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TDK, an Apple supplier, claims a major breakthrough in battery technology that could revolutionize small consumer electronics. They have developed new ceramic materials for batteries with 100 times the energy density of their current batteries, offering 1,000 watt-hours per liter. This breakthrough could lead to smaller device sizes, longer operating times, and safer battery technology. […]
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The FTC is taking action against Adobe and two executives for deceiving consumers through hidden fees and cancellation hurdles regarding the company’s popular subscription plans. Adobe pushes consumers towards an annual paid monthly subscription without adequately disclosing the early termination fee, which could cost hundreds of dollars and has caused confusion among customers. Despite being […]
Jonah Stiennon shares the process of creating Wyldcards, digital trading cards with E-Ink displays. The cards combine physical and digital elements, unlocking new game mechanics not possible with traditional cards. Jonah’s background in software development led him to experiment with E-Ink displays, design custom circuit boards, and create prototypes using PCBs and 3D printing. The […]
The PiDP-10 replica is a fascinating homage to the PDP-10 mainframe computer, a groundbreaking machine from the 1960s. Created by computer enthusiasts, this replica is a labor of love, with attention paid to every detail, down to the glowing lights and switches. The historical importance of the PDP machines cannot be overstated – they were […]
The author recently acquired some USB-C cables with screens that display power consumption of connected devices, satisfying their power consumption monitoring addiction and ensuring devices charge at expected speeds. The cable, costing 6.72 EUR, supports USB 4 and works well with a USB-C dock and DisplayPort connection on a high-resolution monitor. However, due to the […]
In the quest for purer silicon for quantum computing, researchers in England have developed a method to eliminate disruptive isotopes in silicon that interfere with qubit states. By focusing on purifying only the regions used by qubits, they use a focused ion beam to replace unwanted silicon-29 with silicon-28. This innovative approach results in silicon […]
SQLite Studio is a convenient single-binary SQLite database explorer that can be accessed with just one command. The tool offers an overview page with common metadata and a tables page with details on each table’s metadata and disk size. It also features an infinite scroll rows view and a custom query page for more advanced […]
Last year, while watching a video, I was surprised by a logo using a font identical to the Quake font from over 20 years before Quake 1 was released. After unsuccessful attempts, I found the font named “Visa” in Dan X. Solo’s books from 1988 and 1992. Despite slight differences, the similarities between Visa and […]
Starlark is a configuration language used for the Bazel build system, but can be applied to other projects. It’s similar to Python, with dynamic typing, high-level data types, and first-class functions. Parallel execution allows for scalability on multiple machines, and it’s known for its readable syntax. The language focuses on determinism, hermetic execution, and simplicity […]
A phenomenon called the bouba/kiki effect has been observed, where people tend to associate the nonsense words “bouba” and “kiki” with specific shapes, with “bouba” linked to rounded shapes and “kiki” to spiky shapes. This mental association has been found across cultures, including young children and even infants, suggesting it may precede language learning. Surprisingly, […]