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According to Samsung, the new LPDDR5X DRAM chips will significantly boost the speed and performance of the device they’re housed in. The company also claims this new component is the industry’s first 14-nanometer (nm) based 16GB processor. The LPDDR5X is a follow-up to 2018’s LPDDR5. It’s 1.3 times faster than the older chip and uses 20 percent less power. The new technology can enable up to 64 GB per memory package, which will allow the LPDDR5X to meet the demand for high-capacity DRAM around the world....

SmartThings has been, and is still being, integrated with several of Samsung’s smart home devices. Now the company wants to give you a way to control such devices—and those from other companies—from one central display. Hence the announcement of the Home Hub at this year’s CES. The Home Hub will combine multiple SmartThings services into one device (i.e. the Home Hub display), which will offer complete control over all the connected devices in your home....

The details: According to the researcher, the attack starts with an email made to overwhelm the Mail app. Once the email is received (iOS 13) or clicked (iOS 12), it could allow a remote hacker access to your device. The attack does not require a large email, either, according to the researcher. Since when? The vulnerability has reportedly existed since iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, though the researcher only claims 2018 as the earliest examples found “in the wild....

The advantage: Sonos already caters to audiophiles who value great sound, making a free streaming service a no-brainer. Sonos Radio offers ad-free radio stations that include both local radio (via TuneIn) and Sonos-curated radio stations along with behind-the-scenes stories and guest radio DJs like Angel Olsen, Phoebe Bridgers, and Jarvis Cocker. Users will also get ad-free artist stations from superstars like David Byrne, Brittany Howard, and—premiering on launch day—Thom Yorke....

Audible offers a 30-day free trial and monthly subscriptions to access its audiobooks library. You’ll need a subscription to access each matchup’s audio feed, priced at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 annually at the time of publication. It’s a worthwhile fee if you’re a fan of this national pastime, as you’ll never miss a pitch from Opening Day to the time the last out is made in the World Series....

Listen on: Listen on: With frequently-released episodes (sometimes more than once per day during the in-season) covering the latest happenings around the game, as well as the occasional outside-the-box deep dive on an interesting topic, Baseball Tonight is a worthwhile listen for casual and serious baseball fans alike. Listen on: Baseball Prospectus writer Bryan Grosnick and R.J. Anderson from CBS Sports break down every call-up, trade, or event on the DFA Podcast, analyzing what these mean for the clubs and players involved....

These games are all free band and are among the most fun games on the market. You should probably expect some ads, though, since free always come with a price of some sort. Compete against your friends to see who can free the red block in the shortest period of time. But be warned, the puzzles get much more challenging the higher up in puzzle numbers you go. And when you graduate from beginner to intermediate, the fun really begins!...

You’ll also find a center circle that you can place over a star or planet to learn its name and see its trajectory. You can also snap and share pictures from right within the app. though it’s basic, this one will help you quickly identify what you’re seeing in the sky tonight or from years in the past. Download for: You can also view a list of sunrise and sunset or moonrise and moonset times and get related notifications....

Most TCP ports are general-purpose channels that can be called into service as needed but otherwise sit idle. Some lower-numbered ports, however, are dedicated to specific applications. While many TCP ports belong to applications that no longer exist, certain ones are very popular. Jason Gillikin Jason Gillikin On the receiving end, port 110 governs Post Office Protocol, version 3, and port 143 is dedicated to Internet Mail Access Protocol. POP3 and IMAP control the flow of emails from your provider’s server to your inbox....

70mai has announced the Dash Cam Omni, which the company says is a first because of its ability to rotate 360 degrees. According to the company’s press release, “Our team has overcome unprecedented challenges and technical issues” to fully realize the electric motor-powered rotation. But now, the rotation capability offers the Dash Cam Omni a complete view of the vehicle with “no blind spots,” except for areas blocked by drivers, passengers, or car parts....

