The Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth speakers are a perfect solution to those who just can’t decide what they want. Do you want bookshelf speakers for casual listening? Do you want a Bluetooth device loud enough for small parties? Do you want something that’ll work nicely for your TV sound system? The R1700BT does all of it, and mostly it does it well. Just like the less expensive options from Edifier’s mid-to-low-level speaker line, these sound way better than their price would indicate....

The Epson SureColor P800 is a photo printer that’s capable of printing on a variety of paper types and sizes, with a maximum standard print size of 17x22 inches. With an optional paper roll feeder, it’s capable of printing significantly longer panoramas and banners. Straddling the edge between the sort of expense a hobbyist photographer can justify, and the sort of capabilities required by professionals, the SureColor P800 represents a decent upgrade over the older Epson Stylus Pro 3880 and a worthy competitor for the likes of the Canon Prograf 1000....

Quick Facts About Facebook Groups Here are some short tidbits on how Facebook Groups work: Any Facebook user can make a group.Some groups let anyone join, but others might be private.When joining a group, whether private or public, your Facebook friends might see that you’ve joined it.Some groups are secret and can’t be searched for, in which case a qualifying group member has to invite you.Leaving a group will not notify the other members....

Deep Nostalgia, released by the company MyHeritage, is trending on social media, with users reanimating everyone from famous composers to dead relatives. The software is drawing mixed reactions, with some people delighted by the creations, and others finding them creepy. The technology shows just how easy it is to create videos of people doing things they actually haven’t done in real life. “Deepfake technology is getting more sophisticated and more dangerous,” Aaron Lawson, assistant director of SRI International’s Speech Technology and Research (STAR) Laboratory, said in an email interview....

Take a look and gather your Thanksgiving media to get in the mood for Turkey Day. Free Thanksgiving Music Who says there are no Thanksgiving carols? Download songs and playlists from these websites to keep your household in a thankful mood. 8tracks.com: The 8tracks music service is based on playlists and offers a variety of Thanksgiving music tracks. Stream Turkey Day playlists like “One Jazzed up Bird” or “Now We’re Cooking” to match your holiday vibe....

What Is Google Family Link? Google Family Link is an Android parental control app. You can use this app to limit the amount of screen time your kids have, monitor their internet activity, and keep them safe from inappropriate sites. Family Link requires that each member have a Google account. Designed for kids 13 and under, Family Link works with Android and iOS 9 devices or later. Set up a Google Family Link Account Follow these steps to set up a new Google Family Link account:...

To put your mind at ease, the Google Play Store has begun displaying privacy labels on all its apps to give people more visibility into their data collection policies. The information will be listed under a new Data Safety section on the Play Store, and though it was announced in May last year, it has only just begun rolling out. “As a privacy-conscious informed consumer, having Google’s provided labels aids in decision making,” Melissa Bischoping, Endpoint Security Research Specialist at Tanium, told Lifewire over email....

Overall Findings Both dedicated GPS personal navigation devices (PNDs) and smartphone navigation apps offer high-quality, accurate maps and directions. PNDs offer larger screens and dedicated mounts. On the other hand, because smartphones are always connected to the internet and have capacitive touchscreens, you might prefer their ease and flexibility. Some top navigation apps include Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps. Well-known PND manufacturers include Garmin and TomTom. User Interface: Bigger Might Be Better A smartphone offers a sharp, clear display with a capacitive touchscreen....

Popular Camcorder Video Formats There are numerous video file formats, and even camcorders that use the same one may not implement it the same way. For the most part, you only have to worry about your camcorder file format if you want to edit your video or burn a DVD. Fortunately, the software that’s packaged with your camcorder is designed to read and do some very basic functions with your video....

I’ve owned nearly every iteration of the iPad, but this is the first time I felt like I could get real work done on one of Apple’s tablets. The new M1 processor makes apps snap into place without lag, and the screen is incredibly sharp thanks to its Mini LED technology. Paired with the new Magic Keyboard for iPad specific to this model, I quickly composed this article on the M1 iPad....

