[ad_1] Sonos Plenty of soundbars support Atmos at this point, but Sonos is doing something interesting with how the Arc responds to different audio formats. For example: if you’re watching a movie that doesn’t support Atmos, the Arc will adapt and use the upwards-firing speakers to improve bass performance. Similarly, if you’re running the Arc […]
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Scientists find the closest known black hole to date
[ad_1] Don’t worry about being so close to an all-consuming beast. Unlike some black holes, such as the supermassive one believed to be at the heart of our galaxy, this one is both small and doesn’t “violently” interact with its surroundings or broadcast its presence with X-rays. It’s one of the first discovered stellar-mass holes […]
Facebook’s oversight board includes journalists, lawyers and activists
[ad_1] Some of the selections, particularly the more conservative members, have raised eyebrows, a response Facebook seems to have anticipated. “We also expect that the board’s membership itself will face criticism,” the company said. “But its long-term success depends on it having members who bring different perspectives and expertise to bear.” At the moment, the […]
Spotify is testing video podcasts
[ad_1] According to The Verge, in the upcoming test, listeners will only know if an episode has video after they tap it. The footage will appear at the bottom of the screen. It will keep playing even if the user locks their phone. Ads will still run, but the video will freeze, and Spotify will […]
EU says websites can’t hide content behind ‘cookie walls’
[ad_1] Are you frustrated with websites trying to dodge around the EU’s cookie consent laws by forcing you accept cookies just to view anything? So is the EU. The European Data Protection Board has published (via TechCrunch) new guidelines saying that “cookie walls” violate EU data protection law. Consent has to be “freely given,” the […]
The first public Android 11 beta will be available on June 3rd
[ad_1] Google I/O isn’t taking place this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so you might be wondering what’s next for Android, which Google typically spotlights at the event. It’s releasing the Android 11 beta a bit later than usual this year, with a virtual launch event on June 3rd at 11AM ET. Dave Burke, […]
Twitch revamps channel pages to help streamers express themselves
[ad_1] When you visit the channel of a Twitch streamer who’s offline, you’re greeted with a pretty sparse page — some recent broadcasts and a few top clips. The company is changing that, though. Over the next few weeks, all users will be able to customize their channels with custom branding, curated video shelves, and […]
Sony WF-XB700 wireless earbuds review: Extra bass, extra sacrifice
[ad_1] The first thing I noticed about the WF-XB700 was its unique design. Instead of the common oval shape with a tip jutting off the bottom that goes into your ear, Sony opted for a “Tri-hold” design. The earbuds rest on your ears in three different spots, which the company says creates a more ergonomic […]
Moto G Stylus review | Engadget
[ad_1] Aside from the assembly of cameras on the back, there’s also a fingerprint reader masked by the Motorola logo. This worked as well as you’d expect. Only a few ports and buttons live on the edges of the device: the right side has the power button and volume rocker, the left side has the […]
Save $200 on a 2019 MacBook Pro with 256GB of storage from Amazon
[ad_1] Besides 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the model that’s on sale features an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 1.4GHz, as well as two USB-C ports and a Touch Bar with Touch ID. If you don’t mind buying a computer that someone returned, the same model is also available for $1,059 […]