At long last, Netflix has begun rolling out spatial audio for select original programming. The streaming service has partnered with audio behemoth Sennheiser to bring more immersive sound to shows and movies including Stranger Things season 4, The Adam Project and The Witcher. Netflix spatial audio is “compatible with all devices, all streaming plans and…
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Microsoft Azure customers will now be able to create Ephemeral OS disks, a type of disc created on local virtual machine (VM) storage that is not saved to remote Azure storage. This latest feature from the cloud giant could help ensure high levels of confidentiality for data, as information stored on these types of disks…
Technology vendors have increased prices by as much as 30 percent over a twelve month period, according to a new paper from analyst firm Gartner. Author Jo Ann Rosenberger quotes one application maintenance service provider to be sending “an annual renewal statement of work with an 18 percent increase in the maintenance and support fees,”…
Microsoft has made a significant change to its Insider program by splitting its group of volunteer software testers into two teams. In an update to its Beta Channel, both groups will continue to be able to test the upcoming 22H2 build of Windows 11, but the features each group will get access to will differ….
Starting in August, you won’t have to connect a Facebook account to use Meta’s virtual reality (VR) headsets as the company is rolling out a new account system. Meta accounts will be the new standard moving forward for new and existing users. This move reverses an old requirement that forced Oculus users to sign up…
Think of Beyerdynamic and you’ll probably envision audiophile-grade over-ears such as the excellent DT 770 Studio/Pro revered by sound engineers, or the equally talented Amiron Wireless. But until today true wireless earbuds were nowhere to be found in its catalog. Beyerdynamic hasn’t wanted to rush things, but the historic audio brand’s hotly-anticipated true wireless earbuds…
Netflix will play host to Johnny Depp’s first new movie in over two years. Depp, who has spent the vast majority of 2022 engaged in a difficult legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, has not made a feature film since Minamata, a drama released in 2020. He is now confirmed to star in La Favorite,…
Security cameras and smart doorbells can offer some serious peace of mind. Here are the best early Prime Day deals on Blink home security products as of July 5: OUR TOP PICK: Blink video doorbell, a budget-friendly doorbell for smart home newbies — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15) BEST FOR INDOOR SECURITY: Blink Mini smart security…
SAVE $200: As of July 5, you can score an Eero Pro 6E mesh WiFi system two-pack for $200 off its original price as an early Prime Day deal ($299 total). Everyone hates buffering. We bet you can’t find one single person who enjoys buffering. How could you not be filled with rage when you’re…
Save 40%: You don’t have to empty your bank account for a robot vacuum. As of July 5, Amazon has the iRobot Roomba 692 for only $179.99. That puts it at $120 off its MSRP and only $5 away from the lowest price we’ve ever seen it. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner…