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Apple’s iOS 18 is available today, but your iPhone may not be compatible. All the eligible devices and new features coming
16 Sep

Apple’s iOS 18 is available today, but your iPhone may not be compatible. All the eligible devices and new features coming

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Apple (Apple)Apple just released its new iOS 18 for all eligible iPhones to download free today, which you can find in the Software Update settings. And if you're planning to buy one of the new iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro models coming available on September 20, they'll already have iOS 18 installed. But not every iPhone will be able to run iOS 18, and even the ones that can won't have all the bells and whistles of the new Apple Intelligence features.That update stratification is nothing now. Generally each year, some older iPhone models are removed from Apple's iOS…
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Apple’s 13-inch M2 iPad Air is back on sale for $720
16 Sep

Apple’s 13-inch M2 iPad Air is back on sale for $720

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It’s not too late to get that bright student in your life a back-to-school gift that could help with their studies. An iPad can be useful for note taking and writing papers (especially with a keyboard attachment), carrying out research and definitely not streaming a new TV obsession during class.So if you’ve been lagging on a back-to-school gift or even just want to treat yourself to one of Apple’s iPads, you may be pleased to learn that the iPad Air is currently on sale. The with 128GB of storage is available in purple, space gray and starlight for $720. That's…
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8BitDo’s Ultimate C controller is cheaper than it was on Prime Day at only $15
16 Sep

8BitDo’s Ultimate C controller is cheaper than it was on Prime Day at only $15

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The temperature will soon be dropping and that means we have more excuses to stay inside and dig into the games we love. If you're a computer gamer looking to upgrade your setup in anticipation, then now might just be the time to do it. Currently, 8Bitdo's Ultimate C Wired Controller is available for $15, down from $20 — a 25 percent discount. The sale brings this controller to a new all-time low price, a dollar less than it was on Prime Day.You can get the marked-down 8Bitdo Ultimate C Wired Controller in either Field Green or Lilac Purple (I'm…
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The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024
16 Sep

The best cheap fitness trackers for 2024

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Achieving your fitness goals doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Keeping track of your progress will be crucial, but not everyone needs to drop hundreds of dollars on the best smartwatches out there. The average affordable tracker might offer just the right tools to help kickstart your health journey, like a heart rate monitor, sleep quality data and so on. And, after testing a number of affordable fitness trackers, I can say with confidence that you might be surprised by how much a $100 (or less) wearable can do — a welcomed treat for those who don’t want to…
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iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Specs and features compared side by side
16 Sep

iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro: Specs and features compared side by side

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Apple (Apple)The Apple event on Monday revealed the newest selection of iPhones, which includes the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. If you're looking into upgrading to one of the latest models but are unsure of the differences between the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro (other than the price tag), we can help you decide which one is right for you.Now that we've officially seen the iPhone 16 lineup – and the bells and whistles included – we know that all versions will run iOS 18 and will have access to Apple Intelligence when those features…
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A plastic Apple Watch SE may still be happening, but not until next year
15 Sep

A plastic Apple Watch SE may still be happening, but not until next year

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Apple at the It’s Glowtime event on Sept. 9, but the rumored Apple Watch SE with a plastic shell wasn’t among them. That doesn’t necessarily mean we won’t see it at some point, though. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who first reported that the company was developing an even cheaper version of the budget watch, the plastic SE “is still moving forward.” Sources told Gurman it could arrive next year.The Apple Watch SE last got a refresh in 2022 with the release of the second generation line. In addition to a plastic shell, plans for the rumored upcoming watch include…
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OpenAI’s new o1 model is slower, on purpose
15 Sep

OpenAI’s new o1 model is slower, on purpose

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OpenAI has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model called o1, which, the company claims, can perform complex reasoning tasks more effectively than its predecessors. The release comes as OpenAI faces increasing competition in the race to develop more sophisticated AI systems.O1 was trained to "spend more time thinking through problems before they respond, much like a person would," OpenAI said on its website. "Through training, [the models] learn to refine their thinking process, try different strategies, and recognize their mistakes." OpenAI envisions the new model being used by healthcare researchers to annotate cell sequencing data, by physicists to generate mathematical…
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Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 impressions
15 Sep

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16, AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10 impressions

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The iPhone 16 event is over, and now we've got plenty of thoughts to share after playing with all of Apple's new hardware. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about the entire iPhone 16 and Pro lineup, and Senior Reporter Billy Steele joins to chat about his experience with the AirPods 4 and Apple Watch Series 10. It turns out, the Apple Watch stole the show from the iPhone.Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note…
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Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S
15 Sep

Everything to expect at Meta Connect 2024: AR, AI and the cheaper Quest 3S

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It used to go by at least two different names — Oculus Connect and then Facebook Connect — but whatever the moniker, Meta’s fall event is still a big showcase for the company’s latest and greatest achievements in the virtual reality and mixed reality space. Much like last year, we can likely predict the biggest news coming out of Meta Connect 2024 with just two acronyms: AI and AR.Like every other big tech firm this year, Meta will be desperate to demonstrate how it plans to stay relevant in a future powered by AI. And now that we're seven months…
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23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit
14 Sep

23andMe will pay $30 million to settle 2023 data breach lawsuit

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23andMe is close to settling a proposed class action lawsuit filed against the company over a data breach that compromised 6.9 million users' information. According to the preliminary settlement filing, the DNA testing company has agreed to pay $30 million to affected customers, as well as to conduct annual computer scans and cybersecurity audits for three years. A website will be built to notify people eligible to a portion of the settlement fund and to facilitate payments. Affected users will also be sent a link where they can delete all their information from the service, and they'll be able to…
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