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Nest’s Dropcam outage reveals the downside of online-only IP cameras
Some Dropcam and Nest Cam users may have felt a little less secure last night, when a service outage rendered the IP cameras inaccessible for several hours. The outage also affected other Nest products, including Nest Learning Thermostats and Protect … Continue reading
Asynchronous compute, AMD, Nvidia, and DX12: What we know so far
The debate over asynchronous compute capability between AMD and Nvidia has continued to rage — we’ve taken a look at how the research is playing out and what each company is currently offering.
3D printing proves ancient ‘spear butt’ is a musical instrument
An Australian researcher found out what the Conical Spear Butt of Navan really was — by 3D printing it, and jamming it into a horn.
Netflix’s new excuse for no offline playback is even lamer than the last one
Now that Amazon Prime is allowing offline video playback on iOS and Android devices, Netflix needs a better explanation for why it won’t do the same. Previously, Netflix has argued that fast, ubiquitous Wi-Fi access would eventually make offline playback … Continue reading
Google Docs Voice Typing lets you speak instead of type
Last week, Google announced it has added free speech-to-text capabilities to Google Docs (Google calls it Voice Typing). Here’s how it works.
ESA to test gravity meters with perfect 90-day free-fall
The ESA’s LISA Pathfinder will help scientists map gravity by testing their ability to put a satellite into a flawless long-term free fall.
The essential guide to powerline Ethernet adapters (including 12 hands-on reviews)
Editor’s note: This roundup of powerline ethernet adapters is continually updated. It was originally published on January 15, 2015, updated in March and again in June 2015 and now again in early September,. Click here if you would like to … Continue reading
If you’re buying a TV, know these three letters: HDR
If you’re looking to buy a new TV, prepare to hear a lot about HDR. After bigger screens, and thinner screens, and 3D screens, and curved screens, and 4K screens, HDR is the new flavor of the season in television … Continue reading
NASA will launch a 4K TV channel later this year
NASA plans to launch a 4K TV channel this fall and has already begun test broadcasts. The new channel, called NASA UHD, will broadcast 24 hours a day and be available free of commercials, according to a promotional video currently … Continue reading
It’s football season! These second-screen apps make NFL games even more fun to watch
According to the NFL, 70 percent of fans use a second screen while watching football. It’s easy to understand why: mobile devices—and the apps that run on them—give us easy access to player stats and analysis, provide interactive features to … Continue reading
