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Apple I replica can run ChatGPT — Macintosh Founding Father uses Wi-Fi module to turn relic into AI assistant
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A new tool called WSL9x allows ancient Windows 95 desktops, even those with Intel 486 CPUs, to run modern Linux kernels cooperatively with Windows. The tool, shared by a computer tinkerer on Codeberg, enables users to run Windows and Linux apps side-by-side with a modern Linux kernel within early Windows versions. WSL9x consists of a patched Linux kernel, a VxD driver, and wsl.com, and does not require hardware virtualization. Users can enjoy the capabilities of both operating systems simultaneously without the need for reboots. In contrast, Linux is phasing out support for the 37-year-old Intel 486 CPU, with a patch expected to be merged into Linux 7.1, signaling the end of i486 kernel image builds.
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Apple code leaks four iOS 27 features and new design changes
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 is generating buzz ahead of WWDC, with leaks revealing four new features and design changes. The leaked code hints at additions like Apple Intelligence and enhancements to Apple Wallet, including the ability to convert physical passes into digital versions. Notably, Visual Intelligence on iPhone may offer features like scanning nutrition labels and adding contacts by scanning details. Additionally, Safari could gain an AI feature for naming Tab Groups, while design changes may include more customization options for the Liquid Glass aesthetic. These details are speculative until the official unveiling at WWDC 2026, with the public release expected alongside the iPhone 18 series in September.
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Enthusiast ‘lands’ on the moon using hardware from the 1980s — ZX Spectrum home computer with 3.5 MHz CPU and 48KB of memory power Kerbal space flight
Space enthusiast and YouTuber Scott Manley used a ZX Spectrum, a home computer from the 1980s, to successfully "land" on the moon in the Kerbal Space Program simulator. The ZX Spectrum, with a 3.5 MHz CPU and 48KB of memory, controlled the virtual spacecraft in the simulation. Despite its limitations compared to modern computers, the ZX Spectrum's capabilities were highlighted in this feat. Manley had to creatively program the device to operate the virtual spacecraft and connect it to the simulator using a proprietary storage system with an RS232 Serial port. This achievement showcases the ingenuity of past engineers who landed on the moon with less powerful computers than what we have today.
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South Korean company following ChatGPT management advice forced to backtrack by court — Krafton improperly ousted Subnautica developer bosses to dodge $250m bonus payout
South Korean company Krafton Inc. has been ordered by a Delaware judge to reinstate the leadership of U.S. game studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment, which it acquired in 2021. Krafton improperly ousted the Subnautica developer bosses to avoid a $250 million bonus payout. The CEO of Krafton sought advice from ChatGPT to navigate the situation, leading to the removal of the studio's founders and CEO without proper cause. The court ruled in favor of the U.S. studio leadership, extending the earnout period for the bonus and reinstating the CEO. Krafton disagrees with the ruling and is exploring its options.
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