TiVo’s new Bolt offers 4K streaming and commercial skipping

The 4K game is heating up: the Nvidia Shield and the Nuvola NP-1 were the original boxes to support 4K streaming, along with services built into some TVs. Then came Amazon, which announced 4K streaming capabilities for its Fire TV box.

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Female applicants have harder time getting grants funded in Netherlands

Women earn over half of college graduates in certain countries, yet they continue to be underrepresented in academia, where they face shortfalls in leadership positions, salary, and funding.

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Can You Tell the Difference Between 720p, 1080p, and 4K? This Chart Can Tell You

When I rip my Blu-Ray discs for my home theater PC, I’m always debating whether to rip in 720p or 1080p. Can I really see the difference? It turns out, that debate depends on a lot more than your eyesight.

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New quantum dot could make quantum communications possible

A new form of quantum dot has been developed by an international team of researchers that can produce identical photons at will, paving the way for multiple revolutionary new uses for light.

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“Empty” Epson ink cartridges are still 20 percent full

The high-end Epson 9900 printer, which retails for around £3,000 ($5,000), reports that ink cartridges are empty even when they are still about 15-20 percent full.

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