While Apple’s last Apple TV update didn’t really become the gaming powerhouse the company hoped it would, it seems the tech giant isn’t giving up yet. The next Apple TV model could support 120Hz display fresh rates, likely at 4K resolution. 9to5Mac uncovered references to “120Hz” and “supports120Hz” in the latest tvOS 14.5 beta, hinting that Apple is testing the feature. A … [Read more...] about Apple’s rumoured gaming-focused Apple TV could support 4K 120Hz gaming
Clubhouse launches direct payments to allow creators to make money
Social audio app Clubhouse has launched a new direct payment feature to allow creators to make money through the platform. “All users will be able to send payments today, and we’ll be rolling out the ability to receive payments in waves, starting with a small test group today,” the company said on a blog post on April 5th. The company notes that 100 percent of payments will go … [Read more...] about Clubhouse launches direct payments to allow creators to make money
Column: Facebook and Health Net hacks drive home the need for a national privacy law
How many data breaches will it take before our leaders accept the need for a national privacy law?More than half a billion Facebook users, including 32 million in the United States, found out over the weekend that their personal information was accessed by hackers.Names, birth dates, locations, phone numbers, email addresses and other information were posted on a website used … [Read more...] about Column: Facebook and Health Net hacks drive home the need for a national privacy law
Sonos Roam Review: Building out the band
Sonos finally did it. The company has released the portable Bluetooth speaker that fans of the brand have been asking for. The Roam is a small, portable device with Bluetooth pass-through, decent battery life and the well-tuned Sonos sound the company’s speakers are known for. All of this is wrapped in premium hardware that looks and feels great. This might sound like the … [Read more...] about Sonos Roam Review: Building out the band
Genesis’ drone show breaks world record with 3,821 drones
In commemoration of Genesis’ arrival in the Chinese market, the company used 3,281 drones to put on an aerial show to set a new Guinness World Record for “The Most Unmanned Aerial Vehicles airborne simultaneously.” The light show displayed a spiral, a hand, a DNA strand, Genesis’ crest grille, and a preliminary look at Genesis’ new cars. The show concluded with 3,281 drones … [Read more...] about Genesis’ drone show breaks world record with 3,821 drones
Go with the flow: New model helps cities crack bottlenecks, decrease commute times
A world-first 'flow model' devised by Australian researchers could drastically slash public transport commuter times during peak periods on some of the busiest roads in major cities, new research shows. When this flow model was implemented to improve the worst traffic bottlenecks across Melbourne, commuters saved close to 2000 hours of travel time during a single morning peak … [Read more...] about Go with the flow: New model helps cities crack bottlenecks, decrease commute times
Tencent subsidiary behind Call of Duty: Mobile becomes world’s largest game developer
Tencent-owned subsidiary, TiMi Studios, reportedly earned a monstrous $10 billion (about $12 billion CAD) in revenue in 2020, as per a Reuters report. The developer behind popular titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and Honor of Kings might not be a household name, but the numbers speak for themselves. According to the report, its staggering earning makes TiMi the “world’s largest … [Read more...] about Tencent subsidiary behind Call of Duty: Mobile becomes world’s largest game developer
Big data tells story of diversity, migration of math’s elite: Analysis of nearly 250,000 mathematicians gives a picture of the world of math
Math's top prize, the Fields Medal, has succeeded in making mathematics more inclusive but still rewards elitism, according to a Dartmouth study. Published in Nature's Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the study analyzed the effectiveness of the Fields Medal to make math at its highest level more representative across nations and identities. The result provides a … [Read more...] about Big data tells story of diversity, migration of math’s elite: Analysis of nearly 250,000 mathematicians gives a picture of the world of math
These Adidas-branded Galaxy Buds Pro come in a snapback hat-shaped case
If you’ve ever looked at your Galaxy Buds Pro case and thought to yourself, “I wish this tiny black case looked more like an Adidas snapback hat,” then you’ll be pleased to learn that is a thing that now exists. According to Sammobile, the ‘Galaxy Buds Pro Adidas Original Special Pack’ are sold in a tiny sneaker box with the brand’s classic green-and-white Stan Smith branding. … [Read more...] about These Adidas-branded Galaxy Buds Pro come in a snapback hat-shaped case
Study shows promise of quantum computing using factory-made silicon chips: A single qubit on a standard silicon transistor chip has been successfully demonstrated as
The qubit is the building block of quantum computing, analogous to the bit in classical computers. To perform error-free calculations, quantum computers of the future are likely to need at least millions of qubits. The latest study, published in the journal PRX Quantum, suggests that these computers could be made with industrial-grade silicon chips using existing manufacturing … [Read more...] about Study shows promise of quantum computing using factory-made silicon chips: A single qubit on a standard silicon transistor chip has been successfully demonstrated as