There are about a thousand different ways you can try to repel mosquitoes, but in my experience, very few of them are 100% effective — and the ones that are shouldn’t live on or near your skin every day. You can’t always control when you’re going to get bit, but there are a couple of things you can do to stop those bites from driving you crazy. One I find particularly interesting is Heat It, an accessory that plugs into the charging port on your phone and uses an app to create a hot spot you press to the bite…
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently said that the company is doing “well more” than $13 billion in annual revenue — and he sounded a little testy when pressed on how it will pay for its massive spending commitments. His comments came up during a joint interview on the Bg2 podcast between Altman and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the partnership between their two companies. Host Brad Gerstner (who’s also founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital) brought up reports that the company is currently bringing in around $13 billion in revenue — a sizable amount, but one that’s dwarfed by more…
Whenever we get a super-popular multiplayer game, server issues tend to arise. One way to mitigate them is to put players in a queue, allowing them into the game in waves and batches to ensure the servers don’t suffer critical blows. ARC Raiders is no exception, with some players reporting that they’ve been placed “In Queue” when trying to launch the game. Here is everything you need to know. What does the “In Queue” message mean in ARC Raiders? The message began appearing as of Nov. 2, following massive reports of server instability. Screenshot by Destructoid If you’ve encountered the…
What you need to knowGoogle’s next big update may introduce “Min Mode,” a major redesign that transforms the AOD from a static clock into a live, app-driven interface.Min Mode lets apps show simplified, low-power interfaces directly on the AOD without fully waking the screen.Early code shows Maps will use Min Mode for live turn-by-turn navigation in a minimalist, monochrome layout that’s portrait-only.Android’s always-on display (AOD) is about to get the biggest functional makeover it has ever had.For years, your phone’s dimly lit screen when idle has been a passive, slightly boring clock and notification center. This could be changing. Google…
Magic Leap and Google have new hardware to show offThe prototype smart specs are similar to the Ray-Ban Meta glassesThere’s no word yet about a potential launch dateThere’s a bit of a buzz around Android XR (Extended Reality) right now: the Samsung Galaxy XR headset just got its official unveiling, and now Google and Magic Leap have been showing off a prototype pair of smart glasses running Android XR.Yes, that’s the same Magic Leap that released an augmented reality headset several years ago, which arrived with a lot of hype but ultimately didn’t prove to be a hit. Now the…
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Christian de Looper/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.The first-party advantage is real. The most obvious example of why first-party products are worth considering is the AirPods lineup, led by the latest AirPods Pro 3. These headphones offer way more features when connected to an Apple device than when connected to other devices. But Apple isn’t the only one to take advantage of its multi-device ecosystem. Samsung does it too, with its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds heading its audio lineup.Also: The Nothing Ear 3 have a clever feature I wish my other earbuds had – and…
The SteelSeries Alias delivers strong performance in a premium design with innovative features like its LED display. It’s the perfect all-in-one package for gamers and budding content creators. ProsFantastic recording quality out of the boxExcellent built-in controlsInnovative LED displayIntuitive controlsConsExpensive compared to the competition If you’re a serious streamer that relies on a setup with multiple PCs, then the SteelSeries Alias Pro is the better pick. It’s much more expensive, though, and its features won’t be useful for everyone. ProsSupports two PCs at onceExcellent recording qualitySeparate mixer includedProfessional XLR connectionConsTrickier to set upTakes up lots more spaceMuch fiddlier to control…
Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Saturday, November 1 (game #1377).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can…
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are still taking swipes at each other on Musk’s social media platform X. While both men were founders at OpenAI, where Altman is CEO, they have subsequently sparred across social media, court filings, and corporate blog posts.The latest exchange began when Altman posted what he called “a tale in three acts,” with screenshots showing that he reserved a Tesla Roadster in 2018, then recently tried to cancel it and request a refund on his $50,000 reservation fee, only for his email to bounce. “I really was excited for the car!” Altman wrote. “And I understand…