Day: April 15, 2021

Canonical’s mini-Kubernetes, MicroK8s, has been optimized for Raspberry Pi

Want to get to know Kubernetes in your home? Deploy Kubernetes-managed containers to low-powered, single-board computers? Canonical’s latest version of MicroK8s may be just what you need. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Best Apple iPad deals: Get an 8th-gen iPad for $299 and save up to $120 on an iPad Pro – CNET

The 10.2-inch iPad is only $299 on Amazon, and you can save between $50 and $120 on 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. …read more Source:: CNet


NordVPN review: A market leader with consistent speed and performance

NordVPN is a hugely popular VPN service. But how does it perform? We take a deep dive into features, capabilities, and performance of this well-known VPN offering. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Intel, Nvidia, TSMC Execs Agree: Chip Shortage Could Last Into 2023

How many years will the ongoing chip shortage affect technology firms across the world? This week, multiple tech executives offered their own dismal estimates as part of their usual public financial disclosures, with the worst one coming in at “a couple of years.” From a report: That nasty estimate comes from Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger,…


Ever wondered what it’s like working for Microsoft? Leaked survey shines a light on how those at the code coalface feel

Lowest scoring sections were ‘performance’ and ‘deal’, but it looks like it could be a lot worse You aren’t the only one feeling like you’re giving more than you’re getting from your employer – a chunk of Microsofties are of the same opnion.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Hopeful Game of Thrones fans clamor for season 8 remake after HBO tease – CNET

“You could probably do it in three episodes,” one fan tweets to HBO. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple Launches $200 Million ‘Restore Fund’ To Target Carbon Removal

Apple on Thursday announced it’s launching a $200 million “Restore Fund” that will “make investments in forestry projects to remove carbon from the atmosphere while generating a financial return for investors.” From a report: The move is the latest step by the world’s largest tech companies to invest in climate initiatives, including a number of…


Pfizer CEO: COVID-19 vaccine may require third dose within 12 months – CNET

Studies are still under way to determine whether additional booster shots are needed to maintain immunity, but Pfizer’s CEO calls it “a likely scenario.” …read more Source:: CNet


Heavy Metal Cyberdeck Has an Eye Towards Expansion

Whether we’re talking about Gibson’s Sprawl or our increasingly dystopian reality, one of the defining characteristics of a cyberdeck is that it can be easily customized and upgraded over time. While a few of the builds we’ve covered over the last couple of years have focused more on style than substance, we really appreciate the…


Deno 1.9 update includes proposal cold-shouldered in February, now hyped as ‘3x faster’ performance bump

Plus HTTP/2 web server written in Rust Deno 1.9 hit the streets this week touting new features including an HTTP/2 server written in Rust.… …read more Source:: TheRegister