6G: What Is It, How Fast Will It Be, & When Will It Launch?

May 5, 2023

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The incredible 270° rotation of an owl’s head is a necessity. Their eyes are tubular and cannot move side to side like ours can, so instead of moving their eyes, they move their entire head.

Happy Friday! It turns out that “TruthGPT,” a chatbot and connected cryptocurrency aimed at creating an unbiased AI chatbot, was just another crypto scam.

In other news, Microsoft is overhauling another part of the File Explorer, and Google revealed the Pixel Fold ahead of Google I/O next week.

– Corbin

Network planning initiatives in the U.S. and around the world have 6G all over the news, but you may be wondering when it’ll be all over your town. Curious about 6G and when upgrading to 6G will even a possibility? Here’s what we know. Read More »

Take your outdoor adventures to greater heights with the tiny, yet mighty BLUETTI AC60. This brand new portable power station boasts unique and durable features that make it an ideal companion for any adventure or activity. Then go even further by adding up to two B80 battery packs for even longer excursions. With the AC60 and B80, you'll be able to bring the comfort and convenience of portable power with you wherever you go. Read More »

Windows 11 is still very much a work in progress. Microsoft just revealed that the Photos app, which initially appeared in Windows 10, is the next component to be revamped. Read More »

“Colorways” are all the rage these days. A colorway is just a color scheme. The term comes from sneaker culture and can be found everywhere from tech products to software applications like Mozilla Firefox. Read More »

Omnicharge makes some great portable chargers, but the company also makes great wall chargers. The 45W Fast Charger might be on the bigger side, but this two-port charger can get your devices powered up quickly. While primarily built for recharging the Omni 20+, the charger does a great job of topping off other devices quickly.

The tractable prongs are also a nice bonus for traveling, as well—it’s surprising how often those get in the way when packing!

8Bitdo sells some of the best gaming controllers around, with options targeted at portability, D-Pad play, Apple devices, and other use cases. Now there’s a new entry-level version of the company’s Ultimate controller. Read More »

People have a lot of questions about batteries. Is it bad to charge your phone overnight? What happens if you keep your phone charging after 100%? Those are valid concerns, but what if you keep your iPhone or Android phone charging all the time? Read More »

Much of the hype train around cryptocurrencies last year has transitioned to AI-related topics, including an entire ecosystem of scammers. The latest example is “TruthGPT Coin,” a project that jumbled together AI and crypto buzzwords and was ordered to cease operations. Read More »

Apple added a temperature sensor to the back of the Apple Watch in the 2022 update, but it probably doesn’t work how you think. Here’s how the sensor works and how to take advantage of it. Read More »

There’s no need to pay for a streaming subscription to get your action-movie fix. Free streaming services have plenty of action-packed movies from a variety of eras and subgenres, from martial arts to crime thrillers. Here are the best action movies to stream for free. Read More »

Finding a perfect pair of headphones isn’t easy, but it’s even tougher finding the perfect pair for a child. The best noise-cancelling headphones for a child will help filter out background noises while protecting their hearing. Read More »

In many building guides, you’ve probably been advised that you should use an “anti-static wrist strap” before starting the build process. But is this really necessary? What even is it? Read More »

It’s critical to fact-check everything that comes from ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Google Bard, or any other chatbot. Believe it or not, that’s especially true for math. Don’t assume ChatGPT can do math. Modern AI chatbots are better at creative writing than they are at counting and arithmetic. Read More »

Microsoft is updating the File Explorer on Windows 11 piece by piece, starting with the new toolbar in the first release, and more recently with tabbed navigation. There’s now another change on the way. Read More »

Google has been rumored to be working on a foldable smartphone for years, and a few recent leaks pointed to a launch at next week’s Google I/O event. Surprisingly, Google went ahead and revealed the device today. Read More »

Whether you live near a beach or you’re heading to the shore this summer, you’ll likely notice different colored flags displayed high above the sand. For example, do you know what a purple flag means? Read More »

Manually tightening a screw is a slow and tiring process. But you don’t need to do everything by hand. Cordless screwdrivers use a small electric motor to effortlessly drive screws into wood, plastic, and light-gauge metal, all while reducing the strain on your wrist. Read More »

Summer is just around the corner. While that means the return of warm weather, it also means the return of countless insects—including bees! We all know bees are great pollinators, and it’s important to protect their population, but no one likes to risk getting stung. Read More »

Need to locate the “AppData” folder? It’s easier to find this folder than you think on your Windows 11 PC. You can use the Run dialog box or File Explorer to get access to the folder. Here are the available ways for you. Read More »

When you walk around an office or café, you’ll often see people using an array of items to cover up their webcam. Sometimes it’s tape, post-it notes, folded business cards, stickers, their thumb, or a marlin. I smear peanut butter over my webcam, but chunky peanut butter. It’s more secure than smooth. Read More »

Did your Windows 11 system update fail to install after you rebooted your PC? Don’t worry; it’s a common problem, and the fixes are relatively easy. Here are a few ways to resolve this issue on your machine. Read More »