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technology2 days ago•2 min saved

McLaren 788HS: A 788-HP Limited-Run Finale for the 720S Line

McLaren is launching a 200-unit, non-hybrid high-sport version of the 750S called the 788HS. It uses the familiar 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 tuned to 788 metric horsepower (777 hp), weighs 2,789 pounds dry, and features center-lock wheels, a slightly lower front ride height, and a tuned hydraulic suspension. It achieves 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a 205 mph top speed, with production split evenly between coupe and convertible and customization by McLaren Special Operations to ensure each car is unique, representing the ultimate evolution of the 720S lineage.

via Road & Track|

#788hs #limited-edition #mclaren

health12 days ago•6 min saved

Calming the Body to Calm the Voice: Propranolol for Public Speaking

Propranolol doesn’t erase stage fright; it blocks the adrenaline surge that makes your body shake, so you can speak more smoothly even if you still feel dread. The drug steadies the body, which often lets the mind perform more naturally; the best talks come from knowing the material well and speaking fluidly rather than memorizing it verbatim.

via Boing Boing|

#anxiety #beta-blocker #health

gaming12 days ago•4 min saved

Valve quietly retracts Steam Machine 4K60 claim as specs update rolls out

Valve updated the Steam Machine page to replace the earlier claim of '4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR' with 'Up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1,' a change made without notice amid heightened scrutiny of the device; observers say the machine effectively targets 1080p with upscaling and that some titles may still require lowering settings to maintain smooth framerates, with Valve not explaining the rationale for the update.

via Eurogamer|

#fsr #gaming #performance

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

CachyOS June 2026 Update Delivers Notable Performance Gains and UI Tweaks

CachyOS released its June 2026 update for the Arch-based distro, adding performance optimizations such as extended Profile Guided Optimizations in the Python build and a new GCC patch, fixing an OpenBLAS regression, plus a new CachyOS Hyprland Noctalia desktop option and various UI and app improvements.

via Phoronix|

#arch-linux #cachyos #linux

technology13 days ago•7 min saved

iOS 27 Bridges Stability With Smarter Siri and Safety Features

iOS 27 centers on stability with 40+ performance improvements (faster AirDrop, quicker image loading, snappier boots) aided by a new CPU scheduler, while delivering a smarter Siri AI with better app integration. It adds stronger child-safety controls (Ask to Browse with parent approval, content blurring in Messages/FaceTime, Time Allowances), a customizable Liquid Glass transparency slider, a dedicated Siri app, and new AI image tools (Extend, Reframe, High-Quality Clean Up). Third‑party keyboards now must use the new keyboard, and there are lock-screen tweaks (minimized clock, faster switching). Early beta shows meaningful speed gains, though bugs remain.

via SlashGear|

#apple #ios-27 #performance

gaming18 days ago•44 min saved

Claw’s eye-popping visuals aren’t enough to topple Steam Deck’s day-to-day ease

MSI’s Claw 8 EX AI Plus offers noticeably crisper visuals and higher frame rates than a Steam Deck OLED in several tested games, but The Verge notes the Windows-based setup is cumbersome and the device’s $1,799 price, heavier weight, IPS LCD, and lack of Deck-like touchpads keep it from being a clear upgrade for Steam Deck users; a deeper review is forthcoming, and many players may prefer to wait.

via The Verge|

#gaming #intel-arc-g3-extreme #msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus

technology18 days ago•13 min saved

PS5 Edges Ahead in Key Tests Against Valve’s Steam Machine

Digital Foundry’s Steam Machine review finds the PS5 generally matches or slightly outperforms Valve’s living‑room PC in several games, aided by Sony’s memory bandwidth; the Steam Machine does better in some CPU‑limited scenes, but its steep price (over $1k) versus the PS5’s $599.99 makes it a niche choice for PC enthusiasts.

via Notebookcheck|

#digital-foundry #performance #price

sports21 days ago•4 min saved

NFL Officials Get a 'Practice Squad' Under New CBA to Sharpen Performance

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association ratified a new CBA that emphasizes competition among officials and creates a 12-person practice squad that will be embedded with crews, travel to game sites, and be available to replace assigned officials who underperform or are injured. While the move aims to improve officiating, full staffing by the 2026 season is unlikely, and the arrangement could heighten scrutiny and pressure on on-field officials.

