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Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2: High Style, Low Brightness, High Price
This compact projector lacks the light output and battery of competitors, but it sure is slick. It's the rare projector that crosses my path with an aesthetically beautiful design. There are plenty of cool projectors, some cute projectors and even some that could generously be called "neat." The Xiaomi Mi Smart Projector 2 is as stylish as any projector I've seen, and would look right a ... Read more
2022-05-15 08:10:03
Luna and TerraUSD Cryptocurrency Crash. This Week's Top Bitcoin and Crypto News
All the bitcoin, cryptocurrency and NFT news for the week ending May 13.Two linked cryptocurrencies collapsed and lots of people lost money. Coinbase said investors who use its platform might lose their crypto if the company ever went bankrupt. And the whole crypto complex had a week on the skids. Here's what happened in crypto last week: Luna cryptocurrency and terraUSD stablecoin collapse A ... Read more
2022-05-15 08:09:15
Elon Musk's $44B Twitter Deal 'Temporarily on Hold'
But the Tesla and SpaceX CEO also says he's "still committed to the acquisition." Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter is "temporarily on hold, the tech entrepreneur tweeted early Friday, alongside a link to a Reuters article about spam accounts. In another tweet two hours later, Musk confirmed that he's "still committed to the acquisition." In the intervening pe ... Read more
2022-05-15 08:08:48
How Electric Cars Work
Before you buy your first EV, here's a simple explanation of what's under the hood.There's plenty of hype around EVs, but has anyone explained to you how they work? Here are the basics for people who just want to know what they're buying and not geek out. In terms of getting around there are five major components that separate an electric car from one that burns gas: Battery Charger Battery ... Read more
2022-05-15 08:08:17
Scientists Grow Plants in Moon Soil for the First Time
When NASA sends Artemis astronauts back to the surface of the moon in coming years, they should be able to grow their own salad. That's just one ramification of a historic experiment in which scientists used samples of lunar surface material, called regolith, to successfully grow plants here on Earth. Seeds of the plant Arabidopsis thaliana, which is related to mustard greens, were deposited in ... Read more
2022-05-15 08:07:24
No Joke: Google's AI Is Smart Enough to Understand Your Humor
Amid a flurry of new hardware including the Pixel 7, the Pixel Buds Pro and a new Pixel Tablet, Google dropped one development at its I/O developer conference that went largely unnoticed: Its AI can now understand jokes. Jokes, sarcasm and humor require understanding the subtleties of language and human behavior. When a comedian says something sarcastic or controversial, usually the audience can ... Read more
2022-05-14 08:05:08
Crypto crash: Stablecoin collapse sends tokens tumbling
Crypto-currency markets are being rocked after a popular token lost 99% of its value, dragging down a so-called "stablecoin" with it. The Terra Luna token fell from a high of $118 (£96), last month, to $0.09 on Thursday. The collapse had a knock-on effect on a linked token, TerraUSD, which is normally stable. And spooked investors are now pulling out of major crypto-currencies, sendin ... Read more
2022-05-14 08:04:08
Apple Reportedly Testing iPhones With USB-C Instead of Lightning Port
Is it almost time to say goodbye to the Lightning port? Apple in recent months has been testing future iPhone models that replace the Lightning port with a USB-C connector, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing unnamed people with "knowledge of the situation." The company is also reportedly working on an adapter that will let future USB-C iPhones use accessories designed for the Lightnin ... Read more
2022-05-14 00:27:54
Elon Musk's $44B Twitter Deal 'Temporarily on Hold'
But the Tesla and SpaceX CEO also says he's "still committed to the acquisition." Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter is "temporarily on hold, the tech entrepreneur tweeted early Friday, alongside a link to a Reuters article about spam accounts. In another tweet two hours later, Musk confirmed that he's "still committed to the acquisition." In the intervening pe ... Read more
2022-05-14 00:27:23
Apple CEO Tim Cook Highlights Accessibility at Gallaudet University Commencement
Cook celebrates an Oscar win for the Apple original CODA, about Deaf families, and talks up his company's work with the university for deaf and hard of hearing people. Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated his company's commitment to the environment, privacy and accessibility during a commencement address at the country's leading university for deaf people. Cook said his company's partnership with Wash ... Read more
2022-05-14 00:26:50