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Sony reveals the more vlogger-friendly ZV-E10 II
10 Jul

Sony reveals the more vlogger-friendly ZV-E10 II

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It's been three years since debuted , a camera it targeted at vloggers, so it's high time that model got some upgrades. The company just announced the mirrorless ZV-E10 II. this variant adds some new features while retaining those that creators liked from the original, including a background defocus capability and the vari-angle flip screen.The ZV-E10 II has a 26MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, an upgrade from the 24MP sensor in the original model. The larger-capacity battery (the NP-FZ100 found in ) may be a more compelling update. Sony claims that, with this battery, users will be able to shoot…
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How to order Samsung Galaxy Unpacked devices: Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring and more
10 Jul

How to order Samsung Galaxy Unpacked devices: Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring and more

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked might have been more like a recap of its recent leaks, but it does mean one exciting thing: pre-orders are now available on Samsung's website. For starters, you can order Samsung's new phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. Maybe you're more interested in getting new earbuds and want to check out the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Then there are Samsung's latest wearables, the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Ring.You can pre-order any of these items now through Samsung or pick one up starting…
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Google brings passkeys to its Advanced Protection Program
10 Jul

Google brings passkeys to its Advanced Protection Program

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Google is adding support to its Advanced Protection Program. APP is the company's highest-level security option. It's intended for targets who could be at high risk of hacks or other scams, such as elected officials or human rights workers, and it previously required a physical security key to use. In Google's today, it acknowledged that the physical component made APP less feasible for some of the people who need the service most. Now, people who enroll in APP can opt for a passkey or for a physical key.Google was one of many tech companies to start offering passkeys for security,…
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Early Prime Day deals bring the Echo Dot down to only $25
10 Jul

Early Prime Day deals bring the Echo Dot down to only $25

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In typical Amazon fashion, early Prime Day deals are starting to pick up speed now that we're one week out from Prime Day 2024. Discounts just dropped on some Echo speakers, including the Echo Dot, which is down to a near record low of $25. That's half off and only about $2 more than the lowest price we've seen. Also discounted are the Echo Pop, which you can snag for only $18, and the full-sized Echo for $55. We expect these to be some of the best Prime Day deals you'll be able to get on Amazon devices for the…
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US officials announce the takedown of an AI-powered Russian bot farm
10 Jul

US officials announce the takedown of an AI-powered Russian bot farm

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US officials and their allies have identified and taken down an artificial intelligence-powered Russian bot farm comprised of almost 1,000 accounts, which spread disinformation and pro-Russian sentiments on X. The Justice Department has revealed the the scheme that was made possible by software was created by a digital media department within RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet. Its development was apparently led by RT's deputy editor-in-chief back in 2022 and was approved and funded by an officer at Russia's Federal Security Service, the main successor of the KGB.In a cybersecurity advisory issued by the FBI, intelligence officers from the Netherlands…
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Early Prime Day deals discount the Echo Show 5 to $50
10 Jul

Early Prime Day deals discount the Echo Show 5 to $50

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This year’s Amazon Prime Day is nearly upon us, as it officially begins on July 16. However, some of the best early Prime Day deals are already coming in hot, including a deep discount on the Echo Show 5. The Amazon smart display is on sale for $50, which is a discount of $40. That’s just a tiny bit more than the record-low price. The Echo Show 8 is also on sale for $85, which is a new record low.The Echo Show 5 easily made our list of the best smart displays, for a great many reasons. The 5.5-inch screen…
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Apple TV’s new Time Bandits show just got a glorious trailer and a July release date
10 Jul

Apple TV’s new Time Bandits show just got a glorious trailer and a July release date

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Apple’s Time Bandits remake , which is actually more than a year before Apple TV+ started pumping out content, but we haven't had much by way of actual details. That changed today with a trailer, release date and a whole lot more. The upcoming adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s classic 1981 film will be a ten-episode series that premieres on July 24.The creative team is top-notch and just about perfect for a reimagining of Gilliam’s dark and hilarious time-twisting fairy tale. It’s being helmed by the dynamic duo behind the film What We Do in the Shadows, Jemaine Clement and Taika…
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Insta360’s Flow Pro smartphone gimbal uses Apple’s DockKit to track you
10 Jul

Insta360’s Flow Pro smartphone gimbal uses Apple’s DockKit to track you

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Insta360 has launched the Flow Pro smartphone gimbal with a feature we've never seen on any rival product: Apple DockKit support. That allows it to track you around automatically while you present, perform or do other activities, much like DJI's popular Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal.DockKit support effectively gives you a robotic cameraman. Just set the Flow Pro up on its built-in tripod that extends from the handle and pair it with your iPhone. Then, attach your iPhone to the gimbal using the magnetic phone clamp or MagSafe-compatible magnetic phone mount and you're ready to shoot.From there, it'll use your iPhone's…
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Google will give users free dark web monitoring
10 Jul

Google will give users free dark web monitoring

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Google announced in an update on Tuesday that its dark web monitoring service, also known as “dark web report,” will be made available to all Google users in 46 countries including the US and UK at the end of the month, according to Fast Company. The feature was previously only available to users with a Google One membership.The dark web report will be located in the “Results about you” page when you visit myactivity.google.com.Google’s “dark web report” feature will scan the seedy underbelly of algorithms that ended up on the wrong side of the digital tracks to determine if your…
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Xbox is increasing Game Pass prices and adding a ‘standard’ plan
10 Jul

Xbox is increasing Game Pass prices and adding a ‘standard’ plan

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Time for Xbox fans to adjust their budgets. Xbox Game Pass is increasing prices this year in a phased rollout. Beginning on July 10, any new subscribers will be charged the updated price, while current subscribers will see the higher costs take effect starting September 12. For the US, Game Pass Ultimate prices will increase from $17 a month to $20 a month, while a year of access to Game Pass Core will jump from $60 to $75. Microsoft laid out all the regional increases in a .Microsoft is also adding a less expensive option in September with Xbox Game…
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