Jul 26
Sony is gearing up to release a next-generation version of its PlayStation VR headset for the PS5, and we’ve finally gotten a look at some of its new features.
Jul 26
Meta has announced plans to increase its Quest virtual reality headset price, spurring complaints and conspiracy theories about the sudden change.
Jul 26
This Vast Neutron Star Shocked Scientists With Its Size – And It's Been Feasting
Posted in: Today's ChiliResearchers have found what might be the most massive neutron star ever discovered: a black widow at its maximum size, on the black hole brink.
Jul 26
The web browser made to make the most of a gaming rig, Opera GX, has the potential to blast users with notifications. Here’s how to turn them off.
Jul 26
Founded more than 46 years ago on April 1, 1976, Apple had very humble origins. Now a piece of its history is up for auction, and it’s worth a small fortune.
Jul 26
Listening to quality audio is a righteous endeavor, but these pieces of audio tech are priced more for their brand name than the resulting quality of sound.
Jul 26
Want to show your fondness for the James Webb Space Telescope in physical form? The US Postal Service might have what you’re looking for. The mail agency is launching a JWST stamp that will be available to pre-order starting August 28th in sheets of 20. It’s ultimately a digital depiction of the telescope against a galactic backdrop, but that may be all you need to flaunt your space fandom when you send a letter or parcel
The USPS didn’t detail pricing. As a Forever stamp, however, the JWST print will always be worth the First-Class Mail one-ounce price. You won’t have to worry about using extra stamps years down the road, then. Forever 20-stamp sheets typically cost $12.
Yes, there’s a certain irony to celebrating bleeding-edge astronomy using mail stickers invented in the 19th century. You might want to buy a t-shirt or similar merch if you’re interested in visibility. Look at it this way, though: stamps are relatively inexpensive, and they might do the trick if you’re either a collector or just want to add a personal touch to your mail.
Jul 26
Turquoise, pale grey, and sapphire streaks stand out against a dark taupe, earthen background in a satellite image from the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation program. It’s a mesmerizing picture, conjuring more immediate associations with a painting than our planet, but it’s not a welcome sight for climate…
Jul 26
With battery capacities for most smartphones limited to 5000 mAh, the following battery life challenge is to recharge what you have quickly. Fortunately, modern smartphones charge faster than just a few years ago, and it’s widespread to see 25-40W charge speeds.
However, some phones can charge at 60W, 80W, or 180W! At the same time, many OEMs no longer provide a high-speed charger with the smartphone, citing goals of reducing electronic waste. An optional charger accessory is often sold for $45 or more (for a 45W power).
And that’s where high-performance chargers like this EZQuest UltimatePower 90W GaN Wall Charger come into play, particularly for power users who may have multiple USB-C devices to recharge.
The EZQuest UltimatePower 90W features two USB-C and one USB-A port, which allows it to output up to a combined 90W power over USB-C or split the power to charge multiple devices. Overall, you can have
- 1x 90W USB-C
- 2x 45W USB-C
- 1x 24W USB-A + 1x 24W USB-C + 1x 60W USB-C
That means you can charge three devices at a very high speed or even power a light 60W laptop and charge two mobile devices simultaneously.
I tested it with different phones, and the charger maxed out the mobile device’s USB PD (Power Delivery) rating, so this works well.
In our use case at Ubergizmo, we’re heavy travelers. We would rather carry a single power supply like this to power a small laptop (like the Lenovo X1 nano) and a couple of mobile devices rather than having the three original device chargers.
We try aligning all our devices (including toothbrushes) to the USB-PD charging standard so we can easily have backup chargers or share chargers among colleagues. Likewise, if you lose your laptop charger, it’s easy to procure a new USB-C charger worldwide. That’s not true if your laptop uses a proprietary power connector.
The EZQuest UltimatePower 90W costs $79.99 (MSRP official page), but you can find it on Amazon for $69.99 (affiliate link), and there’s even a more interesting 120W version for $79.99, Also on Amazon (affiliate link). Note that prices may change, but this is what we’re seeing as of July 25, 2022.
We haven’t tested the 120W version, but if you have a laptop that draws more than 60W, consider that model instead of the 90W. That said, travelers should note that 75W is typically the maximum wattage for plane seats.
If the laptop tries to pull more than that, the outlet’s safety will disconnect. We’ve heard of 100W in-plane outlets but have not yet seen one in the wild.
We like this product’s build quality, size, and functionality. GaN chargers is a very competitive field, but EZQuest is building a good reputation for itself, and that’s probably an advantage against lesser-known brands with similar products.
EZQuest UltimatePower 90W GaN Wall Charger Review
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Jul 26
We all know that machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) have made considerable strides in recent years, and robots could take over our jobs someday. Still, we don’t often consider them dangerous (sci-fi aside). Unfortunately, a chess match between a chess-playing robot and a young child ended with a broken finger.
The incident happened in a Moscow chess tournament where the robot mistook the child’s finger for a chess piece and put mechanical pressure, breaking the index finger. Two adults freed the finger, and the child finished the tournament with a cast.
The parents are distraught and pointed out that steps should be taken to avoid these accidents. It’s hard to disagree. The force required to move chess pieces should not be high enough to break one’s finger.
Additionally, this seems like a case of AI gone wrong since the robot grabbed something that was not a chess piece and was evident to the subsequent resistance.
This incident might make people ponder about having domestic robots that could potentially help us with house chores or lift hefty loads. Could they hurt those they are supposed to help? It depends on how performant the AI is.
Chess-Playing Robot Breaks 7-Year-Old Finger
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