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Apple has just released a minor update for some of its recent MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs that should address "rare issues" in which a laptop's battery abruptly stops working. The MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.8 , the MacBook Pro Retina SMC Update 1.2 , and the MacBook Air SMC Update 1.9 all share the same release notes: This update addresses rare issues where the battery unexpectedly stops functioning, the system does not recognize the battery, or the system hangs when the battery charge reaches less than one percent. The SMC update doesn't appear to have any impact on battery runtime, and this isn't an issue we've encountered in our own usage or on Apple's support boards before. If you've got one of the affected systems (a 2012 MacBook Pro, either the 13-inch or 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro, or any 2012 or 2013 MacBook Airs), grab the new firmware via Software Update or from one of the Apple support pages above. … [Read more...] about New MacBook Pro and Air firmware update addresses battery issues

Are you struggling to play Netflix on a 2Mbps Internet connection? A new cloud-connected router using the same type of multipath technology that Apple put in the iPhone might solve your problem. Launched this week on Indiegogo , the $199-$289 system from Multipath Networks in Ireland combines connections such as DSL, cable, 3G, and 4G into one pipe. Up to four connections can be used at once. The idea of aggregating mobile and wired signals in the home is an old one . But it certainly hasn't become commonplace, and Multipath Networks takes advantage of the new Multipath TCP protocol that's used in the iPhone to let Siri switch between Wi-Fi, 3G, and LTE quickly and seamlessly. "Apple claims to be the first to deploy this, but actually we were; we've been doing this for over a year now," Multipath Networks CEO Justin Collery told Ars today. The company's debut product worked only with mobile networks and was intended for providing more reliable connectivity to … [Read more...] about New router combines your home and mobile networks into one faster pipe

Google TV is a software application that runs on top of a number of Android TV devices. It was formerly known as Google Play Movies & TV. It is a user interface that compiles all the content from a wide range of well-known streaming services. Google TV also allows you to buy or rent movies and TV shows. Everyone in your home can have their own personalised space with Google TV profiles using their Google account. A personalised profile will give you recommendations for TV shows and movies that are specific to you, easy access to your watchlist, and assistance from your Google Assistant. Google TV requires you to use different email IDs for each profile, unlike Netflix and many other streaming services where you can configure all profiles under one email ID. The company mandates that each user profile's email ID be distinct. 1. Open the Google TV app. 2. The profile picture or initials are located at the top right of the Google TV home … [Read more...] about google: How to set up a new Google TV user profile on Android devices

The Federal Communications Commission will soon vote on a plan to give low-income Americans $9.25 a month to purchase home Internet service or cellular data. The plan would change the existing Lifeline program, which has provided phone subsidies since 1985, to focus on providing access to broadband. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioner Mignon Clyburn wrote in a blog post today that millions of Americans don't have Internet service because they can't afford it. "Only half of the nation’s households in the lowest income tier subscribe to broadband," Wheeler and Clyburn wrote. "And 43 percent of all people who don’t subscribe to broadband at home say that affordability is the reason. Of the low-income consumers who have subscribed to mobile broadband, 44 percent have had to cancel or suspend their service due to financial constraints and for those whose only access to the Internet is their smartphone, 48 percent have had to cancel or shut off service for a period of time due to … [Read more...] about Poor Americans will get $9 a month to buy broadband or mobile data

3D renders of Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, have appeared online thanks to leaker Evan Blass and 91Mobiles , a month ahead of their expected launch in August. The renders show the two watches from every angle, and line up with other leaked details about the two devices. First up is the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, the more premium of the two and the rumored successor to last year’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The bad news is that the rumors about the watch no longer featuring a physical rotating bezel appear to be true — there’s no sign of the fan-favorite mechanism in these renders. There’s also only mention of one model size, 45mm, rather than the two sizes we saw last year (46mm and 44mm). Then there’s the standard Galaxy Watch 5, which has a simpler design. It’ll reportedly be available in two sizes; 44mm and an unspecified smaller size. Both it and the Watch 5 Pro will reportedly feature a pair of physical buttons to the right … [Read more...] about Galaxy Watch 5 leak gives best look yet at Samsung’s upcoming smartwatches

