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DJI further diversifies from drones with the Avinox e-bike drive system

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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…

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A new Resident Evil game is in the works from the director of Resident Evil 7

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It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had a brand new Resident Evil game. Then again, it’s hard to blame Capcom for that — Resident Evil: Village created such a high bar for future sequels to limbo under or jump over, depending on which…

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Netflix has reimagined Minesweeper and it's out now

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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…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Prime members can get Audible free for three months ahead of Prime Day

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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…

Here's all the Samsung hardware and announcements we expect from the Unpacked event on July 10

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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.

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This early Prime Day deal brings the Samsung Galaxy A35 phone to a record-low price

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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…

12 early Prime Day deals to shop now: The best savings we found so far on our favorite products

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We still have about two weeks until Amazon Prime Day 2024 hits, but a number of notable deals have already popped up. The latest Prime Day sale officially starts on Tuesday, July 16 and will run through July 17. We expect to see discounts…

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Sonos has discounted refurbished speakers and soundbars by up to 25 percent

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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…

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Amazon Prime members can get this Blink Outdoor bundle with a video doorbell for 63 percent off in an early Prime Day deal

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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…

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Early Prime Day deals discount the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds to a record-low price on Amazon

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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)…

This early Prime Day deal on the 13-inch iPad Air M2 is down to a record-low price

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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…

Tesla's year-over-year deliveries decreased for the second quarter in a row

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Tesla has announced its second quarter figures, with the company producing 410,831 and delivering 443,956 EVs in Q2. Production decreased by a little over 20,000 units compared to quarter one, but deliveries increased by nearly 15 percent.…

Apple says Vision Pro will allow alternate payment methods in the EU

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The European Commission designated Apple as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act for its iOS and iPadOS platforms, as well as its App Store and its Safari browser. VisionOS is nowhere in that list, but Apple is getting ahead of the…

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Apple now considers its first HomePod to be 'vintage'

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I went to a museum recently that had a range of iPods and early generation iPhones on display — it was horrifying. Now, Apple is responsible for my shock, thanks to the new items added its vintage and obsolete products list on July 1. The…

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 review: Success at last

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Ever since Apple’s MacBooks switched to the company’s homegrown M-series chips, Windows users have wondered when a similar revolution would happen to their machines. To Microsoft’s credit, it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. Way back in…

How Apple redesigned its Photos app around customization

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My relationship with my iPhone’s Photos app is complicated. It’s both my trove of memories and my secret pile of shame. I have thousands of pictures from trips, outings and gatherings with loved ones, but thousands more of myself, food and…

Skullcandy expands its earbud lineup with three sport models all under $100

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Skullcandy has revealed a trio of earbud models it says were designed with the "most active and adventurous consumers" in mind. The Active Collection lineup ranges from $60 to $100 and were engineered to deliver reliable performance in any…

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The best wireless earbuds for 2024

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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…

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NFC Forum wants to bundle age verification and payment receipts in tap-to-pay

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The NFC Forum, the non-profit org made up of big tech companies promoting the NFC standard, envisions a future wherein one tap is all you need for multiple actions at once. With a single tap, for instance, you could pay for your purchase,…

Monday, Jul 1

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New YouTube policy lets you request the removal of AI-generated content that uses your likeness

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YouTube quietly added a new policy last month that lets you request the removal of AI-generated content featuring your likeness. The new privacy violation policy, first spotted by TechCrunch’s Sarah Perez, allows you to flag videos that…

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The best early Prime Day deals to shop on Amazon today before the July sales event

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is officially a couple of weeks away now but we’re 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…

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Meta changes its labels for AI-generated images after complaints from photographers

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Meta is updating its “Made with AI” labels after widespread complaints from photographers that the company was mistakenly flagging non-AI-generated content. In an update, the company said that it will change the wording to “AI info”…

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The Kindle Scribe Essentials bundle is nearly $200 off at Amazon

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Amazon Prime Day is still a couple weeks away, but the company is already running discounts on some of its biggest items. The latest deal comes on the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle, which includes a 64GB Kindle Scribe, Premium Pen and a…

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The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024

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The best Wi-Fi range extenders do what they say on the box - extend your home’s Wi-Fi signal, eliminating dead spots around your home. With so many of us working from home, it’s important that your wireless network is robust, and that…

Saturday, Jun 29

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Detroit police can no longer use facial recognition results as the sole basis for arrests

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The Detroit Police Department has to adopt new rules curbing its reliance on facial recognition technology after the city reached a settlement this week with Robert Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully arrested in 2020 due to a false…

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NASA and Boeing say Starliner astronauts ‘are not stranded,’ but will be on the ISS for a few more weeks

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NASA and Boeing plan to spend the next few weeks conducting tests on the ground in order to better understand issues with the Starliner spacecraft’s thrusters before giving its crew the go-ahead to fly back to Earth. But, officials…

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Amazon reportedly investigating Perplexity AI after accusations it scrapes websites without consent

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Amazon Web Services has started an investigation to determine whether Perplexity AI is breaking its rules, according to Wired. To, be precise, the company's cloud division is reportedly looking into allegations that the service is using a…

Friday, Jun 28

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FCC chair asks telecoms companies to prove they're actually trying to stop political AI robocalls

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FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has drafted a series of letters to nine major telecom companies, including AT&T and Comcast, to ask if they’re actually doing anything about AI political robocalls. AI-generated voices are getting pretty…

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Prime Day 2024 early deals you can shop ahead of the Amazon sale on July 16-17

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 will arrive shortly, bringing a deluge of discounts and deals on everything from household essentials to clothing to tech. Even though the shopping event is limited to 48 hours, Amazon typically has early Prime Day…

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Engadget Podcast: Motorola's 2024 Razrs make a compelling case for foldables

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Motorola is still trying to reclaim the glory of its original Razr phone with its latest foldables. The new Razr and Razr+ are more stylish than the previous models, and at $700 and $1,000 respectively, they're surprisingly affordable for…