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How an obscure British PC maker invented ARM and changed the world

How an obscure British PC maker invented ARM and changed the world

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  5 Comments  •  6 years ago

I'm not a very knowledgeable geek.  At the same time, I've been assembling my computers for ... Holy shit! Is it really that long?? I remember those Acorn machines...
Is Trump Cracking Under the Weight of Losing?

Is Trump Cracking Under the Weight of Losing?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  33 Comments  •  6 years ago

Fascinating long-form psychological analysis of the President, from childhood to today. One major conclusion is that he's a keg of powder... ... and he's playing with matches...
After decades of activism, the Navajo coal plant has been demolished

After decades of activism, the Navajo coal plant has been demolished

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

This is the world turned upside down. The Navajo Nation had to sue to get this thing demolished. It was on their land.
EVs Could Soon Cost Same as Gas Cars as Battery Costs Drop

EVs Could Soon Cost Same as Gas Cars as Battery Costs Drop

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  13 Comments  •  6 years ago

I know, I know... we've got EV battery stories everywhere! We're saturated. We aren't paying attention any more. So someday soon we're going to be surprised by something we've known...
The RIGHT to be WRONG

The RIGHT to be WRONG

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  85 Comments  •  6 years ago

We're wrong often. About a lot of things. So?
Pompeo Says Russia Was Behind Cyberattack on U.S.

Pompeo Says Russia Was Behind Cyberattack on U.S.

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  16 Comments  •  6 years ago

Pompeo says "Russians did it". ... waiting... waiting... waiting... "You're fired!"
'The platypuses were glowing': the secret light of Australia's marsupials

'The platypuses were glowing': the secret light of Australia's marsupials

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  17 Comments  •  6 years ago

Platypuses were already weird.  Now, with all the rest... they glow!
Battery prices have fallen 88 percent over the last decade | Ars Technica

Battery prices have fallen 88 percent over the last decade | Ars Technica

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  8 Comments  •  5 years ago

I don't think BEVs are quite ready yet, considering the uphill battle they have against Big Oil's monster subsidies. But they're not far. The price of batteries is a key element. Recycling...
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