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Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4 source code on GitHub — 45 year old code now open-source
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/microsoft-releases-ms-dos-4-source-code-on-github-45-year-old-code-now-open-source
Quick Glance: Microsoft Releases MS-DOS 4 Source Code on GitHub - 45-Year-Old Code Now Open-Source
- The release of the nearly 45-year-old MS-DOS 4.00 source code under the MIT license grants tinkers full freedom, including binaries and disk images.
- The decision to disclose the MS-DOS 4.00 source code was significantly influenced by the communication between former Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie and a young computer researcher named Connor 'Starfrost' Hyde.
- In addition to other materials, the MS-DOS 4.00 Intel 8086 assembly code and documentation are now available on GitHub, providing enthusiasts the opportunity to run the operating system on old hardware.
- As a reader of Tom's Hardware, gain exclusive insights into enthusiast PC tech news and benefit from over 25 years of experience in CPUs, GPUs, artificial intelligence, and more.
Zilog Z80 processor: The Intel fright is finally leaving the field: After 48 years, production of the Zilog Z80, one of the most important 8-bit processors ...
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Rabbit R1 hands-on: Already more fun and accessible than the Humane AI Pin: At the Rabbit R1 pickup party, we were able to check out the adorable AI device that ...
engadget.com/rabbit-r1-hands-on-already-more-fun-and-accessible-than-the-humane-ai-pin-163622560.html
Quick Glance: Rabbit R1: More Fun and Accessible than Humane AI Pin
- The Rabbit R1 is a compact AI companion with a screen and camera.
- Compared to the Humane AI Pin, the R1 is more affordable and user-friendly.
- R1 offers a range of features like image recognition and a personal touch.
- Rabbit promises continuous improvements and new features for the R1.
World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action: It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.
bbc.com/news/articles/cx7d34nl5vwo
40 years of Discman: Comeback of the portable CD player?: In 1984, Sony released the first Discman. With the 90s retro trend comes the comeback of portable CD ...
idealo.de/magazin/freizeit/discman-portabler-cd-player-trend
Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off
Why your energy company isn't fixing your smart meter monitor: What to do if your smart meter display isn't working
which.co.uk/news/article/why-your-energy-company-isnt-fixing-your-smart-meter-monitor-auRKH6V44h8M
'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/idiot-proof-thermal-paste-applicator-to-make-tim-application-easier-than-ever-x-apply-stencils-coming-soon
AMD’s upcoming APUs might destroy your GPU: The specs for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 APU lineup were just leaked, and we're looking at some impressive ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/amd-ryzen-9000-specs-leaked/
Intel announced its first quarter earnings results, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines. But the company's Q2 outlook fell short of Wall ... Show more
Intel reports better than expected Q1 earnings but falls short on revenue outlook. Stock slides more than 5%.
Intel reports better than expected Q1 earnings but falls short on revenue outlook. Stock slides more than 5%.
Facebook Has Lost $1 Billion Every Month On VR Since June 2022: Meta has lost over $45 billion on virtual reality and the metaverse since 2020
kotaku.com/facebook-meta-1-billion-every-month-loss-vr-metaverse-1851438748
Colleges across the US have been paying companies to monitor social media to keep tabs on their students. Digital Dilemma asks if the same algorithms are being ... Show more
Biden keeps needling Trump as he walks a tightrope over his rival’s trial: President Joe Biden might not be saying much about his Republican challenger’s ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/politics/biden-campaign-trail-trump-criminal-trial/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
How to Make Your Wi-Fi Suck Less While Working From Home: Here are all of our tips and advice for free ways to improve your Wi-Fi, and what to consider if those ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/make-wi-fi-suck-less-working-from-home/
Qualcomm charts “unconventional” route with Snapdragon X Plus, Elite laptop chips in fight with Intel, AMD and Apple — says it can beat them
financialexpress.com/life/technology-qualcomm-charts-unconventional-route-with-snapdragon-x-plus-elite-laptop-chips-in-fight-with-intel-amd-and-apple-says-it-can-beat-them-3467458/
LISTEN: Justice Coney Barrett asks Trump lawyer why impeachment 'gateway' would only apply to the president
pbs.org/newshour/politics/listen-justice-coney-barrett-asks-trump-lawyer-why-impeachment-gateway-would-only-apply-to-the-president
Jim Keller on AI: "In 10 years all software will be gone": The well-known chip designer Jim Keller broadly outlined his visions for AI in an interview ...
