The $100 Fitbit Inspire 3 (£85, AU$180) is a great entry-level fitness tracker ideal for Fitbit newcomers, as well as a great refresher for anyone upgrading from an older Fitbit. It has an AMOLED color screen, a new menu system and the same long battery life. The Inspire 3 is compatible with Android and iOS…
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As the world warms, demand for air conditioning will skyrocket. According to a report by the International Energy Agency, the demand for air conditioners is expected to triple by 2050. The amount of electricity needed to operate them will be equal to the combined electricity capacity of the United States, the EU and Japan as…
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Do you run a search regularly to check when it shows up as Stranger Things return to netflix? How about broadcast dates for Better Call Saul, Top Gun: Maverick or the anime hit My Hero Academia? Tracking what’s available on more streaming services it can be tiring if you don’t have a system. So what…
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Grade: 9/10 ? 1 – Absolute hot garbage 2 – Sort of tepid garbage 3 – Very flawed design 4 – Some advantages, many disadvantages 5 – Acceptably imperfect 6 – Good enough to buy on sale 7 – Excellent, but not best in class 8 – Fantastic, with some footnotes 9 – Shut up…
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Google “Ethereum Merge” and you’ll see a cute countdown clock showing two pandas, one black and one white, slowly approaching each other. When the countdown reaches zero on September 14, two pandas will become one. The charming metaphor belies the importance of the Ethereum Merge for everyone, not just crypto-backers. Ethereum is the second largest…
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House of the Dragon takes place in the same King’s Landing that we knew in Game of Thrones, but with an entirely new cast of characters. Just like in Game of Thrones, the characters of House of Dragons, who are mostly Targaryens, have complicated relationships with each other, which can be hard to follow at…
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What’s happening New boosters have arrived from Pfizer and Moderna that target the latest strains of the omicron variant. Why it matters Older vaccine formulas are still effective in preventing severe disease, but the mutating virus has reduced some of that protection. The new formulas target BA.5, which is responsible for the majority of current…
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As the adoption of electric cars, trucks and buses gains momentum, many people are wondering if the electric grid is up to the task of charging all those vehicles. In that thought are really two questions that differ in time frame: Can the grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we have in the near…
Andrea Danti / Shutterstock.com The rise of telecommuting, online shopping and incompetent FCC leadership is creating a perfect storm for scammers. Phishing attacks are more common than ever before and regularly lead to fraud, identity theft and corporate data breaches. But what is phishing and how can you avoid it? What is phishing? “Phishing” is…
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Maybe you’re between jobs or haven’t been able to find an affordable health insurance plan yet. While it’s recommended that everyone have at least some health insurance, it can be really expensive if your employer doesn’t pay for it. Moreover, navigating the health insurance market can be downright chaotic and soul-sucking. About 10% (PDF) of…
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