Technology News
Artists criticize Apple's lack of transparency around Apple Intelligence data
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:12:52 +0000
Later this year, millions of Apple devices will begin running Apple Intelligence, Cupertino's take on generative AI that, among other things, lets people create images from text prompts. But some members of the creative community are unhappy about what they say is the companyâs lack of transparency around the raw information powering the AI model that makes this possible.
The best password manager for 2024
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:00:35 +0000
We use passwords for everything. From our bank accounts to free social media sites, our password footprints spread all over our digital landscape. But that means if youâre reusing the same ones over and over again, youâre opening yourself up to hackers potentially finding one in a leak and getting into your most sensitive accounts.
Thatâs where password managers come in. They store all your credentials in one place, taking the burden off of you to remember them all, and even offer stronger password options to help prevent reuse in the future. Yet, itâs a confusing space filled with extra features and security gaps that can make it hard to navigate. We tested out nine of the best password managers available now to help you choose the right one for your needs. 1Password remains our top pick for the best password manager, thanks to its zero-knowledge policy, numerous security features and general ease of use, but there are other solid programs out there to consider as well.
Abandoning doggy doo? DNA will sniff you out and expose you
Fox News | Sun, 30 Jun 2024 06:00:31 -0400
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Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
NewYork Times | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:58:58 +0000
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Facial Recognition Led to Wrongful Arrests. So Detroit Is Making Changes.
NewYork Times | Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:00:47 +0000
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U.S. Awards $504 Million for ‘Tech Hubs’ in Overlooked Regions
NewYork Times | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:15:16 +0000
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The Morning After: Googleâs greenhouse gas emissions climbed nearly 50 percent in five years due to AI
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:15:14 +0000
Googleâs greenhouse gas emissions spiked by nearly 50 percent in the last five years, due to data centers required to power artificial intelligence, according to the companyâs 2024 Environmental Report. The report shows the companyâs progress towards meeting its self-proclaimed objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 â despite this additional challenge.
Neon White, Tchia and a bunch of other titles are coming to Game Pass this month
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:55:48 +0000
A number of pretty good titles are coming to Microsoft's Game Pass this month for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs, including Engadget staff favorites Neon White and Tchia. Neon White is a first-person shooter and puzzle platformer, wherein you play the part of an assassin taken from Hell to exterminate demons in Heaven in an annual competition. It was one of Engadget's best games for 2022, and we praised it for being smooth and fast-paced, having complex weapons and having almost 100 replayable levels to go through.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for July 5, #390
CNet | Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:00:03 +0000
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Record Labels Sue A.I. Music Generators, Inside the Pentagon’s Tech Upgrade and HatGPT
NewYork Times | Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:06:29 +0000
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Early Prime Day deals discount the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds to a record-low price on Amazon
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:59:39 +0000
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is nearly here, but there are already a bunch of solid early Prime Day deals available on tech products in the lead-up. Bose items are among the deals: you can grab this quality set of active noise cancelling (ANC) wireless earbuds for $100 off. The Bose QuietComfort II buds typically retail for $279, but it's available in two colorways for $179. That marks an all-time-low price for these earbuds.
Autonomous trash-gobbling robot boat wages war on waterway waste
Fox News | Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:12 -0400
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A Hacker Stole OpenAI Secrets, Raising Fears That China Could, Too
NewYork Times | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:36:56 +0000
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Fox News AI Newsletter: Caribbean nation capitalizes on AI boom
Fox News | Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:56:48 -0400
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Chinaâs BYD is catching up with Tesla in sales
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:39:00 +0000
Chinaâs leading EV manufacturer, BYD, is catching up with Tesla in sales, according to sales figures published by Reuters. The company posted a 21 percent increase in electric vehicle sales throughout the second quarter. This totals 426,039 EVs from April to June, which is just 12,000 fewer vehicles than Teslaâs estimated deliveries for the same time period. This places BYD in a good position to become the worldâs leading vendor.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Biden Administration in Social Media Case
NewYork Times | Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:11:59 +0000
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Cloudflare is taking a stand against AI website scrapers
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 22:00:30 +0000
Cloudflare has released a new free tool that prevents AI companies' bots from scraping its clients' websites for content to train large language models. The cloud service provider is making this tool available to its entire customer base, including those on free plans. "This feature will automatically be updated over time as we see new fingerprints of offending bots we identify as widely scraping the web for model training," the company said.