All these factors provide information regarding the distance of the sound sources from your ears. HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function) is how sound interacts with your head and ears. Besides HRTF, the characteristics of sounds coming at you change as you move in your environment, as well as moving objects emitting sound change their distance from you (resulting in The Doppler Effect). Sound in Your Head Unlike hearing sound in the natural world or via speakers, when listening to audio (either music or movies) using wired headphones or headphones connected wirelessly to your TV, the sound seems to originate from within your head....

“Tech companies are going to be a lot more conservative with the features they release and maintain,” Zaven Nahapetyan, co-founder of Niche and a former member of Facebook’s Engineering Leadership team, told Lifewire in an email interview. “Many existing products are going to get cut due to personnel decreases and refocus on the bottom line.” Going Down It’s not hard to find gloomy news in the tech world. Meta’s stock price is tanking, and Elon Musk’s recent takeover of Twitter has led to vast numbers of employees leaving....

A bill known as the CHIPS for America Act was introduced last year to provide incentives to enable research in the semiconductor industry and secure supply chains. In February, President Biden signed an executive order that involves assessing potential risks in the semiconductor supply chains. But some observers say that more needs to be done. “There’s nothing the US government can do over the next six months to a year to really alleviate this,” Mike Juran, CEO of Altia, an automotive user interface design company, said in a video interview....

What Is Geocaching? Geocaching combines mobile tech with the thrill of a scavenger hunt. It refers to an activity where participants use their phones or handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) devices to locate “caches” containing log books, trinkets, tradable goods, or even money. Caches are typically hidden and listed by other geocachers. There are more than 3 million registered geocaches hidden in more than 190 countries. Even Antarctica has registered geocaches....

Fake meat is so hot right now. Environmentally it’s way, way cleaner than growing cows, pigs, and chickens. It will also end up cheaper. And if you think to yourself, “I’ll never eat a steak grown in a laboratory,” you’re missing the point. Lab meat will probably end up filling hamburger buns and other mystery meat products before it makes its way to your backyard grill. It could up-end the entire food industry, and you’ll be happy about it....

Cuddled in her at-home office, a large casement window illuminates the room with natural light in the morning as her LEDs take charge at night. Affixed on her desk are a keyboard and a slew of study materials as she prepares herself, and her audience, for a day of properly productive work and a salve from the debilitating power of loneliness. “I’m so glad for the community that grew around StudyTme....

A new beach-cleaning robot called BeachBot rolls along the sand, picking up cigarette butts. It’s one of a growing number of autonomous robots that could help save the planet from trash and other contaminants. “Robots capable of moving along the shoreline, identifying trash, and collecting it could make a big impact on coastal environments by routinely performing this job,” Jeffrey Laut, the CEO of Manifold Robotics, which makes autonomous boats that collect environmental data, told Lifewire in an email interview....

Flores-Martinez is the founder and CEO of CASHDROP, a mobile-first contactless e-commerce platform targeted at small business owners. “The inspiration for CASHDROP is heavily rooted in my childhood,” Flores-Martinez told Lifewire. “I wanted to make it accessible for anybody to make an online business that’s quick and easy for people in the digital world to start selling their products.” CASHDROP’s app doesn’t charge sellers any monthly fees or take a commission....

More than 700 imaging satellites orbit the earth, but only governments and companies with wealth and expertise can access the data they produce. Now, researchers said in a recent paper that they have invented a machine learning system using low-cost, easy-to-use technology that could bring satellite analytical power to researchers and governments worldwide. “To plan infrastructure like roads and bridges or to target food aid, we need to know where people live and what their needs are,” Jonathan Proctor, a co-author of the paper, told Lifewire in an email interview....

In a grand display of growing technological capabilities, the Department of Homeland Security’s Biometric and Identity Technology Center unveiled new data on the efficacy of facial recognition software to identify subjects with masks and other face coverings. These developments are on pace to change the way facial recognition operates in society. “Through careful selection of camera systems and matching systems, it appears possible to verify most people’s identity without requiring them to remove their mask,” Arun Vemury, director of the Biometric and Identity Technology Center, said in a news release....