about that โฆ moreโฆ
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Tesla sued for allegedly faking odometer readings to avoid warranty repairs
Nyree Hinton brought the suit after he bought a 2020 Tesla Model Y in December 2022 with 36,772 miles on the clock, which meant it was still covered under the 50,000-mile warranty.Read Entire Article
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Apple is already assembling iPhone 16e in Brazil as it shifts production from China
In the midst of the trade war between the US and China, companies like Apple have been trying to find ways to avoid the crazy tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports. A report earlier this month revealed that, as part of these plans, Apple wanted to expand its assembly line in Brazil โ and now the company is already assembling the new iPhone 16e in the country. moreโฆ
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Funding restored for crucial cybersecurity program, but uncertainty remains
Federal funding has been restored for a crucial cybersecurity program used by Apple and other tech giants, in a last-minute U-turn. Security experts had described the original decision to remove funding as stupid, dangerous, and chaotic. However, the future of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program remains uncertain, despite its role in helping tech giants identify and fix security holes found in their...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:JEDEC finalizes HBM4 memory standard with major bandwidth and efficiency upgrades
HBM4 offers faster data rates, more channels, and higher memory capacities, with features like Directed Refresh and flexible voltage options to boost performance and reliability.
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Big Tech avoided $278 billion in corporate tax over the past decade, says watchdog
The analysis, conducted by the Fair Tax Foundation (FTF), scrutinizes the financial records and tax strategies of these digital giants, whose combined market capitalization now exceeds $12.9 trillion, making them collectively more valuable than the entire FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.Read Entire Article
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Apple says it maybe canโt trust Meta, after incompetent redaction
Lawyers representing Apple said the company may not be able to trust Meta, after the social network company leaked internal data shared with the company in confidence. Amusingly, Meta didnโt share the data deliberately, but instead used a method of redacting a PDF which is well-known for being trivial to undo โฆ moreโฆ
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Nvidia RTX 4090 eBay seller scammed by buyer who returned card with GPU and VRAM removed
The graphics card industry right now is as bad as it was in the pandemic/chip crisis era of sky-high prices and nearly no stock. It's led to the second-hand market becoming a Wild West of opportunists and shady businesses.Read Entire Article
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Google on how it maintains Search reliability and speed
Google is out with a blog post today detailing its Search infrastructure, and how it keeps in mind speed and reliability when developing new features. moreโฆ
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Reversing blurred pixels to reveal censored content in videos is easier than you think
Viewers of a recent YouTube video by developer Jeff Geerling demonstrated how free software can unmask information hidden behind mosaic censorship. The experiment showed that anyone attempting to obscure content in a video should either block it entirely or avoid recording it in the first place.Read Entire Article
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Meta blocks Apple Intelligence on Facebook and its other iOS apps
Apple Intelligence was announced with iOS 18 and has been available since last October, when Apple released iOS 18.1 to the public. Although most apps provide support for Apple Intelligence features by default, developers can choose not to have them in their apps โ and it seems that Meta has decided to do so. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Android 16 Beta 4 update set for tomorrowย
For the third release in a row, Google has teased that the next Android 16 preview update is officially coming Thursday, April 17 with Beta 4. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:What Is A Smart Home Hub & Do Your Devices Need One?
If you're looking to modernize your abode with app-enabled lights or accessories, do you need to incorporate a smart home hub into the mix? What do they do?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Google releases Pixel Camera 9.8 patch update [U]
Google is rolling out an update to Pixel Camera 9.8 that presumably addresses some bugs. This is the first patch for the Pixel 9a following last weekโs launch. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Google rolling out Pixel Camera 9.8 update for Pixel 9a
Following last weekโs launch, the Pixel 9a is getting a small camera update that presumably addresses some bugs. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Is Zoom Down? Here's What We Know
While Zoom saw it's huge rise during Covid-19, it is still a widely used tool. However, today the servers crashed. Here's what we know so far.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2025 โ Apple AR glasses and Vision Proโs future
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Appleโs Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Why Do Some Semi-Trucks Have Multiple License Plates?
They're less common than they used to be, but you can still see some semi-trucks sporting more than one license plate. Why? And why did this practice fall off?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Hands-on: Hohem iSteady M7 smartphone gimbal
As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video โ whether itโs for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear โ Iโm always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on theHohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:How Reliable Are Proline HEMI Engines? Here's What Owners Have To Say
Proline HEMI engines get downright cataclysmic while generating the power needed for their vehicles, but how reliable are these powerhouses according to owners?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:New approach from DeepMind partitions LLMs to mitigate prompt injection
Since chatbots went mainstream in 2022, a security flaw known as prompt injection has plagued artificial intelligence developers. The problem is simple: language models like ChatGPT can't distinguish between user instructions and hidden commands buried inside the text they're processing. The models assume all entered (or fetched) text is trusted...Read Entire Article
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:One of Appleโs โmagic momentโ features kept failing, then I found the fix
One of the best things about Apple products is how well they tend to work together. Various โcontinuityโ features create magic moments and a seamless experience. Recently I was having reliability issues with one such feature, though: Universal Clipboard. Hereโs what went wrong, and the simple fix. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Black Mirror Director Haolu Wang on the AI Romance in โHotel Reverieโ
The mostly black-and-white episode transports a Hollywood star into a recreated vintage movie, where real sparks unexpectedly fly.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. House Panel Says Chinaโs DeepSeek AI Is a โProfound Threatโ to National Security
In a new report, the bipartisan House committee came to the unsurprising finding that DeepSeek sends user data back to China.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:What Does The 'Z' In Honda's CR-Z Model Mean?
Honda decided in 2010 to add the two-seater CR-Z sports car toits hybrid production line. CR-Z stands for Compact Renaissance Zero, but what does zero imply?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Why Your Workouts Before Bedtime Need to Stop
A study with over 14,500 participants links intense workouts within four hours of bedtime to poorer sleep quality and duration.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Google makes Gemini Live camera & screen sharing free on Android
Last week, Google started widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to Advanced subscribers, and the Project Astra-powered capabilities will soon befree for all Android users. moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:iOS 18.4.1 promises to fix frustrating CarPlay bugs
Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problemsโฆ moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:iOS 18.4.1 promises to fix frusturating CarPlay bugs
Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problemsโฆ moreโฆ
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The 2026 Trailseeker Is The Car The Solterra Should've Always Been (But Subaru Still Has A Problem)
Subaru's second electric car addresses plenty of the criticisms leveled at its collaboration with Toyota, but is this still a case of too little, too late?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Diesel Engine Glow Plugs Vs Intake Heaters: What's The Difference?
Diesel engines require on heated and compressed air to run efficiently. Glow plugs and intake heaters help make that happen, but how do they work?
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source: