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Summer, sun, and sauna? Not necessarily in that order! You can cool down your rooms considerably using a simple trick. But beware! One common mistake can ruin the effect.
Imagine driving through an actual jungle in an off-road vehicle — and suddenly, a 19-meter-high brachiosaurus looms in front of you: Welcome to “Junglia Okinawa”.
When discussing sustainable energy, the issue of implementing heating systems that don’t rely on fossil fuels often raises more questions than it has answers for. Is it even possible to solely operate heating systems that function without gas or oil, and what does this look like in practice? Sweden has made remarkable progress in this respect, which could serve as an example for other countries across the world. It is, however, important to keep in mind that Sweden’s blueprint can’t be applied to every country across the board.
Last heating season hit Europe like a wake-up call. A staggering 47 million people across the EU, Switzerland, and Norway struggled to afford proper heating through the winter. That’s about 10.2% of the entire population—up sharply from 31 million in 2021. What’s surprising? It’s not just the colder northern regions feeling the squeeze. It’s actually the warmer areas where the situation is often worse. In some places, up to 30% of residents are affected. Chances are, you’ve noticed the spike in energy costs yourself over the past few months. It’s been hard to miss.
International scientists are working hard to discover better methods when it comes to heating and cooling technologies. A group of researchers has apparently made a decisive breakthrough that could make it easier than ever to maintain the desired temperature. Systems that create a temperature difference require a lot of energy, on average. Although some energy-efficient heating and cooling methods are available today, a large proportion of the required energy in households is still used to maintain temperatures.
The world of consumer electronics is ever-evolving, and this time, a significant evolution is on the horizon with the introduction of the HDMI 2.2 standard. This new specification from the HDMI Forum not only promises improved picture and audio playback but also opens the door to innovative applications that until recently, were severely hampered by technical limitations. For technology fans and gamers alike, the introduction of HDMI 2.2 in the first half of 2025 should hold some exciting upgrades in store.
Samsung and other smart TVs that feature Netflix baked-in have begun to feature a QR code upon launching the app. Scanning this QR code using your smartphone, you will automatically be directed to the Netflix app on your smartphone. However, this mode contains an additional set of valuable features that every power user should know.
How to: Download Netflix movies and TV series and watch them offline