Options for Using TiVo Without Cable Many people use an antenna to receive over-the-air (OTA) programming from local affiliates. Others go the HTPC route and use an ​ATSC tuner to receive OTA digital signals. Some people who live far outside of cable’s reach use dual or even multiple ATSC tuners so that they can watch their local affiliates in high-definition. If you don’t feel that an HTPC is right for you, or you don’t want to build one, you have another DVR option with OTA signals....

The title was previously only available on Xbox and PC via Steam but is releasing next year on PlayStation systems and the Nintendo Switch hybrid console. For the uninitiated, Potion Craft is exactly what it sounds like, a comprehensive alchemist simulator that features a robust crafting system. Where crafting systems are a minor feature of most games, here it is the primary mechanic. You mix and match potions, search for new recipes, and deal with various tools and ingredients, as well as ornery customers....

Find the Most Frequently Occurring Value With the MODE Function For the number set: the mode is the number 1 since it occurs twice in the list and every other number appears only once. If two or more numbers occur in a list the same number of times, they are, collectively, the mode. For the number set: both the numbers 1 and 2 are the mode since they both occur twice in the list, and the number 3 appears only once....

How a Hardware Lag Switch Works One example that indicates a lag switch is being used is if the opponent jumps around on the screen when you shoot at the character. Or maybe the character appears invisible and completely unscathed from point-blank shots. When a lag switch is activated, it runs on a short timer that typically lasts a few seconds. During this time, it effectively blocks all network traffic between the gaming console and the internet....

The Re-Spin is a suitcase-style record player that is 20 percent smaller and lighter than traditional record players. It houses the company’s latest anti-vibration technology and a dual speaker system in its enclosure, which enables high quality sound with an emphasis on bass, while also eliminating unnecessary vibrations. Less vibration means fewer skipping songs and scratching of vinyl records. You can also enjoy the Re-Spin’s sound either wired or wirelessly....

Building off its X70 series, Vivo is making high-quality photography a big focus (pun very much intended) of its new X80 models. In particular, it’s partnered with optical development company ZEISS to further improve its camera tech. Cinematic aspect ratios, focal length control, Hollywood-style film effects, night photography, etc. In Vivo’s own words, the X80 is a “classic flagship” device with significant upgrades to its camera functions. It’s also using something Vivo calls “AI Gaming Super Resolution,” which supposedly compresses video game resolution to reduce processing power....

Bits in Networking In networking, bits are encoded using electrical signals and pulses of light transferred through a computer network. Some network protocols, called bit-oriented protocols, send and receive data in the form of bit sequences. Examples of bit-oriented protocols include the point-to-point protocol. Networking speeds are usually quoted in bits-per-second, For example, a speed of 100 megabits represents a data transfer rate of 100 million bits per second, which is expressed as 100 Mbps....

Many factors impact the quality of your digital music library. Bitrate is one of them. Whether you’re looking to get the best quality rips or you want to maximize space on your mobile device, it’s important to weigh your options in choosing the bitrate. CBR Encoding Pros and Cons CBR stands for constant bitrate and is an encoding method that keeps the bitrate the same. VBR, by contrast, is a variable bitrate....

How to Fix iPhone Email That’s Not Working There are many issues that can cause your iPhone email to not work properly. If you’re in this situation, we’ve 10 tips that can resolve the majority of iPhone email problems. Read on to learn about each one. To connect to a cellular network, tap Settings > Cellular > and move the Cellular Data slider to off/white and then back to on/green. To connect to a Wi-Fi connection, turn on Wi-Fi in the iPhone Settings....

5G brings tremendously faster speeds than 4G so that you can access the internet quicker. Faster internet access improves a number of industries and lets you do things like download files more quickly and watch movies and play video games with virtually no delay. 5G Rollout in Canada There are multiple 5G networks available for use right now that customers can purchase and use like they can 4G. Others are actively working to bring test networks to the country and prepare for a commercial mobile 5G launch....