First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
… Foregoing extras like a UI or ads, the device remains active in some homes today, despite Google ending support for the $35 device in 2023. …
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Nvidia RTX Spark comes to Windows PCs with Arm CPU, RTX GPU, and unified memory
These days, Nvidia primarily sells AI data center products, and its traditional consumer devices feel like more of a side project. But the company occasionally still releases something designed for consumers. …
We're starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple's MacBook Neo
… Andrew is a Senior Technology Reporter at Ars Technica, with a focus on consumer tech including computer hardware and in-depth reviews of operating systems like Windows and macOS. …
The newest AI boom pitch: Host a mini data center at your home
… However, he cautioned that utility companies may have to adapt their local grid management for residential neighborhoods where such nodes are embedded. “If there’s a block that has several homes with these devices, maxing out compute and energy would force a lot of power to that local area,” Peskoe… …
FCC angers small carriers by helping AT&T and Starlink buy EchoStar spectrum
… He covers the telecom industry, Federal Communications Commission rulemakings, broadband consumer affairs, court cases, and government regulation of the tech industry.
Plex's 200% Lifetime Pass price hike tries forcing users to another subscription
… Scharon is a Senior Technology Reporter at Ars Technica writing news, reviews, and analysis on consumer gadgets and services. …
Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial
… Further, in December, Judge Leal issued a tentative ruling on the case, suggesting that Vizio may be obligated to share the Vizio OS source code, but that’s not a final decision. “Personally, I’m excited to see more people interested in improving the devices they have, whether that be to extend the… …