All articles tagged with #compact
HP is developing the Eliteboard G1a, a keyboard with an integrated Windows PC, including CPU, storage, and speakers, designed for business use and portability, set to be available in March.
SanDisk has launched its smallest 1TB SSD, the Extreme Fit, a tiny 'plug-and-stay' USB-C drive weighing just 3 grams and measuring 18.5 x 13.7 x 16 mm, offering up to 400 MB/s transfer speeds. Despite its impressive miniaturization, it has slower speeds compared to larger portable SSDs and is primarily suitable for file transfer rather than intensive tasks. The drive is available starting at $14.99 for 64GB and $109.99 for 1TB.
SanDisk is launching a new ultra-tiny USB-C flash drive designed to stay plugged in without needing removal, featuring a compact form factor and available in sizes from 64GB to 1TB, with prices starting at $14.99, and set to be released on Amazon on November 4.
Seven of nine universities approached by the Trump administration declined a proposed 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' which would have linked funding to policy changes such as enrollment caps and bans on race and gender considerations, signaling resistance to the administration's policy demands in higher education.
The University of Arizona has become the seventh US university to reject a Trump administration proposal that aimed to influence campus culture, hiring, and admissions practices through a 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' emphasizing principles like academic freedom and merit-based research, amidst broader resistance from several institutions.
The Trump administration has issued a 'Compact for Academic Excellence' to nine colleges, requiring them to adopt policies such as banning transgender students from restrooms and sports aligning with their gender, freezing tuition, limiting international students, and requiring standardized tests, in exchange for federal funds. Most schools have declined to sign, citing disagreements with the principles and concerns over academic integrity. The White House has held discussions with some institutions, but key universities like UVA and Dartmouth have also refused to sign, emphasizing the importance of merit-based funding and academic independence.
The White House's attempt to get nine universities to sign a higher-ed compact aligned with Trump's political priorities has faced multiple rejections, with universities citing concerns over academic freedom and government overreach. The initiative aims to promote conservative values and secure federal funding, but has been met with widespread opposition from academia and political figures.
The White House is engaging with five universities still considering President Trump's proposed higher-education compact, which links federal benefits to commitments that align with conservative policies, sparking widespread opposition from academic institutions and political figures concerned about free speech and academic freedom.
The Trump administration is requiring universities to sign a 'compact' as a condition for receiving funding, though the article primarily discusses subscription offers for the Financial Times and does not provide further details on the compact itself.
The Trump administration has urged nine top universities to sign a 'compact' pledging to freeze tuition for five years, limit international student enrollment, and adopt strict gender definitions, promising benefits in exchange, as part of a broader effort to align higher education with its political agenda.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 25H2, a more compact and faster update that requires only a single restart, with enhanced security features, support for Wi-Fi 7, and other improvements, extending support until October 2027. Users can wait for the gradual rollout or manually install via Microsoft's download options, though some bugs are still being addressed.
DJI announced the Osmo Nano, its smallest action camera to date, featuring a 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps recording, and innovative head nod activation, but it will not be immediately available in the US market. The camera is lightweight, waterproof, and compatible with wireless microphones, with optional accessories to enhance functionality.
Corsair's XENEON EDGE is a versatile 14.5-inch LCD touchscreen display designed for system monitoring and multitasking, featuring flexible mounting options, a 2560x720 resolution, multi-touch input, and compatibility with USB-C and HDMI, priced at $249.99 and available via Corsair's webstore.
Godox has launched the affordable and compact iT20 and iT22 camera flashes, weighing less than 2 ounces and priced at $45, featuring TTL, HSS, magnetic filters, and USB-C recharge, compatible with major camera brands.
Sony's RX1R III camera, despite its impressive features like a high-resolution sensor and advanced autofocus, has faced criticism for its fixed screen and minimal size adjustments, highlighting ongoing concerns about Sony's prioritization of compactness over user flexibility in camera design.