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17 Jul

Canon R1 hands-on: Incredible speed but 24MP resolution may disappoint

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Canon has unveiled its most important camera in years — the EOS R1 mirrorless. Launched alongside the 45-megapixel R5 II, it’s the company's new flagship designed to replace the 1DX Mark III DSLR and help Canon maintain its leadership in the pro sports photography field.The R1 is all about speed, with the stacked sensor allowing 40 fps RAW bursts with continuous autofocus. Other features are designed to help nail crucial shots, including pre-capture, eye-tracking AF and sports-specific settings. At the same time, it should be great for video, thanks to its support for 6K RAW capture.One potential downside is the…

17 Jul

The best smart scales, plus how to choose one

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Sure, it’s easy enough to weigh yourself using a standard scale, but when you take the leap and switch to smart scales, you’ll never look back. From basic weight information to a detailed look at your BMI, muscle mass, body fat percentage and more, the best smart scale can help you keep track of your weight over time, allowing you to hone in on your health-and-wellness routine safely and accurately. Smart scales connect to your phone or mobile device using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, allowing you to keep track of those all-important health metrics more easily and securely (no more worrying…

17 Jul

Apple, NVIDIA and Anthropic reportedly used YouTube transcripts without permission to train AI models

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Some of the world’s largest tech companies trained their AI models on a dataset that included transcripts of more than 173,000 YouTube videos without permission, a new investigation from Proof News has found. The dataset, which was created by a nonprofit company called EleutherAI, contains transcripts of YouTube videos from more than 48,000 channels and was used by Apple, NVIDIA and Anthropic among other companies. The findings of the investigation spotlight AI’s uncomfortable truth: the technology is largely built on the backs of data siphoned from creators without their consent or compensation.The dataset doesn’t include any videos or images from…

17 Jul

Amazon Prime Day Apple deals: iPads, Macbooks, AirPods and more are up to 32 percent off

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Apple itself doesn’t typically host sales, but we often see deals from Amazon on the latest Apple devices — most of those devices will get even better this fall with the software updates Apple announced at WWDC. Now that Prime Day 2024 is here, we're seeing discounts on lots of current-gen Apple gear, including discounts on all four models in the company's iPad lineup: the iPad Air, Pro, mini and standard version. But this is more than just an iPad Prime Day sale, other Apple gear is discounted too, with new, all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 9…

17 Jul

The 31 best Amazon Prime Day deals on our favorite gadgets are up to 50 percent off

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Amazon Prime Day 2024 has brought a bunch of solid tech deals on some of our favorite gadgets. The annual shopping event is a great time for Prime members to put that subscription to work and actually get some good deals on gadgets including tablets, earbuds, robot vacuum cleaners and more.This year has been, for lack of a better word, typical. Most of the best Prime Day deals have been exclusive to Prime members, with a few decent stragglers that anyone can buy. Not every Prime Day deal is worth your time or money, though, so we’ve scoured Amazon’s site…

16 Jul

Prime Day deals under $50: We found 46 of the best tech deals on sale during Amazon’s biggest event

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The small devices and handy accessories are the unsung heroes of the tech world. They power our tablets and laptops, lend extra storage to our cameras and handhelds, and even bring a little entertainment in the form of smaller speakers and streaming devices. Now that is in full swing we’ve rounded up the best Prime Day deals under $50 on the smaller tech we love. Browse below for the sale’s more affordable Prime Day deals. As with all Engadget tech deals coverage, we only highlight discounts on gear we've tested or have otherwise used and know to be worthy of…

16 Jul

The best Prime Day deals from Walmart, Target Best Buy and more

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For whatever reason, some people might not want to shop at Amazon. Or maybe you’re a completist and want to check out every possible sale out there. Whatever your reasoning, we’ve gathered up the best anti-Prime Day sales from retailers like Target, Walmart and B&H Photo. We also spotted a few deals directly from manufacturers. Here are the best rival Amazon Prime Day deals we could find that aren’t on Amazon.As with all Engadget tech deals coverage, we almost exclusively highlight discounts on gear we've tested or have otherwise used and know to be worthy of your money. We cross-checked…

16 Jul

OnePlus just unveiled a new full-sized tablet with some decent specs

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OnePlus just held a press event and introduced a trio of new gadgets. There’s an upgraded tablet, new earbuds and a smartwatch. The OnePlus Pad 2 is a refresh of last year’s model, , so let’s start there.The Pad 2 is an upgrade over the previous iteration in nearly every way. There’s a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a 12.1-inch screen with 3K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The company also promises “stronger audio output” which is always nice, as the primary use for many tablets is consuming content. OnePlus even says that this sound system can emulate…

16 Jul

The Fitbit Charge 6 drops to $100 for Prime Day

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Amazon Prime Day is here, and among the many tech-related deals we’ve seen is one for the Fitbit Charge 6, which happens to be Engadget's best fitness tracker overall. This fitness watch has received a $60 discount, bringing the price down to a record low of $100.The Fitbit Charge 6’s popularity lies in the fact that it has over 40 exercise modes for it to track, up from 20 with the Fitbit Charge 5. You can pair the watch with any exercise machine that has Bluetooth compatibility so that you can see your heart rate in real time during your…

16 Jul

The best Anker Prime Day deals on chargers and accessories that we could find

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With Amazon Prime Day finally upon us, it's a good time to check your charging gear to see if you need to fill any holes or update any aging accessories. As to be expected, Anker charging gear has been deeply discounted in Prime Day deals. Everything from power banks to USB-C adapters to wireless chargers is on sale for the shopping event, with many of devices down to record-low prices. While sales can be found fairly regularly throughout the year, these Anker Prime Day deals present a good opportunity to pick up the accessories you rely on the most at…