It may seem incredible, but the giant Boeing 747 is still using the old-fashioned floppy disk to update its software. And it's unlikely to change. Here's why.

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But now, Apple introduces ASIF (Apple Sparse Image Format), a game-changing technology designed to eliminate these performance limitations.Introduced in macOS Tahoe, ASIF promises speeds that rival ...

If you're like most people, you probably haven't thought about the humble floppy disk in decades. But they're not totally ...

TOKYO (TR) – In the ’80s and ’90s, floppy disks were the norm for storing data. However, they quickly disappeared from homes and offices with the emergence of larger capacity and faster recording ...

Apple's latest update for Macs, macOS 26 Tahoe, introduces a significant leap forward in disk image technology with the debut of the ASIF format – a development that could reshape how users and ...

Federal aviation officials last week unveiled an ambitious, three-year plan aimed at modernizing the U.S.’s air traffic control system. The plan calls for a new, state-of-the-art system to replace the ...

The FAA isn't alone in clinging to floppy disk technology. San Francisco's train control system still runs on DOS loaded from 5.25-inch floppy disks, with upgrades not expected until 2030 due to ...

Hopefully, by the time 2030 rolls around, floppy disks and software from the 1990s will no longer be used for air traffic control. Best Deals: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro OEM. Today ...

The other side to this coin, I suppose, then, is an homage to floppy disks. Good for you, you persistent little buggers. Best SSD for gaming : The best speedy storage today.

Data is still exchanged via floppy disk. Paper control strips are also still in use. According to the FAA, more than a third of air traffic control systems are not fit for the future.

If you are planning a flight to the USA in the near future, you should know this: Without Windows 95 and floppy discs, many planes do not reach their destination. The US air traffic control ...