Onn 4K Pro vs. Chromecast with Google TV 4K: $50 streaming devices face off
While Walmart surprised us with its powerful and feature-rich Onn 4K Pro streamer, the stalwart Chromecast with Google TV isn't going down without a fight......»»
Mirai-esque botnet is hitting Zyxel NAS devices
Affected NAS devices had reached end-of-life, but there is a patch, so make sure to protect your endpoints straight away......»»
Google’s Gemini AI is Microsoft Clippy for a new generation
Gemini's AI capabilities are coming to Google's Workspace app suite, but only for paid customers......»»
Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle
Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family......»»
Google Pixel 8a vs 7a: A Close Fight?
Should you upgrade to the latest features, or save a bit of cash instead? The post Google Pixel 8a vs 7a: A Close Fight? appeared first on Phandroid. The Google Pixel 8a is one of Google’s more affordable smartphones right now, and i.....»»
Heat and disease: The genetic tug-of-war in pepper immunity
Plants face simultaneous challenges from pathogens and environmental stresses, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Pathogens trigger immune responses through specific receptors, while high temperatures activate heat tolerance mechanisms......»»
You can soon build your own Google AI chatbot
Google is working on a new AI project that could allow anyone to create their own chatbots that other users can interact with. The post You can soon build your own Google AI chatbot appeared first on Phandroid. Chatbots can be useful if yo.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: June 24, 2024 – Apple and Meta talks, DMA drama
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Supporte.....»»
Here’s what the Windows Phone would look like in 2024 if Microsoft had never killed it
There's no Window Phone in 2024, but what if there was? A fascinating set of mock-ups show what these Microsoft devices might have looked like......»»
Get 25% OFF when you buy Amazon’s Massive 50-inch Omni QLED 4K TV!
Get access to a ton of streaming platforms on a massive display. The post Get 25% OFF when you buy Amazon’s Massive 50-inch Omni QLED 4K TV! appeared first on Phandroid. While most folks usually get their Amazon Prime fix on their ta.....»»
SharePlay in Apple Music gets more shareable in iPadOS 18
Apple has upgraded SharePlay when dealing with Apple Music in iPadOS 18, but only when connected to supported external devices like HomePods and select speakers.SharePlay with Apple Music gets an upgrade in iPadOS 18Having an active SharePlay session.....»»
Music industry giants allege mass copyright violation by AI firms
Suno and Udio could face damages of up to $150,000 per song allegedly infringed. Enlarge / Michael Jackson in concert, 1986. Sony Music owns a large portion of publishing rights to Jackson's music. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Revived technology used to count individual photons from distant galaxies
Using an instrument on the 4.1-meter Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope, researchers have obtained the first astronomical spectrum using skipper charge-coupled devices (CCDs)......»»
The new Surface Laptop whips the MacBook in this important test
Microsoft has finally ended its non-repairable reign of terror, and its new Surface devices have earned an impressive 8/10 from iFixit......»»
The Bear season 3: Find out when the popular TV show starts streaming
Attention all chefs. The Bear season 3 will be streaming earlier than expected. Find out the new premiere time inside......»»
iFixit says new Arm Surface hardware “puts repair front and center”
Both devices make it relatively easy to get at the battery and SSD. Enlarge / Microsoft's 11th-edition Surface Pro, as exploded by iFixit. Despite adhesive holding in the screen and the fact that you need to remove the heatsink t.....»»
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Do you have trouble recognizing faces, or do you never forget a face? The better you are at facial recognition, the more supportive relationships you are likely to have, regardless of your personality type......»»
Ice recon: Satellite navigation breakthrough in mapping sea ice thickness
The polar regions are critical to understanding climate change due to their significant impact on global weather patterns and sea levels. Traditional methods of measuring sea ice thickness face challenges such as high costs and limited spatial covera.....»»
Google is bringing AI to the classroom — in a big way
The company plans to integrate its Gemini AI into the Workspace for Education software suite......»»
Open-source Rafel RAT steals info, locks Android devices, asks for ransom
The open-source Rafel RAT is being leveraged by multiple threat actors to compromise Android devices and, in some cases, to lock them, encrypt their contents, and demand money to restore the device to its original state. Check Point researchers have.....»»
Ethylene oxide emissions from two plants could have raised cancer risks for Illinois residents, report shows
People living near two Lake County industries could face significantly greater risks of developing certain cancers, according to a new federal study based on monitoring of ethylene oxide pollution in surrounding neighborhoods......»»