While first spotted on Reddit, Netflix later confirmed to 9to5Mac that spatial audio support is indeed coming to Apple’s mobile devices. According to several user accounts in the initial Reddit post, you won’t even have to upgrade to iOS 15 to use the new feature. The catch, however, is it only work will with a pair of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max—without either you’ll have the same audio experience as always....
We’ve seen (or rather, heard) spatial audio being used with Netflix before, but it came with a fairly limited set of requirements. Before, you needed the right subscription tier, to use a device that works with Dolby Atmos, and/or a pair of compatible earbuds like AirPods Pro. But now, those limitations are gone. Netflix has made spatial audio available to all subscribers worldwide—so long as their device has stereo speakers....
The Exynos 2200 is the result of a multi-year collaboration between Samsung and AMD as the processor’s GPU is being built with the latter’s RDNA 2 graphical architecture. According to Samsung, this allows the GPU, dubbed the Samsung Xclipse, to provide features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing on mobile. Ray tracing is a technology that simulates realistic lighting in video games to provide an immersive experience, boosted even further by the Exynos chip....
According to The Verge, the RTX 3080 Ti is a marked improvement over the RTX 3080 in every way aside from the price, which is about $500 more than the older model. However, the RTX 3080 Ti is also about $300 less than the RTX 3090, which is a higher performance card, though the biggest difference is the RTX 3090’s additional 12GB of VRAM. There is a fair bit of speculation about whether or not Nvidia will be able to meet its June 3 release target, however....
Nook App for Android Pros and Cons The biggest benefit of the Nook app for Android is that you can read books you purchased through the Barnes & Noble online store on any mobile device. The downside is that doesn’t include all of the features of the iOS version or an actual Nook. For example, there’s no way to change the font of the text. Setting Up Nook for Android Search for “Nook” in the Google Play Store to download and install the app....
Now there’s a robot developed exclusively for older adults, and New York state is giving away 800 of them along with monthly subscriptions, as reported in a press release. The bot is called ElliQ and is advertised as a “sidekick for healthier, happier aging.” The robots, developed by Israeli firm Intuition Robotics, typically cost $250 plus a $30 monthly subscription charge, and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) purchased 800 for an undisclosed price to be given away at a later date to elderly recipients as part of an initiative to combat loneliness....
The company’s new Premium Pro Power line of wall and car chargers ship in three sizes: 72 watts, 60 watts, and 30 watts. The two larger options are powerful enough to charge a standard laptop, while the 30-watt models are designed for Apple phones and tablets, as they ship with a quick-charging USB-C cable that gets an iPhone to over 50 percent in a half hour. One of the primary selling points of these chargers is they only take up one outlet, allowing people to stack two on a single outlet or arrange multiple units on a power strip....
As with any social network site, LinkedIn has privacy and security issues. In your LinkedIn profile, you’ve likely divulged important personal information, such as where you’ve worked, where you went to school, and various projects you’ve participated in. If this information got into the wrong hands, you’re at risk for identity theft, fraud, corporate espionage, and more. Here are some simple tips to keep your LinkedIn experience safe and productive....
The leak originally was posted to 4chan and has been confirmed to house several pieces of information, according to VideoGamesChronicle (VGC). At 125GB, the leak includes a myriad of information, including creator payout reports from 2019 onward, and the entirety of Twitch’s source code, including comment history from the early days of the website. The leak contains a lot of information, though, and users are still combing through it, so it’s unclear just how much data is involved at this exact moment....
According to Seekr, it wants its userbase to start making educated decisions on the type of content they consume and will teach this via a scoring system to indicate an article’s quality. There are currently two scoring methods at play: a Seekr Score and Political Lean Indicator, with more to come in the future. Seekr compares its system to a consumer rating system, like Consumer Reports. It’s a way to educate the public on the news by serving as a platform showing what it considers good reporting versus bad....
The social media messaging app just announced a new service that inserts advertisements in the middle of stories, with a portion of the revenue going directly to creators, as noted in an official company press release. The program is only available for the most popular Snapchat content creators, also known as ‘Snap Stars.’ If you’re unfamiliar with the machinations of Snapchat, think of a Snap Star as a Twitter blue checkmark....
Parents set controls for each child’s profile, so it’s important to select Preschool to enable the right content settings for little ones. YouTube Kids features unboxing videos, which are videos of a toy being unpacked and played with. These videos are appealing to children and may introduce them to new toys they think they need. The app is kid-safe. It has ads, but ads are limited and enable the service to be free of charge....
“Batman: Arkham City” is a great blend of setting, narrative, and gameplay. “Arkham City” is the rare game that appeals to players who like open-world games as well as those who prefer cinematic games. The creators of “Arkham City” crafted an amazing cinematic adventure, with a script co-written by Batman icon Paul Dini, but the gamer still has tons of freedom within this style of game. You’ll spend hours traversing Arkham City looking for secrets and collectibles while enjoying an amazing narrative....
Komodo Edit is not the best HTML editor out there, but it is great for the price, especially if you build in XML. I use Komodo Edit every day for my work in XML, and I use it a lot for basic HTML editing as well. This is one editor I’d be lost without. There are two versions of Komodo: Komodo Edit and Komodo IDE. One thing I really like is the outline view that makes it really easy to visualize the document object model (DOM)....
When Was the iPad Air 5 Released? Apple first announced this iPad on March 8, 2022. It became available for sale on March 18. iPad Air 5 Price Similar to the 4th-gen models, the iPad Air 5 ranges in price from $599 for the 64 GB version to $749 for the 256 GB model. Those prices are for Wi-Fi only; the Wi-Fi + Cellular version runs $749 for 64 GB and $899 for 256 GB....
Gmail offers powerful access to its IMAP and POP mail servers, making it easy for you to access Gmail with an email client. Download For: Aimed at business users, Zoho Workplace is a helpful tool for organizing mail, identifying key messages and contacts, and sending often-used replies. Enjoy a free account, or upgrade to a Standard ($3 per month) or Professional ($6 per month) account and gain additional storage and other features....
Google Search vs. Carrier Tracking Most carriers send an email with a link that you can click to open the carrier’s website, if the sender of the package has your email address or if you have an account with that carrier. However, sometimes a tracking number may come from someone you may not know, for example, a seller in your winning eBay auction. You should be hesitant to click links in emails for security concerns....
How to Add Facebook Emojis to a Status Update Facebook has a drop-down menu for emojis in the status publishing box. How to Use Emojis in Facebook Comments and Private Messages Emojis are also accessible in the comments section on Facebook as well as in private messages on Facebook and Messenger: How to Use Emojis in Facebook Messenger for Mobile Using the Messenger app on your phone or tablet? You can get to the emoji menu in nearly the same way:...
A higher resolution is certainly desirable in a digital photograph, as it means the camera uses more pixels to create the image, which should allow for greater accuracy or fidelity. The Technical Aspects of Megapixels On a digital camera, the image sensor records the photograph. An image sensor is a computer chip that measures the amount of light that travels through the lens and strikes the chip. The image sensors contain tiny receptors, which are called pixels....
Why Use a Stylus Most people use a stylus to write notes on a touchscreen, draw images, or make other notations on their phone or tablet. Artists often use stylus pens to draw animations or other artwork on laptop computers or tablets. Using a digital pen with a touchscreen mimics using a pencil with paper, except the information is digitized and can be saved or shared. As digital pens have become more popular, apps have sprung up to take advantage of their capabilities....
