Month: April 2024
How to watch Apple’s May 2024 iPad launch event
The next Apple event is taking place on May 7, where we’re expecting to see a new suite of iPads get revealed, with pre-orders sure to follow. Titled ‘Let Loose’, Apple will be livestreaming the launch, which suggests it’ll be a significant one, with the Cupertino crew having plenty to…
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‘Inspired by the human brain’: Intel debuts neuromorphic system that aims to mimic grey matter with a clear aim — making the machine exponentially faster and much more power efficient, just like us
Neuromorphic computing is about mimicking the human brain’s structure to deliver more efficient data processing, including faster speeds and higher accuracy, and it’s a hot topic right now. A lot of universities and tech firms are working on it, including scientists at Intel who have built the world’s largest “brain-based”…
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Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, April 28 (game #825)
Ooof! Today’s Quordle holds a couple of nasty complications within it, so you may well struggle to keep your streak. The good news is that I can help; below, you’ll find some hints to point you in the right direction, together with my commentary on the game. SPOILER WARNING: Information…
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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 28 (game #56)
I wouldn’t describe today’s NYT Strands puzzle as a particularly difficult one, but that doesn’t make it easy either; very few of them could be called that. But don’t worry! I have help for you below in the form of several hints to get you started. Check them out if…
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In the first Autonomous Racing League race, the struggle was real
The first race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) took place on the Yas Marina Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 track today, and I’m pleased to report that a race both began and ended. But the event was not without strife — far from it. During qualifying…
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The Apple Vision Pro’s eBay prices are making me sad
I paid a lot of money for the privilege of getting an Apple Vision Pro brand-new in February. All-in, with optical inserts and taxes, I financed a little over $3,900 for the 256GB version of the headset. A day or so ago, I made a mistake that I’m sure many…
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