If the number of obituaries written about someone is any measure of their impact on society, Janet Malcolm was a heavy hitter. Google lists more than 40,000.
Before passing in 2021, Malcolm was a staff writer at the venerable New Yorker magazine for almost 60 years; she became the consummate journalist and E. B. White’s literary heir.
She had a signature detail-driven style and an…
This week’s top stories: Google Maps gains toll estimates, YouTube TV picks up Weather Channel, more
April 9, 2022
In this week’s top stories: Google Maps begins showing toll estimates and fine road details, YouTube TV gains The Weather Channel and G4TV, Google Phone gains a Material You dialer, and more.
After being in testing for years, Google Maps has widely rolled out some major…
What’s on Google TV: Disney+ gets its first live series in Dancing with the Stars, more
April 9, 2022
This week, Disney+ was the center of some key news as the streaming service announced its first piece of live content in Dancing with the Stars, which starts this Fall.
‘What’s on Google TV’ is a weekly column from 9to5Google covering the latest news on streaming apps…
Severance season one may be over, but you don’t need to already forget about it. While we eagerly wait for the second season to discover what happened to the beloved Dylan, Helly, Irving, and Mark characters, there are some nice new wallpapers that you can use on your iPhone.
After some WWDC 2022-inspired wallpapers, Parker Ortolani is back with six more backgrounds you can use on your phone.
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: A $500 self-balancing one-wheeled dorkmobile
April 9, 2022
I love electric vehicles as much as the next guy, and I’m particularly enthralled with personal electric vehicles. You know, the kind built for just one person: electric bikes, electric scooters, electric rideables, and such. I like to think I’ve embraced some of the…
Greece this week inaugurated a 204-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Kozani, in the country’s Western Macedonia region. It’s the biggest solar farm with bifacial panels in Europe.
UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region…
Tamron Developing 28-75mm and 28-80mm Drone Lenses
April 9, 2022
Tamron has filed a patent for a pair of zoom lenses designed for use on gimbals and drones: a 28-75mm f/4 and 28-80mm f/4.5. Both lenses are described as compact and with little change to their center of gravity across the zoom range.
The patent, filed by Tamron in Japan, describes the two lenses as compact and with little fluctuation in the center of gravity, which would make them ideal for…
The most affordable Android devices are usually the most neglected when it comes to updates, but Walmart’s Android TV streamers seem to be the exception. Another update is now rolling out to Walmart’s Onn Android TV device with the February 2022 security patch and…
Just about a year after launching the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, Apple started a service program for devices that see their speakers fail. If you’ve noticed trouble with sound for phone calls or similar, here’s how to check iPhone 12 no sound recall eligibility.
Apple says…
Launched alongside its fantastic 3-in-1 travel charger, the mophie magnetic portable stand is made for MagSafe and fully foldable making it convenient to use almost anywhere. Follow along for a detailed look at this handy dual-hinged iPhone stand.
Mophie Magnetic Portable Stand Specs
MagSafe compatible (for attachment, not power)
Premium black and gray fabric finish
Dual-hinge design for total…