heise.de/news/Jim-Keller-ueber-KI-In-10-Jahren-ist-alle-Software-weg-9692706.html
Bang & Olufsen’s Iconic 1990s CD Player Has a New Ultra-Limited Remake: Bang & Olufsen just unveiled a refurbished version of its iconic Beosystem 9000 CD player ...
robbreport.com/gear/audio/bang-olufsen-is-beosystem-9000c-cd-player-1235594584/
Eken Fixes Security Issues in Doorbell Cameras Sold by Amazon, Walmart, Others: Eken released firmware updates to fix security problems CR found in doorbell ...
consumerreports.org/home-garden/home-security-cameras/eken-fixes-security-issues-in-doorbell-cameras-a1005200443/
An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
johnhorgan.org/cross-check/consciousness-and-the-dennett-paradox
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues founding member, dies at 82: A singer, songwriter and keyboard player, he performed on “Nights in White Satin” and other hits for the ...
washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/04/25/mike-pinder-moody-blues-dead-obituary/
DJI is about to launch a new drone: DJI is about to launch the Mini 4K quadcopter, described by the company as the ideal 4K mini camera drone for beginners.
digitaltrends.com/news/dji-is-about-to-launch-a-new-drone/
Alien: Rogue Incursion - Official Announcement Trailer - IGN: Happy Alien Day! Developer Survios and 20th Century Games are celebrating by officially announcing ...
ign.com/videos/alien-rogue-incursion-official-announcement-trailer
Fortnite Festival now has Pro Lead and Pro Bass modes to use with the PDP Riffmaster wireless guitar controller! #fortnite #rockband #fortnitefestival #wireless #guitar #controller #pdp ... Show more
Meta spent $4.3 billion on its VR division in three months, and made *checks figures* $440 million in return
pcgamer.com/hardware/vr-hardware/meta-spent-dollar43-billion-on-its-vr-division-in-three-months-last-year-and-made-checks-figures-dollar440-million-in-return/
This would be HUGE 🙏
After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Inspired by a summer gateway, Gucci Lido from Creative Director Sabato De Sarno highlights the anticipation of the season with bright new styles ... Show more
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Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation: A Tesla Cybertruck owner has been quoted over $30,000 for a Powershare installation ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/tesla-cybertruck-owner-quoted-over-30000-powershare-installation/
#ItsViral | The #DelhiPolice has also jumped on the bandwagon of memes. In a witty tweet, they made use of this trend and warned people about texting while driving ... Show more
Delhi Police's witty take on the ‘look between your keyboard’ trend is viral. See post | Trending - Hindustan Times
Delhi Police's witty take on the ‘look between your keyboard’ trend is viral. See post | Trending - Hindustan Times
TSMC Showcases Advanced 1.6nm Process for 2026 Chips, With up to 10 Percent Gain in Performance and 20 P…
wccftech.com/tsmc-a16-or-1-6nm-chips-detailed/
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 vs. MacBook Air M3: a close fight | Digital Trends: The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 and Apple MacBook Air M3 are very different laptops ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/lenovo-yoga-9i-gen-9-vs-apple-macbook-air-m3/
Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3259655/huaweis-new-pura-70-series-smartphone-poses-threat-iphone-sales-china-say-analysts
Fallout 4’s New Update Removes Graphical Settings On Steam Deck: It seems all Bethesda did to get the RPG verified on Steam was remove the launcher
kotaku.com/fallout-4-steam-deck-launcher-fix-graphics-settings-pc-1851436183
Twelve motor cars have been added to the fleet of the Transport Authority, which will be used to improve the authority's capacity to monitor and regulate the ... Show more
Transport Authority gets 12 new motor cars to improve monitoring of sector | News | Jamaica Gleaner
Transport Authority gets 12 new motor cars to improve monitoring of sector | News | Jamaica Gleaner
The Asus ROG Ally just got a game-changing update: The most recent update for the Asus ROG Ally adds frame generation to the handheld, which promises vastly ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-rog-ally-frame-generation/
MSI confirms focus on GeForce RTX GPUs, as MSI Radeon cards are disappearing from stores - VideoCardz.com
videocardz.com/newz/msi-confirms-focus-on-geforce-rtx-gpus-as-msi-radeon-cards-are-disappearing-from-stores
Apple's 2025 M4 Mac Pro: What to Expect: Apple last updated the Mac Pro in June 2023, adding an M2 Ultra chip and officially completing the transition away from ...
macrumors.com/guide/m4-mac-pro/
Qualcomm charts “unconventional” route with Snapdragon X Plus, Elite laptop chips in fight with Intel, AMD and Apple — says it can beat them
financialexpress.com/life/technology-qualcomm-charts-unconventional-route-with-snapdragon-x-plus-elite-laptop-chips-in-fight-with-intel-amd-and-apple-says-it-can-beat-them-3467458/
Voyager 1 space probe sends usable data back to Earth: The 46-year-old research instrument only produced unreadable data garbage for months ...
spektrum.de/news/raumsonde-voyager-1-funkt-wieder-verwertbare-daten-zur-erde/2214714
Quick Glance: Voyager 1 Sends Usable Data to Earth Again
- Launched in 1977, Voyager 1's mission is to explore interstellar space.
