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LG’s new DualUp monitors look like two monitors stacked on top of each other. Dual monitors aren’t new—they’re a great way to see more apps and windows at once—but usually, we put them side by side. Meanwhile, some media professionals prefer a vertical screen, although that’s certainly a minority case. But one look at LG’s new designs can make one wonder: why don’t we all use square screens? “The 4:3 aspect ratio of old televisions and computer monitors was so common that once HD and 4K became the norm, we didn’t want to look back....

Similar in concept to Apple Stores, the Meta Store will allow people to try out the tech giant’s VR gadgets via interactive demos. You’ll be able to try making video calls on the Portal video phone, play a game with the Quest 2 in front of a sprawling screen, or shop for Ray-Ban Stories. The Meta Store will be broken up into demo areas. Portal phones will sit on various islands where people can make a call with the help of a store associate....

If you’re looking for something new to do while hanging out in the Metaverse (solo or with friends), and you enjoy sports, the new Xtadium app might pique your interest. Xtadium uses virtual reality to put you in the seat at a number of different events, with a 180-degree view and alleged video quality that goes up to 8K. Aside from the novelty of feeling like you’re ring-, court-, field-, or track-side, you can also choose between up to eight different camera angles to ensure you see everything....

A Quick Primer AI is the study and development of machines and computer programs that simulate human intelligence and tackle assigned tasks. As a well-established arm of computer science, its history goes back at least six decades. AI is integral to many of the technological conveniences we enjoy today, such as facial recognition software and predictive search in search engines. Even Spotify’s music recommendations are a form of AI. Machine Learning Many of the innovations we rely on today function through a branch of AI known as machine learning (ML)....

This revamped Chromecast is a far cry from the $35 streaming stick that first hit stores in 2013. The new refresh adds an updated user interface and throws in a remote control for good measure. Noticeably missing, though, is a way to access Apple TV content. “The addition of Google TV and remote control to the latest Chromecast is a game-changer for cord-cutters,” Brett Atwood, an associate professor at Washington State University who focuses on new consumer and entertainment technology trends, said in an email interview....

According to the announcement, the new devices are the Moto G31, G41, G51 5G, G71 5G, and the G200 5G. All of these smartphones will be making landfall in Europe first before moving on to other regions like Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Each of these phones has unique features, but there are also several similarities. For example, all devices run on the same 5000 mAh battery, have Android 11 as their operating system, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens....

Did you know it also had a notable soundtrack? Snoop Dogg recorded a special remix of The Doors’ “Riders On The Storm” exclusively for the game. Here’s the full track list. Need for Speed Underground 2 Full Song List FREELAND —“Mind Killer (Jagz Kooner Remix)“Capone—“I Need Speed"Chingy—I Do"Christopher Lawrence—“Rush Hour"Cirrus—“Back on a Mission"Felix Da Housecat—“Rocket Ride (Soulwax Remix)“Fluke—“Switch/Twitch"Helmet—“Crashing Foreign Cars"Killradio—“Scavenger"Killing Joke—“The Death & Resurrection Show"Ministry—“No W"Mudvayne—“Determined"Paul Van Dyk—“Nothing But You (Cirrus Remix)“Queens of the Stone Age—“In My Head"Rise Against—“Give it All"Septembre—“I am Weightless"Skindred—“Nobody"Sly Boogy—“That’z My Name"Sin—“Hard EBM"Snapcase—“Skeptic"Snoop Dogg feat....

Flowrite is a new AI tool that promises to turn simple instructions into a fully-fledged email. The software can be used as a web app or browser extension, and it’s one of a growing number of AI tools for everyday users. “AI can take the drudgery out of many tasks so humans can focus on more strategic objectives,” Sam Zheng, CEO of AI software company DeepHow, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Last month The Washington Post revealed how potentially easy it could be for someone to stalk another person. Thankfully, a recent update, as reported by CNET, looks to address the potential problem by shortening and randomizing the window in which the AirTag will sound an alert. Upon their initial release, AirTags separated from their owners would automatically emit an alert sound after about three days—good for lost keys, less good for a planted tracker....