Nintendo ends Wii U repairs
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:00:23 +0000
Earlier this year, Nintendo said it would shut down all Wii U servers, putting an end to multiplayer, co-op and other services. Now, the company has announced that it's ending Wii U repairs as well, effectively giving last rites to the loveable but not very popular console.
Michigan is building the nationâs first smart highway
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:30:05 +0000
A three-mile stretch of Interstate 94 in Michigan will be converted into Americaâs first smart highway.
Virtual tabletop gaming platform Roll20 experienced a serious data breach
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:10:52 +0000
Popular virtual tabletop service Roll20 has experienced a serious security breach, according to an email the company sent out to users. The email, written on July 2, warned users that their personal data may have been exposed, including âfirst and last name, email address, last known IP address, and the last four digitsâ of credit cards. However, the breach didnât expose passwords or full financial information, so thatâs good.
July 4th TV Deals: Grab Discounts of Up to $2,700 on Top Brands like Sony, LG, Samsung and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:55:00 +0000
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Meta is changing its policy for the most-moderated word on its platforms
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 18:50:18 +0000
Meta is changing a long-running policy regarding the Arabic word âshaheed,â which has been described as the most-moderated word on the companyâs apps. The company said in an update to the Oversight Board that use of the word alone would no longer result in a postâs removal.
Bruce Bastian, a Founder of WordPerfect, Is Dead at 76
NewYork Times | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:43:11 +0000
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FTC warns some PC manufacturers that they're violating right to repair rules
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:00:09 +0000
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reminding several computer companies that "warranty void if removed" stickers are illegal, as is language discouraging consumers from fixing their own devices. The Commission warned ASRock, Gigabyte and Zotech to get rid of them and remove terms threatening to void warranties if users break the seal, it wrote in a press release spotted by The Verge.
AI-driven exoskeleton lightens your load, elevates performance
Fox News | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:29 -0400
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iPhone's little-known trick can hear better than some human ears
Fox News | Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:25 -0400
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Judge Backs Challenge to F.T.C.’s Noncompete Ban, at Least for Now
NewYork Times | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:07:07 +0000
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This Kindle Unlimited early Prime Day deal gives you a free three-month subscription
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:58:56 +0000
It's July, and that means Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner. We're seeing a lot of early Prime Day deals ahead of July 16, and the latest offer coming from within Amazon's umbrella is for the readers out there. Prime members can now lock in three months of a free Kindle Unlimited subscription, an exclusive deal that will save you $36.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 product pages have been leaked
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:54:20 +0000
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 will come with a 50-megapixel rear camera for the first time, a bigger battery than any of its predecessors and a bunch of AI features, according to the product pages leaked by Evan Blass on Substack. Also known as @evleaks on X/Twitter and other avenues, Blass is known to have a good track record for leaking accurate information about unreleased devices. This time, evleaks has obtained and released copies of product pages for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 ahead of an Unpacked event happening on July 10, though the details aren't absolutely certain until Samsung itself announces them.
Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:35:11 +0000
Texas will be the main battleground for a case about porn websites that is now headed to the Supreme Court. The Free Speech Coalition, a nonprofit group that represents the adult industry, petitioned the top court in April to review a state law that requires websites with explicit material to collect proof of users' ages. SCOTUS today agreed to take on the case challenging a previous ruling by the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit as a part of its next term beginning in October.
How drone light shows have become a Fourth of July tradition
Fox News | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:00:06 -0400
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In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots
NewYork Times | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:09:30 +0000
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Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Social Media Laws in Florida and Texas
NewYork Times | Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:00:38 +0000
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Best July 4th Sales 2024: Our Favorite Offers from Home Depot, Amazon, Best Buy and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:41:00 +0000
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This early Prime Day deal brings the Samsung Galaxy A35 phone to a record-low price
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:45:56 +0000
Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, officially starting on July 16, but early deals are already starting to trickle in. For instance, the Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone is currently available for $350, which is a discount of $50 and a record-low price for the mid-level handset.
