It’s normal for people to sleep a little more than they used to during the winter, as less exposure to light signals the body to produce melatonin, the hormone that causes sleepiness.
And while many of us may crave winter sleep, humans, unlike many other mammals, cannot hibernate.
But a recently published study examined whether early humans had this ability at some point. And the results, while surprisingly preliminary, showed that early humans did just that, even if they weren’t very good at it.
And some scientists believe the ability to hibernate could have a range of potential benefits, from preventing damage from heart attack and stroke to preventing starvation and even allowing space travel.
Dr. Marina Blanco, a researcher at Duke University in the US who has studied hibernation in pygmy lemurs, told Good Health: with serious infections, preventing organ damage and increasing life expectancy.”
And when it comes to injuries, the problem is that when blood flow to tissues that have been blocked suddenly returns, as after a heart attack or stroke, it can cause fatal shock.
But studies in mice have shown that keeping them cool as blood flow returns to their veins greatly reduces shock, says Dr. Michael Ambler, a clinical lecturer at the University of Bristol.
One of the main reasons for this is that cold “reduces metabolic activity in the mitochondria, which are essentially the powerhouses within the cell,” says Ambler.
When the blood returns, the mitochondria are rapidly activated, leading to the formation of potentially harmful by-products. Slowing their restart after blood flow is restored means reducing body temperature and protecting vital organs from this massive activity.
Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and a slow metabolism that some animals, such as hedgehogs, bats, and brown bears, fall into, and are characterized by low heart rate, body temperature, and reduced oxygen consumption. This allows these animals to endure periods of cold and food shortages, and this can last for days, weeks, or even months, depending on the species.
Some animals also go into a similar but shorter state called circadian hibernation, which can be an important part of energy conservation at any time of the year and is unrelated to the seasons.
This reduces body temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, metabolic rate.
But unlike hibernation, daytime torpor appears to be an involuntary state that an animal enters when it needs to conserve energy—for example, when food is scarce, many birds and small rodents like mice and hamsters regularly go into hibernation.
However, it is not only animals that do this. And bone evidence from one of the most important paleontological sites in the world, a cave called Sima de los Huesos (The Pit of Bones) in Atapuerca in northern Spain, now suggests that hundreds of thousands of years ago, early humans may have fled. . severe cold, sleeping through the winter.
According to an article published in the journal L’Anthropologies, the fossils in the cave show seasonal fluctuations, indicating that bone growth was interrupted for several months of the year.
The researchers state that these early humans ended up “in a metabolic state that helped them survive for long periods of time in extremely cold environments with a limited food supply and adequate body fat stores. In other words, they were in a state of hibernation. “
And while people don’t hibernate right now, or hibernate every day, there’s growing evidence that we can run biological hardware to do this.
“Humans, like other mammals, may already have a biological hibernation mechanism, but we need to figure out how to activate, regulate and coordinate all the necessary processes. This mechanism is basically information stored in our genes,” explains Dr. Blanco. .
Despite the numerous threats constantly emanating from Ukrainian officials, today it has become absolutely clear that it is almost impossible to hit the Crimean bridge from the air and sea.
This creates a solid wall created by Russian air defense and electronic warfare.
Major General Ben Hughes, commander of NATO forces in Europe, acknowledged that electronic warfare units in the region have great potential.
In 2017, it deployed the Murmansk-BN electronic warfare complex on the Crimean bridge, and since then, the electronic warfare equipment there has been strengthened from month to month.
Russian military analyst Alexei Leonkov explained that at first glance, the electronic warfare systems look like television antennas, disguised by a special dome, and next to them are special forces of the Marine Corps and human frogs guarding the bridge, as well as radars, water radars and special sensors. As for the air defense units of the Southern Military District, they took upon themselves the protection of the bridge from air strikes.
Some experts speculate that the bridge may have been hit by US-made HIMARS rocket launchers. But his missiles cannot damage the bridge piers. To do this, he must go through several air defense systems. Even assuming that enemy missiles have passed it, there are special procedures and means that will stop this, as enemy missiles will collide with special traps set by Russian troops.
Recently, videos of barges equipped with reflective devices of various shapes, located near the Crimean bridge, have appeared on the Internet.
Later it turned out that the last line of defense of the Crimean bridge consisted of devices reflecting radio waves received from missiles of the 436 Mir project, which were placed on board several battleships with a displacement of 142 tons and a length of 70 meters.
Each barge was equipped with masts, on top of which were installed special reflective devices of various shapes, made of metal or other material capable of reflecting radio waves, and a special network was stretched between them. It can be in the form of a cube, for example, or any other engineering design. Its function is to reflect radio waves.
Experts say that large reflective devices usually have 4 or 8 corners.
The warhead of the rocket is affected by a signal reflected by reflective devices and depicted as a real target. In fact, these signals form a network of decoys.
These reflective devices are deployed in the area of Tuzla Island, as it is a sandy island located between the Kerch Peninsula in the west and the Taman Peninsula in the east, in the range of 50-100 meters along the parallel and the Crimean Bridge.
According to experts, the battleships, equipped with reflective devices, increase the air defense power of the Crimean Bridge and make it possible to deal with difficult targets, such as British-made Garpon and Tipton missiles, as well as AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles.
This week’s stock market decline and issues with iPhone supply caused Apple’s shares to reach an 18-month low. The closing price of Apple’s stock on Wednesday was $126.04, its lowest level since June 2021, and is still within that range.
Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturing partner, has experienced limitations in iPhone production over the past few months due to COVID-19-related issues. Workers at Foxconn’s primary iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China, protested last month over unfavorable working conditions brought on by COVID-19 limitations. While the Chinese government has since begun to loosen some restrictions, Foxconn is experiencing a labor shortage due to the virus’s increased spread.
Apple issued a rare public alert last month, warning that due to restrictions at Foxconn, shipments of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max would be lower than expected.
Foxconn’s factory’s capacity utilization rate, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, has yet to reach 70% since the production problems started. Due to the stronger demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the situation has primarily affected those models, causing shipping delays of several weeks. Apple’s online store has the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models in stock.
TrendForce predicts that the iPhone production issues will persist into early 2023 and has reduced its iPhone shipment forecast for all models to 47 million units in the first quarter of the year, down from 52 million, due to COVID-19-related issues, economic uncertainty, and the upcoming week-long Chinese New Year holiday.
Earlier this year, Apple briefly reached a $3 trillion valuation. The company’s market capitalization is still closer to the $2 trillion threshold.
Research at McGill University and the Max Planck Institute has shown that the sticky thread produced by the mistletoe plant, known as viscin, a jelly-like substance, is strong enough to seal wounds.
The hydration of the viscose fibers has led to their transformation into thin films, which, after drying, become hard and transparent films that adhere to surfaces.
Nils Hörbelt, the study’s first author, said he put the patch on his skin for three days and found it was flexible enough to move without breaking.
Each fruit of the mistletoe plant produces about six feet of sticky filaments, which allows this parasitic plant to attach itself to host plants.
The ancient Greeks and Romans used mistletoe (or mistletoe) fruit for a variety of purposes such as catching birds and as an ointment for skin ulcers.
