Summary The next time you order food online, you might get your delivery from a robot instead of a human like you’re accustomed to. These robots are called sidewalk robots, and they are fast becoming popular in cities worldwide. Here’s everything you need to know about them. What Are Sidewalk Robots? Sidewalk robots (or Personal Delivery Devices as they are more officially referred to) are small robots that travel across the ground (usually the sidewalk) to deliver food, groceries, or other cargo to consumers....

Quick Links Summary To resolve a 0x80070570 error on Windows, use a different installation drive, restart your PC, clear your update cache and then start the update, run Windows Update troubleshooter, redownload your file, or fix your drive’s file system errors. Getting a 0x80070570 error while installing the Windows operating system, using an app, or transferring files from one drive to another? The error may seem daunting at first, but there are ways to resolve it in all those scenarios....

Though eSIM technology has been available in consumer devices for over a decade, eSIMs have only recently garnered widespread attention. With the many advancements these little chips have brought, there’s a lot of hype surrounding the technology—but is it worth it? What Is an eSIM? This technology isn’t just for your smartphone, though.Consumer eSIMs debuted in 2010for smartwatches, connected cars, and otherInternet of Things (IoT) devices. Seven years later, the Google Pixel 2 became the first eSIM-compatible smartphone, and in 2019, the Motorola Razr was released as the first eSIM-only smartphone....

Summary Every time I review a laser projector, I inevitably struggle to find a good place to put it in my living room. Not only are these projectors bulky, but they’re heavy, often clocking in at over 12 pounds. Ideally, I would just mount a heavy laser projector to my ceiling, but I’m worried that it would fall on someone’s head. Am I overly paranoid? Duh, but my paranoia led me to ask why laser projectors are so heavy, and the answer is pretty interesting....

Reading manuals and wikis might sound tedious, but it’s something I like about Linux. It might sound strange, but the way Linux and Unix docs are designed, it’s much less of a chore than with other software. Linux Documentation Is Actually Informative The best thing that Linux documentation has is that you may read it and have some idea of what you’re doing. The documentation for most commercial programs are aimed at ordinary users, while Linux docs tend to assume a more technical audience, such as theArch Wiki....

Quick Links There’s more to life than Plex when it comes to media streaming. Jellyfin is an open-source media server alternative that’s always there when I need it. 1Jellyfin Is Free While both Plex andJellyfinare free to download, only the latter offers all of its features completely free of charge. This is a big selling point for any app or service, knowing that what you see is what you get. Jellyfin doesn’t have any hidden costs or premium requirements....

Qualcomm is showing off a new platform that may improve the reliability and availability of 5G home internet service. The platform, called5G Fixed Wireless Access Ultra Gen 3, uses a mix of AI, enhanced carrier aggregation, and other tricks to increase the capabilities of immobile 5G modems. Last year, Qualcomm debuted theSnapdragon X75 Modem-RFsystem, which provides enhanced 5G performance for mobile devices like the Samsung Galaxy S24. The Ultra Gen 3 Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) platform is based on Snapdragon X75....

Quick Links Good fitness bandsandsmartwatchesaren’t cheap, and many require paid subscriptions to use their best features. To make your investment worth it, staying motivated and taking full advantage of the data these devices gather are key. Here’s how to do that. Set Reasonable Fitness Goals Fitness apps and wearables like the Apple Watch usually let youchoose your goalsfor steps, exercise time, or overall activity level, and you should always start small if you want to stay motivated to use your fitness tracker....

There’s a particular kind of heartbreak that comes from seeing something you once loved slowly slip into irrelevance—not because it failed, but because the world simply moved on. I’ve always had a soft spot for older tech. Again, not just because of the nostalgia (though that’s part of it), but because many of these gadgets had a certain charm that modern replacements just don’t replicate. So here are a few of those pieces that still linger in my memory—old tech that, while mostly forgotten, still deserves a small moment in the spotlight before it fades completely....

Quick Links Pixel phones are renowned for their excellent cameras. And though the Pixel Camera app isn’t as feature-packed as the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy equivalents, it can do a few more tricks than you might realize. 9Instantly Shoot Video When in Photo Mode Need to start shooting video in a hurry? You don’t need to tap the video button, re-frame your shot, and then start filming. Just press and hold the shutter button when you’re in Photo mode....

Summary One of the original features of Kindle eReaders was physical buttons along the edge for turning pages. Over time, those buttons have been phased out. Amazon is finally bringing it back in the form of a back-tap gesture for the 2024 Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft. The last Amazon eReader to feature physical page-turn buttons was the 2019 Kindle Oasis, but that device is no longer available. Thecurrent lineup of Kindle devicesessentially have just one physical button: the power button....

Summary Depending on which circles you move in, you may have heard about “air tube” headphones that have some purported health benefits. If you’re looking at buying a pair, now’s a good time to look at what these products are, what they claim, and whether there’s anything to them. What Is an Air Tube Headphone? In a normal set of headphones, the “driver” (that’s the little speaker) sits directly in your ear, and pumps those sick beats directly into your ear canal....

Summary Apple makes first-party cases for its iPhones, and while I like the clean-cut look of its silicone case, it’s a bland design. Beats, the company you probably know for making headphones, now makesiPhone cases with MagSafe(starting with the iPhone 16 series). While they’re also pretty minimalistic, they offer color and flair you won’t get directly from Apple, which I’m a fan of. Beats iPhone Case With MagSafe The Beats iPhone Case with MagSafe is a polycarbonate hard shell case compatible with MagSafe wireless charging....