The best small tablets of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Researchers in Germany have achieved a significant milestone in quantum communications by successfully demonstrating coherent quantum communications over 254 km of existing commercial telecom fiber, marking the first real-world deployment of such a system without cryogenic cooling. Utilizing coherence-based twin-field quantum key distribution, this system allows for secure information distribution across long distances and connects three data centers in Frankfurt, Kehl, and Kirchfeld. This advancement indicates that advanced quantum communication protocols can effectively operate over...

Nintendo's delayed Switch 2 preorders began in the US at 12AM ET, leading to significant issues, particularly with Target, where many faced checkout problems and order cancellations. Walmart's site initially displayed vague messages but allowed many users to secure preorders, although technical issues persisted. Best Buy struggled with a "coming soon" button for nearly 30 minutes before users were placed in a queue, and the preorder launch followed a delay due to tariff concerns, with...

NASA is set to conduct its first spacewalk since January, marking the first all-female spacewalk since November 2023 and the fifth in the agency's history. Astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers will participate in the extravehicular activity (EVA) on Thursday, May 1. This EVA will be McClain’s third, as she continues to contribute to important space missions. Full Article

Nebula's latest flagship portable projector, the X1, aims to combine the power of a home projector with portability, featuring a triple-laser unit that delivers 4K UHD and Dolby Vision video with 3,500 ANSI lumens, capable of filling a 300-inch screen. It includes side-firing speakers and optional wireless satellite speakers, while its internal liquid cooling system reduces fan noise to 26 dB, enhancing user experience. The X1 runs on Google TV, offers HDMI connectivity, and will...

The excitement surrounding the release of Oblivion is palpable, as it holds significant nostalgic value for many gamers. The reviewer, who missed the original release, finds the game engaging due to its voice acting by Patrick Stewart and Sean Bean, and appreciates the flexible class system that accommodates personal play styles. However, while the gameplay is marred by crashes and unsettling NPC designs, the reviewer enjoys discovering its influence on modern games, likening the experience...

WhatsApp's New Advanced Chat Privacy FeatureWhatsApp is introducing an "Advanced Chat Privacy" feature designed to enhance user privacy by preventing the exportation of chat histories and automatic downloading of media within the app. This setting also restricts the use of messages with Meta AI, aimed at protecting sensitive discussions, particularly in group chats. Users can enable this feature in their chat settings, with WhatsApp indicating that this is just the initial version, signaling further enhancements...