- After sending unreadable data for months, a fix was found for the issue.
- Experts repaired a faulty chip in the Flight Data Subsystem to resume sending readable data.
- The mission remains iconic, but the battery's longevity is uncertain as the probe continues its journey through the Milky Way.
Intel CPU-dispensing vending machine game spotted in Japan — one user got a Core i7-8700 for $3
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-cpu-dispensing-vending-machine-game-spotted-in-japan-one-user-got-a-core-i7-8700-for-dollar3
Quick Glance: CPU Gacha Machine in Japan: Core i7-8700 for $3
- A CPU Gacha machine in Japan dispenses Intel processors. One user got an Intel Core i7-8700 for $3.
- The machine contains various Intel CPUs, possibly including older or defective models.
- Located in front or inside a computer store called 1's PC, the machine could be a way to get rid of old or defective CPUs.
- Despite issues with one core, the affordable Core i7-8700 was able to run Windows and pass benchmarks.
Apple fans may already be moving on from the Vision Pro : The early buzz around Apple's Vision Pro has died down as sales dip and demo appointments go unbooked ...
businessinsider.com/apple-fans-may-already-moving-on-from-the-vision-pro-2024-4
Apple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demand - IGN
ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demand
After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs Confirmed As Gigabyte Lists Official Support On Its AM5 …
wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-9000-zen-5-desktop-cpus-confirmed-gigabyte-am5-bios-support/
A brand-new Apple product is facing a grim future amid low sales: Apple has allegedly made a harsh decision amid waning consumer demand for one of its youngest ...
kentucky.com/news/business/article287956340.html
Birnbacher takes the next step on the career ladder: Andi Birnbacher from Schleching will be in charge of the B squad in women's biathlon next winter ...
traunsteiner-tagblatt.de/sport/sport-aus-der-region_artikel,-birnbacher-macht-den-naechsten-schritt-auf-der-karriereleiter-_arid,866767.html
AMD Pushes Out Zen 5 Patches At Linux, New CPU Models Added To Kernel: Linux has received a new patch from AMD engineers, targeting the next-gen Zen 5 CPU ...
wccftech.com/amd-zen-5-patches-linux-new-cpu-models/
A new Google Pixel Tablet is coming, but it's not what you think | Digital Trends
digitaltrends.com/mobile/new-google-pixel-tablet-coming-without-speaker-dock-rumor-news/
Scientists Reveal Non-Volatile Memory Breakthrough: It could be the holy grail of NAND storage married with DRAM speed we've been waiting for all these years.
extremetech.com/computing/scientists-reveal-non-volatile-memory-breakthrough
The Best Powerline Networking Adapter: If you have dead Wi-Fi spots in your house, a powerline networking adapter like the TP-Link TL-PA9020P KIT may fix the ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-powerline-networking-kit/
SSD & HDD Prices Could Skyrocket As Seagate & Western Digital Highlight Increased Demand
wccftech.com/ssd-hdd-prices-skyrocket-seagate-western-digital-increased-demand/
Noctua releases low-profile CPU cooler for SFF builds — NH-L12Sx77 has better clearance for RAM, VRM heatsinks
tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctua-releases-low-profile-cpu-coolers-for-sff-builds-nh-l12sx77-has-better-clearance-for-ram-vrm-heatsinks
How to uninstall McAfee antivirus: Got a free trial to McAfee that you don’t want? Here’s how to remove it from your PC.
pcworld.com/article/2310743/how-to-uninstall-mcafee-antivirus.html
Apple Releases Open Source AI Models That Run On-Device: Apple today released several open source large language models (LLMs) that are designed to run on-device ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/24/apple-ai-open-source-models/
Voyager1: Radio contact with the probe has been restored: After five months of radio silence, NASA has re-established radio contact with the Voyager1 space probe ...
faz.net/aktuell/wissen/voyager1-der-funkkontakt-zur-sonde-ist-wiederhergestellt-19673274.html
2025 BMW M440i Facelift vs. Pre-Facelift – Photo Comparison: Here are the visual and technical changes of the 2025 BMW M440i Gran Coupe Facelift and its ...
bmwblog.com/2024/04/24/2025-bmw-m440i-facelift-vs-pre-facelift-photo-comparison/
AMD Radeon RX 8000 “RDNA 4” GPUs To Utilize 18 Gbps GDDR6 Memory Across Entire Lineup
wccftech.com/amd-radeon-rx-8000-rdna-4-gpus-utilize-18-gbps-gddr6-memory-entire-lineup/
This new GPU will power the next era of #computing .
