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27 Jun

The best tablets for 2024

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Tablets have come a long way over the years, and they tend to be a firm favorite among students, professionals and families. Whether you’re watching a movie, checking your socials, studying or jotting down some last-minute notes for tomorrow’s presentation, you can do a lot anywhere when you have the right tablet . And the great news is that tablets don’t have to break the bank. There are plenty of easy-to-use and affordable Android tablets available. But if you do want to invest in a bit of je ne sais quoi, you might want to consider one of Apple’s iPad…

27 Jun

A Meta ‘error’ broke the political content filter on Threads and Instagram

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Earlier this year, Meta made the controversial decision to automatically limit political content from users’ recommendations in Threads and Instagram by default. The company said that it didn’t want to “proactively amplify” political posts and that users could opt-in via their Instagram settings if they did want to see such content.But, it turns out, that Meta continued to limit political content even for users who had opted in to seeing it. An unspecified “error” apparently caused the “political content” toggle — already buried several layers deep into Instagram's settings menu — to revert back to the “limit” setting each time…

27 Jun

Amazon Prime Day 2024 dates announced: The best early Prime Day deals you can shop ahead of the summer event

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Amazon has confirmed that its Prime Day 2024 sale will run on July 16 and 17, and if history is any indication, it should include some of the better prices of the year on gadgets and tech gear. Most of the noteworthy discounts won’t be available until the sales event starts, but, per usual, the retailer is hosting a few deals of note ahead of time. If you’re looking to pick up a new device today, we’ve rounded up the best early Prime Day deals we’ve found below. As a refresher, Amazon essentially uses Prime Day to boost Prime subscriptions…

27 Jun

Chrome for mobile adds handy action shortcuts for local businesses

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Google is making subtle quality-of-life improvements to the Chrome mobile apps. The Android and iOS versions of the browser now offer quicker access to crucial info, trending searches and live sports scores in the Discovery Feed.Chrome Actions, preset tasks that appear in the browser’s address bar when cued by trigger words, now include one for local businesses. When you search for something like a nearby restaurant, a shortcut will appear at the top of the bar showing the eatery’s name and address, along with buttons to call, get directions or read reviews.The feature is available now in Chrome for Android,…

26 Jun

Apple’s self-repair diagnostics tool expands to Europe

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Apple is expanding access to its web-based diagnostic tool. The software (officially called “Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair”) is now available in 32 European countries, including the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands. They join the US, where the tool arrived in December.As Apple describes it, the software “gives users the same ability as Apple Authorized Service Providers and Independent Repair Providers to test products for optimal parts functionality and performance.” It currently supports iPhone, Mac and Studio Display.The tool can scan the device for display, camera, Face ID, software integration and audio output issues and tell you which…

26 Jun

Surface Pro Copilot+ review: The best Surface tablet ever made, no thanks to AI

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It's taken 12 years, but Microsoft has finally made an Arm-powered Surface tablet that I don't want to toss out of a window. The new Surface Pro, one of the company's first Copilot+ AI PCs, is astoundingly fast and power-efficient, thanks to Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite chip. It can run native Arm apps well — but even better, it can also emulate older apps without much fuss. Basically, Microsoft has finally managed to do what Apple did with its M-series chips four years ago: Deliver killer laptops with power-sipping mobile chips.Ironically, though, the Surface Pro's much-hyped AI features are…

26 Jun

The Bose QuietComfort II earbuds are $100 off right now

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is fast approaching, but there are already a bunch of solid deals on tech products in the leadup to the giant annual sale. Case in point: a quality set of active noise cancelling (ANC) wireless earbuds is currently $100 off. The Bose QuietComfort II earbuds typically retail for $279, but it's available in and . That marks an all-time-low price for these earbuds.BoseIf you're looking for a great set of active noise cancelling earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort II may fit the bill. $179 at AmazonAdmittedly, this isn't the latest set of ANC earbuds in Bose's lineup. The most recent model,…

26 Jun

The Morning After: Microsoft might be the latest company to violate antitrust laws

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Nearly a year after the European Commission opened its investigation into Microsoft, the European Union’s executive body’s preliminary findings say the company violated antitrust laws by tying Microsoft Teams to its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 business suites. (Microsoft pulled Teams for users in the EU back in October.)This all kicked off in 2020 when Slack — rival work chat software similar to Teams — filed an antitrust complaint against Microsoft, claiming it broke the EU’s competition rules in bundling Teams.The European Commission said Microsoft “may have granted Teams a distribution advantage by not giving customers the choice whether or…

26 Jun

How to choose the best TV for gaming right now

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Nowadays, the best TVs for gaming aren’t much different from the best TVs you can buy as a whole. If you’re hoping to make your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S games look their best on the big screen, though, there are a few key features to look out for. Nobody needs to splurge on an ultra-high-end set just to enjoy a video game, of course, but to help you get the most from your dollar, we’ve laid out a few key tips for buying a good gaming TV below. We’ve also highlighted a few well-reviewed examples that are available…

26 Jun

The best fast chargers for 2024

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Choosing the best fast charger might not have been much of a consideration back in the days when we had the luxury of enjoying a charger bundled with our new phones. But now, with most phones barely coming with a USB cable (if you’re lucky), it’s time to consider what charger is right for you. And with most newer devices including phones, laptops and tablets supporting USB-C charging, there’s a high chance you can invest in a fast charger that can cater to all of your device’s charging needs. If you’re a frequent traveler, this is a huge benefit, as…