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Apple Music is currently offering new subscribers three months free
19 Aug

Apple Music is currently offering new subscribers three months free

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Non-subscribers who open the Apple Music app on a new iPhone or iPad typically see an offer for a free month of the service. The trial was once three times as long, but Apple quietly shortened it in early 2022. But now through September 23, anyone new to Apple's music streaming service will get to try it out for free for three months. The deal only applies to first-time subscribers; if you've never succumbed to the music app's temptation, now is as good a time as any to check it out. Just keep in mind that the service will automatically…
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Apple’s ninth-generation iPad hits an all-time low of $199
19 Aug

Apple’s ninth-generation iPad hits an all-time low of $199

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If you’re looking for an iPad that’s more affordable than cutting-edge, Amazon has the 2021 base model for only $199. Although that’s a generation behind the current version, this ninth-generation edition could be great for kids, seniors or those wanting a HomeKit-based smart home hub.AppleThe three-year-old model is still a capable tablet for anyone content with forgoing the latest and greatest hardware. The ninth-gen iPad has a 10.2-inch Retina display and Apple’s old home button-based Touch ID sensor. It runs on the A13 Bionic chip, which has a six-core processor, quad-core GPU and octal-core Neural Engine. This isn’t the model…
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Take $150 off a set of Sony noise-canceling headphones, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
16 Aug

Take $150 off a set of Sony noise-canceling headphones, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals

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The ASUS ROG Ally is down to $500 at Best Buy, which is a $150 discount and a new all-time low for the config with AMD's Z1 Extreme chip. This deal comes with a heavy caveat: ASUS recently released the ROG Ally X, an upgraded model with better battery life, more RAM and storage, improved ergonomics, an extra USB-C port and slightly improved performance. It should also avoid the overheating issues that hindered the first model's microSD slot. If you can afford it, just get that one instead. The X costs $300 more, though. If you can't pay that much…
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What Is Gemini Live and How Do You Use It?
16 Aug

What Is Gemini Live and How Do You Use It?

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Google launched a barrage of new hardware this week, from the Pixel 9 smartphones to new wireless earbuds. Underpinning all the shiny gadgetry is Google's Gemini artificially intelligent assistant. The chatbot launched earlier this year and is now the default assistant on the Pixel 9 series and is already available on millions of Android phones worldwide. But there's a new way to talk to this chatbot that's now rolling out: Gemini Live.This is Google's response to OpenAI's GPT-4o, a way to talk to the assistant naturally, much like a normal voice conversation between two humans (or at least, that's the…
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The best docking stations for laptops in 2024
16 Aug

The best docking stations for laptops in 2024

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Good laptops can do everything desktop computers can do, plus they fit in a backpack when it’s time to work or play elsewhere. One notable difference, though, is the number of ports on a portable computer versus a tower setup. If you want extensive connectivity when you’re at your desk, while still reserving the ability to pack up and go at a moment’s notice, docking stations can get you there. Relying on just one USB-C port on your laptop and a DC power supply, a docking station lets you plug in your wired mice and keyboards, hook up a monitor…
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The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is over $100 off
16 Aug

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is over $100 off

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A good soundbar is one of the easiest ways to improve the audio quality of your home theater set up. As it happens the Sonos Beam (Gen 2), which is one of our is currently available for its best price to date (at least for a new and not refurbished model). It has dropped by $110 to . That's 22 percent off the regular price, but bear in mind that the offer only applies to the white version.The Sonos Beam does a bang-up job of delivering solid audio from your TV (or music or podcast service). It delivers impressive sound…
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Alibaba’s Revenue Misses Estimates in a Blow to Revival Effort
15 Aug

Alibaba’s Revenue Misses Estimates in a Blow to Revival Effort

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. posted a disappointing 4% rise in revenue, after aggressive promotions and new shopping features failed to drive spending in a patchy Chinese consumer environment.The domestic e-commerce leader reportedBloomberg Terminal revenue of 243.2 billion yuan ($34 billion) in the June quarter, versus the average projection for about 249.9 billion yuan. Net income fell about 27% to 24.3 billion yuan, reflecting the heavy cost of attracting and retaining shoppers. Source link lol
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The best MacBook for 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?
15 Aug

The best MacBook for 2024: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

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At its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, Apple announced updates coming to its various operating systems, most of which focus on its own version of AI, dubbed Apple Intelligence. MacBooks will get macOS 15, aka Sequoia, that will support Image Playground, Apple’s image generation tool, and AI composition features that can rewrite, proofread and summarize text in Mail, Notes, Pages and more. But the AI smarts will only be available to Apple laptops with an M1 chip or newer. So if you have an older model (pre-2020), or want the latest chips to get the most out of macOS…
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Ninja’s DualZone air fryer is on sale for $150 right now
14 Aug

Ninja’s DualZone air fryer is on sale for $150 right now

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Ninja's DualZone air fryer is on sale for . That’s the lowest price we’ve seen all year for this kitchen mainstay. The sale drops $50 from the sticker price, which is a discount of 25 percent.We chose the Ninja DualZone as one of the , and the primary reason is right there in the name. The dual cooking zones are incredibly handy, letting home chefs prepare two different foods simultaneously. Each chamber allows for independent temperatures, cooking modes and more. Of course, the zones can also be chained together to whip up a whole bunch of one thing, like fries…
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The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?
14 Aug

The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?

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Original release date: September 22, 2023 | Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Screen size: 6.1 inches | Features: A17 Pro chip, Always-on 120Hz ProMotion display, USB-C port (USB 3.0), Titanium frame, 3x telephoto lens | Color options: Natural Titanium, Blue, White, Black | Dimensions: 5.77 x 2.78 x 0.32 inches | Weight: 6.60 ounces The iPhone 15 Pro is the model we’d currently recommend for most people. Yes, its starting price of $999 might be steep, but a smartphone is a long-term investment. If the question is “which iPhone is most likely to keep you happy for the…
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