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Update on the 12″ Powerbook Review; Altitude Problems?

OSNews featured two reviews of the new 12″ Powerbook from Apple last month. Using a machine and more fairly evaluating it, is a continuous process, so when new facts emerge, we should be reporting them back. So, what I discovered … Continue reading →

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What my dad, who died on Christmas Day, taught me by always giving awful presents

Dad poked his head out his bedroom door, saw me passing by and yanked me inside. “Help me wrap!” He needed help with gifts for my younger brother and sister. We sat on the floor, surrounded by ribbons and scraps of … Continue reading →

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Star Trek-inspired aeroplane powered by ‘ionic wind’ takes flight

A group of engineers at MIT have built the first-ever aeroplane capable of flying without any moving parts. The aircraft uses an ion drive that produces a flow of ions powerful enough to propel it forwards, in place of the … Continue reading →

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Giant New Airbus BelugaXL Still Won’t Ferry A380 Parts

Airbus BelugaXL roll-out.Airbus Airbus was “all smiles” this week as the new BelugaXL rolled out of the paint shop. The next-generation oversize cargo airlifter was painted with batting ‘whale eyes’ and sporting a friendly grin. An ultra-cutesy tweet from Airbus … Continue reading →

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Technology, Ranked

FirstsThis week we’re taking a look at first things, early things, and—for better or worse—things that are #1.   The world is filled with amazing technologies, many that are so old we don’t even think of them as technologies at all. … Continue reading →

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Boeing 777X: The new flagship plane is nearly ready to fly

While most planes look much the same to harried air travellers, early in 2019 Boeing’s newest jet may manage to catch and arrest even the casual eye. Passengers about to board will see its long, long carbon-fibre wings arc up … Continue reading →

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MSI P65 Creator Review & Rating

When you think of MSI laptops, you probably think of the company’s gaming rigs, with its mobile workstations a distant second. The new P65 Creator ($2,099 as tested) is neither of those—it’s aimed at professionals in 2D design, 3D animation, … Continue reading →

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