Streamer xQc knocked offline over unpaid electricity bill
"Power went down, stream did too," he explained......»»
Renewable energy policies provide benefits across state lines, study shows
While the U.S. federal government has clean energy targets, they are not binding. Most economically developed countries have mandatory policies designed to bolster renewable electricity production. Because the U.S. lacks an enforceable federal mandat.....»»
Nighttime light data shows inequities in restoring power after Hurricane Michael
Among the many devastating impacts in the aftermath of a hurricane are power outages, which can take days or even weeks to restore. Communities grappling with the loss of electricity may encounter obstacles in accessing vital services, including food.....»»
New comedy drama ‘Bad Monkey’ starring Vince Vaughn is available to watch now on Apple TV+
Apple today premieres its latest big-budget original, a new comedy-drama series called Bad Monkey. The show is adapted from a by Carl Hiaasen. You can watch the first two episodes right now on Apple TV+. The Bad Monkey TV show is created by Bill.....»»
NASA chief to scientists on budget cuts: “I feel your pain”
"I can't go and print the dollars." Enlarge / Administrator Bill Nelson delivering remarks and answering questions from the media at the OFT-2 prelaunch press conference. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Ars Technica recently h.....»»
A new approach to fine-tuning quantum materials
Quantum materials—those with electronic properties that are governed by the principles of quantum mechanics, such as correlation and entanglement—can exhibit exotic behaviors under certain conditions, such as the ability to transmit electricity w.....»»
How to appear offline on Steam
Steam has become both a gaming platform and social hub. Contacting friends is almost too easy, so here's how to appear offline to avoid getting distracted......»»
One startup’s plan to fix AI’s “shoplifting” problem
Algorithm will identify sources used by generative AI, compensate them for use. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty) Bill Gross made his name in the tech world in the 1990s, when he came up with a novel way for search e.....»»
How to appear offline on Epic Games
The Epic Game launcher isn't quite as robust as Steam, but it has all the social aspects you want. But if you're feeling antisocial, you should appear offline......»»
How to appear offline on PS5
Sometimes you just want to play on PlayStation 5 without anyone bothering you or judging what you're playing. For that, you need to know how to appear offline......»»
Today’s deals: $248 Sony XM5 earbuds, $180 Roomba, $13 Anker fast chargers, $19 Roku streamer, more
Several impressive new deals popped up on Thursday, like a discount that drops Sony XM5 noise cancelling earbuds to $248 instead of $300. Or, you … The post Today’s deals: $248 Sony XM5 earbuds, $180 Roomba, $13 Anker fast chargers, $19 R.....»»
Don’t throw out that old Chromecast with Google TV just yet
The new Google TV Streamer is better than the old Chromecast With Google TV in nearly every way that counts — except for when it comes to size......»»
Google abandoning Chromecast validates Apple’s TV strategy
Google is discontinuing its Chromecast product line and has introduced a new, premium offering: Google TV Streamer for $99. The move is a surprise considering Chromecast’s popularity. But it’s also unexpected because, by shifting to high-end TV s.....»»
Team fabricates world"s highest-performance superconducting wire segment
Our future energy may depend on high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires. This technology's ability to carry electricity without resistance at temperatures higher than those required by traditional superconductors could revolutionize the electric.....»»
Google kills Chromecast, replaces it with Apple TV and Roku Ultra competitor
The rebranded device appears better in every way but the price. This is Google's new streaming box, the Google TV Streamer. It's meant to sit on your media console instead of h.....»»
The Google TV Streamer added one feature that all such devices need
The Google TV Streamer includes a simple button to help you locate a missing remote control — and that's something every such device should have......»»
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN will cost more in October
One year after the last price hike, Disney is raising the price of its subscription services, with Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN all set to bill viewers more in October.Disney+ bannerStreaming services often raise the price of their subscriptions. Accordin.....»»
Google’s Chromecast is reborn as the more powerful Google TV Streamer
Google has unveiled the Google TV Streamer device which the company says will replace the Chromecast, but will do so much more. The post Google’s Chromecast is reborn as the more powerful Google TV Streamer appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Set-top showdown: Apple TV 4K vs Google TV Streamer compared
Google TV Streamer is Alphabet's updated replacement for discontinued Chromecast. Here's how it fares versus the Apple TV 4K.Apple TV 4K [left], Google TV Streamer [right]The Google Chromecast has been Google's go-to solution to cheaply add smarts to.....»»
Chromecast now has a place in the Google Graveyard
With the announcement of Google TV Streamer, the Chromecast platform has been laid to rest after almost a dozen years......»»
Google TV Streamer is bigger, faster, and more expensive than Chromecast
Google TV Streamer takes what made Chromecast great and adds more power, smart-home tech, a better remote, and Ethernet. And it costs twice as much......»»