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......»»
Are Transcontinental, Submarine Supergrids the Future of Energy?
Bloomberg Businessweek reports on "renewed interest in cables that can power consumers in one country with electricity generated hundreds, even thousands, of miles away in another" and possibly even transcontinental, submarine electricity superhighwa.....»»
The best Lightning cables for your iPhone or iPad
If you’re looking to replace your iOS device Lightning cable with something better, longer, or stronger, here are our favorite cables for the iPhone and iPad......»»
This 65-inch LG 4K OLED gaming TV is at its best price ever ahead of Prime Day
Save $950: The LG CX 65-inch 4K OLED TV with AI ThinQ and HDMI 2.1 is down to just $1,849.99 at Amazon, as of June 8. (Add it to your cart to see the price.) It hasn't been easy to snag a new PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X this year. Even if you tim.....»»
One Concern raises $45M from SOMPO to scale its disaster resilience platform across Japan
Climate change is intensifying across the globe, and one of the most challenging cases is Japan. In addition to lying on a major fault, the archipelago is increasingly inundated from rising sea levels that make the country more prone to disasters. A.....»»
The Sneaky, Lying Flower That Pretends to Be a Rotting Beetle
Aristolochia microstoma finds love by smelling like death. Coffin flies can’t resist......»»
Vizio 2021 soundbars go big on Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC support
Vizio has unveiled its full lineup of 2021 soundbars and we're breaking down the features, specs, prices, and more for all of the company's new models......»»
The best USB-C power adapters, cables, and portable chargers for iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 comes boxed with only a USB-C-to-Lightning cable so now you need to find a charger. Consider a fast-charging USB-C adapter from our list......»»
"Limnic eruption": DR Congo"s volcano nightmare
Orders on Thursday to evacuate Goma, a city lying in the shadow of DR Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano, have shed light on a rare but potentially catastrophic risk—a "limnic eruption," when volcanic activity combined with a deep lake can spew out l.....»»
German police investigate possible arson at Tesla site
Far-left activists claimed responsibility for the fire early Wednesday that damaged several power cables leading to the construction site......»»
New USB-C Type 2.1 standard offers up to 240 W power delivery
240 W power delivery over USB-C lets high-powered laptops lose the barrel jack. Enlarge / This Macbook Pro charge cable is only rated for 100 W power delivery—but forthcoming USB-C PD 2.1 cables will be able to handle more than double that. (c.....»»
Thousands evacuated in India as strong cyclone inches closer
Tens of thousands of people were evacuated Tuesday in low-lying areas of two Indian states and moved to cyclone shelters to escape a powerful storm barreling toward the eastern coast......»»
Tech giants fight "cloud wars" deep in the ocean
To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world......»»
Frontier Lied About Internet Speed, FTC Says In Post-Net Neutrality Case
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Reuters: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and several states filed a lawsuit against Frontier Communications on Wednesday, accusing them of lying about internet speeds, in one of the first cases the regulator.....»»
Digital precision agriculture tool helps Nepalese farmers break yield barriers
Rice farmers in Nepal are chronically falling short of their potential productivity. Poor rice yields are persistent across the Terai—a lowland region lying south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas that extends through southern Nepal into nort.....»»
Could You Really Climb the Spinning Ship’s Cable in Stowaway?
Anna Kendrick’s rotating spacecraft cleverly uses cables and a counterweight to make artificial gravity. But scaling them would be harder than it looks.....»»
HDMI 2.1: What it is, and why your next TV should have it
HDMI 2.1 is finally here, but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. We cover the latest version and all of its new features......»»
Lenovo"s Yoga X features an HDMI input, allowing the Android tablet to double as a portable monitor
XDA spotted a Lenovo post on Chinese social media site Weibo showing an Android tablet with an HDMI input. The device is hooked up to a docked Nintendo switch running Mario Kart Deluxe 8, though it would work with other consoles and compatible machin.....»»
The best DVI cables for 2021
Do you have a monitor or similar device that uses a DVI connection? You need a cable that's up for the job. Here are the best modern DVI cables you can buy......»»
Teras Marine works with K2 Management for offshore wind farm development
Taiwan-based Teras Marine Services has teamed up with K2 Management A/S, a Denmark-based engineering and management consultant for renewable energy development projects, for designing offshore transformer stations and undersea cables as well as provi.....»»
Internet Outage in Canada Blamed on Beavers Gnawing Through Fiber Cables
Beavers took down internet service for about 900 customers in a remote Canadian community this weekend after gnawing through crucial fiber cables, the Candian Broadcasting Corporation reported Sunday. From a report: The outage, which has since been r.....»»