When Dave Hodson walked through wheat fields in Ethiopia in 2010, it seemed as if everything had been painted yellow. A rust fungus was in the process of infecting about one-third of the country’s wheat, and winds had carried its spores far and wide, coating everything in their path. “The fields were completely yellow. You’d…
It’s been a big year for Google…but then as the de facto leader in online search, browser, and advertising, it’s always a big year for Google. Perhaps the biggest news is undeniably tied to the company’s status as an official and illegal monopoly, according to the US Department of Justice. While a potentially historic breakup…
Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High-quality materials Great workmanship Elegant design Cons Only superficial protection Low structure Our Verdict The Leather MacBook Sleeve from Harber London impresses with its simple design, high-quality workmanship and beautiful materials. However, the protective aspect is superficial at best and prevents your MacBook from being scratched by other…
TL;DR: Move files fast and easily with a 1TB Dual Flash Drive that comes with connectors for USB-C and USB-A 3.2, all for $69.97 with free shipping Whether you’re bouncing between work and personal devices or have a whole smart tech entourage, moving files between all your gadgets is a headache. Cloud storage is an option, but…
Macworld We’ve all known it was coming. How long could bulky office scanners keep justifying the space they take up? Unfortunately, their time has come because iScanner does everything a scanner can and more, and it takes up exactly as much room as your iPhone. Because it’s an iOS app. It’s also on sale for…
Macworld So you just got a brand new iPhone 16, transferred everything from your old phone, and now you’re ready to play with your shiny new toy. What do you do first? Obviously, you’re going to check out the apps you already have been using on your old iPhone for so long, probably marveling at…
Macworld Got a new Mac? If this is the first one you’ve ever owned, a hearty congratulations! Your new Mac is easy to use and more powerful than it’s ever been. As easy as the Mac is to use, doing some things may not be instantly obvious (especially if you are coming from Windows). You…
The year ahead has a lot in store for Linux users. Many of the trends, hardware products, and software developments below comprise a colorful mix that focuses on the use of Linux in particular. We also include other current and future events in hardware and software that will influence or characterize everyday IT life —…
Ransomware is nasty stuff. This type of malware encrypts files on your PC so that you can’t access them—unless you pay the attacker to unlock the data. In other words, your files are held hostage until you cough up the demanded ransom, unless you’re able to survive the ransomware attack using other means. get windows…
The worst technologies of 2024. The future of mixed reality. AI’s impact on the climate. These are just a few of the topics we covered this year in MIT Technology Review’s monthly event series, Roundtables. The series offers a unique opportunity to hear straight from our reporters and editors about what’s next for emerging technologies….