When the Guinness World Records (GWR) book was launched in 1955, the idea was to compile facts and figures that could finally settle often endless arguments in the U.K.’s many pubs. It quickly evolved into a yearly compilation of world records, big and small, including last year’s largest grilled cheese sandwich in the world. Things got a little bit more serious for Hyundai this year: With the GWR’s 2024 theme being the “Blue Planet” and an emphasis on the natural world, the South Korean automaker decided to set a new world record for the greatest altitude change experienced by an…
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One of the lost object tracking updates that appeared for Android phones this year was the ability to locate them even when they run out of juice. The convenience is shipped as part of Android’s Find My Device system. It, however, appears that Samsung’s next flagship will miss out on that convenience.The folks over at Android Authority did some code sleuthing and spotted details of a disabled Bluetooth finding protocol. Owing to the inactive status, the phone won’t appear on the location-finding map once it runs out of battery juice. Before we proceed further, do keep in mind that these…
When it comes to built-in TV speakers, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a pair of drivers that deliver the volume, clarity, and soundstage that a more robust audio system can provide. We’re talking about soundbars and full surround sound configurations. And while some of these home theater components can cost hundreds (or thousands) of dollars, every once in a while, an amazing discount creeps its way into our crosshairs. As luck would have it, we came across this doorbuster sale when looking through Right now, when you purchase the Samsung B Series 2.1ch Soundbar at Best Buy, you’ll only pay…
If a new home theater setup is in your 2025 plans, allow us to draw your attention to this incredible Samsung TV offer: For a limited time, when you purchase the 77-inch Samsung S84 Series OLED, you’ll only wind up paying $1,800. Yes, that sounds like a lot, but when you consider this TV usually sells for upwards of $3,000, the savings become all the more apparent. We also have an entire list of Samsung deals for you to look through, which could save you money on a new phone, tablet, or TV. With its wide color gamut, excellent contrast…
Attorneys representing President-elect Donald Trump have asked the Supreme Court to pause a law that would force TikTok-owner ByteDance to sell the short-form video app or see it banned from the United States. If the app isn’t sold, the ban is set to take effect in just a few weeks, on January 19. ByteDance is challenging the constitutionality of the law — officially titled the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear arguments on January 10. In a new filing, Trump’s lawyers describe the ban-or-sell deadline, coming one day before his…
The feature first came to iPhones in 2017, while Windows Hello facial authentication kicked off in 2015. That means we’re likely going into 2025 with MacBooks being a full decade behind Windows laptops. So yes, on one hand, Macs are in desperate need of Face ID. On the other hand, based on how Windows Hello has played out on even the best laptops running Windows, I have one big concern about how it might be implemented. The problem with Windows Hello To understand what Face ID on the Mac could be like, we don’t need to look far. While Microsoft…
In 2005, World of Warcraft saw one of the strangest events in MMO history: the Corrupted Blood event, a plague that spread from person to person and infected so many players (around four million) that it was used by real-world scientists to study the spread of a pandemic. Now a player has, somehow, brought the plague back to Stormwind, although to a less-devastating outcome. The video was uploaded to the Classic WoW subreddit by u/Lightstruckx. It shows the familiar red flash of the Corrupted Blood debuff as it affects nearly every single player on screen. When this plague last struck, it…
With the holiday season having just passed, many people find themselves in possession of a new VR headset. Unfortunately, the most recent Meta Quest update—version 72—is encountering a bug on certain Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets that essentially turn them into expensive paperweights, but Meta says a fix is on the way. The v72 update has failed to install, and when it does, users receive a black screen that just says, “Your device is corrupt. It can’t be trusted.” Meta offers a bit of advice: press and hold the power button for 45 seconds before booting…
The new year is on the horizon, with 2025 within our grasp. By now, you know the drill with Netflix. Movies will be departing from the service at the end of December. 300, Jaws, Big Daddy, Captain Phillips, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind are some movies leaving the service by January 1. Unfortunately, the carnage does not stop there. With a list of over 40 movies, it can be quite stressful to choose one movie. That’s why this list has three: the fourth film in a popular racing franchise, a romantic coming-of-age tale, and an action-packed thriller. Fast & Furious…
There are a number of iPad apps that can help you explore and express your creativity. Although the iPad started off as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has essentially turned its iPads into powerful machines that can be used to do things like create digital art and edit videos. Below we’ve compiled a list of some of the best iPad apps for creativity that are available on the App Store. Before we get into the list, it’s worth noting that although Adobe’s creative apps are often top…
