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How to enable new Start menu design on Windows 11
To enable the new Start menu on Windows 11, use ViveTool to manually activate the hidden feature IDs. Open Command Prompt as administrator, navigate to the ViveTool folder, and run the vivetool /enable /id:47205210,49221331,49381526,49402389,49820095,55495322,48433719 command. Microsoft has officially unveiled a new Start menu design for Windows 11. You can try it now on any device enrolled in the Dev or…
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You Can ‘Fix’ Apple’s Liquid Glass Transparent Design
Change isn’t always easy. Case in point: “Liquid Glass.” Apple’s upcoming “26” updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro introduce this new design language that adds a transparent, glassy look to icons, menus, and windows. Some people are digging it, while others are hating on it. And the haters are hating. I generally like the…
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US to block China’s access to essential semiconductor design software – Computerworld
“With Cadence and Synopsys being US-based companies and Siemens contributing to more than 90% share of the EDA tools globally, this move further tightens EDA software sales in China,” said Neil Shah, VP for research and partner at Counterpoint Research. “EDA tools cannot be substituted and are the foundation to chip design and manufacturing.” What makes this strategically different is…
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It’s in the national interest for Apple to design its own silicon – Computerworld
Advantage, Apple Apple arguably has the best silicon development team in the world — at least, outside Arm. The chips used in iPhones and Macs lead the industry, generating performance per watt that no one out there can match. It’s a strategic advantage for Apple, which in itself can be seen as an advantage for the US on a national basis. A…
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Google just leaked Android’s new design language
Google just accidentally revealed its next big Android redesign: Material 3 Expressive. In a now-deleted blog post spotted by 9to5Google, the company describes the change as the “most researched” update yet, with the goal of making its interface more appealing and easier to use. You can find an archived version of the deleted webpage on the Wayback Machine, and 9to5Google…
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20th anniversary iPhone could get the design we’ve all been waiting for
2027 will mark the original iPhone’s 20th anniversary, and Apple’s planning a major shake-up to its handset’s design that could finally see former design chief Jony Ive’s dream of a full-screen design come to life. A new report from The Information claims that at least one 2027 iPhone Model will feature a “truly edge-to-edge display” to coincide with the 20th…
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BenQ RD280U review: Crisp 4K image, dev-focused design
If you’re a software developer or technology expert who needs a sharp display with features tuned to your needs, you might want to check out the BenQ RD280U. It’s one of the most interesting 4K monitors I’ve tested lately, because it’s not trying to be everything to everyone, focusing instead on getting real work done for a specific niche of…
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A Beyond the Pale Design
Summary The Edifier LolliClip TWS Earbuds deliver a surprising amount of bass, especially for a pair of semi-in-ear buds. These Edifier buds also delivered good ANC performance and are supported by a decent companion app. Unfortunately, the earbuds’ touch controls are finicky, and the case is rather bulky. The Edifier LolliClip TWS Earbuds are not your everyday wireless buds. Designed…
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Here’s what the newest iPhone Air leaks say about its design
Apple is expected to release its thinnest phone yet later this year with the iPhone 17 Air. Rumors have held that the phone will be thinner than the 6.9mm iPhone 6 was, but recent leaks give us a better idea than we’ve had before of what to expect. But where Kuo said the phone will have a 6.6-inch screen, Ice…
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Broadcom and TSMC Consider Splitting Intel’s Design and Manufacturing Capabilities Between Them
Rumors are swirling about a possible takeover of Intel. Nothing has been inked, but Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) both are in the early stages of proposing potential deals, according to The Wall Street Journal. Broadcom could potentially seek a deal for Intel’s chip design assets, while TSMC eyes its manufacturing capabilities. More about Innovation Intel interim executive…
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