Apple Macs prior to 2018 won't play Netflix at 4K for lack of T2 security chip
Bottom line: The next major iteration of macOS (Big Sur) brings with it 4K HDR for Netflix. Unfortunately, it will only work in Macs manufactured in 2018 or later. This limits the feature to 2018 or later MacBook Airs or Pros, 2018 Mac minis, 2019 Mac Pros, and 2020 iMacs and iMac Pros.
The problem appears to stem from Apple's security chip. According to Netflix's support pages , only
Tesla delivered nearly 140,000 vehicles to customers in the third quarter
In brief: Tesla on Friday said it delivered nearly 140,000 vehicles during the third quarter of 2020, a new record for the electric automaker. Even still, share value in Tesla is down nearly four percent on the day as of writing, likely a byproduct of a larger selloff sparked by news that President Trump tested positive for Covid-19.
Tesla said it produced 16,992 Model S / X vehicles during the quarter and delivered 15,2
Nvidia moves RTX 3070 launch to October 29
In brief: The graphics specialist conceded that the news would no doubt disappoint some eager to purchase an RTX 3070 as soon as possible, but added that the shift will help global partners get more graphics cards into the hands of gamers on launch day. With any luck, the measures will be effective in curbing shortages and reduce the likelihood that scalpers get their hands on cards first.
Availability of Nvidia’s RTX 3080 and RTX 3090 has been hampered by numerous, well-
The UE Fits wireless earbuds can quickly mold to fit any ear shape
Editor's take: I've always preferred cans to in-ear headphones, mainly because the latter always tend to get uncomfortable after a short while, regardless of fiddling around with tips. The UE Fits, however, could be just the answer for people like me who've been looking forward to wireless earbuds that actually adjust according to ear shape for a more comfortable fit.
Ultimate Ears, a Logitech audio brand, is known for its funky Bluetooth speakers , but the company's new UE Fits wireless
HDD makers are speeding up development of higher capacity drives
Why it matters: The storage wars are raging on, and SSDs have the upper hand thanks to their blazing fast speeds and ever decreasing prices. HDDs maintain their superiority in terms of price per gigabyte, and they're about to get even better thanks to manufacturers' efforts on moving to ten-platter designs.
Despite SSDs getting surprisingly affordable , even when it comes to bleeding edge PCIe 4.0 variants, 'spinning rust' is still the capacity king and has plenty of room to evolve. And while they
Ray Tracing & DLSS with the GeForce RTX 3080
GOG Galaxy is getting a storefront overhaul, will let you buy Epic Games Store titles in-app
In context: GOG's Galaxy 2.0 client has been out in the wild for months now, and our impressions have been largely positive. However, the storefront left quite a bit to be desired -- it was essentially a cut-back version of GOG's website store, both visually and functionally.
The trouble is, GOG's website storefront is quite a bit different to the rest of the Galaxy 2.0 experience. The interface is less streamlined, and the color scheme is made up
Starting next week you can watch Mulan without a Disney Plus membership
TL;DR: It appears that those without a Disney Plus membership who missed the live-action remake of Mulan are in luck. The movie has been spotted on several digital retailers. However, it is still $30 to purchase.
Disney shocked many when it announced that Mulan would only be available to Disney Plus subscribers for a one-time fee of $30. The company insisted that it was not a rental and that they would own the movie. However, they had to maintain their Disney Plus
Benchmark buster: Running two RTX 3090s in SLI
Bottom line: The setup is about the furthest thing from practical you can do – in fact, they describe it as “hideous and terrible” – but it “works perfectly” and for the purpose of feeding our curiosity, it suffices just fine.
Nvidia’s latest “Titan” class graphics card, the GeForce RTX 3090 , is the most powerful consumer graphics card money can buy (that is, if you can find one to purchase). It’s also the only 30-
Ikea, which sold 300 million alkaline batteries last year, will stop offering them in 2021
The big picture: After just 10 charges of a rechargeable NiMH battery, greenhouse gas emissions are lower versus using alkaline batteries that give off the same amount of energy. Ikea said. Hypothetically, if all Ikea customers switched from alkaline batteries to rechargeables and used them for 50 cycles, global waste would drop by as much as 5,000 tons annually, we’re told.
Swedish furniture maker Ikea this week announced plans to discontinue distribution of all non-rechargeable alkaline batteries by October 202