Rugged laptops such as Panasonic's Toughbook 40, Getac's B360 Pro, Dell's Pro Rugged 13 and Durabook's Z14I weigh far more than consumer models because of reinforced frames, sealed ports and outdoor-ready displays built to survive drops, dust and water. Despite carrying modern Intel Core Ultra chips and even optional discrete graphics, these machines still prioritize durability features like extra Ethernet ports or serial connectors over slimness or top-tier performance.
Microsoft has launched Project Zenith, a stripped-down version of Windows 11 aimed at AI developers, requiring at least 64GB of unified memory and 250GB/s memory bandwidth. It will debut on AMD's Ryzen AI Halo hardware, a rival to Nvidia's DGX Spark, before expanding to other OEM devices, and ships preloaded with tools like VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Python, WSL, and .NET 10 already configured for coding.
A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas analyzed 33 years of US mortality data from the Global Burden of Disease Study and found that the share of cancer deaths attributable to alcohol rose more than 58% among adults 20 and older since 1990. Researchers found that even about one standard drink daily was enough to raise cancer risk, despite overall cancer mortality declining over the same period.
A closely watched investment portfolio cut positions in AI-linked names Palo Alto Networks and Corning last week after big run-ups, locking in gains of roughly 148% and 52% respectively. Proceeds were redirected into more defensive holdings such as BNY and Kimberly-Clark, as rising oil prices and Treasury yields pressured risk appetite even after Nvidia's strong earnings failed to lift the broader AI trade.
A personal essay recounts two childhood neighbors, Bob and Van, whose kindness and generosity defined the relationship without either ever revealing political views. The author contrasts that era with today's climate, where knowing a neighbor's politics can determine whether association with them is socially acceptable.
Gamescom organizers issued a public apology after indie developers criticized the company's initial muted response to laptops and consoles stolen from their booths. The company said it has since contacted the affected exhibitors, is running its usual post-event review, and will hold an additional security evaluation for indie booths. At least three exhibitors—Ryan Laley, iam8bit, and Tessera Studios—reported stolen equipment during the event.
At a New York launch event, Insta360 unveiled the X6, its latest 360-degree camera, and used the occasion to showcase a decade of product evolution since its original Nano device. The company framed the X6 not just as a standalone gadget but as the centerpiece of a broader ecosystem meant to simplify capturing and editing immersive footage.
Ahead of installing an iOS public beta, users are advised to make a computer-based backup rather than relying on iCloud, since iCloud automatically overwrites backups with newer beta versions. This can leave users unable to restore a stable iOS version if they need to downgrade. The recommended process involves connecting the iPhone to a Mac or PC, creating an encrypted local backup, and archiving it manually.
Tesla began deploying its steering-wheel-free Cybercab to the public in Texas and Florida as part of its Robotaxi network, shortly after unveiling the vehicles to fans in Austin. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is now investigating whether the Cybercab meets existing federal vehicle safety standards, which still require equipment like brake pedals and mirrors that Tesla's vehicle lacks.
A developer suggests flipping the typical .gitignore convention: instead of listing files to ignore, developers should block everything with a wildcard and explicitly allow only the file types they want tracked, such as source files, README, and module files. This approach aims to prevent common mistakes like committing .DS_Store files, node_modules, IDE configs, or sensitive environment variables. The post also recommends using 'git check-ignore -v' to debug tracking issues and mentions lazygit as a useful Git terminal tool.
A new UN Environment Programme report concedes that global warming will surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius threshold set by the Paris climate accord within the next few years, driven by continued burning of coal, oil and gas. Current temperatures already sit around 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels based on 20-year averages, and scientists say there is no longer a realistic path to staying under the limit.
The CDC has declined to include two child deaths from measles reported by Pennsylvania's health department in its official outbreak tally, departing from its usual practice of accepting state-reported data. The move follows a public dispute between HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, after Shapiro blamed vaccine misinformation for the deaths and Kennedy accused him of fabricating the incident. Both children, from Lancaster County, were unvaccinated and tested positive for measles, according to state officials.
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