Apple recently updated the Touch Bar MacBook Pros with improved specs and a new keyboard that is quieter and fixes its durability. Though Apple did not announce it, it also quietly took to upgrading the ports of the laptop to their max capability. First reported by MacRumors, the four Thunderbolt 3 ports on the new 13-inch Touch Bar MacBooks Pro now offer full-speed data with 16 PCI Express lanes. Previously, the base 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro only had two full-speed ports with the other two only offering 12 PCI Express lanes preventing them from achieving the max transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps. The reason for the limited ports was the sixth and seventh generation Intel chips that came with 13-inch Touch Bar MacBooks limited the bandwidth possible through four ports. Now that the chips been upgraded to the eight generation, Apple took the opportunity to bring up the ports to par as well. Apple’s 15-inch Touch Bar MacBook and 13-inch non-Touch Bar MacBook (which was not … [Read more...] about Apple upgraded the ports of its new 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro
Google is testing a very different look for Chrome with curvy tabs and it flat-style Material Design
Google is trying out a new Chrome interface that for the first time in a decade presents a very different look for the tabs and address bar at the top of the widely used web browser.Since its public debut in 2008, Chrome has featured a trapezoidal tab for each website you have open. But tabs now look very different on Chrome Canary -- a very rough-around-the-edges version used to test changes before they reach a broader audience. The active tab has a slope-shouldered look with curved corners. The grayed-out inactive tabs merge with the the browser itself and are separated only by thin vertical lines. In addition, the address bar's text box is a gray oval against a white backdrop instead of a round-cornered white rectangle with a hairline border.Interface overhauls can be a challenge for widely used software when people who use it suddenly see something very different, and Chrome surpassed a billion users in 2015. But done right, such changes can make software easier to understand and … [Read more...] about Google is testing a very different look for Chrome with curvy tabs and it flat-style Material Design
Hero cools off from heatwave in indoor paddling pool, but his girlfriend’s not happy
Harley TamplinSunday 22 Jul 2018 1:26 pm Share this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via googleShare this article via whatsappShare this with Share this article via emailShare this article via smsShare this article via flipboardCopy link61Shares The heatwave roasting Britain this summer is generally quite lovely – but it has presented some problems for couples. After all, we’re all too busy desperately trying to stay cool to even contemplate a cuddle, and sharing a bed is far from ideal in the soaring temperatures. But this couple from Milton Keynes have found a creative way to argue about how to stay cool. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video To be fair, if you’re going to stick a paddling pool in the middle of the living room without telling your other half first, you have to expect some trouble. And that’s what happened when this woman walked … [Read more...] about Hero cools off from heatwave in indoor paddling pool, but his girlfriend’s not happy
‘Shop Contest: Exposing Captain Toad’s Crimes
Nerd. Hanger-on. Thief. These are all words we think of when we’re brought into contact with the nefarious Captain Toad. This week’s ‘Shop Contest is all about showing all the awful deeds that the so-called “Captain” has accomplished in his long, evil career. Captain Toad has been going places and stealing gems and other precious objects since 2014, but there is no full accounting of his crimes. While he is tracking treasure in pursuit of some sort of noble goal (at least for him), it is undeniable that these gems and precious objects belong in the ground at best (and in a museum at worst). They don’t belong in the pockets of a puzzle-solving, head-stomping toadstool explorer. This week’s ‘Shop Contest is about exposing all of Captain Toad’s crimes. Is he ganging up with Sly Cooper to rob from the state? Is he competing with Nathan Drake again? Is there a reason he is always in the depths of King Koopa’s castles waiting for … [Read more...] about ‘Shop Contest: Exposing Captain Toad’s Crimes
Find the Right Replacement Nut or Bolt via Photo Using Amazon’s Part Finder
I moved late last year, which involved taking apart and later putting back together a decent amount of furniture. Consequently, that also led to a few “Where did the other one of these screws go?” moments. It seems like the more important a nut, bolt, or washer is, the more likely it is that you’re going to lose it, even if you did meticulous put each of the screws in a special, labeled bag when you took the item in question apart. Or strip it when you’re taking your item apart or failing at putting it back together. My solution to this in the past has been to just take one of the matching parts to the hardware store and ask some poor soul to help me find a replacement. Earlier this month Amazon actually rolled out a new feature to its iOS app that may potentially make that process even easier: it can find a replacement part using your phone’s camera. To use the feature you’ll need Amazon’s iOS app downloaded onto your device (no Android … [Read more...] about Find the Right Replacement Nut or Bolt via Photo Using Amazon’s Part Finder
