At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely simple IP67 weatherproofing Magnetic back adds flexibility Cons Audio quality is sorely lacking No onboard controls of any kind Pricey for what you get Our Verdict This portable, durable Bluetooth speaker looks cute and sports a magnetic backing, but there’s just no bass […]
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Unconventional Longboard Built From Single Slice Of Tree
Typically, skateboards and longboards are made out of many laminated layers of wood. This gives them a pleasing flex that produces a comfortable ride. However, it’s not the only way to do things. [DesignCo] went for an unconventional design, using a large slice out of a tree instead. The benefit […]
Google Docs Draftback to See Typing History
When students are using Google Docs you can use the Draftback Chrome extension to review their edits on the document like a movie. You can use this to view student progress or to detect plagiarism in Google Docs. Watch student edits like a movie. Draftback is a Chrome extension. It […]
Bayonetta 3 developer reiterates support for replacement voice actor after controversy
Bayonetta 3 developer PlatinumGames has responded to the controversy that’s embroiled its upcoming game after it replaced longtime protagonist voice actor Hellena Taylor with Jennifer Hale. The studio published a statement saying, “We give our full support to Jennifer Hale as the new Bayonetta,” and asking people to “please refrain […]
Entity Framework Core performance tips
You can improve data access performance in Entity Framework Core in several ways. These include enabling eager loading, disabling lazy loading, using streaming instead of buffering, and disabling change tracking. In this article, we will explore some of the tips and tricks that can help you improve the performance of […]
How to shop amid inflation and supply chain problems
At first glance, it might look like the pandemic-era supply chain chaos is nearly over. Headlines bemoaning shortages of everything from PlayStations and Care Bears to medical devices are no longer a daily occurrence. Just six vessels were waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach […]
A New Fund Helps IEEE-HKN Student Chapters Flourish
University chapters are the lifeblood of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, the organization’s honor society. There are 269 chapters at universities worldwide. A strong chapter helps ensure that members have a fulfilling experience. For the 2021–2022 academic year, IEEE-HKN chapters reported approximately 92,000 hours of activity and service, much more than the […]
Microsoft filing details cloud gaming thoughts, Call of Duty deal
Comment on this story Comment After years of touting cloud gaming, Microsoft presented a much less optimistic outlook on the nascent technology this week. The company called cloud gaming “immature” and “unproven” in a dense, tidbit-rich filing as part of its latest effort to push through a $68.7 billion deal […]
Arlo offering cash back on Pro 4 and Ultra 2 kits
If you’ve been looking for a bit of a bargain to really entice you to get your first security cameras, then Arlo may have the deal for you. Offering cash back on both the Arlo Pro 4 and Arlo Ultra 2 camera kits from October 24th until new years day. […]
How to stop turning on your iPhone flashlight by accident
Comment on this story Comment There are two kinds of iPhone users. The ones who accidentally turn on their flashlight and leave it blaring out of their back pockets — and the people who wonder how they keep doing that. Sarah Andrew Wilson says pockets are partially to blame, specifically […]