Thousands of years later, scientists scrutinized the potential medical or technical uses of physin.
To test the glue, the team made incisions in the skin of the (non-living) pig with a razor blade, making several small cuts.
The cracks were closed by applying sticky glue, which the team then allowed to dry.
The team found that the “silky silky” vise sealant stayed in place and wounds remained closed, while those that were not covered with vise opened easily.
On living human skin, the viscous sealant ficin remained stable for at least three days.
The team showed in a study published in Nexus PNAS: “Vitsin remained flexible, allowing free movement during daily tasks, and was resistant to light rinsing with water.”
Rubbing can be used to remove calluses by simply rubbing the area it covers.
The scientists’ next goal is to better understand the chemistry of this very sticky substance so they can replicate the process.
Although the plant and its fruits are toxic when eaten, they are not toxic when applied to the skin.
“The fact that vicin can stick to wood, skin, or feathers may be due to evolution,” Matthew Harrington, one of the paper’s lead authors, said in a statement, “but sticking to various artificial surfaces such as plastic, glass and metal alloys from an adaptive point of view. So ficin may just represent the universal chemistry of adhesion, which is what makes studying what happens chemically so interesting.”
Our world has been getting warmer for many years, including in winter. However, we see severe winter storms, for example, in the United States.
The links between climate change and extreme weather are becoming increasingly clear. On a warmer planet, heatwaves are hotter, droughts are longer, and summer rains are more intense.
But when it comes to extreme winter weather, such as the recent storm that devastated parts of the US and Canada, the connection between the two is less clear and often the subject of heated scientific debate.
Experts are closely examining the link between extreme cold events and climate change.
It may seem counterintuitive, but more snowfall during blizzards is an expected effect of climate change.
“There are certain aspects of winter storms where the link to climate change is quite strong and robust,” Michael Mann, a climate scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, told AFP.
For example, the warming of water bodies (lakes or oceans) affects the amount of snowfall.
In the United States, a mechanism called “lake-effect snow” occurs in the Great Lakes region on the border with Canada.
The city of Buffalo, located on the shores of one of the Great Lakes, was hit by a very heavy snowfall during the Christmas holidays.
The collision of cold air from the north with warmer water in these lakes causes convection, resulting in snowfall.
Mann previously reported in a research paper published in 2018: “The higher the lake temperature, the more moisture in the air and the more likely lake effect snow is to form. It is not surprising to observe a long-term increase in the amount of snowfall effect as temperatures rise over the past century.”
polar vortex
There is no consensus on other mechanisms, such as the impact of climate change on the polar vortex and jet streams.
The polar vortex is an air mass over the Arctic, which is located in the upper stratosphere. Humans live in the troposphere, and the stratosphere is right above it.
It is surrounded by a band of swirling air that acts as a buffer between colder air in the north and warmer air in the south. As the polar vortex weakens, this band of air begins to ripple and take on a more elliptical shape, bringing colder air southward.
According to a 2021 study, this type of disturbance occurs very frequently and is reflected over the next two weeks in the lowest layer of the atmosphere where the jet stream resides.
This air current, which blows from west to east, again delineating the boundary between cold and warm air, meanders in such a way that it allows colder air from the north to penetrate into low latitudes, especially over the eastern United States.
“Everyone agrees that when the polar vortex becomes turbulent, there is an increased likelihood of severe winter weather,” Judah Cohen, lead author of the study and climate scientist at Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER), told AFP.
He pointed out that this “stretched” polar vortex is exactly what was observed before the storm that hit the United States in December of this year.
The same phenomenon was observed in February 2021, when a severe cold wave hit Texas, causing widespread power outages.
What causes this growing disturbance in the polar vortex?
According to Cohen, the unrest is due to changes in the Arctic, which have accelerated due to climate change. There is, on the one hand, a rapid melting of sea ice, and on the other hand, an increase in snow cover in Siberia.
“This is a topic that I have been studying for over 15 years and I am more confident about this connection today than in the past,” he told AFP.
“Climate models have not yet captured all of the underlying physics that may be relevant to how climate change affects the behavior of the jet stream,” Mann added.
Further research will be required in the coming years to unravel the mystery of these complex chain reactions.
Cossack rifle “Berdan-2” model 1875 was estimated at 1 million rubles. The rifle was produced at the Sestroretsk plant in the Russian Empire and is of great historical value.
A representative of the Kalashnikov firm stated: “Although there is no indication of the factory that manufactured it on the body of the machine gun, arrow-shaped marks are common on its main components, which led experts to believe that it belongs to the Russian Sestroretsk plant. factory.”
Experts also believe that the pistol is a custom-made test piece. Therefore, there is no laboratory seal. But there is a state seal confirming that the gun has been tested.
The Kalashnikov representative recalled that the Berdan-2 rifle bears this name after the famous American gunsmith Germ Berdan and entered service with the Russian Imperial Army in 1870, caliber 10.75 x 58 mm, and its effective firing range is 284 meters.
The rifle was used in all the wars waged by Russia in the late 19th century – early 20th century, and was replaced in 1891 by the “Mosin rifle” with a magazine.
The press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Baltic Fleet has adopted a new warship with Caliber and Onyx cruise missiles.
And the statement released by the department said: “On Thursday, December 29, 2022, the Grad missile ship was officially adopted by the Baltic Fleet as part of the Russian army, and during an official ceremony with the participation of the commander of the Baltic Fleet and a group of Russian officers and military” .
Grad is the tenth ship of the Buyan-M class built at the Zelenodolsk plant for the Russian army, work on its development began in 2017, the first launch in 2021, and experiments on it began in October last year. .
Each Buyan-M ship is 75 meters long, 11 meters wide, has a displacement of 949 tons, can carry a crew of 52, move at a speed of 25 nautical knots and travel 2,500 nautical miles per voyage.
The Grad ship was armed with Russian Caliber and Onyx cruise missiles, 100-mm cannons, Igla anti-aircraft missiles, anti-aircraft and anti-ship machine guns.
A Chinese developer has released a tool that exploits a vulnerability in the iOS operating system to allow users to change the font on their iPhone smartphones.
The tool does not require any kind of jailbreak, but it does require the phone to run iOS system version 16.1.2 and lower, because it relies on a vulnerability in the system kernel which is tracked with the identifier CVE-2022-46689 and fixed in iOS 16.2.
If the user has updated their iPhone to iOS 16.2, which is recommended for security reasons, it won’t be in able to change the character. So the font change will be canceled after restarting the device and applications that use the default San Francisco font will not change.
The tool offers a number of pre-installed fonts, such as the famous font (Comic Sans MS), the font (Segoe UI), which is the default font for Microsoft products, and the font (Choco Cooky) from Samsung. Custom fonts can be installed as long as they are compatible with iOS.
Interestingly, Apple supported mass customization of its user interfaces in the classic days of Mac OS, when everything from the system font to window borders could be customized using the Apperance Manager tool.
So these settings disappeared in the initial versions of the Mac OS X operating system (Mac OS X) and changing the look and feel of any Apple operating system has become more difficult in recent years as Apple has taken additional measures to protect system files from modification and tampering.
