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“The speed of your internet connection depends on many different factors. “A modem or router with more processing power is able to better handle a strong signal.” Untethered Connection Qualcomm initially revealed the X65, its 10-gigabit 5G modem, in February. Qualcomm Qualcomm Right now, getting wireless internet connections that are as fast as wired is difficult. Then theres the entire ordeal of having a home internet connection based on wired connectivity like fiber....

Samsung has announced theGalaxy Quantum 2, its second phone to feature built-in quantum cryptography technology. “The amount of data we store and transmit on our smartphones daily is immense.” Security of these devices, and the data they contain, is thus of utmost importance. Sarayut Thaneerat / EyeEm / Getty Images A quantum computer easily could crack current encryption methods. Coming Soon to a Store Near You? “Quantum crypto will likely be making an appearance in the US before we know it....

The rest of the laptop remains the same as the previous generation. The boost would quickly die down, though, with the computer returning to normal levels. Despite the jumps in wattage, the laptops CPU temperatures usually sat around or below 60-degrees Celsius. Courtesy of Razer Inc. PC experts including Neon recommend anywhere from 50 to 60-degrees Celsius when the CPU is under a heavy load. Courtesy of Razer, Inc.

It’s part of a growing number of gadgets intended to extend the VR experience into the physical realm. Too Real? Luckey shows off a VR headset containing three explosives on his blog. Westend61 / Getty Images He wrote in a post that the headset explodes if you lose the VR game you are playing. HaptX you’re able to buy haptic feedback gloves now, but they are bulky and expensive. For example,HaptX makes haptic glovesthat cost $4,500....

“Facial recognition is convenient in many aspects; it is also concerning in other aspects. This can cause issues in societies where there is a power imbalance.” RealSense ID only will recognize a pre-registered user through the locally sourced, encrypted data it collects. Intel Namely, racial and color bias. “Weve done extensive data collection of all ethnicities from Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa. We were very careful to ensure that we have all ethnicities covered,” he said....

Comfortable, too Key Takeaways Remasters and remakes feel like a con. But are they always great value for the money? Surely we should all be craving new experiences? Nintendo During a global pandemic, I think that’s even more the case than ever before. Ultimately, though, it is a souped-up version of an eight-year-old game. Familiarity Is Reassuring I was one of those people who didn’t see the point in remasters....

A newbeach-cleaning robot called BeachBotrolls along the sand, picking up cigarette butts. “Think of something like a Roomba cleaning your floor, but on a much larger scale. Coupling that with solar energy could even allow them to do it for fairly long periods of time.” Techtics The BeachBot isnt the only beach cleaning robot roaming the sands. Theres also thefour-wheeled robot being developed by BC-Robopin Japan that follows volunteers as they comb the beach....

One of those ways is using a streaming unit, like something from Roku. There are also options for Roku Streambars (which are essentially soundbars with Roku built-in) and Roku TVs. However, the price is only part of the equation. What really draws people to Roku is the streaming. It’s the free channels that are probably the best draw. Roku offers more than 350 free channels to stream. The Roku channel, for example, offers tons of great content, some of it original....

Flores-Martinez is the founder and CEO of CASHDROP, a mobile-first contactless e-commerce platform targeted at small business owners. “The inspiration for CASHDROP is heavily rooted in my childhood,” Flores-Martinez told Lifewire. CASHDROPs app doesnt charge sellers any monthly fees or take a commission. Ruben Flores-Martinez Sellers can manage their inventories, services, prices, and track sales all within CASHDROPs app. Flores-Martinez built and launched CASHDROP in January 2020 from his Chicago apartment....

For Samsung, the result of those efforts is the Eye Comfort Shield feature. Here’s how to use it. Eye Comfort Shield used to be part of Samsung’s Night Mode features. Hispanolistic / Getty Images That means your Galaxy display might appear warmer or more yellow when the feature is turned on. This results from the reduction in blue light (which appears brighter and more white). you’re able to access Eye Comfort Shiled in Samsung’s tweaks app....

Better hinges and brighter screens Samsung Samsung’s new folding phones are getting a thumbs-up from experts. The hinge also lets you take pictures from different angles. The front screen can also be used as a photo preview for taking high-quality selfies with the rear camera. Galaxy Fold5 and Galaxy Flip5.Samsung The enhanced Taskbar lets users swiftly switch between frequently used apps. Also, the improved two-handed drag-and-drop supposedly enhances productivity by simplifying moving content between apps and screens....

“Satellite imagery and machine learning can help measure socio-economic conditions in places where other measurements are insufficient.” But often, imaging satellites are built to capture information on narrow topics such as supplies of freshwater. The data doesnt arrive as neat, orderly images, like snapshots. Image Makers / Getty Images Satellite imagery and machine learning can help measure socio-economic conditions in places where other measurements are insufficient. Storing so many terabytes of data is costly....

Snow and ice that accumulate on a dish can also affect reception, as can high winds. Rain can also cause signal scattering as theelectromagnetic wavesrefract and diffract around raindrops on the surface of the dish. Rain isn’t the only culprit, though. Paigefalk/E+/Getty Images Snow, ice, high winds, and heavy fog can all affect the satellite signal. About Satellite Signals Most satellite TV signalsare in the Ku-band (Kurz under band). As the name implies, the Ku-band is located directly under the K-band....