Compact, performant, une conception premium. On pourrait résumer le Samsung Galaxy S22 à ces quelques superlatifs. L’un des derniers nés du géant sud-coréen est certes un peu plus abordable que la version Ultra, mais cela n’en reste pas moins un excellent smartphone. D’abord, les aficionados d’un smartphone compact (toutes proportions gardées) l'apprécieront pleinement puisque son écran est limité à 6,1 pouces quand la majorité des smartphones dépassent allègrement les 6,5 pouces. Il tient bien dans la main et son dos en verre lui confère un aspect premium à l’image des iPhone 13 , alors que le S21 de l’année dernière était doté d’un dos en plastique. Son superbe écran OLED permet un contraste quasi infini et des couleurs éclatantes. Certifié IP68, le S22 ne craindra pas quelques gouttes, idéal pour les petits accidents. Au dos, on retrouve un bel ensemble de capteurs photos. Le mode portrait est excellent et le traitement logiciel appliqué au bokeh ne fait pas artificiel. … [Read more...] about Le Samsung Galaxy S22 5G est presque à moitié prix grâce à plusieurs offres combinées

Après son lancement chinois en avril puis indien en mai, le Vivo X80 Pro est maintenant disponible à la vente en France - mais il vous en coûtera 1 299 €. Ce qui le rend légèrement plus cher que le modèle standard du Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra . Ce dernier affiche un prix de départ de 1 199 €, soit 100 € moins cher que le Vivo X80 Pro. Vous bénéficiez toutefois de 12 Go de RAM et de 256 Go de stockage avec le X80 Pro, une configuration facturée au même prix chez Samsung. Reste que la marque Vivo a aujourd’hui moins d’attrait que Samsung. En Europe, tout du moins. Quant à la configuration photo, elle embarque un quadruple objectif qui a été conçu en collaboration avec la marque d'objectifs Zeiss. Il s’agit d’un capteur principal de 50 Mpx f/1,6, un ultra grand-angle de 48 Mpx f/2,2, un téléobjectif de 12 Mpx f/1,9 (avec zoom optique 2x) et un périscope de 8 Mpx f/3,4 (avec zoom optique 5x). Il y a également une caméra frontale de 32 Mpx, un capteur d'empreintes … [Read more...] about Le nouveau smartphone Vivo coûte plus cher qu’un Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra – devez-vous vous ruer dessus ?

Tout droit venue d'Estonie, la start-up technologique Äike présente en avant-première sa nouvelle trottinette électrique qui met l'accent sur la durabilité et le respect de l'environnement. L'Äike T est actuellement disponible en précommande (opens in new tab) , avec des frais de réservation entièrement remboursables de 69 €. Le prix de lancement, quant à lui, démarre à 999 € et augmentera en fonction de l'ajout d'une assurance ou d’un coloris plus premium. Les livraisons commenceront en novembre 2022, mais il faut faire vite car il n'y aura que 500 unités mises en circulation. Facile à recharger En ouvrant les précommandes, Äike a posté une vidéo de présentation (opens in new tab) de la trottinette électrique - le PDG de la société, Kristjan Maruste, y dévoile les principales caractéristiques du mode de transport. L'Äike T, "über strong", est doté d'une structure robuste qui peut supporter jusqu'à 150 kg, ainsi que de pneus de 10 pouces résistants aux perforations. Il … [Read more...] about Cette trottinette électrique peut être rechargée avec votre chargeur mobile

After years of development, the snootchiest of '90s bootchies will finally return to theaters this September. Writer and director Kevin Smith unveiled the first look at Clerks III on Wednesday via a two-minute trailer, though you'll have to look at some fine print to figure out exactly when and where you might get to watch this feature-length film. The core cast featured in 2006's Clerks II returns to modern-day New Jersey, once again relegated to a building that houses both a convenience store and a video rental shop. The latter has adapted to a modern video-streaming world, at least, with a massive "THC" indicator poorly taped over the original sign—and longtime series jesters Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) seem fine hanging out in front of this adjusted storefront for some reason. But time hasn't been kind to Randal (Jeff Anderson), as the trailer shows him suffering a heart attack and questioning a life spent watching movies all day. “What am I, a hack?” "I … [Read more...] about trailer: Jersey nerd trilogy goes meta in 2-night theater run

Nearly a full year has passed since Virgin Galactic last flew its SpaceShipTwo vehicle into space, but the company says it is progressing toward a more rapid cadence of flights. On Wednesday, Virgin Galactic announced a deal with Boeing-owned Aurora Flight Sciences to design and manufacture two next-generation motherships. A mothership carries the Virgin Galactic spaceship to an altitude of about 15 km before releasing it, after which the spaceship fires its rocket engine and flies above 90 km. In a news release , Virgin Galactic said it expects to take delivery of the first of the two new motherships in 2025. The company presently has a single carrier aircraft, VMS Eve , that made its first flight in 2008. Virgin has not said how long this vehicle will be able to fly missions, nor how much refurbishment it will need as it begins flying more frequently. "Our next-generation motherships are integral to scaling our operations," said Virgin Galactic CEO Michael Colglazier in … [Read more...] about Looking to the future, Virgin Galactic purchases 2 more motherships