Admin In a darkened room in Rochester, N.Y., a baby girl in a pink onesie watches a computer screen. Wherever she looks, an eye tracker follows. It records what she looks at and for how long. The baby, about 6 months old, is neither deaf nor hard of hearing. And she’s never seen any kind of … Read more
I’ve owned wireless routers from nearly every Wi-Fi generation, but shopping hasn’t gotten any easier as technology advances rapidly. To get beyond the buzz, I focus on these technologies when comparing Wi-Fi routers. Wi-Fi Standards The first thing I look for in a wireless router is obvious: raw speed. Many factors can affect the real-world … Read more
Facebook has weathered the storm of social media trends, and has emerged as a formidable platform for nearly two decades. But how has it managed to maintain its dominance? Let’s take a look at some of the key factors that have contributed to Facebook’s continued success. Facebook made good use of its early adopter advantage … Read more
Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak. This makes the olive green parrot look a little like he’s always surprised. But scientists are even more shocked at what he can do in spite of his injury. Bruce has been missing the upper part of his beak since at least 2012. That’s when he was … Read more
The rise of generative AI is here, for better or worse. Sadly, among the biggest winners here are scammers and peddlers of misinformation. AI video generation is far from perfect, but has become good enough to make impersonating another person possible. How Do AI Video Call Scams Work The premise is simple: use deepfake technology … Read more
About one in five children in the U.S. is obese. The condition greatly increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and other illnesses. Such dangers partly explain doctors’ interest in helping people avoid excessive weight gain. Recently, many children and teens are turning to a new class of injectable drugs to help … Read more
Building a customized personal computer can be quite daunting for beginners. Fortunately, help is available if you know where to look. These great PC building sites can help you come up with ideas for your next rig. Known for its wide selection of components, CyberPowerPC is one of the best custom PC builder sites by … Read more
Moving into a new home can be exciting, at least until you have to set up your Wi-Fi. If the thought of improper Wi-Fi coverage, connection drops, and low speeds makes you anxious, here are five things you can do to find the right spot for your Wi-Fi router in your home. Start in the … Read more
It’s hard to keep in touch with close friends and family who live hundreds of miles away, especially while managing a busy schedule. Although I try to keep in touch often, I’ve found some great alternatives to maintaining relationships with far-flung friends and family, from sending out mini podcasts to starting a virtual book club. … Read more
Although it’s not very well known yet, Google’s NotebookLM is a great tool that uses AI to help you understand a topic. You give it some sources, and it will act as a study partner by breaking down the topic. One of the most interesting elements of NotebookLM is its Audio Overview feature, which creates … Read more