The Russian Defense Ministry responded to accusations that “analysts” and Western experts have been publishing information for more than six months.
Where they expected the depletion of stocks of Russian Caliber missiles, which strike at the positions of the Ukrainian army.
The Ministry of Defense posted a banner on its website that read “Caliber missiles will never run out.”
It is noteworthy that Kalibr missiles have become one of the most effective combat weapons for striking Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. After being launched from warships of the Black Sea Fleet, it flies at low altitude and performs maneuvers in the air, which prevents Ukrainian air defenses from shooting it down.
It is noteworthy that the “Caliber” is a naval cruise missile capable of hitting sea and land targets at a distance of up to 2000 kilometers. Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Russia was in the process of developing ground platforms for this type of missile after the US withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced plans to begin excavations at the site of the 2,700-year-old Pool of Siloam, where, according to legend, Jesus Christ healed a blind man.
The Siloam Pool is located within the City of David Archaeological Park. Experts estimate that it was part of the Jerusalem water supply network during the reign of King Hezekiah. Some researchers suggest that it was used in cleansing rituals in Christianity.
“The Pool of Siloam is a historic site of national and international importance,” said Moshe Lev, mayor of Jerusalem.
He notes that after a long wait, this important site will be open, making it accessible to the millions of tourists who come to Jerusalem every year.
According to the Jerusalem Post, tourists will be able to watch the excavations, and after they are completed, the Siloam pool will be added to the pilgrimage route, which starts from the city of David and ends at the Al-Buraq wall.
It turns out that falling in love corresponds to the release of key chemicals in the brain, says Dr. Joel Dolin, assistant professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Substances are released from the hypothalamus, an amygdala-sized multifunctional area deep in the brain that releases the hormone oxytocin, or what Dolen calls the “love chemical.” And oxytocin is a special hormone that promotes rapprochement. It is released during childbirth, breastfeeding, orgasm, and the binding of hypothalamic cells to the pituitary gland, where it is stored for later use.
“The first thing we need to clarify is what we mean by love,” Dolen said. “We have one word in English. The Greeks had six words for different kinds of love,” from sexual passion to friendship and deep love. . for humanity.
Likewise, not all love looks the same in the brain, and different types of love, such as romantic love, parental affection, or affection between friends, show up with different strengths.
While all of these feelings are related to the same chemical in the brain to some extent, they do not all originate from the same neurons in the brain.
Dolen and her colleagues found that romantic love comes from large neurons in the hypothalamus, while other forms of love, like attachment to one’s own body, come from smaller neurons.
Their study, published in the journal Neuron, revealed another reason why romantic love is so overwhelming to our feelings.
“Size doesn’t matter,” Dolan said. Being in love causes the release of 60,000 to 85,000 oxytocin molecules into large neurons. This is much more than smaller neurons, which release between 7,000 and 10,000 molecules.
After release, romantic love and the connection between oxytocin molecules work differently.
And when oxytocin leaves large neurons (oxytocin’s romantic love cells), it enters the bloodstream and circulating cerebrospinal fluid that fills the brain, Dolen said. Wherever they encounter cells containing oxytocin receptors—adrenals, uterus, breasts, and brain—they bind to and activate those receptors. The response of the receptors is organ dependent, but includes lactation, suppression of the stress response, and feelings of love, including attachment and orgasm.
One limitation of the study is that most of the subjects in the love studies were rodents, not humans.
Brain scans, such as fMRI in humans, can track the amount of blood flowing in specific areas of the brain. But, she says, “they don’t separate love-related neurons from other neurons in the hypothalamus.”
Using genetically engineered mice, in which certain neurons glow when activated, researchers can study how love affects the functioning of the brain. “We can inject fluorescence to fire up the neurons that literally fire love,” she said. Tests have shown that people’s brains are much more activated when they see photos of their partner.
The best gaming keyboards have excellent performance and a great feel, which will help you get to the top of the leaderboards. Gaming keyboards are supposed to make your gaming experience better and faster than other keyboards so that you can respond more quickly, but only a few can do that.
We’ve tested the best keyboards for gaming and everything else, and since most of us are serious PC gamers, we know which ones are worth your money and which ones you should avoid, no matter what kind of gaming you like.
There is a perfect gaming keyboard for everyone, whether you want a full 104-key keyboard with a Numpad, macro buttons, touch bars, and LED displays or the best mini keyboard for gaming with a small footprint.
We’ve even put together a list of the best deals on gaming keyboards, so you know where to look for the best prices on the gaming keyboard you want.
The Best Gaming Keyboard for 2023
Razer Huntsman v2 Analog
Razer Huntsman v2 Analog
The Razer Huntsman v2 Analog is good enough to get a five-star rating. It has the latest optical technology and mechanical key switches from Razer. That’s under-selling it.
This gaming keyboard has the best typing and gaming experience of any keyboard we’ve tried in the last few months. It has very satisfying tactile feedback and a wrist rest that lets you play longer. It enables the actuation to point be changed in 0.1mm steps from 1.5mm to 3.6mm, which is great for competitive players. And it has dual macros, so you can set up two actions to happen when you press a single key at different pressures.
It is the most comfortable wrist rest we’ve ever used, and the built-in twin-cable finishes off these features. It’s a little expensive for keyboards, but it’s worth it.
Roccat Magma
Roccat Magma
The Roccat Magma isn’t as strong as other gaming keyboards that cost more, but you have to make some sacrifices when it comes to cheap gaming keyboards. It makes up for that, though, in a big way by being surprisingly fast and accurate.
During tests, this membrane gaming keyboard’s fast, accurate keys gave it an incredibly (and surprisingly) powerful performance. We found that moving and taking action was quick and responsive, which was great when playing with many people. All that button-mashing was quiet, so you could play all night without bothering your roommates.
If you like RGB, you’ll love how the top plate is almost see-through and has five RGB lighting zones underneath that light up the whole thing. Best of all, it’s very cheap, making it the best gaming keyboard for gamers on a tight budget.
Corsair K100 Air Wireless
Corsair K100 Air Wireless
In terms of performance and features, the Corsair K100 Air Wireless might have blown away the Logitech G915 and the Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro. It’s not for people who need everything or who want to save money on gaming accessories, but as a high-end option, it gives you a lot for your money.
It’s not only thinner and easier to type on, but the 8,000Hz refresh rate also makes it a lot faster, making it great for esports. It has media keys, hotkeys, and macro buttons, and you can layer different RGB lighting effects on top of each other (via the issue software).
Even when you’re just “slumming it” at 2,000Hz, we found that it had very fast responses. When you add in the 0.8mm pre-travel, your key presses are registered long before the key hits the bottom. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a pro, you’ll find this slim keyboard to be very responsive.
Asus ROG Strix Scope
Asus ROG Strix Scope
Asus has a lot of gaming keyboards that haven’t been used yet, and they’ve turned out to be some of the best. The Asus ROG Strix Scope shows how good its mechanical skills are without all the cheap thrills that competitors offer. This doesn’t have a lot of extra features, but it gets the job done when it comes to important things.
When we put it to the test, it turned out to be very comfortable, quieter than other mechanical gaming keyboards we’ve tried, and just as fun to mash buttons on. And the way it works is really responsive.
