Apple's AirPods Pro fall back to $180
Apple's AirPods Pro are back down to $180, their best deal barring Black Friday lows. That's $70 off the normal price of the popular wireless earbuds, which remain our top pick for iOS users. The...
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The Morning After: You might not have to wait long for Google’s cheaper Pixel 5a
We knew Google was readying another phone ahead of its new own-chip Pixel 6 flagships, but the company’s cheaper A series might reappear earlier than we thought. The Pixel 5a could appear any day now,...
View ArticleAndroid 12 beta feature lets you control your phone with your face
Beyond its ownaccessibility apps, Google offers a powerful API that lets developers create tools for people with disabilities. The beta version of the Android Accessibility Suite — which was part of...
View ArticleAmazon's Fire and Fire Kids tablets are on sale for up to 40 percent off
Amazon is known for making affordable tablets that get the basics right. As of now, the retailer is offering discounts on a range of its own-brand slates that cut up to 33 percent off its biggest and...
View ArticleAmazon knocks up to 30 percent off Echo devices in its 'off to college' sale
Regardless of if you're personally heading back to school in a few weeks, Amazon's latest sale is a good opportunity for anyone to grab a new Echo device. In addition to Fire tablets and Fire TV...
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Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders review: Not for most people
With major phone manufacturers like Apple, Google and (in some regions, at least) Samsung building their own processors, Qualcomm's premium Snapdragon CPUs are facing stiffer competition than ever. But...
View ArticleTesla's Autopilot is under federal investigation following crashes
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation of Tesla's Autopilot system. The probe follows 11 crashes with parked first responder vehicles since 2018,...
View ArticleIntel Arc, the company's first gaming GPUs, will debut in 2022
Intel has chosen a name for its high-performance consumer graphics products: Intel Arc. The branding will cover the hardware and software sides of its high-end graphics cards, as well as services.The...
View ArticleAmazon's Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for a record low of $80 right now
While nothing can replicate holding a new hardcover book in your hands, you can't beat the convenience of an e-reader. Devices like Amazon's Kindles let you take your whole library with you, so you're...
View ArticleBlue Origin takes NASA to court over SpaceX lunar lander contract
Following a $2 billion Hail Mary, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has filed a complaint with the US Court of Federal Claims over NASA's handling of the Human Landing System program. The court challenge comes...
View ArticleMIT developed a low-cost prosthetic hand that can help amputees feel again
The field of neuroprosthetics has advanced significantly in recent years, but the technology is still nowhere near accessible enough to make a difference in the lives of most amputees. However, a new...
View ArticleAnonymous chat app Yik Yak is back from the dead
Anonymous messaging apps were all the rage back in the mid-2010s. Yik Yak, one of the most popular of those back in the day, shut down in 2017, but now it's back from the dead. A new version has hit...
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Astro teams up with Timbuk2 to build the ultimate gamer bags
As someone who regularly attends conventions like PAX, I know the importance of a good bag for your gaming gear. You need something that can snugly hold your Nintendo Switch, controllers and headsets...
View ArticleGM will reportedly replace Chevy Bolt battery modules to reduce fire risk
According to Electrek, GM has informed some Chevy Bolt EV owners that it will replace all the modules in their batteries with new ones. This is the latest step the automaker has taken to address issues...
View ArticleApple will reportedly begin hosting in-store classes again on August 30th
Like most consumer tech companies, Apple has seen its retail and workplace setup severely disrupted by the pandemic. (Its bottom line, on the other hand, has emerged unscathed.) The iPhone maker has...
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The Morning After: Tesla’s Autopilot is now under federal investigation
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system. Since 2018, Tesla cars driven by Autopilot have crashed into first-responder...
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Qualcomm unveils its first 5G-capable reference drone
Qualcomm is showing off the type of drones that could wind up being built on its dedicated Flight RB5 5G platform. The chip-maker has released a new reference design that contains all the latest...
View ArticleSwiss university claims it broke the record for Pi calculation
Most people know the value of Pi as 3.1416, but it's gotten longer and longer over the years as researchers try to find its most accurate calculation. A team from the University of Applied Sciences...
View ArticleApple's MacBook Pro M1 is $200 off right now at Amazon
Those looking to snag a new laptop from Apple ahead of the upcoming semester can do so for less if they go through Amazon. The online retailer has the MacBook Pro M1 with 256GB of storage for $200 off...
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Adobe brings more desktop Photoshop features to the iPad, including Magic Wand
Adobe has added more welcome features to Photoshop on iPad, including some that debuted on the desktop version. The tablet app now includes the Magic Wand object-selection and Healing Brush...
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