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21 Mar

Microsoft’s latest Surface Pro Keyboard has bold keys to boost readability

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There's some positive news on the accessibility front coming out of today's Microsoft event. Alongside the business-oriented Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10, the company has revealed the first Surface Pro Keyboard with bold keys. Compared with its other keyboards, Microsoft says this one has a brighter backlight that, combined with the bold font, should make the keyboard easier…

21 Mar

The case against the TikTok ban bill

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A year ago, I visited TikTok’s US headquarters to preview its new “transparency center,” a central piece of its multibillion-dollar effort to convince the US its meme factory isn’t a national security threat. That effort has failed. The company’s negotiations with the government stalled out and the company is now facing its most serious threat to a future in the…

21 Mar

A bunch of new Samsung TVs are finally available for preorder, from 8K QLED models to 77-inch OLEDs

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Samsung just provided availability details for a full range of new TVs as part of its Unbox & Discover event. These include Neo QLED 8K models, Neo QLED 4K models and various OLED boxes. Many of these TVs were originally teased at CES, but now preorders are actually open for consumers looking for a new way to watch that upcoming…

21 Mar

The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is on sale for a low of $199

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The Meta Quest 2 may not be Meta's latest and greatest virtual reality headset, but it remains a strong value for those who want to give VR a try without spending a ton of cash. Now, it's even more affordable: A new deal has dropped the headset down to $199 at several retailers, including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and…

21 Mar

The iPhone changed tech overnight. Almost 20 years later, nothing else has come close

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I vividly remember Steve Jobs introducing the iPhone on January 9, 2007, a device he dubbed a touchscreen iPod, mobile phone and “internet communicator” all in one product. I immediately looked at my Motorola Razr with a burning sense of hatred. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, it’s pretty easy to say the iPhone launch was the most transformative event…

21 Mar

Amazon Big Spring Sale: The best deals on AirPods, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads and more

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Amazon's latest multi-day deals event, the Big Spring Sale, is going on right now. While not as heavy on tech deals as regular Prime Day is, there are some good discounts available on tech we recommend, including a number of Apple devices. In truth, the pickings are pretty slim — and most Apple deals are not explicitly tied to the…

21 Mar

Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro drop to a new low of $180 during the Amazon Spring Sale

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If you're one of the holdouts with an iPhone who hasn't wanted to shell out for AirPods, your time has come. The Amazon Big Spring Sale has brought Apple's second-generation AirPods Pro down to a new all-time low price. The earbuds are down to $180 from $249 — a 28 percent discount and $10 less than their previously best deal. Apple's…

21 Mar

These are the best tech deals from the Amazon Big Spring Sale — save on headphones, speakers, gaming gear and more

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The Amazon Spring Sale continues today, and among all of the clothing, outdoor and home products on sale, there are a few good tech deals to be had. Unlike regular Prime Day, the Big Spring Sale is not exclusive to Prime members, which is great for any and all shoppers with items to check off on their lists. However, it’s…

21 Mar

The best power banks and portable chargers for 2024

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The number of portable chargers on the market now is staggering, but they are some of the most useful tech accessories you can get. Small power banks with built-in connectors are easy to toss in a bag so you always have a backup. Bigger batteries with multiple ports and laptop-level capacity can power a mobile workstation far from wall outlets.…

21 Mar

The Morning After: Our guide to spring cleaning your tech

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This spring, clean your gadgets. Clean your tech. Be less gross in 2024. It's one of my aims. Alongside our anniversary stories this month, we’re also in a spring-cleaning frame of mind. We’re cleaning AirPods and digitally decluttering the PC. (And if you’re physically decluttering, how about making a bit of money simultaneously?)This week, we explain how to clean all…