What does the package look like? Apple sells single trackers for $29 and four-packs for $99. The packages sport a rather minimal design with an actual-size picture of the AirTag on the outside. The package sizes make them look like they could house a really classy vape and its refills, respectively. They feel perfectly suited for Apple to market them as “stocking stuffers” when the holiday shopping bacchanal commences later this year....
The program, which is expected to roll out early next year starting in the US, will first be in effect across the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups, and promises to later include Mac computers that pack M1 chips. Apple said that the initial phase will focus on the parts that are most commonly in need of repair, such as the device’s display, battery, and camera. Additional repair features could become available later in 2023....
A new study published yesterday in the open access journal PLOS Biology finds that bats use distinct structures located in their larynx to make high-frequency calls for echolocation and lower-frequency social calls. And to make it even more musical, the structures used to make the low-pitched calls are similar to the ones death metal singers use in their growls. Bats that can echolocate like the greater horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) and the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) have extremely large vocal range of 7 octaves, compared to only 3 to 4 octaves for most mammals—humans included....
Those are exactly the kinds of things you can do with the backpack below. Its secret ingredient: the Junxion Box. Plug a cellular-network card into the book-size open-source-based device, and voil–instant Wi-Fi hotspot, with speeds averaging around 700 kilobits per second. To power the box, I wired it to a 1.2-amp-hour battery and dropped both into the Voltaic Systems backpack, which has a built-in solar charger. Now I can surf for as long as three hours without being tethered to anything but a cell signal....
Since it was introduced with the iPhone 7 Plus in September 2016, some kind of portrait mode has been available on most flagship phones, including the iPhone XS, Samsung S10, and Google Pixel 3. Either the phone has two cameras and uses the slight differences between the images to determine how far everything is from the camera (like the S10 and iPhone XS) or it uses a single camera, some technical trickery, and a lot of machine learning to figure out what’s the subject and what’s not (like the Pixel 3)....
This week’s episode is extra special: It’s the second half of our latest live show, which happened on October 31 at Caveat in NYC. As mentioned at the top of this week’s episode, you may hear hosts or audience members shouting “drink!” This is because we were playing a drinking game, which you’re welcome to recreate on your own time (assuming you’re of legal age and not driving while you listen)....
Throughout its 114-year history, Brother Industries has developed into a global leader in the design, innovation, and manufacturing of sewing machines. Currently, the company offers one of the most advanced line-ups of innovative machinery for home-sewing pursuits. Its models include reliable sewing machines for basic projects, as well as state-of-the-art, computerized models designed for advanced embroidery, quilting, and crafting. Consumers rely on the best Brother sewing machines to provide quality, value, and features for both utilitarian and creative purposes....
How we selected the best DisplayPort cables Most DisplayPort cables are going to mechanically work relatively the same, so the primary thing to look for is if you have the physical connection on your PC or laptop that will let the cable work with your favorite ultrawide monitor, that nice secondary monitor you’ve bought for working from home, or one of the best gaming monitors around. Once that’s out of the way, we wanted to look for other factors that could make the cable stand out, such as high-quality wiring, a budget price, or some other special “wow” factor....
Best desk-mounted: Fully Jarvis Dual Monitor ArmBest wall-mounted: Mountup Dual Monitor Wall MountBest freestanding: ErGear Dual Monitor StandBest vertical: Hemudu HT05B-002 Dual Monitor StandBest premium: Ergotron HX Desk Dual Monitor Arm How we picked the best dual monitor stands Best dual monitor stands of 2023: Reviews & Recommendations So you have two monitors and you want to put them up on a single adjustable stand. Now that you know the basics of what to look for, we have a few recommendations for the best dual monitor stands, including desk-mounted, wall-mounted, and freestanding options....
Expert gift ideas for moms this Mother’s Day When is Mother’s Day this year? Mother’s Day 2022 falls on May 8th, so start brainstorming ideas before it’s too late! Luckily, you’re in the right place. Our job is basically to shop all day, every day, and then give you ideas about what to buy. In other words, just trust us. We have scoured the internet to find some of the silliest, best, and most fun gifts for the women who made us....
