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The next iPad Pro might ditch the home button and bezels
9to5Mac reports that Apple may be working on an update to its iPad Pro line, which will see the high-end tablet lose its thick bezels around the screen and its home button. That’s from a battery usage icon in the iOS 12 developer beta 5, which depicts an iPad with the aforementioned changes. дальше »
2018-8-2 11:46
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JBL launches its $250 Google Assistant-powered Smart Display to take on Lenovo
Audio hardware brand JBL is entering the smart display arena with its new Link View, which is powered by Google Assistant and costs $250. For the asking price, you get an 8-inch touchscreen, dual 10W speakers, a 5-megapixel front camera for video calls, and a PrivacySwitch feature that blocks the camera shutter and mutes the mic – all in a black splash-proof body. дальше »
2018-8-2 10:24
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The ZX Spectrum Vega+ is the ultimate crowdfunding cautionary tale
In 2016, an obscure UK company called Retro Computers Ltd (RCL) asked the internet a question: itous crowdfunding site IndieGogo. In return, RCL promised that later down the line, they’d get their hands on the handheld, called the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega+. дальше »
2018-8-1 16:47
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Blueprints for 3D printed guns stay offline for now — but we should still be worried
A 2MB zip file contains all you need to 3D print your own gun – a pistol called the Liberator – from the comfort of your home. It’s been doing the rounds since 2013, thanks to an Austin, Texas-based non-profit called Defense Distributed (DD). дальше »
2018-8-1 16:05
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Logitech acquires Blue Microphones to boost its audio hardware business
Logitech is growing its list of hardware brands with the acquisition of California-based Blue Microphones for $117 million in an all-cash deal. That’s huge for Blue, which was founded in 1995 and has become a household name in audio equipment, thanks to its popular Yeti and Snowball microphones for studio recording, podcasting, and streaming. дальше »
2018-7-31 06:38
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Review: Anker’s newest wireless earbuds are dirt-cheap and sound amazing
Not long ago, Anker launched its answer to Apple’s AirPods with the Zolo Liberty – an impressive first effort that left a good impression, and retailed for $150. Now, it’s following it up with the SoundCore Liberty Lite. дальше »
2018-7-30 14:33
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Fortnite’s Android edition will reportedly be exclusive to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 at launch
If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to play Fortnite on your Android device since the announcement in May, you might have to be patient for a while longer: 9to5Google reports that the title will first become available only on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 9. дальше »
2018-7-27 12:38
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Lenovo’s Google Assistant-powered Smart Display is now available from $199
Back in January, Google announced that it was working with third-party hardware makers on touchscreen-equipped smart speakers with the company’s Assistant on board. The first of those products is now available from Lenovo. дальше »
2018-7-27 10:00
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Amazon Alexa now lets you control music from your phone on Echo speakers, Chromecast-style
Your Amazon Echo speaker can play music on demand, provided you ask it to do so with your voice or switch to Bluetooth mode. Now, you can use your phone to control playback, just like you would with a Chromecast-equipped device – no Bluetooth required. дальше »
2018-7-27 08:25
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This odd gadget wants to help you lose weight using your… breath?
People are always on the look out for the next big thing in fitness tech. And, you know what, companies are keen to queuing up to give it to them. So, please welcome Lumen to the table! Or the weight rack, I guess. дальше »
2018-7-24 15:20
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Samsung outs its upcoming Galaxy Watch by accident
Samsung may have just spilled (some of) the beans on its next wearable: CNET reported that it spotted a listing for the Galaxy Watch on the company’s site for a brief while. Sadly, there’s not much else to dig into, especially now that the page has been taken down. дальше »
2018-7-24 10:03
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Apple’s HomePod will reportedly be able to make calls soon
Apple is believed to be adding some notable features to its Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker, including the ability to make and receive phone calls. That’s from French site iGeneration, which noted that it’s had a look at the iOS 12-based software for the device, and has spotted a bunch of new functions that’ll be enabled on it via a software update. дальше »
2018-7-23 08:23
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The Motiv Ring is a fitness tracker for folks who hate fitness trackers
I’ve always thought fitness trackers are dumb. Often, they look cheap, tacky, and cheesy. In fact, they remind me more of those weird plastic bracelets kids were obsessed with in the 2000s than breathtaking pieces of tech. дальше »
2018-7-20 17:15
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Anchor’s cross-device steel charging cable is virtually indestructible – but I hate using it
There are loads of charging cables that claim to be extremely durable. I can confirm that Anchor’s $39 offering walks the talk, and it even lets you swap connectors so you can plug it into anything. дальше »
2018-7-20 16:38
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Apple casually slips membranes into new Macbooks to try and fix keyboard issues
Well, I gotta eat my words. Not did I only rubbish Apple for not fixing its keyboard, one of TNW’s editors disagreed with my take on the update so much, he wrote an article refuting it. Obtained by MacRumours, an internal document that’s been sent to Apple Authorized Service Providers (you know, the folks who fix your Apple products, but don’t wear those silly polo shirts) confirms iFixit’s find of a silicone barrier underneath the keys of the new MacBook Pro. дальше »
2018-7-19 16:59
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Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 promises to help your phone survive multiple drops
If you’re rocking an Android phone from the likes of Samsung, LG, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other major brands, its screen is likely protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass. The company’s just unveiled the latest version of its protective composition, which is said to be twice as effective as Gorilla Glass 5. дальше »
2018-7-19 10:21
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Samsung Galaxy S10 will reportedly come in 3 sizes to trump the iPhone in 2019
Samsung is reportedly gearing up to launch its next flagship, the Galaxy S10, in three different sizes in 2019. It’s been offering two sizes of its high-end handset for the past few generations. дальше »
2018-7-17 07:53
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Magic Leap’s mixed reality headset is coming this summer
After four years in the making, Magic Leap is now awfully close to launching its hyped mixed reality headset. In a Twitch stream, the company revealed that it would begin shipping the device before the summer is out. дальше »
2018-7-12 09:57
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Jabees’ wireless earbuds are good for the gym, but can’t compete with AirPods
Thanks very much, Apple. Due to the success of Airpods, everyone’s releasing wireless bluetooth earbuds these days. The latest company to throw its hat into this tiny, easily lost ring is Jabees. дальше »
2018-7-11 17:12
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