This coming weekend marks the 20th anniversary of Apple unveiling the first Intel Macs, which included the MacBook Pro that replaced the PowerBook G4. 1 It was no secret that Apple couldn’t shoehorn a ...

A software developer has proven it is possible to run a modern LLM on old hardware like a 2005 PowerBook G4, albeit nowhere near the speeds expected by consumers. Most artificial intelligence projects ...

In a blog post this week, software engineer Andrew Rossignol (my brother!) detailed how he managed to run generative AI on an old PowerBook G4. While hardware requirements for large language models ...

If you've ever wondered why there are no B batteries, great thinking. Alphabetically, it's a glaring omission — the lineup jumps from AAs and AAAs straight to C and D, so B's absence does feel like a ...

The new Tensor G4 fuels the latest Pixel 9 models released in August. It promises significant performance and battery improvements over last year’s Tensor G3. But are those improvements enough to beat ...

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If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip ...

The Pixel 9 Pro XL is not Google’s highest-end device, nor its most exciting in the 2024 lineup. But after a week using it, I’m convinced it might be the best Pixel of the Tensor era, and that’s just ...

An electric vehicle’s largest, most important and most expensive component is its high-voltage battery pack. Many newer bespoke EVs are built around their battery pack, and some have even incorporated ...

They’re delivering solar power after dark in California and helping to stabilize grids in other states. And the technology is expanding rapidly. By Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich How California ...

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is one of the newest and most popular additions to the Ring lineup, but it’s also quite expensive at $230. If you’re looking for an affordable alternative, you may have ...

If you've looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the various shapes, sizes and types of batteries that power your electronic devices. First, there are the round, non-rechargeable ...