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29 Oct

Apple introduces the M4 Pro chip, which finally brings Thunderbolt 5 support

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Apple has been on a tear this week. The company announced both new iMacs and a refresh to the Mac Mini desktop computer. Buried in the announcement for the Mac Mini, however, is the news that they can be outfitted with the brand-new M4 Pro chip. That’s right. As expected, the M4 Pro has entered the chat.The big news? The…

29 Oct

Election 2024: How will the candidates regulate big tech?

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The US presidential election is in its final stretch. Before election day on November 5, Engadget is looking at where the candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, stand on the most consequential tech issues of our day.The Biden administration has been more aggressive than almost any in recent American history in its antitrust efforts. In the tech sector alone, it…

29 Oct

Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health tools could normalize wearing earbuds everywhere

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The biggest audio announcement at Apple’s iPhone event last month wasn’t the AirPods 4. Instead, the milestone news was the company’s plan to introduce a robust suite of hearing health features for the AirPods Pro 2 alongside iOS 18. Apple’s three-prong approach includes prevention, awareness and assistance with hearing protection, hearing test and hearing aid tools available directly on an…

29 Oct

Vizio just announced a soundbar that doubles as a karaoke machine

John RoutledgeLatest News

It’s easy to give into cynicism writing about tech. There are so many underwhelming announcements and iterative improvements. Companies toss the letters AI around like it’s a magic elixir sent down from the Gods. The layoffs are harsh. Sometimes, though, you find something simple, useful and fun that forces optimism. That’s where I’m at with the Vizio MicMe. It’s a…

29 Oct

Amazon’s Fire Max 11 tablet returns to a record-low price

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Getting a really great tablet for an affordable price is quite an achievement. That's why we're excited to see that Amazon's Fire Max 11 tablet is currently on sale for $140, down from $230 — a 39 percent discount. The deal brings this 64GB tablet back to its all-time low price, previously seen during October Prime Day.Amazon released the Fire…

29 Oct

The Morning After: Apple Intelligence is officially here

John RoutledgeLatest News

Apple Intelligence, the company’s all-encompassing branding for its AI tools, features and curios, is finally here. Did you think Apple launched this ages ago? It was announced in June, and drip fed to beta testers, first in the developer preview, then the open preview.It was even a big part of the iPhone 16 sales pitch at launch, but Apple’s newest…

29 Oct

Amazon is shutting down its Kindle Vella serialized story platform in February 2025

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Amazon, in what it described as a "difficult decision," is winding down Kindle Vella and shutting it down completely in February 2025. When the company launched the serialized story platform in 2021, it said Vella was a way for readers to discover new fictional stories and a new way for authors to earn from the Kindle Direct Publishing service. But…

29 Oct

Apple is reportedly developing a comedy film based on The Oregon Trail

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The Oregon Trail, which is probably one of the most recognizable computer games for people who grew up in the 80s and 90s, is set to become a movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Apple is developing a live-action film adaption for the game, with Will Speck and Josh Gordon attached to the project as directors and producers. Seeing as…

29 Oct

From’s Smart Swim 2 goggles will be available to buy at select Apple Stores soon

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The next time you visit your local Apple Store, you might see Form’s Smart Swim 2 goggles in the accessory section. Starting November 5, Apple will begin stocking the $249 wearable at 20 of its retail locations across the US and Canada. That same day, the goggles will also go on sale on the company’s website, with availability there extending…

28 Oct

Grok can try and explain Elon Musk’s terrible jokes

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Elon Musk’s social media platform X is home to the Grok AI model, and it just received an update today to help it understand images. Musk showcased Grok explaining a joke in an X post and mentioned that the technology is still in the early stages. Other than that, neither Musk himself or the Grok account elaborated further.Musk owns xAI,…