Apple Likely Planning to Skip M3 Mac Mini for M4 Refresh in Late 2024

[ad_1] Apple is likely to skip an M3 version of the Mac mini in favor of a bigger update with M4 chips toward the end of the year, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that he does not expect Apple to refresh the ‌Mac mini‌ … Read more

Today’s Wordle answer is the hardest this year, with an average score of 5.4, and ‘Wordle 1037 X’ is trending on Twitter – here’s why it’s so tough and what to do in future

[ad_1] Today’s Wordle is the most difficult we’ve had so far in 2024, but that doesn’t come close to describing how tough it is. ‘Wordle 1,037 X’ is trending high on Twitter, which is always a sign of a hard puzzle, and some 13% of players have failed it so far. Solving it in six … Read more

Gurman: Apple Working on On-Device LLM for Generative AI Features

[ad_1] Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) that runs on-device to prioritize speed and privacy, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. Writing in his “Power On” newsletter, Gurman said that Apple’s LLM underpins upcoming generative AI features. “All indications” apparently suggests that it will run entirely on-device, rather than via the cloud like most … Read more

I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made

[ad_1] Movie sound production is a complex and painstaking process, requiring multiple teams of individuals with special skills to create and mix the dialogue, music, and sound effects that comprise a typical Dolby Atmos movie soundtrack. How do I know this? I spent two days touring the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, California … Read more

Apple Reportedly Stops Production of FineWoven Accessories

[ad_1] Apple has stopped production of FineWoven accessories, according to the Apple leaker and prototype collector known as “Kosutami.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kosutami explained that Apple has stopped production of FineWoven accessories due to its poor durability. The company may move to another non-leather material for its premium accessories in the … Read more

Skip the Paste—You Should Chomp Down on a Toothpaste Tablet

[ad_1] It takes more effort to use a toothpaste tablet than your standard toothpaste. You’ll want to chew it a few times and move the remnants of the powdered tablet around your mouth to get it all over versus unevenly dispersed. It’s not hard to do, but some aggressive chomps before brushing your teeth might … Read more

JLab JBuds Lux ANC review: budget headphones that are all about that bass

[ad_1] Jlab JBuds Lux ANC: Three-minute review The JLab JBuds Lux ANC’s sound is more bass-heavy than most over-ear headphones. It’s something I’ve come to expect with most JLab products and means your mileage will depend on how bassy you want your music to be.  JLab is mostly known for its budget headphones and earbuds, … Read more

Sony dropped OLED for its flagship 2024 TV – here’s why

[ad_1] Sony revealed its 2024 TV lineup earlier this week and the announcements included four new models. The Sony Bravia 9 is the flagship TV for 2024, but, in a reversal of course for the company’s flagship models, it will use mini-LED technology, not OLED.  Sony’s mid-range OLED, the Sony A80L, was one of the … Read more

Here’s a Clever Way to Uncover America’s Voting Deserts

[ad_1] The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In Georgia’s 2020 gubernatorial election, some voters in Atlanta waited over 10 hours to cast a ballot. One reason for the long lines was that almost 10 percent of Georgia’s polling sites had closed over the preceding seven years, despite an influx of about … Read more