Here’s why Google’s leaked 1080p Chromecast makes a lot of sense

Jan25
by on January 25, 2022 at 2:55 am
Posted In: Insider, Plugged


A report by Protocol today claimed that Google is working on a new ‘Chromecast HD’ with a remote and the Google TV platform. It’s expected to be the first model to support the AV1 codec. Yes, the company just launched a new Chromecast in late 2020, but this rumored one has a trick up its sleeve: it’s almost certainly going to be dirt cheap — likely around the $30 price range, and perhaps even less. It’s also going to be just 1080p, which might seem weird in 2022. But from where I’m standing, a super cheap Chromecast makes a whole…

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Twitter launched NFT profile pictures — people are hella mad

Jan24
by on January 24, 2022 at 11:53 am
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I envy your internet if you don’t come across ‘NFT’ once a day. It’s not enthusiasts; even large tech companies want to explore and integrate this new tech into their services. Last week, Twitter became the first major platform to introduce NFT-based profile pictures. The trouble is it didn’t go down well with its user base at large. Here’s how this feature works on the bird site: If you have bought or minted an NFT on an Etherum-based marketplace, you can set it as your profile picture, and it’ll show up in the hexagonal shape. Tap on the tweet below…

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Here are 10 reasons why space exploration benefits Earth

Jan22
by on January 22, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Posted In: Insider, Space


Space exploration benefits Earth and everyone living on it in ways most people never expect — Here’s 10 reasons why investing in space is our best hope for humanity. Space exploration is the grandest endeavor the human race has ever undertaken. Reaching out beyond the planetary cradle on which we evolved represents the next logical step in the evolution of the human race. In the words of Gene Roddenberry, space truly is “the final frontier.” It is certainly tempting to think of exploration as coming at a tremendous financial cost. There are also many pressing needs right here at home,…

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Why your small business should make use of Instagram collections

Jan22
by on January 22, 2022 at 9:47 am
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Instagram‘s users flood the app with millions of posts every day. There’s always fresh content, but a lot of great stuff gets lost in the shuffle. When you’re using Instagram for your business, you can’t afford to doomscroll the day away—so you need to use Instagram‘s collections feature. Save posts for later, create custom collections, and spend less time trying to find what you need. Instagram collections: Your Pinterest board to-do list Instagram‘s Saves isn’t a public feature—the user who posted won’t be notified when their post has been saved, nor can a user’s saved posts be seen from their…

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