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Can you still plant grass seed in June? Here’s what the experts say
In the summertime, you should have time to relax, sit back, and enjoy all the hard work you’ve put into achieving a healthy lawn during the spring. And while it will still need mowing, weeding and watering (since a gardener’s work is never done) it may not be as perfect as you would like. Despite giving your lawn plenty of…
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I just broke my iPhone — here’s what I learned about the durability of today’s phones
My iPhone 12 has served me ably for more years than I can count without pausing to think about. It’s been there on trips, helping me snap photos, and it’s gotten me from point A to point with trusty navigation tips. It’s also tested innumerable software updates and features, without complaint or incident. And the other day, I smashed it…
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Amazon weekend sale live from $4 — here’s 31 deals I’d shop on Carhartt apparel, Yeti, grills, TVs, appliances and more
Amazon’s sales are looking especially great this weekend. Right now Amazon’s sale section is full of discounts on everything from apparel to appliances, and I’ve found a bunch of awesome deals you don’t want to miss. For starters, right now you can shop Carhartt apparel from $4. This is the perfect place to find gifts for Dad, as well as…
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Google and HP are making virtual meetings ultra-immersive – here’s why I’m not impressed
It is a strange kind of legacy that we don’t talk about the pandemic anymore, but continue to develop the technologies that got us through it. It’s five years later and we are still trying to make video calls more immersive, lifelike, and engaging. Why? We have, of course, held on tightly to remote work for its benefits; better work-life…
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HP unveils its 65-inch Google Beam display — here’s how much the 3D video conference setup costs
At last month’s Google I/O, Google announced that its Google Beam software, which brings 3D imagery to video meetings, was finally ready for prime time. All that was needed was the hardware to bring Google’s 3D video technology out of demos and into actual meeting spaces. HP provided that hardware today (June 11), announcing the HP Dimension with Google Beam,…
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Is Microsoft really axing Windows 10? Here’s what you need to know – Computerworld
The Windows 10 PCs getting left behind Let’s consider things from Microsoft’s perspective: Windows 10 was released on July 29, 2015, which means the operating system has had just over a decade of support. That same year, Google released the Nexus 6P with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Google stopped supporting both the Nexus 6P and that version of Android back in…
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OpenAI just signed a surprise deal with Google — here’s why it matters
In a surprising twist in the AI arms race, OpenAI has signed a major deal with Google Cloud to access its infrastructure — even as ChatGPT competes directly with Google’s own Gemini AI assistant. First reported exclusively by Reuters, the move signals a shift in strategy as OpenAI looks to scale its models faster and more reliably in the face…
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Sonos Ace ANC headphones get 4 free updates — here’s what you get
It’s been a little while since the Sonos Ace ANC headphones were released, and their “headphones that last” mission seems to be finally coming to fruition. You can now download a free update for your headphones that brings four new features to the table, including one some of us have been asking about for some time. You might need another…
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Developers beware: Malware has been found in a dozen popular NPM packages – here’s what you need to know
More than a dozen NPM packages, with a combined million weekly downloads, have been compromised to deliver malware. Node Package Manager (NPM) is the widely-used default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment, Node.js, and is used to install libraries, share packages, manage dependencies, run scripts, and more. A newly-discovered Remote Access Trojan (RAT) enables an attacker to execute shell…
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Tech professionals are on the job hunt again – here’s what they’re looking for
Half of all technology professionals worldwide say they plan to pursue new roles over the next 12 months, new research suggests, with workers increasingly seeking more flexible options. Analysis from the 2025 Talent Trends report from Michael Page shows nearly half (48%) of UK professionals are also on the hunt for a new job. The report, based on responses from…
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