Sunday, November 1, 2020

Fender's New Strat Is One of the Best Since 1954

This American-made electric guitar will make its namesake proud.

source https://www.wired.com/review/fender-american-professional-ii-stratocaster

Beware a New Google Drive Scam Landing in Inboxes

Scammers are luring people into Google Docs in an attempt to get them to visit potentially malicious websites.

source https://www.wired.com/story/beware-a-new-google-drive-scam-landing-in-inboxes

It's 2020. Why Do Printers Still Suck?

Decades of dealing with paper jams and overpriced ink cartridges are an effective recipe for high blood pressure.

source https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-printers-still-suck

Deep Neural Networks Are Helping Decipher How Brains Work

Neuroscientists are finding that deep-learning networks, often criticized as “black boxes,” can be good models for the organization of living brains.

source https://www.wired.com/story/deep-neural-networks-are-helping-decipher-how-brains-work

Why It Matters Which Charger You Use for Your Phone

Not all charging cables, bricks, and pads are made equally, especially when it comes to the long-term health of your battery.

source https://www.wired.com/story/phone-charger-tips

Donald Trump Is Attacking the Very Core of America

Cold War planners realized that, in the event of nuclear holocaust, they should preserve America’s essence. Trump has spent four years laying bombs on it.

source https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-donald-trump-is-attacking-the-very-core-of-america

Bundle Up! This Winter’s Best Tech Might Be a Good Coat

In a banner year for digital products, tools made of fabric have become essential for battling Covid-19.

source https://www.wired.com/story/cloth-tech-coronavirus