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Getting TIE Fighter: Total Conversion working is worth the hassle and the $10

It has a 1999 engine, 2021 graphics, and that unmistakable '90s LucasArts feel. Enlarge / When I originally played TIE Fighter, I could not have imagined such a thing as lens flare. (credit: LucasArts/TFTC) It had been a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJul 28th, 2023

Spotify says that its lossless audio tier is still coming

During a recent earnings call by Spotify, the company has confirmed that they are still working on a lossless audio tier. The post Spotify says that its lossless audio tier is still coming appeared first on Phandroid. Some audiophiles migh.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests

Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.Sharing Wi-Fi passwords in iOS 18With iOS 18, Apple introduced a streamlined way to share Wi-Fi access — no more ty.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Targeted glucosinolate conversion: How kohlrabi tissues produce health-promoting compounds

A research team at the Leibniz Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) has analyzed how glucosinolates, health-promoting plant compounds, are broken down within various tissues of the kohlrabi plant......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

44,000 deaths and $10 billion: Study quantifies annual cost of child marriage in Nigeria

A study authored by Xiangming Fang, a research associate professor in the Georgia State University School of Public Health, provides the first estimates of the significant economic burden that child marriage imposes on the people and economy of Niger.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI’s Water Demands

A few dozen ChatGPT queries cost a bottle’s worth of water. Tech firms should consider simpler solutions, such as harvesting rainwater, to meet AI’s needs.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini smart plugs, more

Black Friday sales officially kick off next week, but there are obviously tons of Black Friday deals that are already available now. Our favorite on … The post Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’

Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Deals: M4 iMac $149 off from $1,150, M2 MacBook Air $550 off original price, Apple Find My wallet, and more

Alongside ongoing all-time low pricing across the entire Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, today we are moving back over to the new M4 iMac lineup, Apple’s M2 iPad Air at up to $200 off, and more. Amazon is now offering the best price to date on the mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

To move or not to move: Is it cheaper to find a new place or stay when your rent increases by 10%?

Your landlord has just raised your rent by 10% and your mind starts running the numbers—should you cop it sweet or look to move?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Netflix’s Back in Action teaser trailer: Cameron Diaz teams with Jamie Foxx for first movie in 10 years

Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx are spies forced out of retirement in the teaser trailer for Back in Action, Netflix's upcoming action comedy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

After working with a dual-screen portable monitor for a month, I’m a believer

More pixels and versatility, but without the sacrifices of dual-screen PCs. Having two displays in a single device is a growing trend that appeals to people with limited desk spac.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The 10 accessories you need for your iPhone 16

Waiting for your iPhone 16 to arrive? Here's a list of accessories to add to your shopping cart so you're ready to go on day one......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

How skills from hospitality and tourism can propel careers beyond the industry

Far from the stereotype of low-wage, low-skill positions, hospitality and tourism jobs could be powerful launchpads for broader career success, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers believe that working in these roles cu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Is a Xumo TV worth it?

Last week, Xumo announced that it’s bringing a 55- and 65-inch TV to Target for $250 and $360, respectively, both from manufacturer Hisense. While neither of these TVs are new to the world (Hisense Xumo TVs have been exclusively available at Best B.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Hulu vs. Disney+: Which streaming service should you pick?

Disney+ and Hulu may be owned by the same company, but they're quite different services. Which one is more worth your money? Our guide will help you decide......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Deals: M4 MacBook Pro hits all-time low at $125 off, GPS+Cell Apple Watch Series 10 $50 off, Alpine Loops, more

Joining all-time lows on the 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $349, today Amazon has decided to carry the deep discounts over to the GPS+Cell models, including both the aluminum and higher-end titanium variants starting at $449 (the.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Improved lipid-polymer nanoparticle could advance inhalable mRNA medications and vaccines

Most people don't enjoy getting shots for treatments or vaccines. So, researchers are working to create more medicines, such as those made from messenger RNA (mRNA), that can be sprayed and inhaled......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early st.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

I effectively previewed Apple’s wall-mounted smart display in 2019, and I think it’ll be a winner

A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Apple is working on a wall-mounted smart display panel to act as “a command center for the home” – and that it could launch as early as March of next year. I effectively trialled this concept back.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024