1Mores are almost exactly like AirPods, but $150 cheaper |
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Today's news is all about big leaps: NASA is on the cusp of performing the first powered flight on another planet, Intel just announced a new generation of 7nm desktop processors, and we finally found a decent AirPods Pro alternative that costs under $100. Check it out! |
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NASA has announced more details about the much-awaited first flight of Ingenuity, the small companion helicopter of the Perseverance rover. According to officials, the tiny robot will make its first flight no earlier than April 8, which will be the first time an aircraft has flown on another planet. Here's how it'll play out if everything goes according to plan:
Preparing for liftoff
Right now, Ingenuity is still attached to the underside of the Perseverance rover. Over the weekend, the debris shield that protected the bottom of the rover during landing was released. Now, the rover will drive to the chosen location, nicknamed the airfield, which is a flat, clear patch of ground from which the helicopter can safely take off. The rover will carefully deploy the helicopter onto the surface, then drive away to a safe distance to allow it to take off. "Once we cut the cord with Perseverance and drop those final five inches to the surface, we want to have our big friend drive away as quickly as possible so we can get the sun's rays on our solar panel and begin recharging our batteries," said Bob Balaram, Mars Helicopter chief engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in a statement.
The point of no return
Because this technology is so new, the team will be taking it slowly and checking on every step of the process. "Once we start the deployment, there is no turning back," said Farah Alibay, Mars Helicopter integration lead for the Perseverance rover. "All activities are closely coordinated, irreversible, and dependent on each other. If there is even a hint that something isn't going as expected, we may decide to hold off ... until we have a better idea what is going on."
Check out the full story to get more details on the mission |
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Earlier this year, 1More launched its $60 ComfoBuds, an inexpensive alternative to Apple's AirPods. Now the company is back with its $95 ComfoBuds Pro, which — unsurprisingly given their name — is an attempt to target would-be AirPods Pro buyers. With a hybrid ANC system and a more secure fit, they definitely tick a lot of boxes that folks are looking for in a new set of true wireless earbuds, but how do they stack up in terms of sound quality, battery life, and other key features?
Sound Quality
Simply put, the ComfoBuds Pro sound great. They don't deliver quite the same level of performance as the AirPods Pro, but they come close enough that if Apple's buds are your only point of comparison, the 1Mores are a helluva good deal.
Their sound signature is a pleasant balance that edges ever so slightly toward the low end. The soundstage is wide enough to get a good feeling of immersion, and the bass produces the kind of depth you need to enjoy bass-heavy tracks. There's a tiny bit of muddiness in the midranges, and you don't want to push the volume too high — it can get harsh once you're north of about 75% — but overall, these earbuds will be great music companions no matter your favorite genre, as long as you're not expecting a critical listening experience.
Battery life
The ComfoBuds Pro will get six hours of battery life with ANC on, with another two charges in the case that brings the total to 20 hours, 1More claims. Turning ANC off bumps these numbers to eight and 28 hours, respectively. These numbers appear to be fairly accurate. They're not stellar, but when you consider that the fast-charge feature lets you grab a two-hour boost from just 15 minutes of charging, it's more than enough to get you through a full day of listening.
The verdict?
They may not sound quite as good as the AirPods Pro, but with solid sound, good battery, very effective active noise cancelling — plus one of the most comfortable fits we've found — they're a great value in a set of true wireless earbuds. |
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Rumors have been swirling about a forthcoming new console from Nintendo, possibly called the Switch Pro. It's said to be a bit larger and more powerful, but now we're hearing about a possible feature that could be a game-changer for Nintendo's handheld/console hybrid: A.I. upscaling.
While Nintendo's console contemporaries — like the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and modern gaming PCs — can game in 4K, that's not the case with the Switch. It currently maxes out at the native 720p of the screen when in handheld mode, or up to 1080p when docked and connected to a TV. The screen resolution isn't expected to change with the Switch Pro, but Nintendo may be using an Nvidia technology called DLSS to better compete with its rivals.
You'll want to check out the full article to get all the gory details, but essentially, DLSS allows the game to upscale a lower-resolution game image to 4K — based on using machine learning to train the game by using thousands of hours of gameplay — without taxing the hardware too much. In other words, it could give Switch games a big resolution boost without raising the cost of the device too much.
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
by Michael Bizzaco and Brendan Hesse |
TV antennas have come a long way since the early days of TV, and they've also been largely forgotten now that we all stream our TV from the internet. That's a shame, because with a one-time purchase of a decent HD antenna, you can get free TV the old-school way -- from the airwaves.
Thing is, picking the right antenna and finding the best place to put it is one part science, two parts voodoo. The key to success is to manage your expectations and prepare yourself for a little trial and error. Here are some tips on how to install an antenna in your home, as well as how to hunt down the perfect one for your location. |
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