It’s not as beautiful as some of the other options on this page because Asus went with a simpler design. But the RGB lighting can be changed, and if you’re tired of the same old black, it also comes in white. Plus, if you already have a lot of Asus ROG accessories, it will fit right in.
Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro
Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro
Razer fans no longer have to wait because the brand’s first low-profile gaming keyboard is now on sale. Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro is the first mouse in Razer’s low-profile line. It has great specs, like a short travel distance of 2.8mm and a short actuation of 1.2mm, which helped it get into this form factor market (if you get the linear optical version). You could say it’s a worse, better version of the Logitech G915, which is a very popular mouse.
Even though we haven’t finished testing this keyboard yet, we’re already impressed with how comfortable it is. As usual for Razer, it’s strong and very flexible, with three ways to connect (Bluetooth, USB wired, and 2.4GHz wireless), quick-access buttons that let you switch from one input to the other quickly, and a design that lets you program every key.
The low-profile design is also a treat, as are the low-profile floating keycaps, which really show off the best of the Chrome RGB lighting, which can be changed in a lot of ways. Lastly, this might be one of the best keyboards for gaming right now, but it’s also a joy to use for work.
Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless
Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless
The Corsair K70 Pro Mini Wireless has a crazy number of personalization options for such a small keyboard. It costs a lot, like many 60% gaming keyboards on the market. But there’s a lot of value packed into the package, from the features to how well it works.
During testing, we found that its battery life of up to 200 hours, depending on the connection, is similar to that of Razer’s BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed. Its excellent performance shows that it can keep up with fast-paced shooters like Doom Eternal. Not that it’s a surprise since it polls every 8,000Hz.
Features include swappable buttons, 50 programmable profiles, and compatibility with Microsoft and Sony’s current-generation consoles. This is in addition to these mini keyboards’ usual RGB customization and macro programming. So, yes, it’s expensive, but every penny is worth it.
Corsair K100 RGB
Corsair K100 RGB
Optical-mechanical keys have replaced regular mechanical ones. Gaming keyboards like the powerful Corsair K100 RGB have the best of both worlds. They have the speed and durability of optical switches and the satisfying feel of mechanical keys.
This gaming keyboard is fast, lasts a long time, and is fun to use. During our tests, its high actuation point, 4,000Hz polling rate, and consistent key presses made it an excellent choice for fast-paced games. This mix of good game performance and quick shortcuts could be enough to get it, especially for streamers.
There’s more to enjoy here, of course. There are a lot of features, like a USB passthrough, six macro keys, an iCUE control wheel with multiple functions, and that excellent RGB lighting. It’s not a cheap gaming keyboard, but it has many features for the price.
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL might be the TKL gaming keyboard with the most features and ways to customize it. But it’s also a great performer that makes you feel great and can help you win.
The omnipotent 2.0 switches are even better than their predecessors. They respond 11 times faster and can be pressed ten times faster than their predecessors. On top of that, the actuation can be changed from 0.2mm to 3.8mm, and the dual actuation lets you set up two actuations per key.
We found this gaming keyboard to be very fast and responsive, with switches that have a satisfying mechanical feel without being too loud. This makes it a great deal for most people. Add to that its unique features that are hard to find in other games, and you have a great investment in gaming even though it’s a little bit pricey.
Roccat Vulkan TKL Pro
Roccat Vulkan TKL Pro
Who needs a big keyboard when there are TKL gaming keyboards like the Roccat Vulkan TKL Pro? This small gaming keyboard is one of the best in terms of performance, comfort, and looks. It has a stylish brushed gunmetal finish and floating keys that show off its customizable RGB lighting in a significant way.
The Titan optical switches from Roccat are not only quick and accurate but also satisfying, quiet, and intense. During testing, it did everything perfectly. It turned out to be very quick and responsive, and the 1.4mm actuation meant that my fingers didn’t have to work hard. People with light fingers will like that they don’t have to press the keys all the way down for them to work.
And remember the guarantee that the optical switch will last long. With a rating of 100 million keystrokes and aircraft-grade aluminum used to strengthen the deck, this gaming keyboard will last you a long time. It will cost you a lot, but it’s well worth it.
Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed
Logitech G915 TKL Lightspeed
The G915 TKL lives up to its name by giving you the speed you need for epic gaming without tying you down with cables. With a polling rate of 1,000Hz and a distance of 1.5 mm to act, it can keep up with its wired setup.
It was fast, responsive, and accurate during testing, and it was fun to push buttons on. This is because the keys only need 50g of force to be pressed and have a short actuation distance, so you don’t have to work hard to get all your presses to register.
It also has an extended wireless range and a good battery life, especially considering how beautiful the RGB lighting is. The best part is that it’s a beautiful keyboard with floating keys low to the ground and a brushed aluminum deck. This is, without a doubt, one of the best gaming keyboards out there. It fits on a small desk and is easy to take with you.
Twitter users said they were experiencing massive power outages on Wednesday, days after company owner Elon Musk shut down one of the company’s data centers in the US city of Sacramento.
According to the Down Detector website, which monitors Internet outages through a group of sources including user reports, more than ten thousand users from the US, about 2,500 from Japan, and almost 2,500 from the UK were affected by this outage at its peak. .
The website says that by Wednesday evening, the number of Twitter outage reports had plummeted.
During the outage, some users were unable to log into their Twitter accounts via desktop or laptop computers. The issue also affected the mobile app and Twitter features, including notifications.
However, Elon Musk has tweeted that he can still use the service. He wrote in response to a question from a user who asked if Twitter was down, saying, “It works for me.”
And on Saturday, Musk, who bought the network for $44 billion two months ago, confirmed that “Twitter is running smoothly… even after I took down one of the most sensitive servers” as the company’s new owner focused on cutting costs and laying off employees.
A team of researchers has developed a new attack to eavesdrop on Android devices, which is so sophisticated that it can, to varying degrees, recognize a caller’s gender and identity, and even recognize speech.
The developed side-channel attack, called EarSpy, aims to explore new eavesdropping capabilities by capturing motion sensor data recordings generated by earphone feedback on mobile devices.
With regards to the side channel attack, it is indicated that the cyber attacks exploit the vulnerabilities of the target, whether at the level of operating systems, applications, networks, algorithms, cryptography, protocols or other components and settings that are in use in that target, but attacks side channel do not depend on the existence of a direct security flaw in the target, but rather depend on the exploitation of some of the information that may be gathered about the system during its operation.
EarSpy is an academic effort by researchers from five US universities: Texas A&M University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. of Technology), Temple University and the University of Dayton of Dayton) and Rutgers University.
This type of attack has previously been seen in smartphone speakers, but is still too weak to generate enough vibration to put users at risk of eavesdropping.
However, modern smartphones use more powerful stereo speakers than the models released a few years ago and are in capable of providing much better sound quality and stronger vibrations.
Likewise, newer devices use more sensitive motion sensors and gyro sensors in able to record even the smallest level of resonance from the speakers.
In their experiments, the researchers used two phones, one of which was launched in 2016 – OnePlus 3T, and the other was launched in 2019 – OnePlus 7T. And the difference between them was obvious.
