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The new 14nm EUV DDR5 DRAM is only 14 nanometers and sports five layers of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology. It can reach speeds of up to 7.2 gigabits per second, which is more than twice the speed of DDR4. Samsung also claims its new EUV tech gives the DDR5 DRAM the highest bit density, while increasing productivity by 20% and reducing power consumption by 20%. EUV is becoming more and more important as DRAM keeps shrinking in size....

We no longer have to rely on rumors—Samsung’s newest Z Series phones are confirmed, and they’re on the way. Both the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 sport refined designs and what Samsung claims will be a 45-percent more durable display, along with improvements to the display options and camera capabilities. Samsung is making it easier to access messages, wallets, and smart home device controls from your cover screen, so you won’t even need to open the phone....

CES 2022 is still a couple of days away, but Samsung hasn’t wasted any time in sharing the details of its upcoming TV models for the year. Its new 2022 models include MICRO LED, Neo QLED, and Lifestyle TVs, each offering a broad assortment of features. These include a new Eco Remote for all 2022 TVs and a new Smart Hub for select models. According to Samsung’s announcement, the updated Smart Hub—and by extension, the Gaming Hub—are specific to the Neo QLED Smart TV model....

What’s New: There’s a new navigation bar, a discovery feature at the top of the sidebar, a new compose-from-anywhere button, new shortcuts, and collapsible channels, apps, and messages. Navigation & Organization: You’ll be able to search and toggle between conversations here, as well as find mentions, reactions, files, people, and apps all in the new navigation bar. Paid users will be able to organize channels, direct messages, and apps into custom sections in the sidebar, like moving important stuff up top and less-frequently-used things down lower....

It turns out that, even if you tell your Android phone not to track and send your information out, it might be doing it anyway, depending on the OS. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh (UK) and Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) tested six versions of Android OS, finding that most of them never stop collecting data. The paper analyzes the data traffic from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, Huawei, LineageOS, and /e/OS variants of Android OS....

The streaming platform initially announced it was testing Podcast Subscriptions in April to see if paid subscriber-only content would be successful on Spotify. In an announcement on Tuesday, however, Spotify said any podcaster now can use the app’s creation platform, Anchor, to create subscriber-only podcast episodes and begin making money. “In the testing period since [April], we’ve activated over 100 podcasts and found that shows across genres and content styles have a massive opportunity to build paying subscriber bases,” Spotify said in its announcement of Podcast Subscriptions....

Here are the best podcasts for road trips. No matter who’s riding along, one of these is bound to be the perfect listen as the miles roll by. Sandra is a tautly written, all-too-plausible look at the tech that has a deeper, more pervasive hold on us than anyone would like to admit. Of note, Kristen Wiig as the voice of Sandra is pitch-perfect. At only seven episodes, the podcast is short, maybe because Sandra was in development for TV....

All the following tips and tricks are great ways to enjoy WhatsApp even more, and entirely for free too. To reply to a specific message so it features as a quote in your reply, long press on the message then tap Reply on the new menu that shows up. On iOS, simply swipe left to right then tap Pin Chat. On Android, long press on the chat display then tap the pin at the top of the screen....

Fortunately, listening for that long is no problem with padded earcups that kids can use for hours at a time before feeling fatigue. Additionally, parents who host sleepovers will love the inclusion of the Shareport functionality, which allows other headsets to plug directly into the LilGadgets headset to share the audio that’s coming from just one audio-producing device. If none of the above sells you, the knowledge that a portion every purchase of a LilGadgets headset goes toward bullying prevention in schools just might....

RetroArch operates with what it calls “cores.” These cores are different emulation platforms that let you play games from a whole range of retro consoles, including the Game Boy Advance. With RetroArch’s core system and the continual development on the project, you’ll never run out of things to play. While RetroArch offers a polished interface, it’s still an open-source project and may have some rough edges. Some reviews say it’s not entirely beginner-friendly, but if you can work through the learning curve, you’ll be well rewarded....

Snipping Tool is a free app that comes standard with most Windows computers running Windows Vista and later. To access it, type Snipping Tool into the Windows search bar. Screenshot is free to download and use on systems running Windows 8.1 or version 10240.0 or higher of Windows 10. ShareX is free to download and use and requires Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher. QuickCapture is free to download and use on Xbox or version 18362....

The Weather Channel app can also detect when you’re in a severe weather zone and automatically send notifications when there’s a severe storm warning. You can also view past and future radars anywhere on the map, giving you accurate, detailed information on what’s happening with severe weather. Download For: Download For: Download For: Download For: Used by professionals in the field, RadarScope lives up to its name with an intense focus on all things radar....

With Google Maps, you can plan your summer trips around congested roads or find your way to a new place to explore. Google Maps will help you get to all the exciting places you plan to visit this summer. Download Google Maps for Android Download Google Maps for iOS With Bandsintown, you can sign up, build a list of your favorite bands, and start getting automatic updates whenever they’re playing in your area....

In Search of a Use for ARPANET In 1971, the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) had just begun to emerge as the first large network of computers. It was sponsored and created by the U.S. Department of Defense and would later lead to the development of the internet. However, in 1971, the ARPANET was little more than connected computers, and those who knew about it searched for possible uses of this invention....

Instead, macOS Sierra adds new features to the operating system, including the incorporation of Siri, expansion of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi-based connectivity features, and a whole new file system that replaces the venerable but outdated HFS+ system that Macs have used for the last 30 years. Mac Support List When an operating system encompasses such a wide range of new features and capabilities, not all older hardware is going to be able to upgrade....

The company just unveiled these snazzy cans, and they are filled with all kinds of high-tech upgrades that put them in the same ultra-premium category as Apple’s popular—and expensive—AirPods Max. The Px8 includes new 40mm carbon cone audio drivers, which the company says gives these headphones “the best sound quality” and makes them the “new reference standard for sound.” The new components offer a major uptick in detail and resolution, with the drive units placed at an angle to allow sound to travel a consistent distance across the surface and to the listener’s ears....

Mscoree.dll Errors There are several ways these errors can show up on your computer. Here are some of the more common messages: Mscoree.dll Not FoundThis application failed to start because mscoree.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\mscoree.dllThe file mscoree.dll is missing.Cannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: mscoree.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again. Mscoree.dll error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation....

There are actually two different “speeds” at which a USB 1.1 device can run at: Low Bandwidth at 1.5 Mbps or Full Bandwidth at 12 Mbps. This is considerably slower than USB 2.0’s 480 Mbps and USB 3.0’s 5,120 Mbps maximum transfer rates. USB 1.1 Connectors USB Type A: These plugs and receptacles are officially referred to as Series A connectors and are the commonly seen, perfectly rectangular USB connectors....

Internet Backbone Technology Nearly all web browsing, video streaming, and other common online traffic flows through internet backbones. They consist of network routers and switches connected mainly by fiber optic cables. Each fiber link on the backbone normally provides 100 Gbps of network bandwidth. Computers rarely connect to a backbone directly. Instead, the networks of internet service providers or large organizations connect to these backbones and computers access the backbone indirectly....

Computer sticks feature mobile processors, graphics processors, flash memory storage, RAM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, operating systems, and an HDMI connector. Some computer sticks also offer microSD card slots, micro USB, and/or USB 2.0/3.0 ports for storage expansion. How to Use a Computer Stick Computer sticks are simple to set up and use as long as you have the necessary equipment. To get started, you’ll need: A free HDMI port on a television, monitor screen, or desktop or laptop PC....