It's easy to nail down the basics with Apple TV. But there are countless features, tricks and Siri commands that aren't immediately apparent to first time users or those who don't dive too deep into settings. Here are 20 tips and tricks to help you master the Apple TV. More»
Why This Matters: Tips and tricks.–Cynthia Wisehart
2. Most smart TVs are tracking you—Vizio just got caught
By Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge
The main problem was that Vizio TVs had tracking features turned on by default, instead of an opt-in setting like many other manufacturers use (and, as you'll see, sometimes hide or trick you into accepting). Newer Vizio TVs that run the company's SmartCast system have the tracking turned off by default. More»
Why This Matters: Vizio has been tracking what you watch on a second-by-second basis, whether you're watching cable, playing a Blu-ray, or streaming a movie, according to the FTC. They pair that with demographic details and sell it on.-Cynthia Wisehart
3. Deaf people use their auditory cortex to process visual rhythms
By Roheeni Saxena, Ars Technica
When deaf people were asked to interpret visual rhythms (represented by a flashing light) the same auditory processing regions used to listen to rhythms were activated. More»
Why This Matters: Whoa dense article. But I'm enjoying (if that's the word) lately reading about all the overlap among the senses—people hearing smells and seeing sounds, etc. The impulse to perceive, categorize, and discern sensory input seems to be quite intense. Or maybe the brain is just desperate to keep busy.-Cynthia Wisehart