via NBC Sports|

#cba #nfl #officiating

technology22 days ago•24 min saved

Epic Games Store Launcher Rebuilt From Scratch for Big Speed Boost

Epic Games announced a ground-up rebuild of the Epic Games Store launcher at Unreal Fest, aiming for a major performance boost with cold starts up to 5x faster and faster restores from the system tray (about 6.5x). The overhaul replaces much of the underlying architecture, with Launcher V2 entering private beta as “Up First” and a public release “Up Next” on the roadmap, alongside storefront improvements; no concrete timelines were provided.

via PC Guide|

#beta #epic-games #epic-games-store

technology22 days ago•3 min saved

iOS 27's Tiny Speed Boosts Could Add Up to a Faster iPhone Experience

The article argues that although iOS 27's claimed 40 speed improvements include many minor tweaks, their individual impact is often hard to notice; taken together, they may yield a noticeably snappier overall experience, especially on older iPhones, even as major features (like Siri AI) remain limited to newer devices.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #ios #ios27

technology24 days ago•4 min saved

iOS 27 promises 40+ speed boosts for iPhone and iPad

Apple’s iOS 27 promises more than 40 performance improvements across iPhone and iPad, including faster Photos loading, quicker Safari rendering, snappier app launches, and a revamped Siri AI, with compatibility back to iPhone 11. A developer beta is available now, a public beta arrives in July, and the full release is planned for this fall.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #ios-27 #iphone

technology24 days ago•1 min saved

Unreal Engine 5.8 Adds Lumen Lite, Unlocking 60 FPS on Switch 2

Epic's Unreal Engine 5.8 introduces a Lite version of its Lumen lighting system, Lumen Lite, which runs twice as fast and enables Switch 2 games to run at 60fps, signaling stronger optimization for the platform and paving the way for more UE5 titles on Switch 2.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#lighting #lumen #nintendo-switch-2

business24 days ago•9 min saved

Robinhood’s Layoff Memo Frames Cuts as Performance-Driven to Boost Talent Density

Robinhood announced a 10% workforce reduction while insisting the business remains strong, framing the cuts as necessary to raise performance and increase “talent density” by trimming layers and focusing on top performers. Analysts say it’s a performance-based decision rather than a reaction to weak conditions, signaling a shift toward a leaner organization even as trading volumes hit records and crypto revenue declines, highlighting a broader industry trend of tying headcount to productivity goals.

via Business Insider|

#business #layoffs #lean-organization

technology26 days ago•6 min saved

iOS 27 Aims to Speed Up Older iPhones and Extend Their Lifespan

Apple says iOS 27 will make older iPhones, back to the iPhone 11, feel faster with a refined CPU scheduler and stability tweaks, including up to 30% faster app launches, 80% faster AirDrop, and 70% quicker photo loading. It also improves switching between cellular and Wi‑Fi and rebuilds search in Spotlight, Photos, and Mail. However, advanced Apple Intelligence features—and Siri AI—will be available only on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, nudging users toward newer hardware to access the latest AI capabilities; Apple emphasizes longer device support to boost services and brand value.

via WIRED|

#apple #ios27 #iphone

technology26 days ago•10 min saved

Windows 11's New Outlook Still Delays Emails Triggered by Notifications

Microsoft’s newer Outlook for Windows, built on WebView2, still takes about 10 seconds to show the email after a notification—far slower than the instant open of Outlook Classic. The new app uses multiple WebView2 processes and consumes more RAM (roughly 490–636 MB idle) and CPU (~4% idle) than Classic (117–148 MB idle, <1% CPU), reflecting its web-based architecture. Updates in 2026 improved other areas, but the notification path remains a bottleneck, suggesting a WinUI/native fix in the future; Classic remains available and faster for notification-driven access until it ends support in 2029.

via Windows Latest|

#notifications #outlook #performance