We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. TCL is rolling out some software updates to its older Google TV-powered sets with a few visual upgrades, namely support for Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode, which is something you should always use on your smart TV if it’s available. That’s because it automatically adjusts video…

Adventtr/Getty Images Since 2021, NASA has been working with the cryogenic system engineers at Eta Space on a project known as the Liquid Oxygen Flight Demonstration, or LOXSAT. The goal is to test cryogenic fluid management (CFM) technologies that can be used to build “in-space propellant depots” — in other words, a space gas station.…

A Stockphoto/Getty Images Dedicated scanners are now something of a niche need. Most people who own a scanner only ended up with one because it was attached to the home office printer they bought to print return labels. Since Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and scanner apps have improved over the last few years, plenty of…

LUCKY4UU/Shutterstock When it comes to midrange and premium headphones and earbuds, one brand that stands tall amongst the competition is Bose. The “QuietComfort” sub-label has essentially become a household name that’s directly tied to Bose’s robust noise-canceling technology, making products like the QC Ultra Headphones and QC Ultra Earbuds a must-have for music lovers, movie…

Anelo/Shutterstock Many of us have routers that stay powered on for weeks at a stretch. While routers are designed to run continuously, they can still overheat. When that happens, a reboot seems like a good idea. But it’s almost always a temporary solution because a reboot rarely eliminates the root cause of overheating. If your…

Just_super/Getty Images Gone are the days when lead-acid batteries were the gold standard. Ever since the first-ever commercial lithium-ion battery was made available in 1991, the realm of consumer electronics underwent a silent revolution as these batteries became commonplace in everything from your smartphones to modern electric vehicles. Both the anode and cathode of a…

Apple TV+ is home to an abundance of critically acclaimed shows, such as “Severance,” “Shrinking,” “Ted Lasso,” and Seth Rogan’s “The Studio.” Unfortunately, not all of Apple TV’s original series have been so successful, including a drama thriller starring Charlie Hunnam from “Sons of Anarchy.” Released on in 2022, “Shantaram” follows an Australian fugitive who…

Kittyfly/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With the recent news that Amazon is essentially bricking a variety of old Kindle devices, we compiled our list of 5 e-reader alternatives. Among those were two totally separate Kobo e-readers. So, while we clearly think that Kobo is a worthy contender for your…

Sorapop Udomsri/Shutterstock Android devices make one-click shopping really easy, especially if you use the Amazon Shopping app regularly and have a payment method saved. Plus, if you manage subscriptions in an app, the Google Play Store usually keeps your previously used method on file. However, this can be a double-edged sword, as accidental microtransactions can…