Day: November 6, 2021

Should I upgrade my HDMI cables for Xbox or PS5 gaming, 8K or my new TV? – CNET

With HDMI 2.1 TVs, new consoles and Ultra High Speed cables, it might be time to upgrade. Here’s what you need to know. …read more Source:: CNet


Ad-free HBO Max: Is it really worth $15 per month? – CNET

Watching HBO Max with ads saves $5 a month. We test it out. …read more Source:: CNet


Dell XPS 13 OLED (9310) review: Beautiful design topped with a gorgeous display – CNET

The XPS 13 is the same great laptop we loved in 2020 but the OLED touchscreen option really kicks the premium experience up a notch. …read more Source:: CNet


iPhone 13’s new colors: Should you buy pink, starlight or Sierra blue? – CNET

The iPhone 13 lineup comes in a rainbow of new colors. Here’s how to decide which to buy. …read more Source:: CNet


The Pixel 6’s software could be how Google wins over Samsung Galaxy fans – CNET

Commentary: The Pixel 6 shows how Google can make its phones stand out as hardware upgrades have become less exciting. …read more Source:: CNet


Having a single cloud provider is so last decade

Recent survey of 7,000 companies finds only three percent rely on a single provider. This may be helping to alleviate skills issues as well. …read more Source:: ZDNet


What does this black dot on the iPhone do?

Very cool stuff, that’s what it does. …read more Source:: ZDNet


SolarWinds Investors Allege Board Knew About Cyber Risks

SolarWinds investors have sued the software company’s directors, alleging they knew about and failed to monitor cybersecurity risks to the company ahead of a breach that created a vulnerability in thousands of its customers’ systems. Reuters reports: The lawsuit filed in Delaware on Thursday appears to be the first based on records shareholders demanded from…


AI algorithms can help erase bright streaks of internet satellites – but they cannot save astronomy

‘We are absolutely losing some science’ Feature Hundreds of scientists around the world have been quietly volunteering their time to prevent low Earth orbit satellites from destroying astronomy.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Louisville Slugger Puts This Bass on Base

One of the most recognizable instruments in both jug band and American folk music has got to be the washtub bass. Also known as gutbuckets, these instruments tend to use an old broom for a neck and usually have a single string. We would argue that the design of [goaly]’s single-string double gutbucket owes something…