In 2023, Apple needs to fix its embarrassing 5GB iCloud limit
It’s been years since iCloud first launched, but we still only get 5GB storage for free. Isn’t it about time Apple bumped that up a bit to something reasonable? Fumali –…
Laptop displays got way better this year, and I can prove it
Laptop displays seemed to have improved lately, with higher brightness, more contrast, and wider and more accurate colors. Here’s the proof. Fumali – Services Marketplace – Listings, Bookings & Reviews
11 Ways to Upgrade Your Wi-Fi and Make Your Internet Faster (2022)
It works like this: You connect a powerline plug to your router, then put the plug into a wall socket. Add another powerline plug in any other room in your…
How to Use Physics to Tell If That Steph Curry Video Is Real
A few weeks ago, Sports Illustrated tweeted this video of Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry that instantly went viral. It shows him taking a shot at the basket—from…
The Metaverse Doesn’t Have a Leg to Stand On
Except, of course, it can’t. Virtual reality has been hovering on the cusp of success for decades now, never quite able to attract the masses. In an essay written for…
Wine Is Getting Pricier Thanks to a Logistical Nightmare
A fine wine can be a lot of things: oaky, fruit-forward, maybe even chewy. But wines of recent vintage also have the bouquet of a logistical nightmare, due to a…
No, You Haven’t Won a Yeti Cooler From Dick’s Sporting Goods
Congratulations: You’ve been chosen for a Yeti Hopper M20 Cooler. You’ve been chosen many, many times. It’s right there, in your inbox. The email is from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Never…
Jessica Henwick Shot a Movie on a Phone. It Wasn’t Exactly Easy
“There’s definitely a stigma in the industry. I wouldn’t really say from the audience’s perspective—a good film is a good film. But within the industry, I think there’s a stigma.”…
Mainland Europe finally gets its first satellite launch facility
On January 13, 2023, Spaceport Esrange — mainland Europe’s first satellite launch facility — will be inaugurated in Sweden. This marks a critical milestone for the continent’s space industry. Spaceport…
DuckDuckGo is now blocking one of Google’s most annoying pop ups
Audio player loading… DuckDuckGo – a search engine and browser that has long been associated with privacy and data protection – has announced a new feature that will block one…