USB-IF says goodbye to confusing SuperSpeed USB branding
USB-IF drops 12-year-old USB branding representing 5Gbps and faster speeds. Enlarge / The USB-IF no longer recommends SuperSpeed logos or branding for speedy USB ports. (credit: Getty) When SuperSpeed USB was announced in 20.....»»
Say goodbye to unlimited WhatsApp backups in Google Drive
Google may soon limit the size of WhatsApp chat backups hosted on Drive......»»
IRS "Looking Into" Alternatives to Face-Scanning After Privacy Complaints - and Long Wait Times
Last week America's Internal Revenue Service announced a live-video-feed verification of taxpayer's faces would be required by this summer access online tax service. But now the Washington Post reports that "complaints of confusing instructions and l.....»»
What you need to know before playing Horizon Forbidden West: The story so far
It might be confusing to jump right into Horizon Forbidden West without a little refresher beforehand. Here's a full breakdown of the story of Horizon so far......»»
Making sense of Xiaomi’s confusing new Redmi Note 11 range
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11 series consists of four phones -- the Note 11, Note 11S, Note 11 Pro, and Note 11 Pro 5G -- with subtle differences between them all......»»
Latest Intel Arc GPU leaks: 3070 Ti-ish speeds, 5 different options for laptops
Intel's stab at the dedicated GPU market still looks promising. Enlarge / Intel's upcoming Arc GPUs. (credit: Intel) Intel hasn’t said much about its upcoming Arc dedicated GPUs since announcing their branding and a handful.....»»
Google’s Pixel Notepad may be the long-rumored Pixel Fold
Say goodbye to the Pixel Fold, as leaks reveal the Pixel Notepad name. Plus, fresh rumor suggests it might cost less than the $1,799 Samsung Fold 3......»»
Oppo’s next flagship leaks with OnePlus-esque Hasselblad branding
Image Credit: Onleaks Details about Oppo's next flagship are starting to gather. Multiple leaks suggest it will be called the Find X5 Pro, with a similar design to last year's Find X3 Pro and specs broadly in line with the new OnePlus 10 P.....»»
Warren Buffett says these are the best businesses to own — 3 examples from Berkshire"s portfolio
Warren Buffett says these are the best businesses to own — 3 examples from Berkshire's portfolioWhile we're constantly bombarded with confusing investment mumbo jumbo, we must never forget that, for the most part, companies exist for one prim.....»»
Game studios, please agree on a rerelease naming convention
The way game remakes, remasters, and rereleases are named has become too confusing for players......»»
What is video game ‘interoperability?’ An explanation using amiibo
Video game interoperability is a confusing concept to grasp, but it already exists in Nintendo's amiibo figures......»»
CES 2022 shows the very convoluted future of video game tech
This year's CES has been a confusing one for gamers, as every company has a different solution for the same problems......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in January 2022
Hulu is ringing in the new year by saying goodbye to some of its best TV shows and movies, so take note of everything leaving Hulu in January 2022!.....»»
Apps and services you should consider ditching in 2022
Is your smartphone filled with apps you never use? Is social media becoming a time-suck or making you feel bad about yourself? Maybe it’s time to say goodbye. .....»»
CES 2022 Will Introduce HDMI 2.1a, Another Confusing New Spec
An anonymous reader shares a report: The HDMI standards are a mess. HDMI 2.1, in particular, is a uniquely frustrating mess, with haphazard support among TV manufacturers, cable makers, and devices that make setting up, say 120Hz gaming on a PS5 or X.....»»
What Happens to White Christmases as the World Warms?
Although more winter precipitation will fall as rain because of climate change, don’t say goodbye to snow just yet -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Fish Do the Wave to Ward Off Predatory Birds
The synchronized dances of sulfur mollies is not only mesmerizing to watch, but also confusing to predators -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Confused about interest rates? Learn how to use a savings interest calculator and more
If the words simple interest and compound interest seem confusing, you are not alone. Investment terms, particularly, interest can be a tricky concept to understand. Both help you multiply your money by adding to your initial value. The only differen.....»»
LG"s first UltraGear-branded gaming laptop packs 11th-gen Tiger Lake and RTX 3080 graphics
On paper, the upcoming UltraGear 17G90Q appears to be a solid gaming laptop debut. LG could have simply announced a catchy new sub-brand for this machine, but the company’s use of the UltraGear branding suggests that a refined, premium (and expensi.....»»
LG"s first UltraGear-branded gaming laptop packs 11th Gen Tiger Lake and RTX 3080 graphics
On paper, the upcoming UltraGear 17G90Q appears to be a solid gaming laptop debut. LG could have simply announced a catchy new sub-brand for this machine, but the company’s use of the UltraGear branding suggests that a refined, premium (and expensi.....»»
Qualcomm is changing the Snapdragon branding ahead of next flagship SoC announcement
Qualcomm has been using the same naming and numbering scheme in its SoCs since 2013, but it seems it's time to change that. The chip manufacturer announced a Snapdragon rebranding is coming, and it will first appear on its new SoC, set to be unveiled.....»»