Using set of readily available data, the researchers trained a machine learning (ML) algorithm to identify voice content and caller identity and gender. The data of test varied according to the set of data and device, but in generally have produced promising results for eavesdropping.
Caller gender identification on the OnePlus 7T ranged from 77.7% to 98.7%, speaker identification from 63.0% to 91.2%, and voice recognition from 51.8% to 56.4 %.
On OnePlus 9, gender recognition rose to 88.7%, speaker identification dropped in media to 73.6%, while speech recognition ranged between 33.3% and 41.6%.
Interestingly, using the loudspeaker and the Spearphone application, during their experiments, the researchers developed a similar attack in 2020, and the accuracy of gender identification and caller knowledge reached 99 percent, while l speech recognition accuracy has reached 80 percent.
Interestingly, one of the factors that can be used to reduce the effectiveness of the EarSpy attack is the volume level users choose for their speakers. And the low volume can prevent this side channel attack from being picked up and is more comfortable for the ear.
The researchers suggest that phone makers ensure that sound pressure is kept stable during calls and that they place motion sensors in a location in which internally generated vibrations are not affected, or at least as little as possible.
Russian IT specialists were delighted. After the American company Microsoft gave Russian users the opportunity to download updates to their main product, the Windows operating system.
This opportunity was banned for six months, and then suddenly the doors opened again, many do not find an explanation, except that this is one of the surprises of Christmas.
Users can download the latest versions of Windows from the official website of the company. After the imposition of sanctions, this was only possible with VPN software.
Officially, Microsoft continues to comply with the sanctions regime. And what I have actually allowed is just updating products that are already there. However, at the same time, the company unofficially launched sales of its product codes in Russia.
Commenting on this, says Eldar Murtazin, an analyst at Mobile Research Group. “These products can be purchased through pirates, and the company is not opposed to this process.” He added: “Microsoft does not want to completely lose the huge Russian market. Moreover, users have already begun to switch to alternatives.”
In fact, the restrictions imposed on updates pushed the townsfolk to thoughts that are very logical, according to Murtazin: “If updates are disabled today, Office My or Windows can be disabled tomorrow, and how will I work then?” And users began to look for alternatives. .” Murtazin believes that in order to slow down the decline in its share in Russia, Europe’s largest market, the company “has given up on moving forward.”
However, other experts consider this measure temporary. Or it happened as a result of a technical error. The proof of this is that some users are unable to download the update from the official website. Or what happened was just a temporary “window of opportunity”. The company unofficially opened it for a few days. And if the US authorities find out, they can be told that some Indian programmers made a mistake.
In any case, experts believe that it is not known what the US authorities and the company’s management can come up with. Therefore, no matter what “window of opportunity” opens, it is better to find a more loyal and non-capricious alternative.
Finding the best laptop doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. We’ve tried out a lot of different models to help you find the best one. A lot of the laptops have been talked about, and we have more specific lists that you can look at while you’re shopping. These lists include the best gaming laptops, 15-inch laptops, two-in-one Chromebooks, and the best laptops for creative people. If you need to keep the price of a new laptop computer low, check out our picks for budget computer portable and budget computer portable for games. This list is kept up to date regularly.
Laptop Which We Recommend in 2023
Dell XPS 13
Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 is a perennial favorite because of its size, weight, and overall performance. As a result, Dell’s laptops in 2020 will be even smaller and more powerful for CPU and graphics-intensive workloads. Despite the slight improvement, this Dell XPS is still the best laptop in its class. There are 11th-generation Core CPUs from Intel available for the Dell XPS 13 and 2-in-1, including the Core i3, i5, and i7 models. Solid-state storage and memory choices are also available for this Dell, beginning with a 256GB SSD hard disc and 8GB of memory.
Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1):
Welcome to the new era of Apple computers. The first step in lApple’s plan to break with Intel would be the M1 SoC, which Apple makes. The Side 5-nanometer gadget has 16 billion electronic parts. This is the most that the company has ever put on a chip. Those transistors make up an eight-core CPU, a graphics card with a single core, Apple’s Neural Engine, an enhanced image signal processor, and Apple’s Secure Enclave.
As a result, the laptop is faster, more powerful, and a force to be reckoned with. The MacBook Pro has the new Apple M1 SoC, 16GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and Apple M1 graphics. The basic model costs $1,299 and comes with an Apple M1 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. The $2,299 version comes with 2TB of storage space. Each laptop has a Retina screen that is 13 inches and has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels.
The much-talked-about Apple M1 CPU shows that the company is leaving Intel in favour of its own technology. Apple didn’t hide any of the effects, saying that the new MacBooks will have 3.5 times the CPU performance, 6 times faster GPU performance, and will be better than 98 percent of PC laptops on the market. Well, I’m here to tell you that the buzz is true except for that last one. It’s a really big story.
We tested a Specter x360 14 that was fast and had a battery life of 14 hours. This was possible because it was co-engineered with Intel for its Evo platform. It has a brilliant 13.5-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,920×1,280 pixels, a screen ratio of 3:2 that is almost the same as an A4 sheet of paper, and about 20% more vertical viewing area than a 16: 9 display, as well as several privacy features. This means that you will scroll less at work. It’s also easier to use as a tablet, especially since it comes with an active pen.
HP Specter x360
HP Specter x360
The HP Spectre x360 14 2021 is the first Spectre 2 model with a larger 3:2-ratio display. Wide-screen 16:9 displays are great for watching movies and TV shows, but a 3:2 display is about the size of a standard A4 sheet of paper and has about 20% more vertical display space than a 16:9 display. It’s a high-end model, so the price reflects that. Right now, prices on HP’s website range from $1,170.
It can be set up with an 11th-generation Core i5 or i7 processor, 8GB or 16GB of memory, up to 2TB of storage, and one of two 13.5-inch, 1,920-by-1,280-pixel displays, one with 400-nit brightness and the other with 1,000-nit brightness, as well as HP’s privacy screen features. For example, the dual-chamber edges make it easier to hold things and give you access to the x360 from the front or sides. The laptop also has two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, one of which is in a cutout on the right side.
Since the x360 charges through USB-C, the angled port keeps the cord out of the way while charging. In general, it’s not a big deal, but since both sides can be used to load, it would be nice if the access points were on different sides. It’s not unusual for high-end models to have this, but it seems like a missed chance to give people more options when costs and more space to attach other devices.
AMD Ryzen
AMD Ryzen
A remarkable deal for simple tasks like email, word processing, and much more, thanks to new AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors. This budget laptop also has a backlit keyboard, a fingerprint reader, and a USB Type-C port. The Acer Swift 3 is also an incredibly lightweight laptop – less than 3 lbs – for a machine That may be found for less than 700 dollars.
The new AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors are of tremendous value for everyday tasks like email, word processing, and more. A fingerprint scanner, a backlit keyboard, and a USB Type-C connector are all included in this inexpensive laptop. This laptop, the Acer Swift 3, weighs less than 3 pounds, making it one of the lightest laptops available for less than 700 dollars.
