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A technology website is challenging people to unplug for 24 hours with a $2,400 prize. It might seem like easy money. A 24-Hour Challenge The website Reviews.org has issued a 24-hourdetox challengeto tech enthusiasts across the world. Carol Yepes / Getty Images But some people are fighting back against the lure of tech. In the summer of 2017, Glazer took an RV trip with his family for several weeks. Taking days off that are free from technological distractions helps people be more creative, happier, and healthier....

The upgraded Nests have more features and cost less than the previous models. While saving some money is nice, Im also looking forward to the new designs of the NEST lineup. The new cameras have muted color options and soft edges that make them fit better into my apartments decor. Nest The new cameras have processors that let algorithms process double the pixels and frame rates of earlier Nest Cams....

The Xinjiang region of China has become an increasingly tense topic for both world leaders and international businesses. Over a million Uyghur Muslims have reportedly beendetained in “reeducation” labor campswithin the territory. Kodakhas become the latest company to navigate the quagmire of expectations set by the West and China. Swedish company H&Msaw its sales drop in Chinaafter it spoke out against using cotton from the region. “Don’t buy Kodak,” one post read....

Manyhoped mortgage rates would easedown to 6% after the Fed began slashing interest rates this fall. Investors are anticipatinganother 0.25% rate reductionat the Fed’s Dec. 17 to 18 policy meeting. Forprospective homebuyers, that means mortgage rates won’t drop below 6% for a while. Essentially, key indicators – the inflation rate and labor market growth – signal how the economy is performing. Those signals affect investor expectations and appetites, setting off a chain reaction in the bond market....

Its just not pretty Key Takeaways Linux now runson Apples M1 Macs. Virtualization company Corelliumwhich is currentlybeing sued by Applehas ported the open-source operating system to Apple Silicon Macs. Corelliums business is virtualization. Sai Kiran Anagani / Unsplash So its no surprise that it has managed to port Linux to M1 Macs so soon. But what does Linux on the Mac mean for you? The Mac hardware is really good....

Short-Form Videos and Social Media There is amassive trend towards short-form contenton social media. Its no secret why short-form videos have become more successful on social media than their long-form counterparts. Why Short-Form? Luis Alvarez Theaverage person’s attention span is only eight seconds, meaning we get bored quickly. “In either case, the end-user satisfaction takes a hit.”

People really, really like MacBooks Air. What’s going on? Apple Ecosystem We can attribute the Mac’s growth to several factors. 15-Inch MacBook Air.Apple One is that Macs are just cooler than PCs. Andthe integration between Apple’s devicesgoes much further than that. And this is before we get to the really insane integrations. The MacBook Pro.Apple Or use your AirPods without pairing them. M-Series Chips and MacBooks Air Then we get to the raw performance of these machines....

No matter how much smartwatch makers might want to crack this conundrum, it is so far still impossible. “seems as if most of the devices currently on the market are simply scams. It is possible that a few of these devices may work, but they have not been rigorously tested. Smartwatch.Alex Muromtsev / Unsplash This real-time information can help patients to consult healthcare professionals about the most appropriate diabetes management plan....

I bought the recently-releasedMeta Quest 3the other day in a fit of early adopter excitement. The VR headset, whichcame out September 27, is the latest and greatest tech from Meta. The new version is slimmer, a bit lighter, and has a higher resolution than its predecessor. Meta But that’s really not what excited me. Meta What galvanized my purchase is what VR nerds call “full-color passthrough.” Either way, using the Quest 3 is the second time I’ve seen the future....

With so much of our daily lives moving to the digital landscape, having consistently reliable access is essential. Luke Porter / Unsplash T-Mobile Justin Paget / Getty Images

And it’s also no slouch when it comes to rig connectivity. And, of course, it can also charge devices like laptops and tablets while theyre hooked up. “Getting that nest of cords tamed and keeping everything charged in a limited space sounds amazing.” Logitech The only stumbling block is that $399 price tag. “I think that for what it is, its very fairly priced,” she said. Though more specifically, shes excited about the background noise reduction....

The iPhones front-facing FaceID camera can read depth. Thats the theory, anyway. “Even at a professional level it costs us money and time. Neatsy On the other hand, I haven’t found any site with a completely reliable sizing guide. Youhaveto order more than one item to be sure.” That estimate was made in February 2019, before COVID closed stores and turned everyone into an online shopper. Thats not only expensive, but its an environmental disaster, shipping-wise....

With this in mind, what kind of audio experience do we get from other streaming services? “Dolby Atmos is an incredible codec. Netflix has some content, but you better be on an Ultra HD plan and hunt for it. CardMapr / Unsplash Its also gadget dependent,” Samuel Cordery, collaboration technologies expert, told Lifewire via Twitter. Letter Soup TheNetflix Android updateadds “Extended HE-AAC with MPEG-D DRC (xHE-AAC).” This will, says Netflix, be a “sonic delight to members who stream on these devices....