Author: Zach_Wilson
Dude Perfect and Mark Rober may be the next YouTubers to get big streaming deals
Netflix and other streaming platforms are stepping up efforts to sign YouTubers, which could mean big streaming deals for sports channel Dude Perfect or former NASA engineer Mark Rober, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Journal writes that streaming platforms’ creator-signing ambitions have “shifted into overdrive” in response to the…
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SwitchBot’s next smart hub comes with a control knob
According to the CSA listing, the Hub 3’s knob works for things like tweaking temperature on your smart thermostat or adjusting media volume — it says it’s compatible with “Apple TV, Spotify, and other streaming platforms for unified audio management.” The other physical controls include what looks like a home…
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This obscure brand wants to launch the most privacy-friendly smartphone ever without Google, but with a mysterious open-source OS at its core
BraX3 is a privacy-focused, modular smartphone running iodéOS Advanced tools block trackers and analyze your data’s digital path Open source iodéOS promises privacy and security A little-known device maker is looking to address the growing concerns about smartphone surveillance as modern devices collect and share extensive user data to build…
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The head of a Biden program that could help rural broadband has left
1. Delays in getting broadband to the people. Some states are on the 1 yard line. A bunch are on the 5 yard line. More will be getting there every week. These more-sweeping changes will only cause delays. The administration could fix the problems with the program via waiver and…
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Seagate reportedly sold two billion GBs worth of storage to two of the world’s largest tech companies
Despite predictions, HDDs are here to stay and increasing in capacity Seagate recently sold one exabyte of HAMR storage to two hyperscalers The “tens of thousands of drives” likely cost between $33 and $35 million Although the likes of Pure Storage, IBM, and Meta believe the writing is on the…
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The GPU market is an absolute mess right now, and I don’t blame console players for staying away
If you’ve read my previous articles, you should know that PC is my preferred option for gaming. Whether it’s with handheld gaming PCs or a full-fledged desktop setup, I believe it offers the best gaming experiences possible with better performance and advanced graphics options. There’s also a much greater level…
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