RIP HDMI Alt Mode, we hardly knew ye
After failing to release any cables or adapters, HDMI Alt Mode is dead. Enlarge / HDMI cable. (credit: Getty) If you're using a USB-C port to connect a computer to a display, you're most likely using DisplayPort Alterna.....»»
Another Crab’s Treasure review: finally, an approachable Soulslike
Another Crab's Treasure is one of the most approachable Soulslikes ever made thanks to its aesthetics, sense of humor, and fantastic assist mode options......»»
You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D
This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The differences between Dolby FlexConnect and Sony HT-A9. A preview of a big OLED showdown......»»
Meta working on travel mode for using Quest headsets during flights after Vision Pro launches with feature
Today I learned two things. First, apparently Meta Quest headsets don’t work on planes? I guess Apple knew to prioritize that feature for Vision Pro. And second, support is reportedly on the way. Add this to the list of ways competition from Vision.....»»
Why the kookaburra"s iconic laugh is at risk of being silenced
Once, while teaching a class of environmental science students in China's Hebei University of Science and Technology, I asked who knew what a laughing kookaburra was. There were many blank faces. Then I tilted my head, much like a kookaburra does, an.....»»
Dwarf Fortress’ Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs
Travel your own world, meet fascinating creatures, and put bolts in their necks. Enlarge / See that fortress over there? You can explore it. And then die when someone in your party remembers a tragic incident involving meat and p.....»»
Dwarf Fortress’s Adventure Mode brings the sim’s chaotic spirit to CRPGs
Travel your own world, meet fascinating creatures, and put bolts in their necks. Enlarge / See that fortress over there? You can explore it. And then die, when someone in your party remembers a tragic incident involving meat and.....»»
Apple fans should definitely get Beats Studio Pro instead of AirPods Max right now
Last year, when Apple announced its new Beats Studio Pro headphones, it came as something of a surprise. Hardcore fans already knew they were coming … The post Apple fans should definitely get Beats Studio Pro instead of AirPods Max right now a.....»»
Wow! This Samsung soundbar and subwoofer is discounted to $179
The Samsung B-Series 2.1-channel soundbar, which comes with a subwoofer and a Game Mode, is down to a very affordable $179 from Walmart after a $31 discount......»»
iOS 18 feature request: Send quietly in Messages without Focus mode
I’m sure it’s been said countless times before, but—now that would be a good name for a column!—iMessage could use a send quietly option that’s always available. Send quietly is a feature today, but it’s only available when the recipient.....»»
Try this compact dock charger brick for the Nintendo Switch for $36
The Portable 36W Switch Dock Charger Brick has ports for 4K HDMI, USB-C PD, and USB 2.0, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch or tablets and phones, and it's on sale for $35.99. TL;DR: Through April 16, the Portable 36W Switch Dock Charger Br.....»»
You Asked: QLED and mini-LED burn-in, missing HDR, and Apple TV and HDMI 2.1
Can QLED and mini-LED TVs get burn-in? How to get HDR from the YouTube app on Apple TV 4K. And is a computer monitor better than a smart TV for privacy?.....»»
Simbian raises $10 million to automate security operations with GenAI
Simbian emerged from stealth mode with oversubscribed $10 million seed funding to deliver on fully autonomous security. As a first step towards that goal, the company is introducing a GenAI-powered security co-pilot that integrates secure and intelli.....»»
The Oura Ring has a hidden mode that every other wearable needs
Forget tracking mountain climbs and downhill skiing, the Oura Ring has an automatic activity tracking mode that's way more relevant to people — housework......»»
Quantum entanglement in quasiparticles: A stealth mode against disorder
Physicists at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) have made a discovery that could boost the understanding of the role of entanglement in high-temperature copper oxide superconductors. The low-energy quasiparticles of these enigmatic quan.....»»
You Asked: HDMI 2.1 and Blu-ray, TV life spans, and 2023 TV price drops
How long should a QLED TV last? Will 2023 TV prices go down even further? And whatever happened to dual-cell TV tech?.....»»
New Android 15 feature could turn your smartphone into a desktop computer
Android's refreshed desktop mode now lets you perform basic actions like resizing windows and attaching them to the side......»»
Google’s Incognito Mode is in trouble
A California federal court has proposed that Google deletes billions of records collected on its browser while users had the incognito mode feature set......»»
Google agrees to delete Incognito data despite prior claim that’s “impossible”
What a lawyer calls "a historic step," Google considers not that "significant." Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) To settle a class-action dispute over Chrome's "Incognito" mode, Google has agreed to dele.....»»
New Switch Update adds Changes to Sleep Mode and Language Settings
The new update comes with version number 18.0.0, and gives users handy new features. The post New Switch Update adds Changes to Sleep Mode and Language Settings appeared first on Phandroid. If you own a Nintendo Switch console, then you mi.....»»
Distant "space snowman" unlocks mystery of how some dormant deep space objects become "ice bombs"
A new study is shaking up what scientists thought they knew about distant objects in the far reaches of the solar system, starting with an object called the space snowman......»»