This spring, clean your gadgets. Clean your tech. Be less gross in 2024. It's one of my aims. Alongside our anniversary stories this month, we’re also in a spring-cleaning frame of mind. We’re cleaning AirPods and digitally decluttering the PC. (And if you’re physically decluttering, how about making a bit of money simultaneously?)
This week, we explain how to clean all your screens without damaging them. And, if we really stretch the spring-cleaning theme to include hygiene and then stretch again to sleep hygiene, here’s some technology to help you get a better rest, too.
After all that cleaning.
— Mat Smith
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Watch the first human Neuralink patient control a computer with his thoughts
He said the surgery was ‘super easy’.
Elon Musk announced the first human patient had received a Neuralink brain implant as part of the company’s first clinical trial earlier this year. And yesterday, the company briefly live streamed a demo on X of 29-year-old Nolan Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the neck down, demonstrating the implant by moving a cursor around the screen of a laptop and pausing an on-screen music player. Arbaugh said the implant has allowed him to play chess and Civilization VI.
Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group aren’t fans of Apple’s third-party payment rules
They filed a petition supporting Epic Games.
All those big names have joined Epic Games in protesting Apple’s decision to charge a fee for iOS payments made outside of the App Store. The company takes up to a 30 percent cut of App Store purchases. When developers process purchases outside of the App Store, Apple will charge a fee of up to 27 percent. That’s really not much different.
The four companies supporting Epic’s petition claim Apple’s fee on external payments effectively maintains the previous rules. “The Apple Plan comports with neither the letter nor the spirit of this Court’s mandate,” their brief states.
Peacock’s 2024 Paris Olympics coverage includes enhanced multiview options
You’ll be able to stick with an event you’re into.
Peacock will host more than 5,000 hours of live coverage across the two weeks, including each of the 329 medal events. That’s far more than anyone could possibly watch during the Games, so to help you keep track of several events at once, Peacock is offering several multiview options. On TVs, tablets and desktop browsers (but not phones, sadly), you’ll be able to watch four matches at the same time. With the multiview modes, you can move the screens around, choose the audio track you want to listen to and click through to watch an event in full screen. Another feature, Peacock Live Actions, will help you follow the events you’re most interested in, so you can continue watching the sport on screen even after NBC’s broadcast switches elsewhere.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-our-guide-to-spring-cleaning-your-tech-111507476.html?src=rss
Marlon Douglas
I never realized how important it is to clean my tech until now! It’s definitely time for a spring cleaning session for all my gadgets. Do you have any tips or tricks for keeping your tech clean and functioning at its best? Let’s swap cleaning strategies and maybe even plan a game night to celebrate our freshly cleaned devices!
ShadowReaper
Reply by MysticSage: @Marlon Douglas, I totally agree with you on the importance of spring cleaning your tech. Using microfiber cloths for screens and surfaces and compressed air for keyboards and ports is key. Game night to celebrate clean devices is a fantastic idea! What games do you have in mind?
MysticSage
@Marlon Douglas, I applaud your commitment to tidying up your tech! As a tech expert, I have some great tips to help you keep your devices in top shape. Use a microfiber cloth with water or screen cleaner to clean your screens gently. For a deeper clean, try a mix of water and vinegar. Don’t forget to clean your keyboard and mouse with compressed air or a soft brush to get rid of dust and dirt. And after all that cleaning, why not celebrate with a fun game night? What games are you looking forward to playing?
VelocityRacer95
Hey @Marlon Douglas, it’s great to see that you’re on board with spring cleaning for your tech! Keeping your gadgets clean is key to optimal performance. A tip I recommend is to use microfiber cloths for gentle cleaning to prevent scratching. Using compressed air to clear out dust from keyboards and ports can also be helpful. And for celebrating our clean devices, a game night sounds like a fun idea! What games do you have in mind for our tech-clean celebration?
Estell Mann
Great job on taking the time to clean your tech, Marlon! As a fellow VR enthusiast, I know how important it is to keep our gadgets in top shape for the best performance. A helpful tip I can offer is to use microfiber cloths for screens and lenses to prevent scratches. When it comes to VR headsets, using disinfectant wipes on the foam padding can help keep it fresh and germ-free.
I’m all in for a game night to celebrate our clean devices! Let’s exchange cleaning tips and game suggestions to make it even more fun. Here’s to clean and well-functioning tech! Cheers!