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.....»»
Only Apple could have made Apple Vision Pro, say firm"s design chiefs
In a new interview, Apple's Alan Dye and Richard Howarth talk about the challenges of Apple Vision Pro and of when they knew it was working.Exploded view of Apple Vision Pro (Source: Dan Winters via Wallpaper* magazine)As Apple Vision Pro arrives in.....»»
How to share an Apple Vision Pro with a guest user
Apple has decided against user profiles on the Apple Vision Pro, but the company is fully aware that people are going to want to try yours. Here's how to do it, and keep your data safe.Guest User on Apple Vision ProApple's "Guest User" mode on Apple.....»»
Here’s what it’s like to use Vision Pro guest mode if a friend has bought one
If you can’t afford or justify your own spatial computer, we learned last year that there would be a Vision Pro guest mode to you borrow someone else’s. We discovered that Apple doesn’t exactly encourage this, as there are some fairly major.....»»
New research shows that the arrangement of bacteria in biofilms affects their sensitivity to antibiotics
Bacteria are traditionally imagined as single-cell organisms, spread out sparsely over surfaces or suspended in liquids, but in many environments the true bacterial mode of growth is in sticky clusters called biofilms......»»
This Android phone has a camera unlike any I’ve used before
Most phone cameras have a decent portrait mode, but the Vivo X100 with Zeiss lenses takes exceptional night portraits unlike any phone you might have used.....»»
Increased temperature difference between day and night could affect all life on Earth, say scientists
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, have discovered a change in what scientists already knew about global warming dynamics. It had been widely accepted since the 1950s that global temperature rises were not consistent throu.....»»
backslashWWE 2K24 makes one small change that goes a very long way
While WWE 2K24 is a steady iteration over last year's wrestling simulator, one small change totally fixes a previously frustrating mode......»»
Tim Cook says he always knew Apple would arrive at the Apple Vision Pro
In a new interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook was pictured for the first time wearing the Apple Vision Pro, and discussed the inevitable road to the headset.Tim Cook dons the Apple Vision Pro | Credit: Vanity FairThe Apple Vision Pro is set to start arrivin.....»»
The Galaxy S24 Ultra “Vivid” display mode might be anything but
It appears that buggy software might result in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra “Vivid” display mode being less than vivid. The post The Galaxy S24 Ultra “Vivid” display mode might be anything but appeared first on Phandroid. Some luck.....»»
Bessel-beam-based side-view measurement of seven-core fiber internal core distribution
Optical fiber, as the basic carrier of modern high-speed and high-capacity communication, is the key to the interconnection of the world. With the rapid development of the communications industry in recent decades, ordinary single-mode optical fiber.....»»
The 6 best optical audio cables for soundbars and more in 2024
HDMI is the new standard for audio/video connections, but a great optical audio cable is just as important. Here are several of the best optical connections......»»
It turns out NASA’s Mars helicopter was much more revolutionary than we knew
Ingenuity packed more computing power than all other NASA deep space missions combined. Enlarge / An image from Ingenuity, looking down at the surface of Mars. That's its shadow. (credit: NASA/JPL) Much has been written.....»»
Cruise failed to disclose disturbing details of self-driving car crash
Company did not share all it knew about the accident with regulators. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi test vehicle in San Francisco. (credit: Cruise) A law firm hired by the General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise t.....»»
Tekken 8’s story mode blows Mortal Kombat 1 out of the water
If Mortal Kombat 1's dense story mode left you confused, don't worry: Tekken 8's superb campaign is much easier to grasp......»»
How to use Android Recovery Mode to fix your phone or tablet
Recovery mode is often indispensable for solving phone problems. This guide explains what it is and precisely how to access it on most major Android phones......»»
StandBy mode in iOS 17 was made for these iPhone chargers
One of my favorite features in iOS 17 is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger. Head bel.....»»
Mode-S aircraft observations being used again to improve forecasts
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) has started to use Mode-S aircraft observations again to improve the quality of forecasts after this type of data was found to be used in too large numbers during the recovery from the CO.....»»
Tekken 8 review: Beat Up Your Dad Simulator 2K24
While Tekken 8's Arcade mode is a miss, the excellent fighting game contains a wild story mode that you can't miss......»»
iOS 17.3 and macOS Sonoma 14.3 include more than 10 security fixes
Apple on Monday released iOS 17.3 and macOS Sonoma to the public. The updates bring some new features, such as collaborative playlists in Apple Music and a new Stolen Device Protection mode for iPhone users. However, both updates also come with more.....»»
Researchers discover rare phages that attack dormant bacteria
In nature, most bacteria live on the bare minimum. If they experience nutrient deficiency or stress, they shut down their metabolism in a controlled manner and go into a resting state. In this stand-by mode, certain metabolic processes still take pla.....»»