Windows 11 Start menu’s performance is “comically bad” says ex-Microsoft Senior Software Engineer despite using a sophisticated $1,600 PC that meets stringent minimum requirements

What you need to know A former Microsoft software engineer recently shared his frustrations with Windows 11 while using the Start menu, which he says is “comically bad” and riddled with performance issues. Multiple users have reiterated the software engineer’s sentiments and indicated that it’s hard to find apps using the platform, citing that it […]

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Engineer uses an Honor Magic6 Pro’s eye tracking feature to remotely control a car

The Honor Magic6 Pro has AI-based eye-tracking powered by Eyeware’s GazeSense software running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. You could, for example, use it to select a destination on the map and zoom in, just by gazing at your phone. And now it can even start your car! Okay, that’s just a proof of […]

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Remnant 2 Engineer Guide: How to unlock, archetype skills list, and class tips

Remnant 2 is Gunfire games take on the souls genre. Where once sword and magic dominated in a fantasy realm, Remnant 2’s version features guns, lasers, and Star Gate portal worlds. Fight through expansive, procedurally driven worlds in solo, and in coop. Remnant 2’s combat is as tough as some of its systems, which aren’t […]

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Samsung engineer caught leaking core semiconductor technologies

While some company leaks appear to be accidental or at least unintentional, others are deliberate. A few weeks ago, following a few ChatGPT-related leaks, Samsung made a new rule to prevent employees from using the generative AI, as sensitive data entered into its database becomes public knowledge. Now, however, the company experienced another technology leak. […]

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Engineer Brings Wires and USB-C Connector to AirPods

Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel has added wires and a USB-C connector to a set of AirPods, bypassing the need for its charging case. Repair site iFixit has given all versions of the AirPods and AirPods Pro a score of zero out of 10 for repairability. They are not designed to be serviced or repaired […]

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Engineer Brings Functional USB-C Port to AirPods Pro

Hardware prototyping consultant Ken Pillonel has sought to address some of the AirPods Pro‘s repairability issues with a 3D-printed replacement casing and switching the Lightning charging port for a USB-C port. In his latest video, Pillonel highlighted that the ‌AirPods Pro‌ are not designed to be serviced or repaired since their charging case is not […]

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Apple Engineer Addresses Lack of Lossless Support on New AirPods Pro

Friday November 25, 2022 2:58 am PST by Sami Fathi An Apple engineer has addressed the lack of lossless audio support in the second-generation AirPods Pro in a new interview. Current Bluetooth technology in the AirPods lineup means that Apple’s audio products do not support Apple Music Lossless audio. Apple has previously hinted that it […]

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Former Apple Engineer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Apple Car Secrets

Former Apple employee Xiaolang Zhang today pleaded guilty to theft of trade secrets, which could get him up to ten years in prison, reports CNBC. Zhang was first hired by Apple in December 2015 to work on Project Titan, developing software and hardware for autonomous vehicles. As part of the Compute Team, Zhang designed and […]

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The High-Stakes Race to Engineer New Psychedelic Drugs

“This is my life,” Wallach says. “There is nothing else I’d rather be doing. If I was given a billion dollars, today, the first thing I would do is build a superlab.” When Compass came calling, he finally got the golden opportunity to pursue that dream. Maybe not a full-blown, billion-dollar superlab. But a lab […]

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Engineer who put USB-C on an iPhone did the same with AirPods this time

We’ve covered two of Ken Pillonel’s viral modifications here on the site before. Back in November, Pillonel successfully modified and iPhone X with a fully functioning USB-C port. Then in April, Pillonel fitted a Samsung Galaxy A51 with a Lighting port. The projects show that products can indeed use universal connectors even if the company […]

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Data scientist vs data engineer : comment la demande pour ces rôles évolue-t-elle ?

Les recherches indiquent que de nombreuses entreprises ne parviennent pas à trouver les talents dont elles ont besoin, car elles ont du mal à transformer leurs vastes réserves de données en informations utilisables. En général, cela signifie une chasse aux data scientists, ce qui a fait monter en flèche la demande de recrues capables de […]

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Longtime Ford Engineer Joins Apple Car Team

Longtime Ford engineer Desi Ujkashevic has left the company and opted to join Apple to work on the Apple car project, reports Bloomberg. Ujkashevic has been with Ford for over 30 years, and she has expertise in safety systems, engineering design deliverables, body interior engineering, and more. Before to departing Ford for Apple, Ujkashevic served […]

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Engineer Explains How He Added a Fully Functioning Lightning Port to a Samsung Phone

Following a number of enthusiasts successfully adding a USB-C port to the iPhone, engineer Ken Pillonel has explained how he added a fully functional Lightning port, including support for charging and data transfer, to a Samsung Galaxy A51. After posting a preview of the project earlier this month, Pillonel has now shown how he completed […]

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