In the decades since Seymour Cray developed what is widely considered the world’s first supercomputer, the CDC 6600, an arms race has been waged in the high performance computing (HPC) community. The objective: to enhance performance, by any means, at any cost. Propelled by advances in the fields of compute, storage, networking and software, the…
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Kreszentia and Alex Petroff. Courtesy of Kreszentia Petroff Housing affordability has never been further out of reach. To pay their mortgages, more Americans are living with roommates. The founders of real estate brokerage Open House Austin say there are different ways to make it work. Housing affordability has never been further out of reach as…
Airbus’ MSN13 that flew for Emirates, registered A6-EDB. Adrian Pingstone French planemaker Airbus is auctioning 500 pieces of a decommissioned A380 superjumbo aircraft. The jet is the 13th A380 Airbus made and flew for Emirates for 13 years from 2008 to 2021. Parts for sale include seat belts, galley carts, and a unique staircase that…
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, Sarah Enelow-Snyder, with her son. Sarah Enelow-Snyder My family budget…
Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. The author, right, with her son. Choncé Maddox I homeschooled my son…
Former Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the White House in 2020 as former President Donald Trump looks on. Alex Wong/Getty Images Benjamin Netanyahu described the techniques sued to turn Donald Trump against Palestinians in his new memoir. It included a map of Israel and Palestine, with Trump Tower and George Washington Bridge superimposed on…
Is the iPhone 14 your work smartphone? Maybe you edit on an iMac or a MacBook. No matter what Apple devices you use for work, you can make them better professional companions. Just pair them with the products on today’s ultimate Apple accessory gadget guide. Related: The best Mac accessories to buy: keyboards, stands, mice…
Now that Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale has ended, many of the week’s best sales have expired. However, we’re tracking two Apple products that remain at their best-ever prices even after the end of the event, including the Apple Watch Series 8 and iPad mini 6. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge AT&T Illinois will pay $23 million after it admitted to making payments to former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan’s political ally in return for his “vote and influence over a bill,” according to a Friday press release from the Department of Justice (via Ars Technica)….
An Ode to Print! Electronic devices enable us to access, millions of e-books with the touch of a finger. They are easy to download and much easier to store than printed books. Most children’s books and magazines are now available in digital formats too – and our own Storytime Hub is thriving! Of…