Googleâs greenhouse gas emissions climbed nearly 50 percent in five years due to AI
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:26:46 +0000
Googleâs greenhouse gas emissions spiked by nearly 50 percent in the last five years thanks to energy-guzzling data centers required to power artificial intelligence, according to the companyâs 2024 Environmental Report released on Tuesday. The report, which Google releases annually, shows the companyâs progress towards meeting its self-proclaimed objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Top 61 July 4th Deals Under $25: Incredible Savings on Outdoor Gear, Tech, Toys and More
CNet | Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:05:00 +0000
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Texas court blocks the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:00:20 +0000
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ban on noncompete agreements was supposed to take effect on September 4, but a Texan court has postponed its implementation by siding with the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks to block the rule. Back in April, the FTC banned noncompetes, which have been widely used in the tech industry for years, to drive innovation and protect workers' rights and wages. A lot of companies are unsurprisingly unhappy with the agency's rule â as NPR notes, Dallas tax services firm Ryan LLC sued the FTC hours after its announcement. The US Chamber of Commerce and other groups of American businesses eventually joined the lawsuit.
Teenage typing phenom hits insane 305 words per minute
Fox News | Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:24 -0400
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Epic July 4th Laptop Sales: Deep Discounts on Top-brands like Apple, Lenovo, HP and Dell
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:31:00 +0000
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Heartless scammers are preying on people's lost pet anguish
Fox News | Sat, 29 Jun 2024 10:00:46 -0400
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Ray Kurzweil Still Says He Will Merge With A.I.
NewYork Times | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:00:13 +0000
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Uber and Lyft Agree to Give Massachusetts Drivers Minimum Pay
NewYork Times | Sat, 29 Jun 2024 02:33:45 +0000
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What Meta should change about Threads, one year in
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:30:36 +0000
Itâs been a year since Meta pushed out Threads in an attempt to take on the platform now known as X. At the time, Mark Zuckerberg said that he hoped it would turn into âa public conversations app with 1 billion+ people on it.â
Plan Your Summer Travel With 90% Off OneAir Elite's Lifetime Subscription on July 4th
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:47:00 +0000
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A designer's wild 'wind turbine wall' idea is actually becoming reality
Fox News | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:00:48 -0400
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OpenAI hit by two big security issues this week
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:43:16 +0000
OpenAI seems to make headlines every day and this time it's for a double dose of security concerns. The first issue centers on the Mac app for ChatGPT, while the second hints at broader concerns about how the company is handling its cybersecurity.
DJI further diversifies from drones with the Avinox e-bike drive system
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:43 +0000
With a US ban of its hyper-popular drones more likely than not, DJI has been diversifying into products that won't be affected by the Countering CCP Drones Act, like backup batteries. Now the company is entering the e-bike arena with the Avinox Drive System that will go up against the likes of Bosch, Bafang, Shimano and SRAM.
Score Big Discounts on Top Mattresses From Several Brands With Mattress Firm’s July 4th Sale
CNet | Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:16:00 +0000
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Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 5, #124
CNet | Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:00:08 +0000
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Superslick electric beast takes you from city streets to mountain peaks
Fox News | Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:00:06 -0400
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The Watch Dogs movie has finally started filming after 10 years
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:10:40 +0000
Ever since the open world hacker adventure game Watch Dogs captured the attention of 2012âs E3, there were rumors circulating of a movie remake before the game even got a release date. Now more than 10 years later, the film version is finally happening. Ubisoft announced today on X that filming has begun on the Watch Dogs movie with a picture of a clapboard and the caption âLights_Camera_Action.exe.â
Prime Day deals have already discounted our favorite JLab wireless earbuds to only $20
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:45:50 +0000
Amazon has Engadgetâs favorite pair of budget running headphones on sale for 33 percent off. The JLab Go Air Sport surprised us with its combination of affordability, sound quality and battery life. The hook-style earphones are only $20 when you click a $10-off coupon.
