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What is TV resolution? From 1080p to 8K and beyond.
26 July 2024 @ 7:58 pm
If you bought a TV since roughly 2020, there’s a good chance it boasts “4K resolution.” A 4K TV has been the standard for a while now, but what does it actually mean? Are all 4K TVs created equally? What came before 4K? What the heck is 8K, and do you need it? The TV […]
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California’s billionaire utopia faces a major setback
26 July 2024 @ 7:02 pm
Silicon Valley’s billionaire-backed plan to turn 60,000 acres into a utopian “city of yesterday” is officially delayed by at least two years. California Forever confirmed on July 22 that its “East Solano Plan” rezoning proposal will not appear on the region’s November election ballot. Instead, the $900 million project will first receive a full, independent […]
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Watch 50-foot long soap bubbles fly with the ‘Endless Bubble Machine’
26 July 2024 @ 3:41 pm
Soap bubbles, while delightful, aren’t known for their long lifespans. But with a little trial-and-error, one YouTuber recently set out to dramatically improve both the resiliency and size of each iridescent orb. The results may not technically offer “endless” bubbles, but they are still a major step up from your average summertime creations. The YouTuber […]
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Abandoned Pacific walrus calf rescued in Alaska
26 July 2024 @ 3:09 pm
A team at the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is currently caring for a Pacific walrus calf. She was likely left behind by her herd in Utqiagvik, the northernmost city in Alaska, about 320 miles north of the Arctic Circle. According to ASLC, the animal is alert and “sassy” and only the 11th walrus and second […]
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All living birds share an ‘iridescent’ ancestor
26 July 2024 @ 1:16 pm
Parrots, toucans, and other brightly colored tropical birds are typically found exactly there–the tropics. Those that live further north and south tend to have more bland feathers. The origin of these differences in plumage has puzzled scientists for centuries: did colorful feathers evolve in the tropics or do tropical birds have colorful ancestors that flocked […]
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Upgrade your Wi-Fi to warp speed with this simple swap
26 July 2024 @ 1:00 pm
Pulling a classic unplug-it-and-plug-it-back-in on your router won’t bring your connection out of the Stone Age, and your neighbor will eventually realize you’ve been stealing their Wi-Fi. If you’re sick of laggy games and buffering movies, it’s time for a router upgrade. Just swap your current dinosaur for this NETGEAR Nighthawk router with Wi-Fi 6 […]
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The evolution of Olympic swimwear: From wool ‘costumes’ to tensoelastic race suits
26 July 2024 @ 1:00 pm
When swimmers from around the world dive off of blocks into the pool at Paris’ Aquatics Centre beginning on July 27 and into the Seine River on August 8 and 9, they’ll be competing in suits that are a far cry from the last time the City of Lights hosted the Olympics 100 years ago. […]
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Explore the cosmos with this telescope for 40% off
26 July 2024 @ 11:00 am
Ever dreamed of exploring the stars from your backyard? The Abotec 80090 Telescope makes that dream a reality. With a 90mm aperture and 800mm focal length, this refractor telescope offers a crystal-clear view of the night sky, perfect for both budding astronomers and seasoned stargazers. For a limited time, it’s marked down 40% from $199 […]
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AI trained on AI churns out gibberish garbage
25 July 2024 @ 8:04 pm
Large language models like those offered by OpenAI and Google famously require vast troves of training data to work. The latest versions of these models have already scoured much of the existing internet which has led some to fear there may not be enough new data left to train future iterations. Some prominent voices in […]
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Our memory of music persists in old age
25 July 2024 @ 5:16 pm
It’s no secret that aging can take a toll on one’s memory. Names, events, and general timelines can all become a bit blurrier over time, even if one isn’t diagnosed with dementia or any other neurological disease. But new research suggests that the ability to recall notable parts of music may persist even in old […]
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