gear

Apple’s revamped Mac mini and iPad mini could be here as soon as November 1
06 Oct

Apple’s revamped Mac mini and iPad mini could be here as soon as November 1

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , ,
It seems Apple has a slew of hardware announcements in store for us this fall. In the Power On newsletter this week, ’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is gearing up to announce new MacBook Pro models, the , the M4 iMac and a new iPad mini before the end of the month, and is targeting a release date of November 1 for “at least some” of these products.According to Gurman, we’re likely to see a low- and high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro, both packing the M4 chips. There will also be a 16-inch high-end MacBook Pro. As for the Mac…
Read More
The best early Prime Day speaker deals include one of our favorites from Marshall
06 Oct

The best early Prime Day speaker deals include one of our favorites from Marshall

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , , ,
It's a safe bet that Bluetooth speakers will be on sale for October Prime Day, but you can already save on one of our favorites before the event arrives in a few days. The Marshall Emberton II has dropped to $100, which is 41 percent off and about $20 cheaper than the price it's been going for over the past few months. In our testing, we found it to be stylish and compact, and it provides balanced output and 360-degree sound.The first thing you’ll notice about the Marshall Emberton II is its style, which draws on the company’s history and…
Read More
Early Prime Day TV deals include LG C4 OLED smart TVs at record-low prices
06 Oct

Early Prime Day TV deals include LG C4 OLED smart TVs at record-low prices

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , , ,
Amazon Prime Day is nearly here, but you can already save on one of this year's newest OLED TVs. The LG C4 OLED smart TV lineup has dropped in price, bringing the 55-inch model down to a record low of $1,297 — that's roughly $700 off. It's typical to see TV prices fall consistently throughout the year, but this is the steepest discount we've seen since the C4 launched. You'll see discounts of hundreds of dollars on most other sizes as well.This is the company’s mid-grade line of OLED TVs. Each model includes the updated Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip,…
Read More
The first Apple Intelligence features are expected to arrive on October 28
06 Oct

The first Apple Intelligence features are expected to arrive on October 28

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , ,
Apple Intelligence will start rolling out on October 28, according to ’s Mark Gurman. Apple said last month that it was targeting October for the , iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 — which will bring some of the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 16 and other Apple devices — but it didn’t set a firm release date at the time. The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will include the text editor and summarization tool, Writing Tools, along with smart audio recording and transcriptions for Mail, Notes, Pages and other apps.We’ll also likely see the new Memories feature…
Read More
Amazon Prime Day 2024: We found the best early deals to shop before October Big Deal Days
06 Oct

Amazon Prime Day 2024: We found the best early deals to shop before October Big Deal Days

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , , ,
The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days event is coming up in a few days, so it’s time to start thinking about what you may want to snag at a discount during the sale. Some may shudder at the thought of holiday shopping already, but if you pay the $139 annual fee for Prime, these sale events are a great time to stock up on essentials and cross things off your shopping list well before the mad rush at the end of the year. While October Prime Day typically isn’t on the same scale as Prime Day in July, we typically…
Read More
The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2024
06 Oct

The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2024

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , , , , , ,
Finding myself far from an outlet when my phone hits five percent makes me feel shaky. Luckily, part of my job is testing portable batteries so I usually have at least a few on hand. (The only hard part is remembering to bring one along.) I’ve spent the past year and a half testing more than two dozen units to figure out which are the best power banks for different scenarios — from a partial recharge for an iPhone to a massive laptop battery for working out in the field. People who travel or are simply forgetful will appreciate the…
Read More
Facebook is pushing ‘local’ content and events to try to win back young adults
06 Oct

Facebook is pushing ‘local’ content and events to try to win back young adults

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , ,
Meta has spent the last few years saying that “young adults” are crucial to the future of Facebook. Now, the company is a number of changes to its 20-year-old social network in an effort to get younger users to spend more time in the app.The updates include a new “local” section in the Facebook app that aims to surface information relevant to your local community, a renewed focus on events planned on the service and a new “Communities” feature for Messenger. The changes, Meta claims, will help young adults “explore their interests and connect with the world beyond their close…
Read More
One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is cheaper than ever for Prime Day
06 Oct

One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is cheaper than ever for Prime Day

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , , ,
You can save big on one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers in this early October Prime Day deal. The Marshall Emberton II is a stylish rectangular wireless speaker with a balanced output and 360-degree sound. Usually going for $170, it’s available in this Prime Day deal for a mere $100.MarshallSave $70 on Marshall’s surprisingly potent Bluetooth speaker. $100 at AmazonThe first thing you’ll notice about the Marshall Emberton II is its style, which draws on the company’s history and looks like a scaled-down Marshall amp. Front and center is its vintage-looking metal grille, with the company’s iconic logo prominently displayed.…
Read More
Pick up Amazon’s Echo Buds while they’re on sale for $25 for Prime Day
06 Oct

Pick up Amazon’s Echo Buds while they’re on sale for $25 for Prime Day

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , , , , , ,
We are just a few days from the official kickoff of Amazon Prime Day, but the deals have already been filling up our inbox. This one’s a doozy. Amazon’s well-reviewed Echo Buds earbuds are on sale for $25, which is half off and a record low price.Amazon’s Echo Buds actually made our list of the best budget wireless earbuds, and that was at the full $50 price. We appreciated the lightweight form factor and the pocket-friendly case, both of which contributed to enhanced portability. There’s also multi-device connectivity and automatic wear detection.AmazonThis is an open design, which some people prefer…
Read More
Meta’s Movie Gen looks like a huge leap forward for AI video (but you can’t use it yet)
06 Oct

Meta’s Movie Gen looks like a huge leap forward for AI video (but you can’t use it yet)

stp2y0 CommentsNews, , , ,
At this point, you probably either love the idea of making realistic videos with generative AI, or you think it's a morally bankrupt endeavor that devalues artists and will usher in a disastrous era of deepfakes we'll never escape from. It's hard to find middle ground. Meta isn't going to change minds with Movie Gen, its latest video creation AI model, but no matter what you think of AI media creation, it could end up being a significant milestone for the industry.Movie Gen can produce realistic videos alongside music and sound effects at 16 fps or 24 fps at up…
Read More
No widgets found. Go to Widget page and add the widget in Offcanvas Sidebar Widget Area.