When Google, Amazon, Cisco, Microsoft and Mozilla announced their AV1 video compression technology five years …

You know this: Before you spend $249 on Apple’s AirPods Pro, you owe it to yourself (and your wallet) to investigate less expensive alternatives. They’re out there, many of them great. OK, that takes care of true-wireless earbuds, but what about over-the-ear headphones? If you want active-noise-canceling (ANC) goodness, do you really need to spend $200 to $400 for something …

Google and Adidas have made a smart insole for soccer players. The Adidas GMR, which enables users to track their on-field activity as well as compete in virtual challenges. The specially designed insole has a Google-designed Jacquard Tag built in. The Tag tracks “actual physical movements footballers make on-pitch including measuring kicks, shot power, distance and speed.” You can connect …