MacBook Air 11
MacBook Air 11
If you’re looking for a laptop running Mac OS X that you can use on a daily basis, go no further than this model. In the first half of 2022, new Intel processors and, most notably, a new keyboard were added to the MacBook Air. Nevertheless, Apple revealed its new in-house M1 processors in November, replacing Intel’s CPUs in the air. Apple M1. With the help of Apple’s M1 processor, the company claims an operating system with improved performance and longer battery life – up to 18 hours. As long as Intel models are around, you’ll still buy an excellent compact Mac laptop starting at $ 999, regardless of which CPU is used.
Acer Swift 3 (Late 2021):
The Acer Swift 3 is an ultra-thin, silver laptop with a speedy performance that is made for high school students who are moving on to college. It is meant to help them move on to the next level of their studies and make life easier. It has a beautiful design and some significant chrome parts to make it stand out. The 11th Generation Intel Core i7 CPU works well enough, and the Intel Iris Xe GPU is great for rendering.
The base configuration of the Acer Swift 3, which starts at $729.99, includes an Intel Core i5-1035G4 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, Intel Iris Plus graphics, and a 13.5-inch, 1080p display. The Acer Swift 3 is a silver, all-metal, ultrathin laptop that competes directly with the 13-inch MacBook Air. It looks the same and costs the same. Acer is trying to find its place in the market. A Windows Hello-compatible fingerprint scanner is right below the keyboard on the right side. This lets you use your fingers to open the laptop.
I was surprised that Acer didn’t include a capacitive sensor to give the user privacy. The Swift 3 is a reliable, inexpensive, and thin laptop you can take anywhere. It’s a hard-working little machine that did well in many tests. The battery life is also good, lasting more than 10 hours. It also looks expensive and has a keyboard that is pretty easy to type on.
Apple MacBook Pro
Apple MacBook Pro
The combination of larger MacBook Pro hardware with MacOS extracts the maximum performance from components throughout class-leading battery life in a way Windows operating system never seems to operate, and the high-resolution display screen remains Awesome. Scissor switches are used instead of the much-maligned butterfly switches on this strong laptop keyboard model. However, the base price for the 16-inch variant of this award-winning laptop is $ 2,399.
Razer Book 13
Razer Book 13
Book 13 is a more office-friendly variant of the Razer Blade Stealth gaming laptop, featuring a 13.4-inch display with a higher 16:10 aspect ratio, fast mobile performance, long battery life, and ample connection choices to run from home easier. It is of a high-quality build of up. They with the finest MacBook, but, like an apple, it is not necessarily their best laptop value, even compared to other laptops pricey.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Even though it isn’t the Surface Laptop, the Surface Pro continues to do so. Hit all the right notes if you seek a Windows handyman tablet that doubles as a Windows laptop. This powerful Surface laptop boasts the 10th generation Intel processor, fast Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and a long-lasting battery. This surface is also the first in the collection to have an honest-to-goodness USB-C port.
Asus ZenBook 13
Asus ZenBook 13
The Asus ZenBook 13 is sleek yet inconspicuous 13.3-inch ultraportable with the right footprint for squeezing on a little coffee table. You will get more than 12 hours of battery life depending on your configuration – it is available with an Intel Core i5 CPU or an 11th generation Core i7 processor and 8GB of RAM – and a lot of performance to do in a hurry job of daily office or school duties. Like many Asus laptops, the ZenBook includes some extra devices to hopefully spice up your life easier while you are out and about.
Lenovo Yoga 9i
Lenovo Yoga 9i
Even while HP and Dell make great two-in-one laptop convertibles, the screens on those laptops are only 13.5 and 13.4 inches in size. If you want a little more camera for your job or entertainment, the Yoga 9i is a fantastic choice. It is available in 14 and 15.6-inch sizes with a range of configuration options, and everything about them is quick. Well, except for their battery life, which is good is long. Also, they come with pens that charge and store in the body.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8:
The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 is a new 2-in-1 tablet of the Surface Pro line. This model is made with an Intel CPU from the 11th generation, a 13-inch 120Hz screen, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a removable SSD. Also, Windows 11 will work right out of the box on this 2-in-1. The Surface Pro 8 is great at home or on the go because it is small and easy to use. Both the front and back scanners make images that are clear and full of detail. At the Microsoft Store, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 in two colors: Platinum and Graphite. The Platinum model comes in eight different ways. The base model costs $999 and has an i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. A model that costs $2,599 comes with a 1TB SSD, 32GB of RAM, and an Intel Core i7 processor. The Surface Pro 8 is an excellent portable device because it is small and light. It is 11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches and weighs 1.96 pounds. The dark anodized aluminum case looks good and makes the 2-in-1 feel solid and tough.
Dell G series
Dell G series
Dell has reduced the number of G-series gaming laptop models from three to one, and that’s probably for the best. To save time, a single frame is available in a range of configurations starting at $735 for an Intel 10th generation processor, $931 for an Intel 11th generation processor, or $882 for AMD Ryzen 5000 H-series processors. All of the processors can be combined with up to 6GB, 8GB, or 16GB. Nvidia RTX 3060 of RAM is up to 1 TB of Storage. I am a more budget-friendly version of his Alienware division, but still capable of playing the latest AAA blockbusters. Our top option is the combination with the AMD Ryzen 7, an RTX 3060, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD for just over $ 1,000.
Gram 17
There are no other laptops with a 17-inch screen that are this light and have a long battery life, so this is the only one. Gram 17 lasted 13 hours on our video streaming test, beating last year’s model by 47 minutes. This year’s model lasted 47 minutes on the same test. Because the 2022 version has a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, its performance is better than in 2021. This is also paired with more powerful Intel Iris Plus integrated graphics, which gives you a little more speed when editing photos and videos and playing games on the side.
Yoga 9
Yoga 9
This 3-pound convertible laptop is usually available for less than $ 700. It’s a good choice for anyone who needs a laptop for work or school. The metal frame makes it look and feel like a high-end computer. It has a comfortable keyboard and a smooth, responsive, precision touchpad that makes it easy to use. Lenovo’s sliding shutters for its webcam allow you to have privacy when you need it. Even though the Yoga 9i is more expensive, it doesn’t have as many extra features as the Yoga 9i. As a bonus, it has a lot of battery life as well!
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The Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor is openly racist against persons with dark skin tones, according to a new class action lawsuit against Apple.
Alex Morales, the plaintiff, claims to have bought an Apple Watch between 2020 and 2021. He claims he was aware of the pulse oximetry capabilities of the device and thought it measured skin tone indifferently.
The lawsuit asserts that there have been reports for years that such devices were much less reliable in determining blood oxygen levels based on skin tone. A heightened awareness of structural racism in many facets of society coincided with the middle of the Coronavirus pandemic, which addressed the “real world impact” of this bias.
Researchers “proved the clinical impact of the racial bias of pulse oximetry using records of patients taken during and before the epidemic,” the complaint further asserts.
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“Black individuals may be at heightened risk for hypoxemia if pulse oximetry is relied upon to triage patients and modify supplemental oxygen doses,” the authors write.
On December 24, Morales filed a lawsuit on behalf of all New Yorkers who purchased an Apple Watch within the legal time frame. By the statutes against consumer fraud in various states, he also filed lawsuits on behalf of citizens of Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
In addition, the lawsuit alleges that Apple violated the New York General Business Law and State Consumer Fraud Acts and committed fraud, unjust enrichment, and breaches of express warranties.
