How a Better Frame Rate Makes your Xbox Games Sing

A whole new world If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. “Frames [like resolution] are responsible for the video quality of any game.” Having a higher FPS can impact the game in a lot of areas. Sam Pak / Unsplash Running games at a lower FPS also can impact how quickly you see other players in multiplayer games. Were not talking about huge differences of 20-30 seconds between higher and lower FPS....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Wendy Ortega

How a Desperate FCC Could Get You Better Internet

There are some problems with this method, though. The issue with taking ISPs at their word? Instead of breaking down the measurements more clearly, ISPs previously based their reports by zip code. justocker / Getty Images A Shot in the Dark? Unfortunately, Paton says this data still suffers from some inconsistencies. Are you using Wi-Fi or are you hardwired? aluxum / Getty Images Is the connection to your neighborhood congested by others trying to get into the internet when you are?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Brandy Marks

How a Mysteriously Twisted Magnetic Field Unveiled a Stellar Secret

Somewhere across the universe, a magnetic field shrieked. But when these stars aligned, there were no angels crooning or futures falling into place. There was a disruption. Things like understandingexoplanet habitability, sun-like star behavior and maybe even aid thesearch for extraterrestrial life. Having information about binary star dynamics in advance of the ambitious trip could greatly help with the quest. Initially, looking at L483 wasn’t anything special. It even had a magnetic field that seemed rather normal....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Brian Barrett

How a Robot Could Take Over Your Kitchen Duties

That is, if youve got more than $300,000 to spend. It even cleans up after itself. The Taste of Robot Cooking Moley claims its kitchen doesnt make food like a machine. Moley His movements were then translated into digital action. Ultimately, Moley claims that users will be able to select from a digital menu with over 5,000 choices. you’re able to also create your own dishes for the robot to prepare using Moley’s software....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Kyle Perez

How a Solar Storm Could Affect You

The bad news, however, is that a massive solar storm could impact our planet soon. Scientists are divided over just how much damage a blast of solar particles could do to technology. “There are already mitigation strategies in place for these possibilities, but there is room for improvement. Tara Moore / Getty Images Better forecasts would be welcome.” The last sizeable solar storm was theCarrington Event in 1859. The next solar maximum will be between 2024 and 2026....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Shawn Green

How a Supreme Court Ruling Could Radically Change the Internet

The court is expectedto hear casesin the coming months that will examine the legal protections of social media companies. Observers say the stakes couldn’t be higher for both users and the tech industry. The family sued Google, which owns YouTube, for helping ISIS by hosting ISIS recruitment videos on YouTube. Peter Dazeley / Getty Images The current belief is that Section 230 protects Google against liability over the third-party posting of videos....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Jeremy Garcia

How Ableton Live and Apple Logic's Rivalry is Great for Musicians

Version 11 is now up, and you cantake it for a free 90-day spin. Until last year, that is. With their latest updates, both apps have ripped off each others last few unique features. Ableton Both Live and Logic are incredible apps, but for me, Live is easier to use. Live 11: Whats New? Live 11 adds new sounds, new instruments, and new tools, as in any software update. Apple...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Herbert Stokes

How Ableton Note Attempts to Reinvent Audio Apps Again, This Time on Mobile

“It’s so good. “Having this load right into Ableton with all their built-in FX and devices is just mind-blowing.” This ethos is also at the heart ofNote. Ableton Start tapping the on-screen note grid, and youre making music. If you like what you hear, you might tap a button to capture it. Note is an amazing sampler and takes full advantage of the touchscreen. Ableton iOS Outsider The iOS music ecosystem comes with some expectations....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Mike Harrison

How AI Can Create Art for You

But can computers be creative? Not everyone thinks this process makes Artifly an artist, however. it’s possible for you to buy the art you have created. Artifly The AI art website is among several programs that let users experiment with using AI to create art. “Infinitely new random ‘children’ are made from each image. Artbreeder turns the simple act of exploration into creativity.” Artifly Other websites let you use AI to create music....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Jill Contreras

How AI Can Help Protect Endangered Animals - Updated

It’s part of a growing worldwide movement to use AI to help protect endangered species. Scientists estimate that over 80 endangered whales arekilled by ship strikesoff the West Coast each year. AI is also helping protect vultures in Namibia. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino / Getty Images The prototype of anew animal tag systemat a Berlin Zoo recently completed its maiden flight. The tags are equipped with sensor-based AI, a camera, energy-efficient electronics, and satellite-based communication technology....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Heather Butler

How AI Can Manipulate Your Choices

The latest research is just one of a wave of AI-driven systems designed to manipulate human decision-making. AI vs. The first experiment had participants tap on red- or blue-colored boxes to win money. gremlin / Getty Images The AI learned to rearrange the symbols, so the participants made more errors. The result of the experiments, researchers concluded, was that AI learned from participants responses. The machine then identified and targeted vulnerabilities in peoples decision-making....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 224 words · Eric Davis

How AI Changes the Way We Care for Seniors

CarePredict, a key in of smartwatch,can track what someone is doing by analyzing their gestures. A caregiver can be alerted if someone isnt eating, for example. Robotic care bots also can help families communicate with elderly relatives. FatCamera / Getty Images Good human care is best in the context of caring relationships. This is what elderly people have deserved throughout all of history, and they still deserve it now." “There is a drive to install software and robotic systems to replace a portion of labor....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Adam Lopez

How AI Could Change Home Buying

Real estate experts say Zillows AI app is a smart addition in helping home buyers with their initial searches. Lobb also said Zillow could use AI to help make its home evaluation tool more accurate. “AI makes it easier for both agents and the home buyers,” Lobb said. Westend61 / Getty Images “It’s becoming an assistant in a lot of the tedious tasks that filter information.” Zillow

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Todd Navarro