Новости за 29.09.2023

There’s nothing innately special about the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Sure, it’s the latest and greatest smartphone from Apple, and it finally brings USB-C to the iPhone—yet aside from a few small additions, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is unequivocally boring. But that’s not a bad thing.

One of Fitbit’s most popular models, the Charge, has a new version out: the Charge 6. It has Google Maps, Google Wallet, and YouTube Music controls built in, along with heart rate sensing that the company says is its most accurate to date. You can preorder it now for $159.95, only about $10 more than the Charge 5’s…

If you need to upgrade a sink, choosing the right one can seem daunting. If you plan to do the work yourself, considerations like mounting style, depth, and the type of countertop you have can factor into how simple it is to swap out your old sink for a new one. Here’s a handy guide, from simplest to most complicated…

From the beginning, Raspberry Pi’s mission has been to offer capable computers to beginners and experts alike, at a remarkably affordable price. That doesn’t change with the company’s latest device. Yes, after years of processor shortages and supply chain disruption, the Raspberry 5 is nearly here, and you can…

The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action Button is a game-changer. With it, you can quickly launch features like the camera and flashlight, or, if you’re really creative, a host of useful shortcuts and automations. But what’s better than assigning one shortcut to the Action Button? Assigning two shortcuts to the Action Button.

Choreographing a lavish Thanksgiving meal is a high-pressure project to say the least, and when you’re juggling a dozen-odd dishes, every square inch of stove and oven space is precious real estate. A microwave oven can streamline even the most ambitious prep schedule, as long as you make good choices—some recipes…

Until the end of the day on Sunday, Oct. 1, Amazon Prime members can get a 58% discount on a three-camera Blink bundle, currently going for $99.99 (down from its $239.98 list price). This is the lowest price this bundle has been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history.

Summer ended abruptly this year. One minute, I was sweating profusely, hiding from the sun indoors, and the next thing I knew, I was bundling myself in blankets, hiding from the rain indoors. I wasn’t done with summer, but summer was done with me. As a result, I’ve found myself clinging to sunny-weather things, like…

Microsoft won’t let you permanently store your game clips and screenshots on the Xbox Network anymore. In a blog post, the company has announced it’ll start deleting all of these game captures 90 days after you upload them. If you’re as emotionally attached to your “play of the game” moments as I am, you should start…

Interoception is the ability to recognize internal bodily signals, such as feeling hot or cold, hungry or thirsty. In the same way that the nerves in our muscles and joints will send signals to our brain, letting it know where we are in physical space, the nerves in our organs will also send signals about how full our…

There are a few effective methods that will help you study with partners or groups, but you have to know them before you get into that group setting—or else run the risk of no one getting much working done. I’m not a huge proponent of group work, but with the right methods, it can be productive. Here’s another method…

Teachers use a variety of methods to help students learn and retain material and we can find ways to modify those methods for independent studying, too. A great example of a widely-used pedagogical technique that is useful for studying with on your own is inquiry-based learning.

We use the umbrella term “science fiction and fantasy” all the time—but, in truth, these are twin genres that each contain multitudes. An SFF movie might be a big, loud, alien invasion blockbuster; a bloody sword-and-sorcery epic; or a quiet, reflective fable. What these movies all have in common is the imagination to…

As the weather starts to change, cracks in stone and paver walkways can begin to be more of a problem. Moisture can work its way into any cracks in the mortar and when it freezes, it will expand, widening the cracks and potentially destabilizing the walkway. Before temperatures get below freezing on a regular basis,…

Air fried key lime pie is a cheater’s pie if I ever saw one. It doesn’t contain any true key limes, just your average, run of the mill, bottled lime juice. The batter is made in a food processor, and it bakes up in 10 minutes or less with the help of the air fryer. Is this even a baking project? Who can say? What I…

The South Carolina Gamecocks are traveling to Knoxville this week to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in a primetime grudge match. There’s history between these squads: Last season, a Gamecock victory kept Tennessee from the championship, so the Volunteers are out for vengeance. Here’s how you can watch the action.

Even if you’re in the market for an Apple Watch, you may not be able (or willing) to shell out $400 for the newest Apple Watch Series 9. Fortunately, there are pretty great deals to be had on older Apple Watch models, if you’re willing to make some compromises on features. Right now, Woot is selling refurbished…

You’re standing in the middle of the aisle at the grocery store, holding a box of pasta, desperately wracking your brain: Do I already have this in my pantry?With inflation making all our lives increasingly expensive, one of the few things still in your control is how you shop. To avoid unnecessary spending—like on a…

When you’re playing the New York Times’s Connections game, it’s important not to submit your guesses too soon. You may think that you’ve spotted four candies, or four things found on trees, but the game is trying to trick you. One of those candies may be an ambiguous word, like SUCKER, that belongs in a different…

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, September 29, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 29, NYT Connections #110! Scroll down if you want some hints (and then the answer) to…

This Saturday, the Iowa State Cyclones travel to Norman, Okla. to take on the undefeated Oklahoma Sooners in a Big 12 matchup. Both teams are coming off victories: Iowa State thrashed Oklahoma State last week, earning a 34-27 victory at home, and Oklahoma destroyed Cincinnati 20-6 in an away game. While OK’s…

One week after its initial announcement, Microsoft has released its big Copilot update for Windows 11. Now, this isn’t the major Windows 11 update that everyone is waiting on—that’s coming later this year—but it does give us a good look at how Microsoft is incorporating AI-based tools into Windows.

Student loan bills are due once again after a pandemic hiatus (yes, even if the government shuts down). The Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan allows many borrowers to lower their monthly payments—some all the way to $0—but some people may also qualify for grants or loan forgiveness…

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are coming Oct. 10–11, offering Prime members exclusive deals on tons of stuff Amazon sells. But some of Amazon’s in-house tech products are already seeing discounts comparable to Prime Day. For example, the Echo Pop, Amazon’s newest and cheapest Alexa-enabled smart speaker, is currently…

This week five matchup pits the Arizona Wildcats against the Washington Huskies. Washington is hoping to expand its undefeated 2023 record to 5-o, but the Wildcats are not going to roll over. While they’re definitely the underdog, Arizona is coming off a 21-20 win against Stanford, and the team’s 3-1 record is nothing…