“Silicon has been the backbone of processors for decades, but it’s rapidly approaching its physical limits: making a chip on a process smaller than 5 nanometers is usually impossible without introducing problems.”
How to put your old phone to new use
“It’s time to upgrade to a new phone. So what do you do with your old one?If you’re like me, you probably have a drawer full of old smartphones collecting dust. You could always trade them in for cash, but unless you have a newer Android phone or an iPhone, you probably won’t get much for it.”
Over 50,000 digitized pieces of vinyl can now be listened to on Internet Archive
“New York’s ARChive of Contemporary Music (ARC) has been preserving audiovisual materials since 1985, and a little over a year ago, it partnered with the Internet Archive to bring its Great 78 Project to the public. Along with audiovisual digitization vendor George Blood L.P.”
IT’s 9 biggest security threats
“Years ago the typical hacking scenario involved a lone attacker and maybe some buddies working late at night on Mountain Dew, looking for public-facing IP addresses.”
Samsung reveals the Leader 8, its latest high-end flip phone
“We have heard quite a few rumors regarding Samsung’s high-end flip phone over the last few months, and can now confirm that most of them are true: the South Korean tech giant has just officially announced the device in China.”
Bluetooth Paper Airplane Kit is Ridiculously Awesome
“Flying paper airplanes has never been this fun. PowerUp Toys’ latest product lets you add a new element of interactivity to the old-fashioned paper airplane by attaching a battery-powered propeller and rudder, which can be controlled using an iPhone app via Bluetooth. The PowerUp 3.”
WannaCry ransomware: Hackers behind global cyberattack finally cash out bitcoin windfall
“Almost three months on from the WannaCry ransomware outbreak, those behind the global cyberattack have finally cashed out their ransom payments.”
Apple may soon lose its position as the second-biggest smartphone maker in the world
“The unbelievable success of the iPhone over the past decade has made Apple the second-biggest smartphone maker in the world — but it might not hold that position forever.”
Amazon Prime: The Ultimate Guide
“Amazon Prime has more than just free two-day shipping — your subscription gets you free music, movies, TV, and more! Amazon Prime is the online retail giant’s premium subscription services.”
Apple’s Series Three Apple Watch to Include Cellular Connection
“Apple’s third-generation Apple Watch, set to launch later this year, will include its own LTE for a standalone cellular connection, reports Bloomberg.”
