Solar panels may all look the same to the untrained eye, but they actually come in different types and technologies. Understanding these differences is one of the first things you need to know before installing solar panels in your home. One of the most common distinctions you will come across in the market is the distinction between monofacial and bifacial solar panels. As their name suggests, monofacial solar panels are panels that only work on one side, particularly the side directly exposed to the sun. These are the traditional type of solar panels, commonly used on residential roofs. On the…
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In the United States, more than 1,000 school districts have sued social media companies for “addictive” products. Companies that settled the social media addiction lawsuit filed by the Breathitt County, Kentucky, school district will pay a collective amount of about $27 million, according to Bloomberg. Some companies announced earlier this month that they had settled with the plaintiff but did not disclose the financial details. Bloomberg reports that Meta pays the district $9 million, more than any other defendant. Snap and TikTok agreed to pay $8 million each, while YouTube negotiated a payment of just over $2 million. The publication…
The long-awaited Mina la Hollow of Yacht Club Games (Knight with Shovel) finally arrived this week, and reviews have been largely glowing. This is an action-adventure game in which you play as a mouse named Mina. She can burrow underground to become temporarily invincible, then emerge to cross short gaps. Mina la Hollow looks like an 8-bit Game Boy Color game and is clearly inspired by classic Zelda adventures from top to bottom. It has a gothic horror tone and a soul-like progression. It is also a platform game. So, there’s a lot going on here. The world seems to be dense…
While it’s been more than a decade since Apple started selling smartwatches, Google’s smartwatch hardware debuted less than four years ago, after it acquired Fitbit, a brand known for its fitness trackers and smartwatches. That said, Google has been working on smartwatch technologies for almost as long as Apple has, through its involvement in Wear OS (and, like Android Wear, in its previous avatar). Although both companies offer some of the best smartwatches, the Pixel Watch hardware and the various Apple Watch models are locked to their respective ecosystems, making Pixel smartwatches best suited to Android owners and Apple Watch…
Garmin was the go-to smartwatch for fitness users long before Apple released the Apple Watch. Although Apple’s wearable gained popularity after its debut more than a decade ago due to its broader appeal, lighter design, and colorful wristbands, many athletes still prefer Garmin for sports. Reasons include a focus on measuring specific health metrics that Apple Watches still don’t do, the addition of useful physical buttons, and long battery life. Still, even though the Apple Watch is more widely available, it doesn’t mean fitness users won’t have a good time with Apple’s wearable. For example, the company introduced the Workout…
If you’re opting for a minimalist outdoor experience, bulky equipment can get in the way. Having compact tools can help you save space in your backpack, and they won’t weigh you down, especially if you move around a lot. They can enhance your time in nature without compromising the experience, whether you’re trying to get away from smartphones to improve your mood, connect with nature, or even have a little adventure. Even if it’s not your camping trip and you want the person to have lightweight, multiple items that can improve their safety, comfort, and efficiency, these gadgets make great…
Despite the FCC banning some foreign-made routers, TP-Link remains one of the leading router brands you can buy. Its products offer extremely reliable speeds and will perform commendably no matter what you throw at them. That’s why it’s not so surprising that the company is already thinking about getting a head start. In short, TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 8 router was on the market years before the standard was finalized. In a press release, the company clarified that the Archer 8 Wi-Fi 8 router is designed with the new 802.11bn specification in mind. With its forward-thinking design, the new device can…
The classic Xbox series reboot will now release in February 2027. Fablea, a reboot of the Xbox Fantasy RPG series developed by Playground Games, has been delayed. The game’s release date is being moved from fall 2026 to February 2027 “so it can have the dedicated time it deserves,” according to an Xbox post about Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled for release on November 19. This isn’t the first time the reboot has been delayed, and, as Microsoft notes in its announcement post, the second half of the year is particularly packed with big releases like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Resonant…
Amazon is the world’s largest e-commerce company, shipping millions of orders every day. But not everything listed on Amazon finds a buyer. Some products remain unsold, while many items are returned to Amazon and never find a buyer again. From laptops and tablets to smart TVs, the list goes on. The e-commerce giant has implemented a framework to manage unsold inventory, designed to minimize e-waste. According to Amazon’s Sustainability Report, the company optimizes its inventory to reduce waste and helps customers make an informed choice to reduce returns. For returned or unsold products, Amazon prioritizes reuse, recycling, and donation. But…
At CES in January, LG revealed its UltraGear evo GX9 display (39GX950B), which it says is the world’s first 39-inch ultra-wide 5K2K OLED gaming monitor, offering a large, curved canvas in the increasingly popular 21:9 aspect ratio with the added benefit of OLED technology for enhanced contrast with true blacks, standard refresh rates up to 165Hz, and more again. While LG began taking pre-orders for the UltraGear evo GX9 last month and a few early orders have already been released through various channels, LG says the official kickoff for order shipments begins next week. LG touts the UltraGear evo GX9’s…