Best overall: Thermacell E55 Rechargeable Mosquito RepellerBest picaridin: Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect RepellentBest for babies: Cutter Mosquito WipesBest premium: Thermacell LIV Smart Mosquito Repellent SystemBest for dogs: Wondercide Flea, Tick, and Mosquito SprayBest budget: OFF! Deep Woods Insect & Mosquito Repellent How we chose the best insect repellents What do solar generators, tents, and coolers have in common? They’re all things you enjoy outdoors—or at least you should enjoy outdoors, insect adversaries allowing....
Plenty of times you’re on the street or livestreaming and don’t have the luxury of individually miking people, or you’re filming a scene where you can’t have a visible lavalier mic. That’s why you’ll find top-notch shotgun mics throughout the professional world—often accompanied by professional-level prices. But shotguns have been around for a while and these ubiquitous tools of the trade are often inexpensive enough that even beginners and budget-minded users can add quality equipment to their kit bags....
The first step in assembling a snowboarding kit is to find the right pair of boots; after that, it’s the bindings and the board. To get you going, we’ve curated the best snowboard boots out there for every level, age group, gender, price point, and style preference around. How to choose the best snowboard boots To find the best snowboard boots for you, think of yourself like Goldilocks: You want something that’s snug enough to hold your foot in place, but not so tight that it’s distractingly pinchy....
Best outdoor trampoline: JUPA Outdoor TrampolineBest exercise trampoline: Pelpo Folding Mini Trampoline Best rectangle trampoline: JumpKing Enclosed Rectangular TrampolineBest trampoline for kids: Little Tikes Climb ‘N Slide TrampolineBest budget trampoline: Skywalker Round Trampoline What to consider when shopping for the best trampoline When shopping for the best trampoline, the most important thing to consider is safety. Make sure the one you end up going with has safety netting, especially when kids will be using it, and that it’s made from durable materials....
The approach is called deep pressure stimulation, which uses this controlled pressure to stimulate the natural production of mood-boosting serotonin and increase melatonin levels while reducing the stress hormone cortisol. As such, many experts believe weighted blankets can improve sleep for people experiencing conditions including insomnia, anxiety, and autism. Occupational therapists often use weighted blankets for sensory integration therapy, particularly among children and young adults who have trouble processing their senses....
Humans have a venerable tradition of automating warfare. Land mines are a kind of robot, though a very dumb one. Heat-seeking missiles are smarter, albeit not by a lot. “There’s a continuum,” Russell says, and we’re further along it than we realize. “If you wanted to produce something very effective, pretty reliable, and if it became a military priority—in 18 months you could mass-produce some kind of intelligent weapon.” Indeed autonomous killing machines already exist: The Super aEgis II, a South Korean-made weapons platform, can recognize humans and target them....
We’ve also rounded up the best discounts on accessories like webcams, monitors, keyboards, mice, and more. If you’re satisfied with your machine, upgrading or adding an accessory can make your life easier, especially if you’re moving from wired to wireless peripherals, or an HD to 4K webcam. As a note: Prices change frequently on Black Friday and we’ll try to keep these links up to date, but don’t be surprised if you see, well, a surprise price....
At least, it doesn’t melt like regular chocolate does. The new stuff remains solid–very solid, so much so that you can reportedly press on it with a finger after exposing it to 104-degree temperature for hours and it will maintain its form, defying the scientific laws of chocolate which clearly state that standard chocolate should melt at 93 degrees. A patent filing for the process explains how this happens. In chocolate production, there is a process called conching in which a container filled with metal beads grinds all the ingredients (cocoa butter, milk, sugar, oils, etc....
In the gravity-free environment of the ISS, the waste collection system uses fans to push excrement and urine into storage containers. The fan for the solid waste collector is fine, but the liquid waste fan has given up the ghost with “a loud noise.” After an unsuccessful attempt at replacing particular devices in the system, the crew was told by Russian mission control to use the toilet in the Soyuz capsule, which is docked at the ISS as an escape pod....
The new paper draws on data taken between 2014 and 2017 as part of two long-running observational studies of people who use drugs on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. One of the studies has been running since the mid-1990s and the other since the mid-2000s. The observations consist of interviews about lifestyle, pain, drug use, health and other factors, as well as blood samples. Over the years it has been running, the study has furnished data to HIV and Hepatitis C researchers as well as, more recently, to those trying to combat the opioid crisis....