Google’s new Pixel Feature Drop is here, and it contains a few updates for Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch—including new Watch tiles for your Weather and Contacts apps. New wallpapers are also available for non-wearables, including the angle-shifting Live Bloom and three options from Morgan Harper Nichols celebrating the International Day of People with Disabilities. Beyond the cosmetic features is the incorporation of Fitbit Premium’s Sleep Profile for the Pixel Watch, which monitors 10 different sleep variables to give you a clearer picture of how you snooze....

We first learned about Sony’s plans to change its PlayStation Plus subscription plan, which gutted PlayStation Now’s streaming and rolled it into a single plan back in March. Since then, it’s been mostly left up to users to try and guess (or hope) what games will be made available. But now that the new subscription tiers are available in the US, we don’t have to speculate anymore. That, and Twitter user Wario64 spotted a new official webpage that lists all of the games for all their plans....

Last week Samsung announced its new 14-inch Wi-Fi and 5G Galaxy Book Go laptops. Today the Galaxy Book Go (Wi-Fi) is available on Samsung’s website, as well as from other online retailers, starting at $349.99. As its name suggests, the Galaxy Book Go (Wi-Fi) has Wi-Fi capabilities, specifically using Wi-Fi 5, while the Galaxy Book Go 5G also will include 5G connectivity speeds (where available). The Go (Wi-Fi) model uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 compute platform in order to bring “the best features of your smartphone and combining them with the PC performance and productivity,” according to Samsung’s recent press release....

The OnePlus 9 Pro is the latest illustration of the brand’s commitment to creating some of the best smartphones on the market at more affordable prices than you’ll find in typical flagship models. Shoppers seeking a fashionable and elevated experience will find a long list of noteworthy features, including a prominent 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 5G connectivity on supported networks, and a responsive Snapdragon 888 processor for loading up all your most frequently used apps and games without a hitch....

What Is an Email Username? The username identifies a specific person or address in a domain. Whoever sets up your email address (you, your school, or your employer) selects the username. When you sign up for a free email account, for example, you can pick a creative username of your own. Usernames used in a professional capacity usually employ a standardized format. For example, a company might use your first name, such as Bill@example....

What Is a PBM File? A file with the PBM file extension is a Portable Bitmap Image file. This isn’t nearly as common a format as PNG, JPG, GIF, and others you’ve probably heard of. One big difference is that these are text-based, black and white images that contain either a 1 for a black pixel or a 0 for a white pixel. How to Open a PBM File PBM files can be opened with Inkscape, XnView, Adobe Photoshop, Netpbm, ACD Systems Canvas X Draw, Corel PaintShop Pro, and probably several other photo and graphics tools as well....

What Is Philo TV? Philo TV is a live television streaming service that allows cord-cutters to watch some of the most popular cable channels without a cable subscription. How Does Philo Work? Philo features many of the most popular cable networks, like AMC, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and more. The service was originally marketed to budget-conscious college students, which makes it an attractive choice for cord-cutters looking to reduce their monthly television bills....

The Viewer The viewer is nothing special, but it does the job. It gives you a standard thumbnail view, along with a folders list on the side, and a larger preview window, plus a few functions for rotating images, viewing EXIF data, and so on. The maximum thumbnail size is pretty small, and there does not seem to be any sorting options. Each of the other tabs in PhotoScape has its thumbnail browser as well, so you probably won’t use this tab often....

The Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC is a professional Bluetooth headset with a few extra bells and whistles. The added perks, including an on-call indicator light and the ability to access Alexa, are designed to elevate it above other headsets built for calls and meetings. I tested the Voyager 4220 UC headset for two weeks to see how it performs compared to other headsets on the market. Design: Not too bulky The Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC is a stereo speaker headset with the microphone protruding from the right speaker....

The company just announced via email and blogpost that the Playdate is delayed until 2022, with Panic adjusting the release date to early in the new year. The reason? Malfunctioning batteries in the finished product. “As our first 5,000 finished Playdate units arrived at our warehouse in California for 2021, we began to test a few of them. We quickly became concerned that some of them weren’t giving us the battery life we expected,” they wrote....

Design and Durability: Portable but unmemorable The Quntis PD Fast Charger and Cable is small and portable, thanks to the Velcro strap that makes for easy and neat folding and travel. There’s no wow factor to the look of this product, however, and that is underscored by some weird fit issues. The USB-C head fits very snugly into the PD port, but almost to a fault. I had to really pull the cable when removing it from the power adapter....