Tablo vs. HDHomeRun: Battle of the networked OTA boxes
Tablo and HDHomeRun are the two major options for streaming over-the-air TV over multiple devices in your home. But one is a clear winner......»»
The Battle Against the Fungal Apocalypse Is Just Beginning
Fungal infections are rising worldwide and climate change may be to blame. Medicine isn’t ready......»»
Tides may be responsible for up to 69% of under-ice melting in an Antarctica ice shelf
The ice shelves—the marine-terminating glaciers of the Antarctic Ice Sheet—are melting, and it's not just because of rising atmospheric temperatures. In a one-two punch, ice shelves in Antarctica are fighting a losing battle against rising temper.....»»
"Citizen scientists" battle to save historic UK river
On the banks of the River Wye on the border between England and Wales, Pat Stirling flings a plastic measuring jug tied to a rope into the water......»»
Apple seeds seventh tvOS 17 developer beta
Apple has released its seventh developer beta of tvOS 17 for testing by beta participants.Developers enrolled in the beta can acquire the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, and by updating any Apple TV boxes already running the beta. Publi.....»»
I tested the cameras on 2 great Android phones and it was brutal
This is a camera battle between the OnePlus 11 and the Nothing Phone 2, which also makes it a battle between Carl Pei phones. Which one will win?.....»»
New Parallels Desktop 19 arrives with Touch ID, macOS Sonoma support
Long-running Windows emulation app Parallels Desktop has been updated to adopt Apple technologies such as Touch ID for login, and Mac dialog boxes.You can get Windows onto an Apple Silicon MacBook Air. Parallels Desktop lets Mac users run Windows, an.....»»
The World’s Workers Are Donning Cooling Vests to Battle Record Heat Waves
Garments that can be packed with ice or equipped with fans are becoming increasingly popular among workers exposed to high heat......»»
Three reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics
Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology—like videos, computer gaming or artificial intelligence, just to name a few. But integrating these approaches in the classroom can be an uphill battle. Teachers using the.....»»
Obfuscated servers now let you hide the fact that you’re using a VPN
Obfuscated servers are the latest weapon in the battle between internet users wanting to protect their privacy, and governments and private companies seeking to detect and block VPN usage … more….....»»
Spain"s Canary Isles battle "most complex fire" in 40 years
The huge wildfire ravaging the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife that has burnt through more than 2,600 hectares of land is the "most complex" blaze to hit the Canary Islands in four decades, the regional government said Thursday......»»
Apple preps for next month’s iPhone 15 launch with regulatory filings and more
Act surprised: Apple is starting to tick all the regulatory boxes necessary to launch a new iPhone. That’s right – the iPhone 15 lineup is just a month away, and if we didn’t already have enough confirmation of its existence, a new regulatory f.....»»
Drones reveal the secrets of one of World War II"s bloodiest battles
Archaeologists have used high-resolution LiDAR equipment mounted on a drone to investigate a section of the battlefield of the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 to January 1945), revealing almost 1,000 previously unknown features......»»
Apple distributes sixth tvOS 17 developer beta
Apple's sixth developer beta of tvOS 17 is available to download to the Apple TV for testing.Developers involved in the beta can grab the latest builds via the Apple Developer Center, and by updating any set-top boxes already running the beta. Public.....»»
Netflix starts testing games service for smart TVs
Netflix has confirmed it will be bringing its gaming service to set-top boxes and smart televisions, but it probably won't arrive on the Apple TV just yet.[Netflix]An app that acted as a game controller for Netflix games was discovered on August 8, s.....»»
As water reuse expands, proponents battle the "yuck" factor
When Janet Cruz lost an April election for a Tampa City Council seat, she became a political casualty of an increasingly high-stakes debate over recycled water......»»
TSMC US chip plant battle deteriorates, with American workers insulted in online attacks
The ongoing TSMC US chip plant battle continues to rage, over the company’s plans to bring in hundreds of Taiwanese workers to speed up construction. The plant is slated to make chips for older Apple devices. The latest development has seen a po.....»»
Scientists identify new species of beetle that used extra-long antennae to battle for mates, at the feet of dinosaurs
One hundred million years ago, as iguanodons and triceratops fled from hungry tyrannosaurs, another biological drama played out on the ground where the giant reptiles trod: Male beetles using their supersized antennae in combat for mates......»»
Review: Synology’s just-launched 2-bay DS224+ is now my top NAS recommendation
Today, Synology launches the new DS224+ NAS. Its latest piece of networked storage brings a little something for everyone to the table with a flexible design that packs enough power for media server and business applications a like – all . more.....»»
Amazon won’t stop sending tortured woman unwanted boxes of shoes
Fifty unwanted Amazon packages arrived in two months, mostly containing shoes. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Amazon ships more than a million packages daily, but there's at least one person in a m.....»»
Netflix launches game controller app for iPhone, but still doesn"t offer games on TVs
The Netflix gaming service is coming to TVs, and before that launch, Netflix has provided users with a digital game controller app for iPhone.N-Controller appRumors suggested Netflix was moving its gaming service to smart TVs and set-top boxes like A.....»»