WHO air quality standards met by only 7 countries in 2023, report says

Only seven countries and three territories last year met World Health Organization pollution guidelines for fine particulate matter, the most risky form of pollution to human health. A report published Tuesday by the Swiss company IQAir looked at fine particular matter pollution (also known as PM 2.5) data collected by more than 30,000 ground-level air … Read more

How I gave my audio recordings an instant quality boost with this handy tool

This audio recorder will be an outstanding addition to your video, podcast, or interview arsenal. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Tascam DR-60DmkII DSLR Audio Recorder has been available for a while and can be purchased on Amazon for $169.Brilliant sound, user-friendly, and plenty of inputs make this a must-have for anyone who wants to simplify and … Read more

This handy accessory drastically improved my phone’s video quality

The MoveMic Wireless Lavalier system punches way above its weight. ZDNET/Jack Wallen ZDNET’s key takeaways The Shure MoveMic Wireless Lavalier mic system is available now, either purchased as a kit (with mics and receiver, or as individual pieces). Brilliant sound, easy setup, and the receiver menu is a treat to use.Note that the range is limited … Read more

Logitech’s new MX Brio is a $200 4K webcam with ‘AI-enhanced image quality’

Logitech’s MX Brio is a new $199.99 (£219.99 / €229) 4K webcam aimed at everyone from remote workers to streamers. Key specs include the ability to stream in 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, an aperture of f/2.0, and an aluminum unibody design that kind of looks a little like a kazoo if you … Read more

Ford stops shipping 2024 F-150 Lightnings for ‘quality checks’

Ford has halted shipments of the new 2024 F-150 Lightning electric truck as of February 9th while it carries out quality inspections. Several outlets reported the pause on Friday, but none could say what prompted the check. In the meantime, Ford is still manufacturing the Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, … Read more

London lags behind rest of Europe on 5G network quality, report finds

Testing out internet speeds on an Oppo Reno 5G smartphone with EE’s network. Ryan Browne | CNBC London falls far behind other major European cities when it comes to the quality of its 5G connection, according to a report shared with CNBC. The findings from fixed and mobile network benchmarking firm MedUX found that London … Read more

Climate change is erasing previous gains in air quality — fires are mostly to blame

Air quality in the US is projected to backslide in the coming decades, landing back where it was in the mid-2000s as a result of climate change, according to a new report. The report comes with an online tool for users to zoom in on individual properties to see what kind of air quality residents might … Read more