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Is Samsung's 45-Watt Phone Charger Worth It? We Put It to the Test
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Plus and S22 Ultra support faster 45-watt fast charging, one of the key features that distinguishes them from the less expensive Galaxy S22. Cheaper Samsung devices like the Galaxy S22 and S21 FE only support 25-watt fast charging instead. The catch, however, is that neither of the required power adapters come in the box with your phone and must be purchased separately. Samsu ... Read more
2022-04-26 21:31:08
SpaceX's Starlink Will Offer Free Wi-Fi to Hawaiian Airlines Passengers
Elon Musk's fleet of SpaceX satellites will provide Wi-Fi to passengers as early as next year. Elon Musk is having a big week, and it's only Monday. In addition to Musk reaching a deal to buy Twitter, his space exploration company, SpaceX, is also making waves. Hawaiian Airlines will offer free Wi-Fi on flights across the Pacific, including to the continental US, Asia and Australia, through Space ... Read more
2022-04-26 00:24:14
Apple Tells Some App Store Developers to Update Older Apps
Apple had earlier warned developers it would remove "abandoned apps." Google has created a similar policy for its Android software. Apple sent out warnings to developers recently, asking them to update their App Store apps or risk having them removed in the next month. The move, which some developers bristled at, appears to be part of Apple's "App Store Improvement" program to ... Read more
2022-04-26 00:23:12
Cryptocurrency Is Risky. 5 Things Every Crypto Investor Should Know
If you're ready to make yourself a crypto player, our guide can help you navigate common risks. Cryptocurrency is quickly becoming a red-hot tool for some people bent on making money through investing in digital coinage. Crypto is also controversial and can be wildly volatile. To some, bitcoin, stablecoin and NFTs represent a step forward for investors -- a kind of "Money 2.0." Advocate ... Read more
2022-04-26 00:22:42
Elon Musk and Twitter Have a Deal
Musk has already floated ideas for changes he wants to make at Twitter. Elon Musk is on the brink of taking over Twitter. Musk and the board of the influential social network have agreed to a deal that values the company at about $44 billion, Twitter said in a press release Monday. Musk will pay shareholders $54.20 per share, representing a 38% premium on Twitter's closing stock price on April 1 ... Read more
2022-04-26 00:21:53
Apple Watch With Satellite Connection, iMac With M3 Chip May Arrive in 2023, Report Says
The iPhone 14 is rumored to be getting the new satellite functionality for emergency use too. Apple may have some upgrades in store for the Apple Watch and the iMac. According to Mark Gurman's Sunday newsletter for Bloomberg, an Apple Watch with satellite connectivity and an M3-based version of the company's desktop could be in the works. The M3-based iMacs could arrive at the end of next ye ... Read more
2022-04-26 00:21:09
Elon Musk strikes deal to buy Twitter for $44bn
21.10.The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk. Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said Twitter had "tremendous potential" that he would unlock. He also called for a series of changes from relaxing its content restrictions to eradicating fake accounts. The firm initially rebuffed Mr Musk's bid, but it will ... Read more
2022-04-26 00:16:46
SpaceX: Can meat be grown in space?
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk both want to colonise space. Nasa is also trying to put people on to the dusty surface of Mars. But if humans do want to set up communities on the moon or planets, what will they eat? Plenty of experiments have been conducted to see whether plants can flourish in space. And as of last week, a new test has begun to see if meat cells can grow. It was a small pilot step f ... Read more
2022-04-24 23:39:38
Twitter board meets Musk to discuss bid, reports say
Twitter's board reportedly met Elon Musk over the weekend to explore his $43bn (£33.6bn) takeover offer for the social media platform. After the Tesla boss first revealed his bid, Twitter's management announced a so-called "poison pill" strategy to fend off a potential hostile buyout. Mr Musk plans to finance his bid with the backing of US lender Morgan Stanley and other financial inst ... Read more
2022-04-24 23:39:06
You Might Have Aphantasia -- a Puzzling Phenomenon That Weakens the 'Mind's Eye'
Hoping to decode the mystery of mental blindness, researchers find a striking biological signature for aphantasiacs.Picture a red cherry. Great. Now, which of the following describes you? Group 1: You're visualizing a vibrant, ruby-colored fruit like it's living in your mind. Group 2: You're pondering the concept of a cherry without getting any mental imagery. If you're in the former group, y ... Read more
2022-04-24 18:58:41