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According to research by NerdWallet, the Switch uses half the energy of the Xbox line, and less than two-thirds the energy of the Playstation systems—both of which have been pretty consistent in their respective energy consumption levels over the past few generations. But energy is only part of the equation. There’s also the materials used to make these machines, and the resources consumed through shipping. And, of course, the problem isn’t just game consoles—this applies to all gadgets....

Overall Findings: What’s the Point of an Apple TV or Fire Stick? Additionally, both devices offer easy setup and intuitive interfaces, so you can quickly jump in and start watching Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming apps. But even with so many similarities, there are some differences that set the Apple TV and Fire Stick apart. Specs: Fire TV Stick Has Slight Edge in Video, but Apple TV Has Better Audio Apple TV does have an advantage when it comes to storage, as you get either 32GB or 64GB compared to 8GB for the standard Fire Sticks and 16GB with the Fire TV Cube....

Here’s what you need to know for when the Skype camera is not showing video and when the person you’re talking to can’t see you. Causes of Skype Webcam Problems The Skype webcam not working the way you want can be the result of a variety of causes ranging from the incorrect settings being chosen within the Skype app or the device’s operating system to the camera being disconnected or physically covered....

October is loaded for Apple. The iPhone launch is pretty much a 100% certainty, but long-term rumors also point to plenty of other new gadgets. Plus, Apple has promised us new Apple Silicon Macs by the end of the year. It’s possible there will be another event for these new Macs, but Apple might also use the ultra-bright media spotlight that shines on the iPhone to boost the Mac message....

How: Android beta users with version 2.20.13 of the app via the Google Play Beta Program can use the mode now Why Do You Care: Dark mode may see like a “who cares” feature, but it can be super useful to those who need to look at their screens in dark environments. According to WhatsApp enthusiast site WABetaInfo, the 2.20.13 beta version of WhatsApp, available through the Google Play Beta Program, now has its own dark mode....

Assembled vs. Manufactured When trying to understand where Apple manufactures its devices, there are two key concepts that sound similar but are different: assembling and manufacturing. Manufacturing is the process of making the components that go into the iPhone. While Apple designs and sells the iPhone, it doesn’t manufacture its components. Instead, Apple uses manufacturers from around the world to deliver individual parts. The manufacturers specialize in particular items—camera specialists manufacture the lens and camera assembly, screen specialists build the display, and so on....

At present, no retailers have any available units of the series X, but that has the potential to change on a daily basis, so make sure to check back frequently to keep tabs on any in-stock alerts for the latest version of Microsoft’s Black (or white) box. Walmart Currently, neither console is available at this retailer. But because Walmart does do business with 3rd party retailers, you are likely to see available Xbox Series X units available for well above their standard MSRP....

The headphones include active noise cancellation (ANC), and one hour of sun is enough for three hours of headphone power. Even indoor light will charge the internal batteries, but daylight is best. And that battery pack holds 50 hours of charge anyway. So, why aren’t all gadgets solar-powered? “The main problem is one of power,” renewable energy and landscaping specialist Dan Bailey told Lifewire via email. “Consider solar panels on a house....

This industry standards body is meant to lay down rules that make sure everybody’s metaverse works with everyone else’s, kind of like how web technologies mostly work together. It’s made up of over 30 companies, but more significant is the list of companies that are missing. Apple, Roblox, and Niantic are nowhere to be seen. “Apple is incredibly methodical in its approach to new markets, and it’s not unlike them to sit back and watch what other companies do before making their move....

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory are trying to understand computer systems that work like neurons inside human brains. They found that artificial intelligence may have to sleep to function correctly, according to a recent report in Scientific American. “It likely would come as no surprise to any teacher of young children that we found that our networks became unstable after continuous periods of learning,” wrote AI researcher Garrett Kenyon....

With the rise of consumer privacy and better security, we’ve seen new authentication methods appearing across content and applications that we often use. One of the most common ways that smartphones and tablets have started to utilize is biometric access in the form of facial recognition and fingerprints. On top of adding a layer of security because biometrics are harder to spoof, experts also say that biometrics can give users an easy way to access content without worrying about remembering passwords....

The $399 dock essentially turns your iPad into an adorable and versatile iMac. Just look at this thing. Somehow, Kensington managed to take all Apple’s crisp design cues and mash them into a must-buy piece of gear. But the StudioDock is about more than just good looks. It’s got all the gizmos, ports and chargers to transform your iPad into your main computer, rather than just a peripheral. I’m surprised that Apple didn’t release something like this on its own....

The Apple Watch Series 6 is probably the best smartwatch you can buy. The trouble is, last year’s Series 5 is almost as good. There are almost no new features that a regular person would care about, and the biggest improvements are found in the latest watchOS software update—which is also available for the older Series 5. “It’s a bit better, but not much difference,” Apple Watch and iOS app developer Graham Bower told Lifewire via instant message....

Why Is My Apple Watch Not Responding to Touch? If your Apple Watch won’t respond to your touch, here are a few possible reasons: Your fingers are dirty or covered. If you’re wearing gloves or your fingers are covered in some other way, your Apple Watch might not be able to recognize your touch. Check that your fingers are clean and not obscured in any way before trying again.The Apple Watch screen is dirty....

This miniature pointing stick, officially called the TrackPoint (and unofficially known as the nub or nipple) is a holdover from an era when laptops were briefcase-sized devices and touchpads were unheard of. Hannah Blair, a judge on the 2020 VR Awards and front-end developer at Hopin, set off a tweetstorm with a photo of TrackPoint and a challenge: “did anyone ever actually use this thing?” The answer, of course, is “yes....

Google’s new Pixel 7 Pro phone boasts many improvements to its camera system. It’s got a telephoto zoom for magnifying distant subjects, Tensor G2-powered AI processing, faster Night Sight for low-light scenes, and a new macro ability for closeup photos. Experts say that the 7 Pro is an example of the growing power of smartphone cameras. “The recent Pixel 7 Pro is closing in on DSLRs, and the gap is getting smaller regarding image quality,” professional photographer Ginger Liu told Lifewire in an email interview....

The iMac is the perfect-sized home computer, ideal for a time when so many people are working remotely. The incredibly slim and light design is just a step up in size from the MacBook Pro 16-inch. Call me crazy, but I’m using the iMac as a laptop balanced on a lap desk. One downside to using the M1 iMac is that it makes other computers look puny by comparison. The 24-inch, 4....

That’s a loaded question, because there are various reasons. Let’s start by pointing out that white people in 2019 made up 77% of the labor force, according to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, while Black and Asian people only comprised 13% and 6% of it, respectively. Still, data shows Black entrepreneurship is on the rise. Now, experts interviewed by Lifewire say the challenge turns to revamping the nation’s tech ecosystem to better support them....

Reasons Why Google Assistant Isn’t Working If you’ve found that Google Assistant won’t work with your phone, you could have a problem with compatibility, settings, corrupted data in your Google app, or any one of several other issues. When Google Assistant first appeared, it only worked on a small number of phones. Compatibility has increased since then, but your phone still needs to meet some minimum specifications. If your phone doesn’t meet these requirements, it can’t run Google Assistant....

When You Have to Log In to Yahoo Mail The cookie a browser saves when you visit Yahoo Mail applies only to the browser and device you were using at the time of your visit. As long as you visit the login page with the same device and browser, you shouldn’t have to log back in. However, if you log in with a different device or browser, Yahoo won’t find the login cookie, so you’ll have to enter your username and password....