Gorgev/Shutterstock It is difficult to represent sound. Most apps display it as a wavelength, but in reality it is a more complex mesh of multiple wavelengths that cover different high and low frequencies. But the process of capturing that sound in a recording, and then…
Architect Farknot/Shutterstock Although the MacBook Pro has changed over the past five years, one thing remains the same: No matter which model you own, you will at some point encounter what MacBook users less affectionately call the “wheel of death.” This rainbow circle, also called…
Bobkov Evgeniy/Shutterstock Before the iPhone, Apple had a brand of wireless routers called AirPort. Launched in 2003, Apple abruptly disbanded its AirPort team in 2016, before completely killing the brand two years later. Since then, there’s been no indication that Apple wants to get back…
Creative Images/Shutterstock The longevity of a smartwatch depends on two main factors: the hardware that makes up the device and the software that allows it to be used. A watch may seem outdated if its software support has ended, even if the touchscreens, sensors, and batteries are…
kungfu01/Shutterstock RAM is an often overlooked part of a computer, but it has more of an effect on performance than you might think. With RAM prices skyrocketing due to component shortages, many people are currently stuck with their existing RAM sticks. To improve performance and…
tinhkhuong/Shutterstock Bluetooth technology has come a long way since the days of single-ear headphones. By 2026, almost everyone owns at least one pair of Bluetooth headphones or earbuds, and you can usually find several sales of high-end products from companies like Sony, Bose, and Apple….
Dean Clarke/Shutterstock Should you keep watching the sky for aliens, or blunder around Area 51 on Google Maps? The second option is a surprisingly accessible way to explore the infamous Air Force site. Area 51 is ingrained in American folklore in part because a significant number of…
Nature’sLens21/Shutterstock Plastic is everywhere. Tens of millions of tons of plastic are released into the environment every year. Plastic accumulates in the human body and may be associated with cardiovascular and neurological diseases such as dementia. It even contaminated the rain. Despite these serious concerns, plastic is…
They’re pretty, but are they worth the price? Framesira/Shutterstock Apple, Google, Samsung: all the major manufacturers offer foldable phones, and consumers are increasingly curious about them. While the category isn’t huge, accounting for about 2% of the entire smartphone market, it’s growing as buyers decide the features they offer justify their…
Sommart Sombutwanitkul/Shutterstock The Google Pixel 11’s Extreme Charging feature is similar to Fast Charging in what it wants to accomplish, but rather than increasing the power sent to the phone, it stops background tasks to focus on charging. Both features aim to charge in a…