Learn more from the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Nvidia unveils new chip, and other technology stories to read | World Economic Forum NVIDIA
An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
johnhorgan.org/cross-check/consciousness-and-the-dennett-paradox
The spam came from inside the house: How a smart TV can choke a Windows PC: The curious case of a living room screen making Windows' Settings app disappear.
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/the-spam-came-from-inside-the-house-how-a-smart-tv-can-choke-a-windows-pc/
Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
- Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.
- While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.
- Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.
- Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
WD Gold 24TB HDD review: The highest capacity hard drive you can buy right now: The WD Gold 24TB HDD delivers a modest capacity increase over the 22TB model ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/wd-gold-24tb-hdd-review-the-highest-capacity-hard-drive-you-can-buy-right-now
We need to stop taking Guy Ritchie for granted: Guy Ritchie, director of The Gentlemen and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, deserves more praise than he ...
digitaltrends.com/movies/we-need-to-stop-taking-guy-ritchie-movies-for-granted/
How To Make Fallout 76 Stop Running Like Crap On PC: Download one tiny file and change one setting on your GPU to hit 120FPS in Bethesda’s MMO
kotaku.com/fallout-76-pc-mod-guide-120-60-fps-ini-best-setings-1851432982
I reset my PC once a year and show you 3 reasons why you should do the same: I reset my computer once a year. It's not just good for the PC, it's good for me too ...
gamestar.de/artikel/ich-setze-einmal-im-jahr-meinen-pc-zurueck,3412299.html
The metaverse is back: Meta just announced Horizon OS, a mixed reality operating system that Lenovo, and Asus will use in new VR headsets.
digitaltrends.com/computing/meta-quest-horizon-os-could-revive-the-metaverse/
AMD to Launch 2 Zen 4 APUs Without iGPUs for Budget DIY PCs: The company is expected to launch two budget-friendly APUs globally, adding to its Zen 4 lineup.
extremetech.com/computing/amd-to-launch-2-zen-4-apus-without-igpus-for-budget-diy-pcs
The miniaturization of older tech has always been a major obsession for modders, and the latest entry in this storied genre is the impressively small ... Show more
Modder packs an entire Nintendo Wii into a box the size of a pack of cards | Ars Technica
Modder packs an entire Nintendo Wii into a box the size of a pack of cards | Ars Technica
Unreal Engine 5.4 Out Now, Offering Improvements to 60fps Performance, Shader Compilation
wccftech.com/unreal-engine-5-4-out-now-60fps-performance-improvements-shader-compliation/
RFK Jr.: ‘I’m gonna put the entire US budget on blockchain’: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants to put the “U.S ...
thehill.com/business/4611426-rfk-jr-im-gonna-put-the-entire-u-s-budget-on-blockchain/
Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259428/chinese-scientists-increase-f-22-fighter-jets-radar-signature-60000-times-new-detection-method-study
Buyer beware: Fake Samsung 1080 Pro 4TB SSD promising unbelievable 15.8 GB/s speeds for $43 is too good to be true
tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/buyer-beware-fake-samsung-1080-pro-4tb-ssd-promising-unbelievable-158-gbs-speeds-for-dollar43-is-too-good-to-be-true
Firebrand ex-Arm China CEO founds RISC-V processor startup: Allen Wu, former CEO of Arm China, founds RISC-V technology startup, set to rival Arm.
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/firebrand-ex-arm-china-ceo-founds-risc-v-processor-startup
Russia prepares 128-core server platform for supercomputers: Report: Russia reportedly preps a supercomputer platform based on a 128-core server platform but it ...
tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/russia-prepares-128-core-server-platform-for-supercomputers-report
Mark Zuckerberg admits he did not see the AI wave coming: The founder and CEO of Meta admitted in a podcast interview that he wasn't expecting to use all of the ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-did-not-see-the-genai-wave-coming-2024-4
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
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