One trillion – that is an incredibly large number. In the International System of Units it is designated with the prefix “Tera”, which is derived from the Greek word for “monster” and has so far been used mainly to describe immaterial quantities. The net electricity consumption in Germany 2013 was around 512 Terawatt hours. And… Read more
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Sony’s new PlayStation App is seriously clean and lets you do way more remotely
With the PS5 launch roughly two weeks away, Sony has unveiled a redesign for its PlayStation App on iOS and Android, and it makes me very excited to try it out when the new console launches. Early adopters of the console will have the ability to remotely launch games, sign in to their PS5 directly… Read more
read more...AMD presents “Big Navi”: Radeon RX 6900 XT competes with GeForce RTX 3090
AMD has presented the first three graphics cards with RDNA-2 architecture: Radeon RX 6900 XT, Radeon RX 6800 XT and Radeon RX 6800. All three use the same navigation system – 21 – GPU alias “Big Navi” in different expansion stages. Architectural improvements, a revised cache system and increased clock frequencies ensure more performance and… Read more
read more...Brief information: Right to repair, zoom, TKG amendment, plastic waste
Right to repair and longer product shelf life With a series of measures, the Internal Market Committee of the European Parliament wants to see consumer protection as well as the sustainability and safety of products strengthened. In a resolution for an environmentally compatible internal market for companies and consumers, the MPs appeal to the EU… Read more
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Limited available articles are often sold out faster than you can click. With a few tips and prep, you’ll bag them up quick enough. (Image: Thorsten Hübner) Buy limited products successfully online What is gone is gone Pay quickly More tips & tricks Inventory Conclusion Article in c’t 23 / 2020 read When independent music… Read more
read more...MSI’s GE66 Raider Dragonshield Edition is a beautifully extra gaming laptop
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. If you’re on the market for a portable gaming laptop that serves the dual purposes of running demanding games and making everyone around you jealous, look no further than the MSI GE66 Raider Dragonshield Edition. This rig… Read more
read more...Fighting workplace harassment is going to take more than a hotline
Two female entrepreneurs are finding new ways to help employees tell their stories Say you’re a female employee working for a small tech company. You’re sitting in a meeting with your boss, the CEO. He’s — hypothetically — a 38-year-old white man with $1.2 million in the bank. You have student debt, a sick cat,… Read more
read more...Google Analytics changes its face and becomes smarter with machine learning
In mid-October Google announced a redesign of Google Analytics, which will be able to count on a new interface. The real news, however, are hidden under the hood and concern the introduction of machine learning algorithms that enhance the insights of Alberto Falchi published on 28 October 2020 , at 14: 19 in the Innovation… Read more
read more...HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro: here is the unboxing and first impressions
We have it in our hands a few days after its presentation: let’s talk about the new HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro, the flagship of the Chinese company that wants to once again propose itself as the first of class in photography and video. Here’s how it’s done in our unboxing. by Bruno Mucciarelli published on… Read more
read more...PlayStation 5 is ahead of PS4 pre-sale records
Probably everyone will admit that the upcoming generation of consoles looks great. While in previous years you could complain about shortages of computing power or high prices at the start, this time we will get efficient and modern gaming machines, which are also much cheaper than previously suspected. The only question is, what will the… Read more
read more...Sony sold as many PS5s in first 12 hours as PS4 did in 12 weeks
Mustafa Mahmoud 6 hours ago Console, Featured Tech News, Software & Gaming As we reach the precipice of the launch of the next generation consoles, there’s no denying that anticipation and hype is at its climax. While the launch of any console is exciting, it appears as though demand for the PlayStation 5 is especially… Read more
read more...Review: Panasonic TX 55HZW984
Panasonic offers four OLED models , and that arouses our curiosity. We check what you get with the entry-level model. Extensive HDR support, top image processor, that looks fine. But we also look at what you just don’t get. Because there is no doubt that there are certain compromises against a lower price. Beautifully finished… Read more
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