Netflix Will No Longer Send You DVDs in the Mail

Netflix Will No Longer Send You DVDs in the Mail Before Netflix became the streaming giant it is today, it sent out per-title DVD rentals before switching to a monthly DVD subscription program in 1999. After over two decades, Netflix is finally moving away from its roots. Netflix Is Shipping Its Last DVDs in September 2023 According to Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, the company will ship its final discs on September 29, 2023....

April 10, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Yvonne Dixon

New Gene Therapy For Treating Genetic Blindness Offers Hope For Cure

Doctorshave managed tohalt the progression and even improve the visual sense of patients suffering from a genetic term that causes them to go blind using a young cistron therapy . Not only that , but the results have so far endure at least four years , pass hope that there may yet be a curative for genetic - related blindness . The use of gene therapy is by no agency a novel discussion ....

April 10, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Noah Smith

New Philips Hue scenes give you even more party options

New Philips Hue scenes give you even more party options The Philips Hue apps have been going through plenty of changes lately. We recently sawBluetooth capabilities come right to the main app, andSignify’s been offering up some new color optionsto keep your home looking fresh. That progress continues with a couple of recent updates, including a few extra scenes and the arrival of some new functionality. The Hue app’s v4.16 update appears to add three new entries to the Hue scene gallery (spotted by the folks atHueblog....

April 10, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Mr. Jeffery Bartlett MD

Oppo’s Apple Watch lookalike is official, featuring Qualcomm’s latest W5 Gen 1 chip

Oppo’s Apple Watch lookalike is official, featuring Qualcomm’s latest W5 Gen 1 chip Qualcomm announced itslatest Wear OS chipsetsin July this year: the W5 Gen 1 and W5+ Gen 1. Both SoCs are a massive upgrade over their predecessor and give Wear OS a fighting chance against the Apple Watch for the first time in years. Oppo was quick to confirm that it would be thefirst to launch a W5 Gen 1 smartwatchon the market, with a leak indicating the wearablewould have an Apple Watch-y design....

April 10, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Jeremy Lam

Sonos Era 300 vs. Apple HomePod: Which One Should You Buy?

Sonos Era 300 vs. Apple HomePod: Which One Should You Buy? While you can find smart speakers in a number of price ranges, two popular high-end choices are Apple’s second-generation HomePod and the Sonos Era 300. We’ll compare both models to help you decide which smart speaker is the best for you. Comparing the HomePod and Era 300 Design and More You won’t ever confuse Apple’s HomePod and the Sonos Era 300, even at a quick glance....

April 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1210 words · John Adams

The Best Amazon Echo Devices

The Best Amazon Echo Devices Looking to create an Amazon Echo home or add to your existing setup? Amazon has a wide selection of smart Echo speakers and displays to choose from. If you’re familiar with the Alexa assistant experience, it will be largely the same across their different devices with the main difference being their audio experience and smart display if they offer one. Here are the best Amazon Echo devices available right now....

April 10, 2025 · 11 min · 2255 words · Sarah Contreras

Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 announced to further confuse you about Wi-Fi standards

Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 announced to further confuse you about Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 6 is already a significant step up compared to previous wireless internet standards, with better performance even in densely populated apartment complexes or offices. There’s evenWi-Fi 6Ealready, which offers a better throughput thanks to its reliance on the 6GHz frequency rather than 5GHz or 2.4GHz. And to make matters just a bit more complicated, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced another iteration of the standard duringCES 2022, Wi-Fi 6 Release 2....

April 10, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Joshua Nelson

You probably didn't get a tablet or Chromebook for Christmas, if these Q4 sales numbers are anything to judge by

You probably didn’t get a tablet or Chromebook for Christmas, if these Q4 sales numbers are anything to judge by Thanks to circumstances beyond any of our control, the last two years have seen sales of tablets, laptops, andChromebooks absolutely skyrocket. Although plenty of workers and students are back to semi-regular in-person meetings, many people remain at home — either in a hybrid situation or for good. Of course, what goes up must come down, and it seems like we might be past the peak of explosive growth for mobile gadgets....

April 10, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Sandra Hanna

4 Smartphone Specs That Aren't as Important as You Think

4 Smartphone Specs That Aren’t as Important as You Think If you’re shopping for smartphones, the first thing you’ll probably check is the spec sheet. While this is an excellent way to start figuring out if the device is for you, specifications on paper may differ from actual performance. Smartphone manufacturers disguise low performance by writing bigger numbers elsewhere in the specs. But, even if those numbers are true, it doesn’t tell the whole story....

April 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1105 words · Andrew Caldwell

7 Generative AI Startups You Should Keep an Eye On

7 Generative AI Startups You Should Keep an Eye On The artificial intelligence boom is far from over. In fact, we’re just getting started, and the popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney are leading the way. But AI isn’t confined to generative tech. There are heaps of AI startups putting artificial intelligence and machine learning to good use. 1.Anthropic Anthropic, a pioneering AI startup founded in 2021 by a group of ex-OpenAI execs, focuses on creating responsible AI systems and language models....

April 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1260 words · Victoria Green

How to Fix the Windows Hello PIN Error 0x80090011 on Windows 11

How to Fix the Windows Hello PIN Error 0x80090011 on Windows 11 Windows 11 offers different ways to sign in to the device, but one of its most advanced methods is Windows Hello. It lets users log on using biometric authentication, such as with a fingerprint. However, while setting up Windows Hello, you might encounter the error 0x80090011. Thankfully, it’s easy to troubleshoot this error code. Just follow the below fixes to eliminate the problem for good....

April 9, 2025 · 4 min · 819 words · Erika Stewart

How to Use the IMAGE Function in Excel

How to Use the IMAGE Function in Excel Gone are the days when Excel spreadsheets didn’t have images. Now you can insert images from the Insert menu, and the latest Excel updates add an entire function for this purpose. The IMAGE function in Excel can insert any image into any cell. It has extra arguments for configuring the image’s size, and you can also add alternative text. Read on to find out all about this handy Excel function....

April 9, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Janet Delacruz

Livestreaming Glossary: 40+ Terms Defined

Livestreaming Glossary: 40+ Terms Defined Stock Photo ID: 2094364672 Livestreaming is a popular way to share content over the internet. Whether it’s game walkthroughs, educational how-tos, or talk shows, there’s a vast community of streamers to explore. Many streamers even make a living out of it, generating a large and regular audience, though success won’t come overnight. No matter if you’re a newbie or veteran, livestreaming can be quite overwhelming because there’s a bunch of jargon to get your head around....

April 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Terry Gay