Apple Watch skin awareness
There have been other skin-related complaints about the Apple Watch besides the 2022 lawsuit. Users claimed in 2015 that black wrist tattoos obstructed the cardiac sensor on the device.
Apple confirmed the problem in May 2015. An updated support page states, “Permanent or temporary alterations to your skin, such as some tattoos, might also affect heart rate sensor effectiveness.” Some tattoos can block light from the sensor due to their ink, design, and saturation, making it challenging to obtain accurate readings.
These problems existed before Apple added the blood oxygen sensor to its lineup with the Apple Watch Series 6 in 2020.
For those who haven’t been able to go back into the gym or are still using home workout equipment, online classes, or fitness memberships, now is the time to make sure they have the greatest muscle recovery tools in their arsenal. If you want to recover from a workout truly, you’ll need a combination of nutrition and physical manipulation, as well as high-tech healing products like CBD-infused sportswear. Consider a massage gun if you’re seeking workout gear with scientific backing.
Percussive therapy is used to alter your soft tissue with massage guns. There is significant scientific evidence that massage therapy is the best method for relieving tight muscles following a workout. These strong massagers are loved by everyone from recreational gym-goers to professional athletes and those with chronic pain for various reasons.
People think percussion therapy can help ease muscle pain, tiredness, and lactic acid buildup. It lets you use a percussion gun to treat pain in specific muscle groups quickly. Aside from that, they can help you move around more efficiently, improve blood flow, and loosen up tight muscles, among other things. Percussion therapy could help with some of the effects of stress and lack of sleep. Also, the slow-motion videos of massage guns hitting muscles are so interesting that you should buy one just for that. You shouldn’t use one if you have any health problems other than sore muscles after a hard workout.
The problem is that there are just too many options. So how do you choose the right one and tell them apart? The answers are all in our tried-and-true guide, which you can find below.
Best Massage Guns 2023
HoMedics Pro Physio Massage Gun
HoMedics Pro Physio Massage Gun
If you want to be on the cutting edge, HoMedics has you covered. This high-tech massage gun can heat up to 47C and give you a hot massage that is great for getting your blood flowing before a workout. Alternatively, you can put the swappable “cold head” in the freezer for a few hours and then attach it for a good cool-down after the gym. This is cool.
It was quiet and light for its size, which made it easier to use. Its six massage heads moved smoothly over the skin without bumping or catching, which could be uncomfortable. Our only complaint was that the carrying case is a bit big, so it might not be suitable for people who are always on the go.
Warranty: You can return anything you bought on the website within 30 days of receiving it and get a full refund of the cost of the item. Accessories: 6 heads can be switched out: a barrel head, a cold head, a ball head, an arrowhead, a heat head, and a softening head.
MuscleGun Carbon
MuscleGun Carbon
The MuscleGun Carbon was powerful and worked well. It moved smoothly over our muscles and helped relieve some of the worst pain we felt after working out. It stood out from the rest because of its long, curved handle. Our testers found that this clever design let them reach all of their aches, even the ones that were hard to get to.
We didn’t like how heavy the massage gun was, and the handle vibrated when you turned up the speed. But it came in second place because it had four massage heads, a robust carrying case, an intelligent handle, and almost perfect performance.
Warranty: 2 years Accessories: 4 massage heads, charger, recovery massage oil, carry case
Theragun PRO
Theragun PRO
The Theragun line from Therabody is one of the most well-known massage gun brands, and this is the best of the bunch. We can’t deny that the price is high, but the quality of the product shows that it’s worth it. T
Because the handle is hollow and triangular, and the massage arm can be moved, you can reach any muscle without losing your grip. The Theragun PRO also takes the guesswork out of massage by working with the Therabody App to create personalized recovery routines that tell you the best speed settings, pressure, and positions to use.
It’s loud, so you can’t use it to relax in front of the TV, but it’s a good buy if you’re serious about keeping your body in fighting shape.
Warranty: 2 years Accessories: 6 massage heads, charger, carry case
Hyperice Hypervolt Go2
Hyperice Hypervolt Go2
When it comes to the new Hypervolt Go2, small is beautiful. The device is small enough to fit in most gym bags, but it’s still strong enough to bring your tired muscles back to their best.
The smooth white finish makes it look and feel like a high-end product, and our expert was impressed by how smoothly the head moved over the skin. We would have liked a case, but its small size and light weight make it easy to carry.
Warranty: 1 year Accessories: 2 head attachments, charger, and adapters
RecoverFun Plus
RecoverFun Plus
RecoverFun has thought of everything with this excellent massage gun. With six heads that can be switched out for targeted recovery, five-speed settings, a straightforward control button, and a lot of force, it breezed through testing. We liked using the super-soft head on sensitive spots and the bullet head on knots and trigger points.
Even though it’s one of the most influential models we tried, the motor is as quiet as they come (even on the highest speed setting), so you can take care of sore muscles without turning up the TV volume. Excellent stuff.
It weighs over 1.1kg, so you can’t just throw it in your backpack, and it gets stuck on lower speed settings. Still, this one is hard to beat if you want quality and a reasonable price.
The Vyper 3 is another innovation from Hyperice. According to the company, it is a vibrating foam roller that boosts the traditional benefits of foam rolling (increased range of motion, muscle relief, and faster recovery) with fast-motion vibrations and three intense speed settings.
It helped our tester improve their R&R, and after a session, they said they felt “thoroughly massaged.” They liked how the slanted ridges let you pound away the pain and how the soft foam covering made it comfortable to massage.
It’s an excellent choice for general recovery and big muscle groups, but if you want to focus on smaller muscles and trouble spots, keep reading. It’s also important to know that the device makes a loud buzzing sound on the floor because of the vibrations. If you don’t want to annoy your partner, you should plan your sessions carefully.
Warranty: 1 year Accessories: Charger and plug adapter
Turonic G5 Massage Gun
Turonic G5 Massage Gun
Hyperice has come up with something new with the Vyper 3. According to the company, it is a vibrating foam roller that boosts the traditional benefits of foam rolling (increased range of motion, muscle relief, and faster recovery) with fast-moving vibrations and three intense speed settings.
It helped our tester get more rest, and after a session, they said they felt “thoroughly massaged.” They liked how the angled ridges let you pound away the pain and how the soft foam covering made it easy to massage.
It’s a good choice for general recovery and big muscle groups, but if you want to focus on smaller muscles and trouble spots, keep reading. It’s also important to know that when the device is on the floor, it vibrates and makes a loud buzzing sound. If you don’t want to annoy your partner, you should think carefully about how you plan your sessions.
Warranty: 1 year Accessories: 7 massage heads, carry case, charger, spare head gaskets, bag for heads
RENPHO Massage Gun
RENPHO Massage Gun
We’re full-fledged massage gun fan club members, as you can probably tell by now. But this product from RENPHO is your best bet if you want to see what all the fuss is about without spending too much.
It may not have a lot of styles, but it does everything you’d expect from a massage gun and costs less than £100. You can’t get much better than that.
