Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.

Abstract: This work demonstrates a method for light path modeling of various packaged optical waveguide devices in Si photonics and its applicability to inspection of the horizontal misalignments. The ...

Most smart TVs have USB ports that are greatly underutilized. The outputs can be used to broadcast local media files, troubleshoot bugs, download updates, and more. I've been using my USB port to play ...

Quiet bipartisan talks are underway. However, the government shutdown is not expected to end before SNAP benefits expire tomorrow, which impacts more than 40 million people, and healthcare premiums ...

Despite the risk of a bubble, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon plan to spend billions more on artificial intelligence than they already do. By Karen Weise Karen Weise covers technology from Seattle.

As AI becomes more common and decisions more data-driven, a new(ish) form of information is on the rise: synthetic data. And some proponents say it promises more privacy and other vital benefits. Data ...

CEOs of artificial-intelligence companies want to spend hundreds of billions of dollars building their energy-gobbling data centers, but that can’t happen without the necessary electricity supply. And ...

An affordable and feature-packed USB hub can feel like a lifesaver when your laptop or desktop starts running out of ports, as it lets you plug in everything, from external drives to keyboards and ...

Laptops are essential for work, study, and entertainment, but finding yourself with a dead battery and no charger can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several safe and practical ways to charge ...