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The software is part of a growing right-to-repair movement that could also reduce e-waste. “When users capture their objects, instructions are placed virtually onto the real-world object guiding consumers.” It gives you all the necessary steps but also alerts you to any potential hazards or pitfalls. Dell Marquez pointed out that fixing items yourself can also be more convenient than waiting for technical support. “Imagine you’re learning how to fix engines,” he added....

These perception-changing technologies deal with virtual elements, meaning an onboard computer generates all the objects. In VR, the CGI fully covers your vision, so you’re immersed in a totally fake world. Instead, your physical environment is enhanced or changed in some way. Lifewire It’s akin to comparingcomputer hardwarewith a mouse, keyboard, and webcam. Virtual reality is built to hide everything but computer-generated images. Augmented reality and mixed reality are built to show you the real worldandthe virtual world....

Think you’re familiar with all the search engines out there? But an app I can handle, and it is promising. Here’s what you oughta know about it. Most iPhone users can use it, but it requires iOS 16.0 or later. Right now, its makers haven’t said whether it will be available for Android. or, “what’s today’sWordle answer?” What you get from Arc Search Traditional search engines present you with a random buffet of sources....

What sets the new game board apart from Arcade1Up’s game tables is mostly the size and the price. An AC power adapter and plug are also included for recharging. Arcade1Up Arcade1Up

In 2020,huge blooms of one bang out of plankton were spotted in the open Arctic. It might not be. According toa study published in Nature Geoscience on Monday, shrinking sea ice may spell doom for plankton. Their research suggests with global warming, these waters will have less nitrogen – negatively affecting plankton productivity. That sea ice naturally expands in the winter and contracts in the summer. The Arctic is where the Pacific and Atlantic oceans meet....

But how anonymous are crypto transactions really? It was the largest financial seizure in the Justice Department’s history. It took six years, but authorities eventually caught up. And patterns can be identified and tracked. No banks, governments or intermediaries are necessary. Read more:Buying Bitcoin Is Easier Than Ever. If this financial activity can be traced, then cryptocurrency like bitcoin is morepseudonymousthan anonymous. Here’s what they told us. Are bitcoin transactions anonymous?...

Are kids ready for ads in virtual worlds? But that begs the question: are kids ready for such a grown-up reality online? Some of those communities boasted of successful experiments with marketing. “This kind of marketing is designed to operate at a subconscious level. “This is a very powerful medium for marketing because it involves this huge engagement. It’s more powerful than a sugar cereal commercial.” Product companies creating branded content to appeal to kids is as old as the first days of television....

But the risks of both are so real and so bad that it’s just not worth it. The good news is that you might protect yourself easily once you know the problem. “Michael Harris, aTulane UniversityIT professional who has worked with law enforcement, told Lifewire via email. OceanProd / Getty images Public Charging Stations: Power and Data Our phones all charge via USB. Even the iPhone Lightning cable is just USB with a fancy connector on one end....

What Are Solar Chargers? A solar charger is a rig that typically includes a built-in battery and solar panels for charging that battery. Westend61/GettyImages Who Should Get a Solar Charger? Westend61/GettyImages You may want to pick one up if you: Who Shouldnt Get a Solar Charger? Solar chargers can be useful, but they arent a must-have for everyone. How important you find a solar charger to be will vary greatly depending on your lifestyle and priorities....

These travel down into the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation. Researchers from the University of Southern California found that these oxides have increased eightfold from 2016 to 2022. Of the roughly 8,100 objects in low Earth orbit, more than 6,000 are Starlinks. Locating local internet providers These satellites are designed to last about five years. A 550-pound satellite will release about 66 pounds of aluminum oxide nanoparticles during reentry....

But what does that really mean? The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are discontinued models. The information in this article is for reference. Wikimedia Commons This 4G standard is the successor to the 3G standard used by the iPhone 4 & 4S. This is what most phone companies mean when they say “4G.” But the situation is actually more complicated, and potentially confusing, than that. Understanding the full situation requires knowing what people mean when they say something is 4G....

But wires aren’t dead yet KEF It used to be that audiophile Hi-Fi setups used wires, period. We’re not talking about Bluetooth here. But that doesn’t mean the old tech is going anywhere. KEF It’s just that now we have a real choice. Wired or Wireless First, lets look at the difference between these types of speakers. For decades, home Hi-Fi setups have used a source (record player, CD player, etc....

The call, text or email might seem on the up and up at first. Experts say it’s a red flag that you’re about to be scammed. But the sad thing is, a lot of people don’t. Millions of dollars are stolen each year throughgift card scams. Scammers love gift cards because they’re easy for victims to buy but hard to trace. “Once they’re gone, they’re gone.” So heed this message if nothing else:No legitimate business will ever ask for payment in gift cards....