The RENPHO Massage Gun comes with five heads that can be switched out. These heads are easy to move over muscles and give a good massage. The handle vibrates a lot, especially when it’s turned up to the highest speed, but that’s the only thing we don’t like about it.
Warranty: None Accessories: 5 massage heads, USB charging cable, carry case
Theragun Mini Massage Gun
Theragun Mini Massage Gun
Our expert liked this small but powerful massage gun right away. It’s easy to put in your kit bag because it’s small and clean. The solid triangular handle could be hard to hold on to at times.
But portability is key if you want a massage gun you can take to the gym, and the Theragun Mini delivers in this area. Along with its small size, it comes with a travel pouch to take with you. It also got the best score for getting rid of soreness immediately, so it should be your first stop after any high-volume hypertrophy work.
Warranty: 1 year Accessories: Charger, carry case
Pulseroll Percussion Massage Gun PRO
Pulseroll Percussion Massage Gun PRO
You know you’re in trouble when your muscles have more knots than a Scout leader. This massage master will take care of these trouble spots in no time. With its long handle, you’ll even be able to reach the spots that give you the most back pain in the morning.
It’s on the big side and can be a little hard to move around, but it’s easy to use and has plenty of power, so you’ll be a pro at percussive therapy in no time.
Warranty: 1 year Accessories: 6 massage heads, charger, carry case
Also tested
During the past two years, we tried the following percussive massage guns. While some of these products did not cut, they are nonetheless excellent products in their own right. If you think one of them might be right for you, check it out.
Theragun Elite
If you’re going to spend $400 on a massage pistol, why not get the most powerful one on the market?
Theragun Mini
The Theragun Mini is louder than anything I’d want to use on an aircraft, despite its power and convenience. It’s my opinion that the Hypervolt Go has the most settings and the most travel-friendly options.
Hyperice Hypervolt Plus With Bluetooth
However, when it comes to “most silent,” the Ekrin Athletics B37 beats out the Hypervolt Plus, an excellent massage gun.
Hyperice Hypervolt
If you don’t mind spending $50 more for Hyperice’s Hypervolt Plus, their original percussion massage gun is still a viable alternative.
Erin Athletics Bantam
In terms of features, the Hypervolt Go has a better mini-massage gun. However, it may be the better option if you’re on a tighter budget.
Ekrin Athletics B37S
The Ekrin Athletics B37S is nearly as quiet as its sibling, the B37, which is a superb product. In terms of power, design, and noise, the B37S is identical to the Hypervolt.
TimTam All New Power Massager
The power of this massage cannon is likely out of reach for the typical user. It sounded like a power drill from the first time I heard it. This is a terrific alternative for persons with a strong tolerance for pain, but it’s not for everyone.
TimTam Power Massager Pro
Like the All-New Power Massager, TimTam’s other massage pistol is quite powerful, but it has five settings for a more delicate massage.
ExoGun DreamPro
Despite its significant discount, the ExoGun DreamPro isn’t one of our best recommendations among the current crop of massage guns. It has a mediocre amount of power and a cumbersome design that makes it difficult to wield for lengthy periods of time.
NordicTrack Percussion Recovery Gun
This percussive massage cannon is noisier than many of the other versions on this list, despite its lack of power. The sensation is more akin to vibration than a pounding sound.
TriggerPoint Impact Massage Gun
I had great expectations for the TriggerPoint massage gun because it was made by the business that creates the bright orange foam rollers that are present in every gym. Due to the lack of attachment and lack of power, my expectations were not met.
Compex Fixx 1.0 Massager
A mashup of TimTam and Theragun, the Compex massage gun has a similar experience. An adjustable head and three speeds are adequate for the work at hand.
Sportneer K1 Percussive Massager
A new version of Sportneer’s massage gun dethroned this old favorite. If you’re looking for a massage pistol for around $100, I still recommend you give it a shot.
Recoverfun Mini Massage Gun
At only $79, this massage gun is a terrific entry-level alternative for anyone frightened to pay for a full-sized massage gun or higher-end portable massage gun.
MuscleGun Carbon
This massage gun doesn’t offer anything that comparable massage guns at the $200-$250 price point don’t offer. For that money, I’d select the Ekrin Athletics B37 or the original Achedaway. MuscleGun goods have one thing going for them: access to the app, which contains video and audio instructions for using the massage gun.
MuscleGun X
MuscleGun’s lower-priced device is comparable to others in its class. It’s comparable to the Sportneer Elite K9 massage gun. The aluminum attachments are a wonderful touch.
Vybe Pro
With nine speeds and eight attachments, the Vybe Pro is a wonderful alternative for folks who want a lot of versatility.
Vybe V2
This one equals the TimTam massage guns in terms of power, noise and design, therefore I wouldn’t recommend it to the typical person. However, if you want something incredibly intense, go for it.
HoMedics Thera-P Heated Massage Gun
The heating element on this massage gun is a lovely addition and it’s really calming. The long connection and low power output will put most people off.
Vivreal Handheld Massager
This low-cost option has a clumsy feel to it, but it allows you to reach areas like your mid-back that are otherwise inaccessible.
Renpho Handheld Back Massager
Another budget-friendly pick, the Renpho Back Massager really makes full back massages easy and possible on your own (whereas many other devices require a second person) (whereas many other devices require a second person). It isn’t particularly potent, but it does have a calming effect.
Why Should I Use a Massage Gun?
They are made to help with muscle pain and recovery. It’s like a deep-tissue massage. It’s done by making quick, percussion-like movements that stimulate muscles, increase blood flow, and break up knots. You can use them to warm up or to relax after a workout. They feel good, too, because they hit all the right pressure points that help the body make more endorphins. At the very least, massage guns can quickly help problem areas feel better.
“They often look like power tools, but the benefits of massage guns include less muscle tension, relaxed muscles, and better blood flow,” says Dr. Daniel Giordano, CMO of Bespoke Treatments. “We use one daily, and you can use it before, during, or after exercise.”
What to look for in a Massage gun?
Speed and power: These two factors are the most crucial. Everyone’s pain tolerance and massage preferences differ. However, anybody can benefit from a massager with at least two settings: one is less powerful, so you can still use the gun on sore muscles where you are experiencing muscle tension or pain.
Type of motion: Percussion and vibration, as described in the Nordictrack description, are two completely different things. When buying a massage gun, evaluate which mechanism is more important to you.
Portability: If you’re planning on taking your massage gun on the road, look for one that comes with its own carrying case or is small enough to fit into a bag or suitcase. In spite of the fact that the vast majority of them are in fact handheld massagers, some, such as the TimTam versions, are very hefty.
Attachments and accessories: Use the massage gun on what parts of your body? If you’ll only use it on just your large muscles, such as your back and legs, you probably don’t need many attachments or extras. But if you intend to use it on certain places and trigger points, such as the arch of your foot or your neck, you’d benefit from smaller attachments intended for those precise areas.
Battery life: As with any electronic device, the longer the battery lasts, the better.
Cost: You’ll want to hunt for a therapeutic massager gadget within your budget. The most costly massage guns usually offer more adjustable speed, power, and motion options, but less-priced ones can certainly get the job done.
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