Nectar’s July 4th Sale Today Will Save You Up to 40% on Popular Beds
CNet | Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:52:00 +0000
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Japanâs government says goodbye to floppy disks
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:44:49 +0000
Floppy disks may seem like a relic from an ancient time of computers but there are still places and even governments in the world that still use them to run its most basic functions. Japan is no longer one of those countries.
The iPad and Blackmagic's Micro Color Panel make strange bedfellows
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:38:35 +0000
With the current rebellion against Adobeâs subscription model, folks are taking a hard look at Blackmagic Designâs DaVinci Resolve Studio. And many like what they see. Itâs arguably more powerful than Adobeâs Premiere Pro, offering better color correction tools along with built-in effects and audio apps. Best of all, itâs free (though you can pay $300 to upgrade to the Studio version).
Amazon Prime members can get this Blink Outdoor bundle with a video doorbell for 63 percent off in an early Prime Day deal
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:15:37 +0000
If you've been looking to improve your home's security but don't want to spend a fortune, Amazon Prime Day presents an excellent time to shop for some new gear. An early Prime Day deal discounts this Blink Outdoor bundle by 63 percent. For $120 â down from $320 â you can get a Blink Video Doorbell and three Outdoor 4 smart security cameras with Sync Module 2. Like most Prime Day deals, this one is exclusive to Prime members in the lead-up to the big day.
How to Clean Up Your Phone’s Photo Library to Free Up Space
NewYork Times | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:00:27 +0000
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Robots Get a Fleshy Face (and a Smile) in New Research
NewYork Times | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:57:09 +0000
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How criminals are exploiting personal information to target vulnerable seniors in elder fraud
Fox News | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:18 -0400
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A new Resident Evil game is in the works from the director of Resident Evil 7
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:55:43 +0000
Itâs been a hot minute since weâve had a brand new Resident Evil game. Then again, itâs hard to blame Capcom for that â Resident Evil: Village created such a high bar for future sequels to limbo under or jump over, depending on which hypothetical bar-based sport youâre playing in your head.
Early Prime Day deals bring the Samsung Galaxy S9+ tablet down to a record-low price
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:29:46 +0000
Investing in a new tablet can be costly but early Prime Day deals are making it a bit more reasonable. Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, the online marketplace has discounted Samsung's Galaxy S9+ tablet by 25 percent, bringing its cost down to an all-time low price of $750 from $1000. This deal is available for the 256GB Beige model, while the Graphite model is down to $800 from $1,000 â still lower than we've previously seen it (let's hear it for the best Prime Day deals).
Score the Apple Pencil 2 for a Stellar Low Price This July 4th
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:01:00 +0000
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Ransomware attack paralyzes thousands of car dealerships nationwide into July
Fox News | Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:32 -0400
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Here's all the Samsung hardware and announcements we expect from the Unpacked event on July 10
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:02:42 +0000
The summer is usually a quiet time for tech news but Samsung is about to shake things up a bit. The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for July 10. It will take place in Paris at 3PM local time, which is 9AM ET.
You can now get AI Judy Garland or James Dean to read you the news
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:00:23 +0000
I love an account on X (formerly Twitter) called @LizaMinnelliOutlives (shockingly not run by the icon herself) that lists things like famous deaths or agreements. Well, in a twist, the real Liza Minnelli no longer outlives new words from her deceased mother, Judy Garland. The actress and singer has given ElevenLabs, an AI startup with cloning services, permission to recreate her mother's voice for their new Reader App. Garland joins James Dean, Burt Reynolds and Sir Laurence Olivier as deceased stars whose AI voices are in the "Iconic voice collection," thanks to deals with their estates for undisclosed sums.
