In our labs, we test bathroom scales for their accuracy, consistency, ease of use, and unbalanced weighing. To test accuracy, we use a calibrated lab scale that displays the correct weight to the hundredth of a pound as our reference. We weigh seven different amounts ranging from 25 to 200 pounds, and compare the readings…
A Savvier Google Gemini Samsung bills the latest edition of Google Gemini as a more capable, in-your-pocket personal assistant, integrated across your phone. Just hold down a button on the right side of the device, and, like a genie, Gemini appears as a glowing chat bar at the bottom of your screen—at which point you…
Fiona O’Leary, an Ireland-based activist who has autistic children and has spent years trying to highlight the dangers of toxic bleach solution being sold as an autism cure, worries that the Miami conference will “platform” Kalcker and allow him to increase his influence in the US. “Andreas Kalcker has been giving bleach to autistic children…
Investigators are scrambling to figure out why a military helicopter and a passenger airplane collided and plunged into the Potomac River in Washington DC late Wednesday, the first major US air crash in 16 years. From the little that’s known, human error likely played a role, raising questions about a chronic shortage of air traffic…
But our experts agreed: Brushing our pet’s teeth with a dog toothbrush is a non-negotiable grooming task. (Dental chews and toys won’t cut it.) And let’s be honest: Few of us are doing it enough. “It’s not a popular answer, but brushing your pet’s teeth daily is recommended,” says Sheena Davis, a licensed veterinary technician…
Once you’re finally ready to make your grand exit from Facebook, it’s relatively simple. If you’re logged in with a web browser, go to this page and click on “Delete Account.” Or if you’re using the app, scroll down for the directions. It’s no secret that Facebook doesn’t want you to leave, and so your…
What Are Microphone Polar Patterns and Gain? Mics have what’s called polar patterns, which is a fancy way of saying directions of sound that they pick up and reject. Most microphones use what’s called a cardioid pattern, where it picks up what is in front of the microphone, but little to the back and sides….
Other Smart Glasses We’ve Tested We’ve tested several more pairs of smart glasses—some good and some bad. Rokid Max 2 Glasses for $529: The Spider-Man style lenses give these comfortable smart glasses a bit of character, though they won’t be to everyone’s taste. They project a 215-inch screen (1,080p, 120 Hz, 600 nits, 50-degree FoV)…
The Fly More Combo also comes with three batteries (each of which gives the Flip up to 31 minutes of flight time) rather than one, a hub able to hold four batteries at once (recharging them consecutively). and a robust shoulder bag able to accommodate itself and all of the above. I think it’s well…
In the world of new TVs, the goalposts are always moving. As soon as you feel safe splurging on a new set, another reason to hold out comes along. First there was 3D. Then 4K. Let’s not forget about OLED and quantum dots, then cheaper 4K and cheaper OLED. This year is no exception, with…