Month: October 2022

8 Best Roku Deals: Save Up to $33 on Our Favorite Streaming Devices – CNET

Ready to start 2024 off with a movie marathon or just need an upgrade? These deals will save you money on some of the top-rated streaming devices around….


US Workers Have Gotten Way Less Productive

Employers across the country are worried that workers are getting less done — and there’s evidence they’re right to be spooked. From a report: In the first half of 2022, productivity — the measure of how much output in goods and services an employee ……


Amazon Drivers Are at Risk of Dog Attacks. They’re Looking for Answers – CNET

Drivers speak out about dogs as a major problem after a driver is killed in a suspected dog attack during a delivery, and complain about policies that make it harder to stay safe….


Meta thirsts for desert conditions in datacenter water quest

Finally testing out the honesty of that one engineer who always says: ‘It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity’
Facebook parent Meta is aiming to cut the volume of water used in its datacenters by operating servers at higher temperatures but lower humidit……


The best cheap gaming PCs of 2024 starting at $500

You don’t have to sacrifice quality for price. My picks for the best cheap gaming PCs are packed with powerful components, so you can game on a budget….


Best Soft Mattress of 2024 – CNET

If you love the feel of a soft mattress, check out our top picks for the best soft mattresses based on our testing experience….


Why Mathematicians Study Knots

Far from being an abstract mathematical curiosity, knot theory has driven many findings in math and beyond. Quanta magazine: Knot theory began as an attempt to understand the fundamental makeup of the universe. In 1867, when scientists were eagerly try……


Dropping Marbles With Millisecond Accuracy

[Martin] of the band [Wintergatan] is on his third quest to build the ultimate musical marble machine, and that means dropping marbles with maximum reliability and precision timing. Working through …read more


How Will Today’s Federal Reserve Meeting Impact Mortgage Rates? – CNET

Homebuyers hoping for lower mortgage interest rates before the summer shouldn’t hold their breath….


Fed Keeps Interest Rates Frozen: What Another Pause Means for Your Credit Cards – CNET

It’s unlikely that the Federal Reserve will cut rates this summer, so prioritize paying off your credit card debt….