10 things you must consider when choosing any security camera
Fox News | Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:23 -0400
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Investors Pour $27.1 Billion Into A.I. Start-Ups, Defying a Downturn
NewYork Times | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:21:30 +0000
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The best iPhone cases for 2024
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:36 +0000
Your iPhone is likely your most used gadget on the regular, so itâs worth protecting your investment with a case. Itâs understandable to want to show off the handset's sleek design, but the last thing anyone wants is for that shiny new iPhone to get a dent in its back or a crack in its screen. There are dozens of iPhone cases out there, and it may be tempting to just get whichever Amazon serves you first when you search for one. But not all iPhone cases are created equal: not only do you have to make sure the case you want will work with your iPhone 13, iPhone 14 or the latest iPhone 15, but some provide more protection than others as well. Also, it goes without saying that there are a ton of dirt-cheap iPhone cases out there too and most of them are not worth your money. Iâve tested out a number of the most popular iPhone cases out there to come up with our top picks for the best iPhone cases you can get today.
Netflix has reimagined Minesweeper and it's out now
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:00:09 +0000
The latest title to join the Netflix Games roster is a very modern take on one of the icons of Windows computing. That's right, you can now play Minesweeper through Netflix's app. The classic PC puzzle game has been reimagined with an international setting, tasking the player with very literally looking for underwater mines by overlaying the usual interface of numbers and flags over vibrant pictures of waterways from around the world.
Early Prime Day deals include up to 58 percent off Amazon Fire tablets
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:46:49 +0000
Amazon Prime Day is nearly upon us, as the festivities officially kick off on July 16. However, there are already plenty of early Prime Day deals making the rounds. Even better? Some of these discounts are among the best Prime Day deals weâve seen so far. Case in point? Thereâs a sweeping sale on various Amazon Fire tablets with some record-low prices.
Sonos has discounted refurbished speakers and soundbars by up to 25 percent
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:40:42 +0000
Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off as part of a sitewide sale on refurbished products. This includes the well-reviewed Beam Gen 2, which found a place on our list of the best soundbars. You can scoop up a refurbished Beam for $300, which is a discount of $100 or 25 percent.
The best 4th of July sales from Apple, Amazon, Anker and more
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:27 +0000
July 4 isn't really a boon for tech deals. Seasonal sales can be hit or miss if you have things like headphones, tablets and other tech gear on your shopping list â you're actually better off looking for early Prime Day deals (if you're a Prime member) right now, since Amazon has already kicked off the discounts in preparation for its July Prime Day event. But we scoured the internet to find as many of the worthwhile tech deals you can get for July 4 â many of them overlap with Prime Day deals, but there are some from the likes of Solo Stove, Casetify, ThermoWorks and others that appear to be limited-time, seasonal discounts. Here are the best July 4 tech deals you can get this year.
57 Great July 4th Sales at Walmart: Home Goods, Tech, Video Games and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:13:00 +0000
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July 4th Sales at Home Depot: Unbeatable Savings on Outdoor Equipment, Tools, Appliances and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:57:00 +0000
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The Samsung Galaxy A35 Is Down to Its Lowest Price Yet for July 4th
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:22:19 +0000
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JLab's Flex Open Earbuds are a $50 version of the Bose Ultra Open
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:33:39 +0000
Bose surprised everyone when it debuted its clip-on Ultra Open Earbuds early this year. The premise was part fashion and part function, leaving your ears open to ambient sounds while you listen to tunes or podcasts. That model is $299 though, a price that's prohibitive for anyone looking to give the unique wear style a try. Enter JLab, the budget audio company with a solid track record for sound quality and features for under $100, and its new model: the Flex Open Earbuds. At just $50, it's much easier to take a gamble on the clip-on design, especially if you don't want make these your all-day buds.
Best July 4th Mattress Deals: 23 Different Designs to Find the Best Night's Sleep
CNet | Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000
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The 4 best air fryers for 2024, tested and reviewed
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:35 +0000
Air fryers are fast becoming a staple gadget in many peopleâs homes, likely because they are fast, convenient and donât cost a small fortune. And with recent technological advancements, there are air fryers on the market that can cook, bake, saute, dehydrate, pressure cook and more. If youâve been mulling over the thought of investing in an air fryer, nowâs the time to jump on the bandwagon â let us help you choose the best air fryer for your needs.
