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06 Feb

The latest Amazon Echo Show 8 returns to an all-time low of $90

John RoutledgeLatest News

If you're already onboard with Alexa and have decided you want a smart display, a new deal on Amazon's latest Echo Show 8 may be of interest. The 8-inch display is currently down to $90 at Amazon, Target, Best Buy and other retailers, which matches the lowest price we've seen since the device was unveiled last September. Amazon normally sells…

06 Feb

US Secretary of Transportation states the obvious: Don’t use the Apple Vision Pro while driving

John RoutledgeLatest News

Ever since the Vision Pro went on sale last week, Apple's pricey AR/VR headset has been spotted in all sorts of unusual places: from the gym to airplanes and everywhere in between. However, after one owner was seen wearing it while driving down the highway in a Tesla Cybertruck, US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg issued a warning reminding people…

06 Feb

Meta plans to ramp up labeling of AI-generated images across its platforms

John RoutledgeLatest News

Meta plans to ramp up its labeling of AI-generated images across Facebook, Instagram and Threads to help make it clear that the visuals are artificial. It's part of a broader push to tamp down misinformation and disinformation, which is particularly significant as we wrangle with the ramifications of generative AI (GAI) in a major election year in the US and…

06 Feb

Apple’s third-generation AirPods fall back to $140

John RoutledgeLatest News

Whether you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift for your special someone or a pick-me-up as winter rages, discounted AirPods are a solid option. Right now, Apple's third-generation AirPods are down from $169 to $140 – a 17 percent discount. The sale brings these earbuds down to the lowest we've seen them this year.The third-gen Apple AirPods came on…

06 Feb

Anker charging accessories are up to 52 percent off

John RoutledgeLatest News

Anker makes some of the most-recommended charging products out there, but the extra quality comes at a price. If you've been waiting for a sale, you can now grab a number of Anker chargers and other smartphone accessories at Amazon with discounts of up to 52 percent. Standout products include the Anker Prime Power Bank ($90, the lowest price we've…

06 Feb

Bluesky is ditching its waitlist and opening to everyone

John RoutledgeLatest News

Bluesky, the open-source Twitter alternative, is getting rid of its waitlist and opening its decentralized platform to everyone. The service, which opened in beta last spring, currently has a little over 3 million users, though that number could rise quickly now that prospective users don’t need an invitation to join.It’s a significant moment for Bluesky, which began as an internal…

06 Feb

Mozilla Monitor scrubs your leaked personal information from the web, for a fee

John RoutledgeLatest News

Mozilla is rolling out a tool that can automatically monitor data brokers for your personal information and scrub any of your exposed details from them. Mozilla Monitor Plus expands on the Mozilla Monitor (formerly Firefox Monitor) service, which lets you know when your email address is included in a data breach.This new paid service, which costs $9 per month or…

06 Feb

How to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone (plus all other Apple devices)

John RoutledgeLatest News

Apple Pay is one of the most popular digital payment services in the world, allowing users to buy stuff on iOS apps, the web and in real life. You can use it to pay with your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, and it's accepted by thousands upon thousands of retailers. The cool thing about Apple Pay is that it…

06 Feb

An Elden Ring mobile game is reportedly in the works at Tencent

John RoutledgeLatest News

Tencent is in the midst of developing an Elden Ring game for mobile phones, according to Reuters. Apparently, if the Shenzhen-based tech company's plan pushes through, fans are getting a free-to-play title with in-app purchases, similar to the gacha game Genshin Impact. That's a complete departure from the original Elden Ring action RPG, which sells for $60 from the get-go…

06 Feb

Sony’s latest PS5 beta update gives DualSense controllers better audio

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The latest beta update for the PlayStation 5 will make it easier to hear what's going on in your game. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced the software update, which will enable DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to produce louder audio so that you can hear in-game sounds and audio chats more clearly. In addition to giving controllers the ability…