Month: July 2020
Probe of failed Boeing Starliner launch finds a long list of problems
The independent team NASA and Boeing formed to look into Starliner’s failed flight to the ISS is done with its investigation. And based on NASA’s announcement, they have a pretty lengthy list of changes to make before the spacecraft can start ferryin… Source
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Log into WhatsApp Web now, and you might be in for a treat WhatsApp Web
After a long wait, dark mode for WhatsApp Web is finally rolling out, letting you chat on your desktop without the glare of a white interface. To give it a try, visit https://web.whatsapp.com in your desktop web browser, then open WhatsApp on your phone, tap the menu button at the…
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LinkedIn will let you upload audio clips to tell people how to pronounce your name
LinkedIn has added a new feature to its user profiles: the option to record 10-second audio clips to let others know how to pronounce your name. The recordings can only be added via LinkedIn’s mobile apps on Android and iOS, but playback is accessible on both mobile and desktop. To…
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Amazon’s Alexa app now works hands-free on Android and iOS devices
Alexa allows hands-free control of all manner of devices, but there’s been one glaring exception: its own smartphone app. Amazon has finally brought that feature directly to Android and iOS devices via a new update. All you need to do is open the Ale… Source
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The LG GX Sound Bar is an expensive audio accessory for an expensive OLED TV null
LG has announced a new member of its 2020 soundbar lineup – the new LG GX Sound Bar – that’s intended to pair with its high-end LG GX OLED TV. At $1,299 (£999, around AU$1,300), it’s certainly not the cheapest ticket in audio at the moment, but considering that the…
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An external lens won’t completely fix your webcam woes, but it has its benefits
Recently, some of the most popular webcams have been difficult to buy at major online retailers as people bought them to help stay in contact while social distancing or working from home during the pandemic. For example, as of this writing, Logitech’s popular C920 HD Pro webcam is sold out…
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