eafaru/Shutterstock If you’ve ever experienced lower-than-expected picture quality when streaming Netflix shows, there’s a likely explanation. Your connection may have slowed down or become unstable, and Netflix has automatically adjusted the picture quality to accommodate this. This behavior is normal when streaming movies and TV shows on Netflix, as the company tries to ensure smooth playback. Even if you pay for Netflix Premium, the most expensive subscription that includes 4K streaming, Netflix will still reduce the picture quality. This isn’t deceptive behavior either, since Netflix clearly explains what it does…
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 in 2023, the company ditched the stainless steel material it had used for its cases since the iPhone X series launched in 2017 in favor of titanium. Although Apple hasn’t directly explained why it stopped making iPhones with stainless steel frames, the press release for the iPhone 15 Pro models gave a pretty clear indication. According to this statement, “aerospace-grade titanium (is) strong yet lightweight to deliver the lightest Pro models Apple has ever made.” Obviously, weight was a major concern…
Amazon is now offering AirPods Pro 3 for $169.00 during an early Prime Day sale, down from $249.00. This is an all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 3, beating the previous low of $10. Note: Woozad is an affiliate partner with some of these providers. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us operate the site. This model of AirPods Pro was launched in September 2025 and offers 2x better active noise cancellation than the previous generation, better audio quality, a revised fit intended to improve comfort and…
6381380/Getty Images In February 2025, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket caused a public sensation when its engine failed, causing an uncontrolled return to Earth. It was supposed to land in the Pacific Ocean, but rocket debris was bombed into parts of Europe. Large debris even landed within Polish city limits, putting populations in danger. Although SpaceX is quickly becoming the most valuable private company in the world, it has certainly caused controversy and allowed for a unique study on air pollution caused by the Falcon 9 rocket. When the rocket broke…
Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images OLED displays are found in a range of today’s technology products, from TVs, laptops and monitors to tablets, wearables and handheld gaming consoles. They began to gain traction in the early 2010s, with tech reviewers praising their inky blacks, vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, and ultra-thin design. But there was still one problem that couldn’t be ignored: the dreaded “burn-in.” For the uninitiated, burn-in occurs when permanent damage occurs to one or more of the display’s many small organic LEDs (OLEDs). These OLEDs produce their own light,…
Gece33/Getty Images An Apple TV is undoubtedly one of the best streaming devices you can buy. It lets you watch movies and shows, listen to music, and even mirror your iPhone or Mac screen to the TV. For the most part, the experience is hassle-free. But like any other piece of technology, Apple TVs are known to have problems. Most of these issues aren’t really deal breaker and can be fixed in no time. Common Apple TV problems include the device not turning on, problems with audio, video or network…
daily_creativity/Shutterstock Truth be told, the PlayStation 5 is now six years old, nearing the end of its current lifespan, and based on the models of older generation consoles, Sony usually releases a new console before the end of the 7th year of the current one. But this time, technically, it could be different. Analysts have suggested that Sony is considering pushing back the next PlayStation console (likely the PlayStation 6) to 2028 or 2029. Given the risk of Sony’s next-gen console being delayed, you’re probably wondering if buying a PlayStation…
Dorde Krstic/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Taking notes by hand has always been one of the best ways to retain information while you study or work, and for those who don’t want a laptop, tablets offer a good option. Without giving up the pen, these devices allow you to write down everything that is important during your studies or a meeting. In fact, the market offers a wide variety of devices of this type, but finding the right one is a little more complex.…
Buying a Samsung OLED TV is a major investment, with the extra price of these panels being rewarded by the picture quality. However, many users fear the disadvantages of OLED televisions, such as having to replace them due to technical problems, premature wear of the panels or even failures caused by a software update. There is no consensus among Samsung owners about the longevity of these OLED TVs, as durability often varies from user to user. However, most report a lifespan of between three and ten years. In practice, the manufacturer estimates between 50,000…
China’s Aero Engine Corporation recently conducted a successful test flight of an innovative 900-kilowatt hydrogen-powered turbine engine in China’s Hunan province. The flight ended April 4, with the AEP100 engine attached to an SA750U unmanned transport aircraft, which can weigh up to about 16,500 pounds. The engine can produce around 1,200 horsepower and works by introducing liquid hydrogen (LH2) directly into the combustion chamber. The flight lasted about 16 minutes, with the plane climbing to 1,000 feet and reaching a speed of 137 mph. China is known to also be testing sustainable jet fuel…