Latest on Miralem Pjanic’s move to Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is not trying to sign Miralem Pjanic after again being linked with the Juventus midfielder. Manchester City have rejected reports from Italy, claiming they have offered £89million for the Bosnia star. City continue to be linked with midfielders after missing out on Italian international Jorginho to Chelsea. However Guardiola is happy with his current midfield options and City say they will not be spending big on a midfielder this summer. The Premier League champions have been relatively quiet this summer and say Riyad Mahrez, signed for a club record £60million, will be their only big-name arrival. Meanwhile, Joe Hart claims he needs a permanent move away from Manchester City to resurrect his career. Hart accepted loan switches to Torino and then West Ham last season in his unsuccessful attempt to hang on to his England place for the World Cup. He missed out on Russia after his move to West Ham turned sour and he wants to feel valued again Read More Latest … [Read more...] about Latest on Miralem Pjanic’s move to Manchester City
Britain’s youngest terrorist demands lifelong anonymity like Bulger killers
A radicalised British teen who plotted to behead police officers has appealed for lifelong anonymity - similar to the protection given to James Bulger's killers. The ISIS-inspired radical was just 14 when he was convicted of planning a massacre - making him the country's youngest ever convicted terrorist. He had plotted with Australian jihadist Sevdet Besim to attack law enforcers at an Anzac Day parade in Melbourne back in 2015. At the time of his conviction, the Lancashire schoolboy - who had reportedly told friends that Osama bin Laden was his hero - was granted anonymity until he reached 18. But he now wants to extend this for life, The Sunday Times reports. The young terrorist, identified as "RXG" in High Court proceedings to protect his identity, would be given the same anonymity granted to James Bulger killers Robert Thompson and Jon Venables. He was jailed for life, with a minimum term of five years, in October 2015. The youngster had been in contact with radicals across the … [Read more...] about Britain’s youngest terrorist demands lifelong anonymity like Bulger killers
Britain to be hotter than Jamaica next week
Britain may be hotter than Jamaica next week as a blast of scorching air - dubbed the 'Mediterranean Melt' - arrives from Spain. Temperatures could soar to around 35C on Thursday and bookies have now slashed the odds of the UK enjoying the hottest day on record. In 2015, the hottest July day in history was recorded when temperatures reached 36.7C at Heathrow on July 1. And now the 'Mediterranean Melt', coming from the south of Spain and Africa, is set to ensure an “off-the-scale” school holidays heatwave - before it gets a little bit cooler in three weeks time. The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: “Forecast models show 36C is possible – which is so hot it’s off the scale on some computer model charts. “Extreme heat is likely. Temperatures pushing into the mid-30s are expected, close to July’s temperature record.” This weekend, beaches were bursting with tourists splashing in the sea and soaking up the glorious sunshine with … [Read more...] about Britain to be hotter than Jamaica next week
Why your team needs a constant-learning initiative
AI is rapidly changing the face of work as we know it. No one wants to train employees on a technology that will be out-of-date or done better by AI in a matter of months. But it’s difficult to predict which tech skills will become most vital next. To stay ahead of the evolving skill requirements and tech advances, CTOs and tech leaders must implement a culture of continuous, on-the-job learning. Investing with time With my team of over 600 technical workers, I’ve implemented continuous learning in a variety of ways. The first and likely most important step, however, is to instill its importance in your team so they feel empowered to set aside time for learning and education opportunities. With deadlines, deliverables, high expectations, and the pressure of keeping up with competitors, it can feel like there’s no time for an engineer to attend training session, watch a webinar, or to go to a conference to learn from experts in the field. But investing time to … [Read more...] about Why your team needs a constant-learning initiative
Is another broadband option brewing? Facebook is building a satellite
Tired of the monopoly that most internet service providers (ISPs) have over their communities? How about a different kind of telecommunications giant instead? In publicly disclosed FCC emails and in a confirmation to Wired, Facebook has revealed that it is looking to launch an in-house-developed satellite called Athena to offer broadband service to “unserved and underserved” areas. The low Earth orbit satellite is slated to launch sometime early next year, and would first have a “limited duration” mission. It seems likely that Facebook could then launch Athena again for a longer period of time if its initial trial proves to be successful. “While we have nothing to share about specific projects at this time, we believe satellite technology will be an important enabler of the next generation of broadband infrastructure, making it possible to bring broadband connectivity to rural regions where internet connectivity is lacking or non-existent,” a … [Read more...] about Is another broadband option brewing? Facebook is building a satellite