Alena Veasey/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Originally released on November 10, 2001, Apple’s iPod has forever transformed the way people listen to music. Featuring a 5GB hard drive capable of holding up to 1,000 songs, it also had an LCD screen, 10 hours of battery life and a ‘Scroll Wheel’ controller. At the time, the device was revolutionary, but today some users are still deciding what to do with their old iPods. As important as the Apple player was in the history of technology,…
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Akinbostanci/Getty Images USB-C cables are the proverbial glue that holds together a variety of modern technologies, with almost all of our devices now using USB-C ports. They charge your phone, connect accessories to your PC and much more. Of course, their ability to do all of this depends on the cords being whole and functional, and unfortunately, they will almost certainly wear out after a while. As for how long this takes, it varies greatly, especially depending on your usage. But according to some owners’ opinions, USB-C cables can start…
Phongphao Arkatsupha/Shutterstock As the current rate of new podcasts appearing increases exponentially, so does the need for an audio mixer. Of course, they are not just for creating podcasts or online content, but should meet all facets of audio needs, for all budgets. We’ve picked five of the best audio mixers, so even if you’re just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Our budgets are distributed as follows: High-end between $600 and $1000; mid-range from $150 to $599, then budget for anything under $150. As blenders get cheaper, it’s worth…
The company’s shareholders filed a complaint. Images Tada/Shutterstock Uber shareholders have turned against the company’s board and executives, filing a lawsuit accusing them of “knowingly skimping on compliance in the name of growing the company.” As first reported Reuters, The lawsuit says Uber’s board’s lack of compliance led to sexual assault and harassment of the app’s users, as well as violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and consumer protection laws. “Uber executives have a long history of devoting insufficient resources to customer safety and protection and setting a tone of noncompliance for the organization,” the…
Apple today released the second beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the first beta following the WWDC keynote. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on Apple TV. A free developer account is required. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it adds a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. Overhead playback on an Apple TV from another Apple device is faster and apps and animations run smoother. You can also…
Kampan/Shutterstock You want your solar investment to provide energy benefits for as long as possible. So when you have to choose between thin film solar panels and monocrystalline solar panels, you will want to choose the latter. Historically, monocrystalline lasts longer than its thin-film alternative and also works more efficiently. It is not uncommon for manufacturers of these panels to offer 25 to 40 year performance warranties on their products, giving you confidence that your system will operate efficiently for years to come. When it comes to blue or black…
Apple’s next-generation AI dictation feature for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air is not enabled by default in the first developer beta of iOS 27. Apple says the new AI-based dictation system offers “a major improvement in accuracy,” with more reliable capitalization and on-the-fly punctuation than the existing dictation system. The feature runs on Apple’s new AFM 3 Core Advanced model, which is a 20 billion parameter natively multimodal system that uses a sparse architecture, activating only one to four billion parameters at a time depending on demand. To fit such a large model to a smartphone, the entire model…
Matthew G. Eddy/Shutterstock AI data centers consume a lot of power to run each computer within them. All that energy can burn hot and gallons of water are used to cool it. An Amazon report reveals how much water the company uses in its data centers. It turns out that’s a lot, and the tech company presents it as a positive, but there’s a lot more to the data when put under the microscope. Amazon claims the company’s data centers are “seven times more water efficient than the industry average.”…
LUCKY4UU/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A good pair of audiophile headphones can be quite an investment. So it is wise to do your research before making a purchase. For example, if you look at which headphones are or are not worth your money, you may find that there are certain brands of headphones that consumers strongly advise others to avoid. However, even if you are considering buying new headphones or earphones from a reputable brand like Bose, you may still have a few questions…
Bengali Press/Shutterstock Spotify originally had a blue dot on the bell icon that indicated whether new songs or episodes had been released since your last visit. Dubbed What’s New, it was the easiest place to find relevant releases without relying on Spotify’s algorithm or suggestions. Although Spotify is one of the best music streaming services, overreliance on suggestions is one of the main reasons users left Spotify. When the What’s New notification first launched, it was based on the creators or artists you follow. Today it means something a little…