Month: May 2022
Blood oxygen monitors miss concerning COVID-19 symptoms more often in patients of color
Blood oxygen monitors said that hospitalized Asian, Black, and Hispanic COVID-19 patients had higher blood oxygen levels than they actually did, according to a new study. Oxygen levels are an important indicator of how serious someone’s case of COVID-19 is and what medications they’re eligible for — and that overestimation…
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Razer’s new Barracuda headsets work with any phone or PC
Razer’s Barracuda X headset from last year was fine if you wanted low-latency wireless audio for your console or Android phone, but it wasn’t very practical for much else. That won’t be a problem this time around, though. The company has introduced new Barracuda, Barracuda X and Barracuda Pro headsets…
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Good news – Microsoft Word dark mode is coming to more users
Audio player loading… A fan-favorite Microsoft Word feature will soon be more widespread following a new update to the service. A new Microsoft 365 roadmap entry (opens in new tab) has revealed that those who using the word processor exclusively on the web will soon benefit from the popular dark…
Read MoreSamsung Galaxy Watch 5 might miss out on my favorite Watch 4 feature
Audio player loading… When I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, my favorite feature of the smartwatch was its rotating bezel, which made scrolling through its menus a breeze. However it sounds like Samsung is planning to disappoint me this year. A reliable leaker, Ice Universe, has tweeted to…
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Sony’s XM4 noise-canceling headphones are almost $100 off at Woot
While Sony’s WH-1000XM5 recently debuted with a higher price and just a couple of improvements, you can pick up the still very good XM4 model for a low price at Woot. Normally $348, the silver model is available new for $259.99. It’s been about six months since we’ve seen a…
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Algoriddim’s djay Pro AI adds digital control vinyl support for Mac and iOS
Many DJs who’ve gone digital still like the feel of vinyl for their sets, opting for apps and hardware that support a digital vinyl system (DVS). Today Algoriddim’s djay Pro AI joins that camp with a few unique twists. Not only will DVS support include iOS devices in addition to…
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