Internet Streaming: What is it and How Does it Work?
We’ve been streaming content from the internet for a long time, and it’s gotten to the point that the internet is synonymous with services like Netflix and Youtube. But what exactly is streaming, and how does it w...
Are IR Scanners in Phones Bad for Your Eyes?
New Apple and Samsung phones use infrared light to verify your identity. It’s like a hands-free version of the fingerprint scanner. But can the infrared lights used for Face ID and Iris Scanner hurt your eyes?...
Google Glass Isn’t Dead; It’s the Future of Industry
Google Glass lived a short, sad life. And when you look back, it feels like a bit of a dream. But the dream isn’t over yet, because Glass has found itself an industrial career.
No, Smart Meters Aren’t Dangerous to Your Health
Before you head off to search for what smart meters are, you need to hear something very important: Smart meters, like any other device that emits radio frequency radiation, do not pose any risk to your health....
What Happens to Your Smarthome When the Power Goes Out?
Smarthome gadgets are convenient, but what happens when the power goes out? Can you unlock an electric smart lock? Will all your smart lights come on at 3 a.m. when the power returns? And what about your garage door....
Why Wi-Fi Channels 12, 13, and 14 Are Illegal in the USA
Wireless routers have fourteen different channels they can use for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, but three of them are off limits. Channels 12 and 13 are allowed in low-power mode, while channel 14 is banned—and only allowed in Japan....
What Are the Different Self-Driving Car “Levels” of Autonomy?
Self-driving cars seem like a promise that is here, almost here, and not coming for years all the same time. Those statements are all true because there are different “levels” of autonomy. Here’s what those ...
What Do “7nm” and “10nm” Mean for CPUs, and Why Do They Matter?
CPUs are made using billions of tiny transistors, electrical gates that switch on and off to perform calculations. They take power to do this, and the smaller the transistor, the less power is required. “7nm” and ...
Huge Supercomputers Still Exist. Here’s What They’re Being Used for Today
Supercomputers were a massive race in the 90s, as the US, China, and others all competed to have the fastest computer. While the race has died down a bit, these monster computers still used to solve many of the world’s ...