Whether youâre up for roasting a whole chicken, making a meal for the entire family or want to try your hand at the infamous air-fryer muffins (yes, you read that right), thereâs an air fryer to suit everyone. And with Prime Day on the horizon, you will likely be able to get a great deal on a new machine that could make all the difference to those dreaded mealtimes.
This early Prime Day deal on the 13-inch iPad Air M2 is down to a record-low price
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:45:23 +0000
There's good news for anyone shopping early Prime Day deals. The 13-inch iPad Air with the M2 chip is available for a record-low price ahead of Amazon Prime Day. Our choice for 2024's best overall iPad is down to $749 from $799 for the 128GB model. The sale is running on the Blue, Purple and Starlight models, but the Space Gray option is only $769.
Microsoft agrees to $14 million California pay discrimination settlement
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:00:16 +0000
Microsoft is set to pay $14.4 million to resolve a case alleging retaliatory and discriminatory practices against California workers who took protected leave, such as family care, parental, disability and pregnancy leave. The Civil Rights Department of California (CRD) launched an investigation into Microsoft in 2020, looking into whether the tech giant violated laws such as California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The proposed agreement is subject to court approval.
Get a Sitewide 20% Discount at Urban Armor Gear for July 4th
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:34:00 +0000
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Amazon pulls the plug on the business version of its Astro robot
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:39:08 +0000
After less than eight months, Amazon has discontinued the business version of its Astro security robot. GeekWire reported on Wednesday that despite being âfully committedâ to its home robotics division, the company has discontinued the higher-end model that doubled as a security guard for spaces as large as 5,000 square feet.
AI-Generated Al Michaels to Deliver Paris Olympics Highlights
NewYork Times | Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:59:57 +0000
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Fox News AI Newsletter: AI exoskeletons assist performance
Fox News | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:02:29 -0400
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Looking for more ways to lock down your Android? Here's how to do it
Fox News | Sat, 29 Jun 2024 06:00:53 -0400
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19 July 4th Deals at Target: Incredible Savings on Tech, Appliances, Beauty Products and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:21:00 +0000
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Iâm finding the joy in writing again with a little help from the Supernote Nomad
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:00:48 +0000
I've recently accepted the fact that I am, and always will be, a pen-and-paper kind of gal. When it comes to writing, nothing does it for me quite like the act of scrawling by hand. Iâm more creative, less distracted and more emotionally invested in what Iâm doing than when I type on a keyboard.
Why US surgeon general wants warning label on social media
Fox News | Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:14 -0400
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Facebook, Instagram are using your data to train AI: Learn how to protect it
Fox News | Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:24:14 -0400
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Proton launches its own version of Google Docs
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:44 +0000
Proton now has its own version of Google Docs in its Drive cloud storage service, and like the company's other products, it comes with end-to-end encryption. The company says its flavor of Docs "offers a unique solution in a market where most popular products neglect privacy" and recommends it for use in the healthcare, media, finance and legal industries. Proton Docs has advanced formatting and image embed options like Google Docs has and can create, open and edit documents in multiple formats, including Microsoft .docx.
Tech security check: Am I doing enough to keep my computer safe?
Fox News | Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:09 -0400
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The best wireless earbuds for 2024
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:01:28 +0000
New Bluetooth earbuds are arriving nearly every week nowadays, and while all of that variety can be good for your wallet, deciding which pair is best can also be tricky. After considering things like active noise cancellation (ANC), sound quality and design, the next deliberation is over unique features that big companies like Sony, Bose, Apple and Samsung put in their products. I test dozens of sets of earbuds a year for Engadget, constantly pitting new models against the previous best across all price ranges to keep this list of the best true wireless earbuds up to date. This guide explains why my current selections for the best wireless earbuds made the cut, and offers some shopping advice in terms of everything you need to know before choosing the best true wireless earbuds for your needs.
