How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out

In other anecdotes, onlookers have reported birds that stop singing, crickets that stopped chirping, or bees that return to their hive, reduce their foraging, or suspend their flight during total darkness. But there are also studies that deny that some of these behaviors occur or can be attributed to the eclipse. Therefore, NASA scientists plan […]

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Galaxy S24’s excellent dual recording camera mode needs to come to older devices

Over the last couple of years, Samsung has made it a point to bring new camera features from its latest flagship phones to older flagship phones, but the company appears to be making an exception this year. Some of the Galaxy S24’s camera features are not coming to the Galaxy S23 series or any other […]

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The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast

Europe is slowly catching up, both in terms of battery production and recycling, with car manufacturers leading the charge to reclaim the valuable materials.The IEA forecasts that recycling could meet up to 12 percent of the EV industry’s demand for lithium, nickel, copper and cobalt by 2040. The Volkswagen Group—which includes Audi, Porsche and other […]

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Microsoft needs to copy this Phone Link trick that pairs your phone and PC seamlessly

What you need to know Select phones, including certain Samsung and OnePlus devices, support casting their screens to Microsoft Phone Link on a PC. Since the update to Android 14, casting a phone to Phone Link requires you to press a button on your phone. Using a third-party application can grant permissions that will let […]

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Mojang decides Minecraft needs its own Xbox Game Pass, costs $3.99 a month in the Marketplace

What you need to know Mojang Studios has announced the Minecraft Marketplace Pass, a new subscription service that provides access to a rotating catalog of Minecraft items, packs, and DLC. The Marketplace Pass costs $3.99 a month and is compatible across all Minecraft: Bedrock Edition platforms, with over 150 items. New products will come and […]

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Fitbit Charge 6 vs. Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro: Pick the best fitness tracker for your needs

If you’re considering a new fitness tracker to log sleep, track daily activity, or monitor your health, two of the top options to consider are the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro and Fitbit Charge 6. Both are more affordable than most smartwatches, yet don’t skimp on features or battery life. And while either is a […]

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Garmin Forerunner 165 vs. Forerunner 265: Find out which is best for your running needs

If you’re looking for your next running watch, there’s a good chance two of the options on your wish list are the Garmin Forerunner 165 and Forerunner 265.  And for good reason – these are two of the top options to consider from the brand. Both boast crisp AMOLED displays, tons of running-specific features, and […]

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Forget Carbon Offsets. The Planet Needs Carbon Removal Credits

We can reverse climate change if we redefine what carbon neutral looks like, said Gabrielle Walker, cofounder of carbon removal startup CUR8, at WIRED Impact in London in November 2023. Scientists define net zero not just as the reduction of carbon emissions, but the removal of carbon from the atmosphere too—a complete negation of the […]

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This new Apple AI image tool is something Microsoft needs to steal for its own AI Image Creator. Here’s why.

What you need to know Apple researchers have unveiled a new AI image tool that allows users to edit images using text prompts. The MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE) tool can resize, flip, crop, and even add filters to images via text prompts.   You can download it on GitHub, though Apple hasn’t categorically stated its […]

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Samsung XR headset needs to imitate Visioin Pro’s Mac Virtual Display

Apple released its Vision Pro headset earlier this month, and whether or not it will revolutionize the AR/VR headset market is to be determined. Some Vision Pro features seem gimmicky, others seem more ambitious and clever, but if there’s one feature that Samsung should copy for its upcoming XR (mixed reality) headset, that feature is […]

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Weekly poll results: the OnePlus Ace 3 looks promising, but needs good reviews to succeed

The results from last week’s poll look promising, but the OnePlus Ace 3 needs to impress people in order to succeed – glowing reviews are vital as too many people are on the fence. The Ace 3 didn’t get out of it unscathed, some just don’t want a phone this large – the 6.78” display […]

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“Who needs a 57-inch curved MiniLED gaming monitor?” asks Acer, with 240Hz OLED alternatives in tow for CES 2024

What you need to know Acer previews four Predator gaming monitors ahead of CES 2024: a massive 57-inch MiniLED Z57, a 34-inch MiniLED X34 V3, and two OLED displays, the 39-inch X39 and 34-inch X34 X. Aimed at hardcore gamers with premium curved panels, these monitors boast high refresh rates, resolutions, and HDR support. Set […]

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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Hit Best-Ever Price of $189.99 for All Your New Year’s Resolution Fitness Needs

Amazon is kicking off the new year with an all-time low price on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, available for $189.99, down from $249.00. There’s an estimated delivery date of January 7 for most residences in the United States. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make […]

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AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA 2.1 (GC553G2) review: True 4K/60 FPS recording on consoles and PC, but the software needs work

Quick menu AVerMedia is a well-known brand in the PC accessory industry, making a wide range of products aimed squarely at content creators, streamers, and business professionals. If you need a new microphone, capture card, webcam, or specialized tools, there’s a good chance you’ve happened upon AVerMedia. One of its latest products aims to be […]

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My next PC webcam NEEDS Microsoft’s answer to Face ID — Here’s why (and why we need more companies to make them)

Something you should know about me is that I hate spending money. I can’t stand it. I hold onto my tech until the bitter end, and my webcam is a prime example of such unhealthy hoarding. It’s a Logitech C910 (no, not even the C920) that I bought almost 13 years ago in 2011(!) and, […]

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Choose from a bevy of Xbox Series X bundles to fit your needs for just $399

The Xbox Series X has been seeing quite a few discounts since Black Friday, dropping down to $349 at some points. But if you have been looking for an Xbox Series X bundle, Antonline.com has some great $399 Xbox Series X bundles on sale until 12/31. Whether you’re looking to get a Forza game, an […]

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The Galaxy A55 needs a cherry on top, and this just might be it

While much of the spotlight is hogged by Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S smartphones and Galaxy Z foldables, there are other Galaxy lineups that ship in absolute monster numbers across the globe. The Galaxy A series of premium mid-range devices is the prime example. They’ve consistently remained one of the best-selling series from the company. The […]

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Microsoft says Xbox needs to thrive in mobile gaming to stay relevant

The market for mobile games is much larger than that for console and PC games, and Microsoft wants to gain a strong foothold in the mobile gaming space to secure its future in the gaming industry. That’s exactly why Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard King (ABK), a company that offers some of the most popular games […]

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Xbox’s Phil Spencer says Xbox needs to be ‘relevant’ on mobile

What you need to know Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer recently made a guest appearance on the Official Xbox Podcast.  Speaking on the recently-finalized acquisition of Activision Blizzard King, Spencer talked about how Xbox has to be “relevant” on mobile.  Spencer is visiting King headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and wants to learn from the success […]

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New York Needs to Get Spongier—or Get Used to More Floods

Two years after the remnants of Hurricane Ian dumped up to 10 inches of rain on New York City in just two hours, the metropolis is once again inundated today by extreme rainfall. It is one of the many cities worldwide grappling with a counterintuitive effect of climate change: Sometimes, it will get wetter, not […]

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