gear - CybAI news

04 Jul

I’m finding the joy in writing again with a little help from the Supernote Nomad

stp2y0 CommentsNewse ink, gadget irl, gear, irl, news, tablet, thebuyersguide

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. I’m more creative, less distracted and more emotionally invested in what I’m doing than when I type on a keyboard.But over the last decade or so of writing professionally, I've become disconnected from writing by hand. I spend most of my time hunched over a laptop, and have unwittingly conditioned myself into writing almost exclusively in this way for the sake of efficiency. While that’s…

04 Jul

FTC warns some PC manufacturers that they’re violating right to repair rules

stp2y0 CommentsNewsASRock, FTC, gear, Gigabyte, news, right to repair, warranty, Zotac

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."Letters to three other companies warn against their use of stickers containing 'warranty void if removed' or similar language that are placed in locations on products that hinder consumers’ ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on their products,"…

04 Jul

The Morning After: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 leak early

stp2y0 CommentsNewsgear, newsletter, themorningafter

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.The main spec changes are for the flip. Previous Galaxy Z Flip models only had 12-megapixel rear cameras, so the Flip 6's purported 50-megapixel wide camera (paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide) is a huge upgrade. If the leak is accurate, it'll also have a bigger battery.According to the product pages, Samsung didn't give the Galaxy Z Fold 6 many substantial upgrades,…

04 Jul

The best 4th of July sales from Apple, Amazon, Anker and more

stp2y0 CommentsNewsCommerce, engadgetdeals, fourth of july, gear, news, shopping, streamshopping, thebuyersguide

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 — 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 — many of them overlap with Prime Day deals, but there are some from the…

04 Jul

The best iPhone cases for 2024

stp2y0 CommentsNewsbest tech, Commerce, evergreen, feature, gear, holiday, shopping, smartphones, streamshopping, tech accessories, thebuyersguide, yir2022

Your iPhone is likely your most used gadget on the regular, so it’s worth protecting your investment with a case. It’s 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…

04 Jul

Early Prime Day deals include up to 58 percent off Amazon Fire tablets

stp2y0 CommentsNewsamazon prime day 2024, Commerce, engadgetdeals, gear, news, shopping, streamshopping, thebuyersguide

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 we’ve seen so far. Case in point? There’s a sweeping sale on various Amazon Fire tablets with some record-low prices.AmazonThe Fire HD 8 , which is 58 percent off and a record-low price. Don’t let the low cost fool you. This is a surprisingly decent tablet that’s perfect for content consumption. I have one and it’s great for streaming episode after…

04 Jul

The best password manager for 2024

stp2y0 CommentsNewsbest tech, Commerce, evergreen, feature, gear, password managers, security, shopping, streamshopping, thebuyersguide

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 you’re reusing the same ones over and over again, you’re opening yourself up to hackers potentially finding one in a leak and getting into your most sensitive accounts.That’s 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, it’s a confusing space filled with extra features…

04 Jul

What Meta should change about Threads, one year in

stp2y0 CommentsNewsgear, instagram, meta, news, threads

It’s 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 “a public conversations app with 1 billion+ people on it.”Meta’s timing was good. Threads launched at a particularly chaotic moment for Twitter, when many people were seeking out alternatives. Threads saw 30 million sign-ups in its first day and the app has since grown to monthly users, according to Zuckerberg. (X has monthly users, according to Elon Musk.)But the earliest iteration of Threads still felt a…

04 Jul

Prime Day deals have already discounted our favorite JLab wireless earbuds to only $20

stp2y0 CommentsNewsCommerce, deals50, engadgetdeals, gear, news, Prime Day, shopping, streamshopping, thebuyersguide

Amazon has Engadget’s 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.JLabThe JLab Go Air Sport adopts the style of workout headphones with flexible hooks that wrap around the outside of your ears. It makes them more comfortable and can help stabilize them during runs, aerobics or other fitness routines with lots of quick or jerky movements.Although you won’t get sound quality equivalent to high-end models that cost…

04 Jul

The best early Amazon Prime Day deals for 2024

stp2y0 CommentsNewsCommerce, engadgetdeals, gear, news, Prime Day, shopping, streamshopping, thebuyersguide

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 lead-up deals in order to drum up excitement for the main event. Most early Prime Day deals are exactly that — early discounts that only Prime members can access — but every once in a while there are some discounts available to all. We’ve collected the best early Prime Day deals here, along with the rest…