10 voice scams to watch out for – and your quick action plan
Fox News | Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:27:09 -0400
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Prime members can get Audible free for three months ahead of Prime Day
Engadget | Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:42:45 +0000
Amazon Prime Day is later this month, and the retailer has been promoting the big sale with additional discounts with early Prime Day deals. Right now, members of Amazon Prime can snag three months of an Audible Premium Plus subscription for free. This deal runs through July 31.
Get $30 Off Google's Nest Cam With Amazon's Brilliant July 4th Deals
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:43:00 +0000
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The best early Amazon Prime Day deals for 2024
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:09:56 +0000
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is officially a couple of weeks away now but weâre already starting to see early Prime Day deals pop up. This was expected: Amazon may deem July Prime Day a two-day event, but for years, the online retailer has hosted lead-up deals in order to drum up excitement for the main event. Most early Prime Day deals are exactly that â early discounts that only Prime members can access â but every once in a while there are some discounts available to all. Weâve collected the best early Prime Day deals here, along with the rest of the best discounts on our favorite gadgets that anyone can get from Amazon right now. Weâll be updating this post regularly, so check back to see the latest discounts.
The Morning After: Samsungâs Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 leak early
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:15:22 +0000
We already told you what to expect, but if you demand more proof, the leakers will oblige. This time, @evleaks on X released copies of product pages (and images) for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Possibly the most-delayed video game in history is finally available on the Game Boy Advance
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:51:50 +0000
Making a video game on any platform takes hard work, and even if a game is finished itâs still not immune to delays (see: Duke Nukem Forever, L.A. Noire and Diablo III.) A group of Italian programmers had to wait 22 years to finally see the release of their fantasy hack ân slasher Kien for the Game Boy Advance (GBA) â a console whose last units went into production in 2009. It's likely the most-delayed game in history, according to a feature in The Guardian.
40 Unbeatable July 4th Sales at Best Buy: Massive Savings on Tech, Appliances, Audio and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:50:00 +0000
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Campaign Tied to China Are Harassing a Dissident’s Teenage Daughter
NewYork Times | Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:14 +0000
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Don't Wait for Prime Day. These 54 Amazon July 4th Deals Are Worth Buying Today
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:35:00 +0000
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Meta’s Ad-Free Subscription Violates Competition Law, E.U. Says
NewYork Times | Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:57:16 +0000
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Kia EV9 review: Everything I want in a three-row family EV
Engadget | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:00:48 +0000
The EV market is hotter than ever in the US, but there are only a handful of options for families who need three rows of seats and tons of storage space. There's the Rivian R1S, a beautiful and well-reviewed car, but one that's firmly in luxury territory with a starting price of $75,900. Tesla's Model X is similarly pricey, and its tiny rear row isn't suited for adults (the smaller Model Y's third row option is even worse). That's why Kia's EV9 is such a big deal. It offers even more internal space than the company's massive Telluride, and it starts at a more palatable $54,900 (along with a $1,495 destination charge).
Refurbished Samsung TVs Have Major Discounts at Woot for July 4th
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:49:00 +0000
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Your next webcam could be a Game Boy Camera
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:11:14 +0000
Forget your phone cameras and laptop built-ins; your next webcam could be your old Game Boy Camera. The team (sort of) bringing this peripheral into the modern age is Epilogue. The company makes the GB Operator, which lets people play original Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color cartridges on a current PC or a Steam Deck.
Amazon and Ring Smart Home Devices Are as Low as $12 at Woot on July 4th
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:19:00 +0000
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July 4th Mattress Sales: Save Hundreds on Vaya, Saatva, Brooklyn Bedding, Layla, Nest and More
CNet | Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:36:00 +0000
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AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Users Hit by Service Outage in Europe
NewYork Times | Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:33:26 +0000
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Twilio hack leaves Authy users exposed to text-messaging scams
Engadget | Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:51:57 +0000
If you use Authy, update your app immediately. Twilio, the messaging company that owns the two-factor authentication service, confirmed to TechCrunch on Wednesday that hackers breached Twilio and acquired mobile phone numbers for 33 million users.