Nearly four years after Mozilla launched its Firefox Reality VR browser for folks to view the web in mixed reality, the company is shutting it down. Don’t worry — a new browser is being launched by another organization to fill the gap. Igalia, an open-source developer firm, will take ownership of the tech behind the …
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February, 2022
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3 February
This cheap cell phone plan deal scores you 2 months of service for just $22
Shopping for a decent unlimited data plan for your phone can sometimes feel like you’re looking for a needle in a giant haystack filled with hidden monthly fees and speed caps. Especially if you’re only looking at the major carriers like AT&T or T-Mobile. Visible is a low-cost alternative for an unlimited data plan, and right now it’s even more …
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3 February
Lawmakers take federal regulators to task over 5G interference debacle
Lawmakers bashed federal agencies Thursday over the chaotic rollout of 5G wireless services earlier this year, accusing them of failing to communicate about potential aviation safety concerns. The criticism came during a House aviation subcommittee hearing where Steve Dickson, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, and trade group representatives of the airline and wireless industries testified about the standoff that …
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3 February
The upgraded 2022 Moto G Stylus is a downgrade in some ways
Motorola unveiled the 2022 version of its popular Moto G Stylus phone that has welcomed features like a high refresh rate display, a bigger battery and a higher resolution main camera. But it also comes with a less impressive processor, lacks NFC for contactless payments and runs on Android 11. All this makes for a curious hardware upgrade but the …
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3 February
How to Google Without Words: The Coolest Searches You May Not Know
When you think of “Googling,” you almost certainly think of entering text and getting millions of results, so much so that the Google search page has become a cultural icon. But some of the most interesting Google results arise from images, live camera views, or the sounds around you, making them not only useful but a taste of what’s to …
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3 February
Optoma UHZ50 4K laser projector review: Bright, colorful and detail
At first glance, the Optoma UHZ50 looks like any other compact DLP projector. Inside, though, is a different story. Instead of the UHP lamps typical of most home theater projectors, the UHZ50 uses a laser to generate light. The result is a bright, colorful image from a relatively small, quiet box. And unlike traditional UHP lamp-based projectors, it’s fast to …
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3 February
Small speaker, big sound, great price: Grab the Soundcore Bluetooth speaker for $22
Bring the soundtrack anywhere you go with Anker’s Soundcore Bluetooth speaker. It’s lightweight and portable, but it doesn’t compromise on the sound quality. This speaker delivers stereo sound and deep bass from two drivers and a bass port, pumping out big sound without the distortion experienced on other speakers of a similar size. You can grab Anker’s Soundcore Bluetooth speaker …
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3 February
YouTube makes it easier to comment, like and share videos on your phone
YouTube has given its mobile app’s full-screen interface a revamp, making it a little easier to comment and share what you’re watching by giving direct access to those buttons. The updates began rolling out on both Android and iOS devices this week, according to YouTube head of product communications Mariana de Felice. They include the ability to like, dislike, share …
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3 February
Spotify: ‘Too early to know’ if Joe Rogan uproar will spark cancellation wave
Spotify predicted 2022 will start out with sleepier growth than Wall Street was hoping, but CEO Daniel Ek said that — so far — it has nothing to do with a swell of objections to Joe Rogan’s popular podcast. It’s “too early to know what the impact may be,” Ek said late Wednesday, speaking during a call with Wall Street analysts …
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3 February
Google launches Chromebook repair program for US schools
Google launched a Chromebook repair program Thursday to help schools in the US find information about repairable devices in an effort to make them last longer, reducing e-waste. The program collects information on what devices schools can easily repair and what tools are required. It will also show manufacturer guidelines on how to repair those devices. Acer, a Chromebook manufacturer, …
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