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Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone’s best photo-editing apps
03 Nov

Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone’s best photo-editing apps

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Apple is set to buy a notable developer of photo-editing apps. The company is acquiring Pixelmator, pending regulatory approval. Terms of the deal haven't been disclosed.While it seems likely that Apple will eventually bake some of Pixelmator's tech into its own Camera and Photos apps, the latter said "there will be no material changes to the , and Photomator apps at this time." However, it promised there will be "exciting updates" in the future.Pixelmator that it has taken inspiration from Apple since the very beginning of its 17-year existence and that it has similarly focused on "design, ease of use…
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Bose’s latest QuietComfort headphones return to a record-low price ahead of Black Friday
03 Nov

Bose’s latest QuietComfort headphones return to a record-low price ahead of Black Friday

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The newest version of Bose’s QuietComfort headphones . This ties a record-low price, as these headphones typically cost $350. All told, the early Black Friday sale represents a discount of 43 percent. Most colorways are included with this deal, so have at it.A version of these cans made our list of the , so there’s plenty to recommend. The battery life is fantastic, lasting around 24 hours on a single charge. There’s also a quick charge feature, which can squeeze two hours of additional use with just 15 minutes at the power outlet. These are primarily wireless headphones, but can…
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Polestar delivers the first US-made Polestar 3 EVs
03 Nov

Polestar delivers the first US-made Polestar 3 EVs

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The first American-made Polestar EVs are now on the road. The Swedish automaker said on Friday it delivered the first Polestar 3 SUVs to US and Canadian customers. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden in 2022, incentivizes automakers to manufacture EVs in the US, offering tax credits for companies and buyers.Polestar began stateside Polestar 3 production in August at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant. Those vehicles will serve North American and European markets, complementing the company’s more established production in Chengdu, China. Tim Stevens for EngadgetThe automaker says American and Canadian Polestar 3 deliveries will pick up steam…
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How we test VPNs
03 Nov

How we test VPNs

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VPNs, or virtual private networks, are everywhere. If you’ve spent any time at all on YouTube, chances are you’ve seen an ad selling VPNs — there have been literally hundreds and thousands of them.We test and review VPNs so you don't have to — but what even is a VPN? The pitch is fairly simple: a VPN can mask your IP address and the identity of your device by routing your traffic through a remote server. Sites and services will see a different IP address to your own, and your internet service provider will only be able to see that…
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New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus’ rear camera issue for free
03 Nov

New Apple repair program will fix iPhone 14 Plus’ rear camera issue for free

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Apple has determined that "a very small percentage" of iPhone 14 Plus models are having rear camera issues, and it has launched a service program to repair them for free. If your phone isn't showing a preview when you use its rear camera, then you may be eligible to get your phone fixed at no cost — you can also contact Apple to get a refund if you'd already paid for a repair. The affected devices were manufactured between April 10, 2023 and April 28, 2024, around half a year after the model started shipping in 2022.You can check your…
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Engadget review recap: Amazon’s colorful Kindle, DJI’s latest action cam and more
03 Nov

Engadget review recap: Amazon’s colorful Kindle, DJI’s latest action cam and more

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I think my colleague Cherlynn Low jinxed us in the last installment with her mention of a slower than usual October. The last week of the month was jam-packed with news, especially from Apple, so we're in for a busy few weeks of reviews to finish out the year. This week, we tested Amazon's long-awaited color E Ink ereader, a DJI action cam that's finally a worthy GoPro rival and Google's latest tv-streaming device. Here's a quick round-up of the week's in-depth reviews, and a quick preview of what's to come in the post-Halloween deluge.Kindle Colorsoft reviewby Valentina PalladinoEngadget /…
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal
02 Nov

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 drop to $179 in this early Black Friday deal

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There’s a great deal on Apple’s over at Amazon right now. The earbuds are currently 28 percent off, bringing them down to $179. That’s just $10 more than the all-time-low price we saw during October Prime Day, and will save you $70. The AirPods Pro 2 got an update earlier this year that , most notably a suite of hearing health tools and the capability to be used as hearing aids. On top of that, they now offer new gesture-based Siri Interactions and Voice Isolation to reduce background noise when you’re on a call.AppleSiri Interactions allow for hands- and voice-free…
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FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security
02 Nov

FBI warns voters about inauthentic videos relating to election security

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The FBI issued a statement on Saturday about deceptive videos circulating ahead of the election, saying it’s aware of two such videos “falsely claiming to be from the FBI relating to election security.” That includes one claiming the FBI had “apprehended three linked groups committing ballot fraud,” and one about Kamala Harris’ husband. Both depict false content, the FBI said.Disinformation — including the spread of political deepfakes and other forms of misleading videos and imagery — has been a major concern in the leadup to the US presidential election. In its statement posted on X, the FBI added:Election integrity is…
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Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password
02 Nov

Okta vulnerability allowed accounts with long usernames to log in without a password

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In a new security advisory, Okta has revealed that its system had a vulnerability that allowed people to log into an account without having to provide the correct password. Okta bypassed password authentication if the account had a username that had 52 or more characters. Further, its system had to detect a "stored cache key" of a previous successful authentication, which means the account's owner had to have previous history of logging in using that browser. It also didn't affect organizations that require multi-factor authentication, according to the notice the company sent to its users.Still, a 52-character username is easier…
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Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85
01 Nov

Greg Hildebrandt, iconic Star Wars and Lord of the Rings artist, has died at 85

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One of fantasy and sci-fi’s all-time greats has passed away. Artist Greg Hildebrandt, known for his iconic work on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel and Magic: The Gathering, died on Thursday at 85. He and his twin brother Tim, who died in 2006, were a powerhouse duo — the Brothers Hildebrandt — until they decided to pursue solo careers in 1981.The duo was perhaps best known for their “Style B” poster (above) for the original Star Wars in 1977. Released in the UK (Tom Jung’s “Style A” was the original US poster), the art shows Luke Skywalker heroically…
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