Apple's diskutil outpaces hdiutil in speed and size, but deprecation concerns linger
A comparison test found that diskutil created disk images significantly faster than hdiutil, averaging 40 to 45 seconds compared to over a minute and a half for hdiutil. The resulting disk image from diskutil was also smaller at 2.8 GB versus 2.
» readDeepMind alumni startup Inherent launches AI agent that can replicate published scientific papers
A London-based startup founded by Google DeepMind alumni has released an AI agent capable of independently reproducing the findings of published scientific papers.
» readA scrap-filled Pittsburgh winter: Moxie Marlinspike recalls moving a furnace with scrappers
The author recounted a journal entry from around 2006 about moving to Pittsburgh in winter. He described the harsh reality of a freezing house without utilities and the unexpected help of local scrappers.
» readDigital cameras still offer advantages over smartphones for serious photography
A digital camera can provide better photo quality and more creative control than a smartphone, though it comes with higher costs and more complexity. The choice depends on whether a user has specific photography needs that a smartphone cannot meet.
» readGoogle to Expand YouTube Video Playback on Android Auto with New Features
Google has announced significant upgrades to YouTube video playback on Android Auto, as revealed at the Android Show: I/O Edition event in May.
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