Your HDMI 2.1 TVs and cables could be lying to you – here"s why
Your HDMI 2.1 devices might actually be HDMI 2.0 connectors in disguise......»»
Dutch agency: Netherlands could face higher sea level rises
Dutch climate experts warned Monday that the low-lying Netherlands could face higher sea level rises than previously forecast as well as the threat of extreme rainfall and other dangerous weather events caused by climate change......»»
Satechi"s new Hybrid Multiport Adapter combines USB hub with SSD storage
Satechi's latest MacBook Pro and USB-C iPad peripheral is the Hybrid Multiport Adapter that brings together a powerful USB hub as well as space for a SSD.Satechi's new multi-use hubThe hub adds four ports to your Mac — HDMI, two USB, and USB-C. Bo.....»»
The best Ethernet cables for 2021
Ethernet cables are faster than traditional Wi-Fi connections. Whether you're looking for length or bandwidth, here are the best Ethernet cables you can get......»»
The New MacBook Pro Seems To Have an HDMI 2.0 Port, Not 2.1
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The newly announced 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models have HDMI ports, but they have a limitation that could be frustrating for many users over the long term, according to Apple's specs page.....»»
The new MacBook Pro seems to have an HDMI 2.0 port, not 2.1
120 Hz 4K monitors aren't the norm today, but they probably will be later. Enlarge / Farthest right: The HDMI port on the MacBook Pro. (credit: Lee Hutchinson) The newly announced 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models have HD.....»»
The MacBook Pro’s ports have returned, but there’s one glaring omission
The new MacBook Pro finally features the return of more ports, including HDMI and an SD card slot. But it's not quite perfect......»»
Amazon May Have Lied To Congress About Its Business Practices, Lawmakers Say
Five members of the Congressional Committee have accused Amazon's top executives of either misleading or blatantly lying to it about its business practices and said they are considering an investigation following publication of two damning reports la.....»»
Scientists think the next big solar storm could create an ‘internet apocalypse’
Scientists say that our existing internet infrastructure -- namely undersea cables -- isn't equipped to weather the next big solar storm. Here's why......»»
Tether Fined $41 Million For Lying About Fiat Currency Backing
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Tether will pay $41 million to settle allegations it lied in claiming its digital tokens were fully backed by fiat currencies, putting a major compliance headache behind the world's biggest issuer o.....»»
ASC 100: Thailand"s CTW produces cables and OEM products
Established in Bangkok, Thailand in 1967, Charoong Thai Wire & Cable (CTW) is the largest telecommunication cable manufacturer in Thailand and a subsidiary of Pacific Electric Wire and Cable......»»
Lake formation and expansion due to sea-level rise causes freshwater resource depletion on small islands
Portland, Ore., USA: Coastal regions and small ocean islands face significant risks from rising sea levels due to climate change, because waters can flood and inundate low-lying land surfaces. "Climate change has become a more critical issue recently.....»»
Underwater cables stop crabs in their tracks
Brown crabs can't resist the electromagnetic pull of underwater power cables and it's changing their behavior, marine scientists say......»»
USB Type-C is getting new logos in an attempt to solve cable confusion
USB Type-C was supposed to simplify things with a universal standard that would make cables and connectors easier to use for non-technical consumers, but instead, it has grown into a confusing mess of logos and certifications that isn't easy to navig.....»»
New USB-C Logos Make Picking USB Cables, Chargers Less Confusing
Choosing the correct USB-C charger and cable for you laptop is about as fun as visiting the dentist, but new logos released today should go a long way toward making easier. PCWorld: The USB Implementers Forum group that oversees the USB standard has.....»»
USB-IF is, once again, trying to logo its way out of USB-C confusion
Core issue remains: USB-C cables can look the same and act totally different. Enlarge / The USB-IF is planning new logos to go with the upgraded capabilities of USB-C 2.1 cables and chargers. (credit: USB-IF) In just a few years, the USB-C por.....»»
These women are spending a week in bed to research the effects of spaceflight
These women are doing their part for science: By lying in bed for a week......»»
Mental health could be the next casualty of global warming
One evening in July, Stephanie Felts was lying in bed trying to process simultaneous climate disasters all over the world. From a crushing Canadian heatwave to U.S. wildfires and China floods, the drumbeat triggered memories of a close call her famil.....»»
Poop’s easy. Dodging wires is the holy grail of robot vacuum obstacle avoidance
Although robot vacuums can avoid poop, they're not quite so good at dodging wires and cables on the floor. This is why......»»
Exploring a unique material with tunable properties
If you're old enough, you may still have a box of cassette or VHS tapes lying around. These storage devices were popular in the 1970s and 80s, but have since fallen into disuse, replaced by CDs and other digital media......»»
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is discounted in time for back to school
Take your content wherever you go with the Fire TV Stick 4K which fits in your pocket and plugs into any HDMI slot; the remote is even equipped with Alexa......»»