Mars' striking red color and prominent features have fascinated sky-watchers for centuries, and as telescope resolutions increased in the 19th century, our fascination with the planet grew. Since then, we’ve learned a lot more about this blood-red planet, so here are five facts you might not know. 5Mars Is Earth-Like in Many Ways Despite only being around half the diameter of Earth, Mars is probably the most Earth-like of all the planets in the Solar System....

Quick Links Not sure whether to buy an Apple Watch? What if you could measure the wearable’s value in more than just features and convenience? Here are all the ways Apple’s popular wearable could actually Fall Detection Calls Emergency Services for You Fall Detection uses the sensors in the Apple Watch to detect when you’ve fallen over. When you take a knock you’ll see a notification asking you if you’re OK, at which point you’re able to dismiss the alert or call emergency services right from your wrist (assuming you’re within range of your phone or a cell tower)....

eufy Security by Anker SmartTrack Link Anker’s Eufy SmartTrack Link uses the same Find My network as Apple’s AirTag trackers. It also has a built-in keyring hole, and uses standard CR2032 batteries. Apple’s AirTags are great for keeping track of items, but they don’t have a built-in keyring hole, and they can be a bit expensive. Anker’s Eufy SmartTrack Link solves those problems and works with Apple’s Find My Network. Today you can get one for just $12, and the two-pack and four-pack models are also on sale....

Got an old Mac mini or looking to pick one up? Apple’s smallest computer isn’t just a pint-sized box of tricks, it’s a very capable streaming device and media player. For many, it’s a better buy than the Apple TV 4K. There are pros and cons to using a Mac mini for streaming and playing local media, but I think the positives outweigh the negatives—especially if you can get your hands on a used model for cheap....

Quick Links With frequent blackouts in the news, you may be tempted to buy or use a portable gasoline generator to power your computer and electronics. While that’s not inherently a bad idea, you can’t just use any generator and call it a day. Here’s why. Why a Gas Generator Is a Problem for Electronics A gas-powered generator makes AC (Alternating Current) power using an internal combustion engine and a device known as an alternator....

From reduced eye strain and fatigue to enhanced mood and productivity, good lighting offers many benefits. Although there are less expensive options, theBenQ ScreenBar Halo 2makes a compelling case as being the best monitor-mounted lighting solution for your desk. BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 This premium monitor light is fantastic for dim workspaces, but its price may make less expensive options a better fit. Price and Availability The BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 monitor light is available from Amazon or direct from BenQ for $180....

Mere months after making its debut, Boston Dynamics' next-generation electic Atlas robot is already hard at work. In a video released Wednesday, the company demonstrated Atlas autonomously picking and placing individual parts between a series of storage bins. “Atlas uses a machine learning (ML) vision model to detect and localize the environmental fixtures and individual bins,” the company explained in a YouTube video. “The robot uses a specialized grasping policy and continuously estimates the state of manipulated objects to achieve the task....

Summary Installing from source can seem a bit more intimidating than using your package manager. But three simple commands help ensure the process is still hassle-free. What Is Building From Source? Programs that you run on your computer are either interpreted or compiled. The former are text files containing the code that another program—an interpreter—will read and execute when you run them. The latter are standalone binary files that contain machine code and run directly....

Quick Links Check In is a great way to notify someone that you’ve safely arrived at your destination, like when you go on a jog or head home after dark. Although it was released with iOS 17, Apple hasn’t touched the feature for a while and a few extra features would take Check In to the next level. What is Check In? With Check In, you cansend an estimated arrival time to a contact using an iPhone....

Quick Links Summary If you’ve ever tuned in to a tech keynote or engaged in a conversation with a computer geek, the terms “software” or “hardware” probably came up. Despite their seemingly abstract names, these two terms become surprisingly straightforward once you know what they refer to. Hardware Is the Physical Computer Parts You Can Touch and Interact With Computer hardwareis the name we give to all tangible computer parts; you can see and touch computer hardware....

We love our furry friends, but cleaning up after them can feel like a full-time job. The shedding fur, sticky trails of drool, and debris that get dragged into the house are an ongoing concern. And when soggy springtime hits, the floors are suddenly covered in a trail of messy paw prints, amping up the cleaning requirements even more. If you’re feeling like a cleaning concierge to your pet’s continual messes, it’s probably time to automate this aspect of your life....

Summary When the Switch launched it was the most powerful handheld console in history, now even mid-range phones leave it in the dust. Yet, if you ask me what I actually want to play games on when on the go or in bed, I’m reaching for my Switch 100% of the time. While my current S22 Ultra Samsung phone isn’t at the cutting edge anymore, in terms of gaming horsepower it’s far closer to something like an Xbox One than the Switch....

Quick Links Mozilla Firefox receives frequent updates, but most of them are fairly minor, especially compared to the (sometimes unhelpful) changes going into Chrome and Edge each month. Firefox 113 is rolling out starting today, with more changes than usual. Firefox 113 introduces an enhancedPicture-in-Picture mode, with more buttons and controls than older versions – and Google Chrome, for that matter. you’re able to now see the video duration, scrub through the timeline, and toggle full-screen mode all from the popup....