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University of California Professor Develops Technology That Cools People Down – Without Electricity or AC

2021-08-18 Danie

A UCLA scientist reasoned that if a certain spectrum of warming rays is radiated out to the atmosphere during the day, it would cool whatever it left, potentially offering an alternative to traditional air conditioning. […]

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Checkers Rush – Take what you want and walk out without queues or cashiers

2021-08-18 Danie

Shoprite has showcased its latest retail innovation – an automated, cashless “no queues, no checkout, no waiting” concept store called Checkers Rush. The store is located at the offices of Shoprite’s new digital business unit […]

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Why gamers use WASD keys to move in most FPS (First-Person Shooter) games

2021-08-17 Danie

I’ve been struggling (maybe impatient is more accurate as I’ve just not put the practice in) to take my movement in first-person shooter games beyond the noob level (apart from WASD there are also run […]

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My video about the Chargie – A hardware phone charging management device

2021-08-16 Danie

I’m using two Chargies to manage the charging on an Android phone and on an iPhone, without any rooting or jail-breaking required. Apart from monitoring battery charging temperature and percentage overnight, it also helps prevent […]

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Pine64 announces a 10.1 inch $399 e-reader with Linux and pen support

2021-08-16 Danie

Hong Kong-based Pine64 has been selling single-board computers for years, but it might be best known for the PinePhone and PineBook Pro, some of the best ARM-powered Linux devices available right now. Now the company […]

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7 Best Alternatives to WASD for Gaming Movement (WASD is 25 years old)

2021-08-15 Danie

In the realm of PC gaming, keyboard and mouse is still king. We used it to play Doom in the ’90s, and we still use it to play first-person shooters today. Think about that: nothing […]

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How to Use Your Browser’s ‘Reader Mode’ to Actually Read What You Click – For Chrome, there are some good Extensions too

2021-08-13 Danie

Most of the time, you’re probably skimming the web instead of actually reading it. And that’s okay for quick news updates and browsing social media. But when you’ve opened up a long article that you […]

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The Connectivity Standards Alliance Unveils Matter – An Open Standard To Unify The Smart Home Ecosystem Of The Largest Tech Giants

2021-08-13 Danie

The proliferation of connected objects continues to change the way we live, work and play. From homes to offices, factories to hospitals, connected objects enable us to experience our environments in cohesive, interactive ways. Yet, […]

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Theory Versus Reality: The Dirty Hydrogen Story – Researchers at Cornell and Stanford say the promise of “blue” hydrogen is a very costly lie

2021-08-13 Danie

The hydrogen myth refuses to go away. The theory is fine — hydrogen when used as a fuel produces no carbon emissions. At most, it results in some water vapour and a little heat. If […]

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Google Tasks now organizes your lists into tabs – As an iPhone user, I use Google Tasks because iCloud Reminders is crippled

2021-08-13 Danie

Yes, can you believe Apple’s Reminders only allows you to set or change due dates on the mobile app of macOS app side? Seems unbelievable seeing this is a tasks/reminders app, but that’s what Apple […]

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