The FDA has published a new report that recommends patients with implanted medical devices such as pacemakers or defibrillators keep smartphones and watches at least six inches away from the implanted devices. The FDA its study after reports of smartphones and watches interfering with implanted medical hardware. The investigation was affiliated with the Center for Devices and Radiological Health at … Continue reading
Sony recently introduced an oddly lighter revision of the PlayStation 5, and it’s now clear just why the console is that much easier to carry. YouTube creator Austin Evans has posted a teardown that shows the revised PS5 Digital Edition (that is, the no-disc model) is using a smaller, likely lower-cost heatsink. While this shaves a whopping 0.66lbs off the weight, it also raises the overall temperature by a few degrees — not necessarily a major issue, but worth noting if you either upgrade your SSD or stuff your system into a crowded media cabinet.
There are subtler changes as well, including an easier-to-use stand screw and tweaked connections to the WiFi chip, although it’s not clear if or how the wireless changes make a practical difference. It’s also uncertain how many of these changes translate to the disc drive version of the PS5.
The company hasn’t officially explained its design choices for the updated PS5. As Evans speculates, however, the refreshed PS5 may be a cost-cutting measure that reflects lessons learned in the several months since the machine’s debut. Now that Sony knows how well the cooling and other components perform, it knows where it can afford to use cheaper, simpler parts.
The timing is apt. In its first-quarter earnings briefing, Sony told investors it was no longer selling the disc-based PS5 at a loss — this latest design could make the Digital Edition profitable that much sooner. While the choice won’t thrill gamers with bitter memories of overheating Xbox 360s (however unlikely a repeat might be), it might play an important role in Sony’s long-term health.
The president and first lady will meet privately with the families of those killed.
A U.S. airstrike has hit a vehicle containing a suicide bomber who wanted to attack the Kabul airport, the Taliban says.
To some people, the name Ford Maverick conjures up images of a small car that debuted in 1969 as a 1970 model. The Ford Maverick of that era was designed to battle the growing popularity of imported vehicles and was available in a two-door or four-door body style. In some versions, the car could be considered a muscle car, but … Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it will reveal its vision for something it calls the Hydrogen Wave global forum. The reveal of Hydrogen Wave will happen on September 7 on YouTube. Hydrogen Wave is a global virtual forum Hyundai says represents its plans for a new “wave” of hydrogen-based products and technologies. Perhaps the most interesting bit of the … Continue reading
Putting a mask on certain instruments can effectively reduce the spread of COVID-19 similar to wearing a face mask, according to a new study from the University of Colorado at Boulder. The researchers focused on three different possible ways to mitigate COVID-19 spread when playing brass, woodwind, and reed instruments, including putting masks on them. The scientists behind this new … Continue reading
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