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09 Oct

Microsoft’s ill-fated Surface Duo 2 recieves one final security patch

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Pour one out for the Surface Duo 2. As Windows Central points out, Microsoft has pushed out what will almost certainly go down as the device’s final software update, a security patch, ahead of its October 21 end-of-support date.When Microsoft debuted the Surface Duo 2 in October 2021, the company pledged to provide three years of software updates for the…

09 Oct

The best Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals include up to 25 percent off the Galaxy S24 lineup

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If you're in the market for a new Android phone, take note: Samsung has discounted the majority of its Galaxy S24 lineup as part of Amazon's latest October Prime Day sale. The deals bring the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra down to $998, which is 23 percent off the jumbo-sized phone's list price and about $100 off its street price on…

09 Oct

The PS5 Slim is $50 off for October Prime Day 2024

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The October version of Prime Day has arrived, but some of the best deals are already selling out. Case in point: both variants of the PS5 Slim have dropped by $50, but at least one of them is not currently available at Amazon. Thankfully, rival retailers are picking up the slack. Quick OverviewTo back up: The PlayStation 5 is still…

09 Oct

Uber starts offering $18 shuttle rides between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport

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Uber has come up with a relatively low-cost way of getting to and from a New York City airport: a shuttle bus. Starting today, the company is offering rides between LaGuardia Airport and transit hubs in Manhattan for $18 a pop. For the first month of the service, Uber is offering half-price rides for $9, The Wall Street Journal reports.This…

09 Oct

Prime Day laptop deals include the M2 MacBook Air for a record low of $749 on Amazon

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Amazon's October Prime Day sale kicked off today, bringing a wide range of discounts on gadgets and gear we recommend. We have a roundup with all of the offers worth your attention, but if you're specifically looking to grab a new laptop, one of the event's best Apple deals cuts the entry-level M2 MacBook Air down to $749. That's $50…

09 Oct

Viewers don’t trust candidates who use generative AI in political ads, study finds

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Artificial intelligence is expected to have an impact on the upcoming US election in November. States have been trying to protect against misinformation by passing laws that require political advertisements to disclose when they have used generative AI. Twenty states now have rules on the books, and according to new research, voters have a negative reaction to seeing those disclaimers.…

09 Oct

These Prime Day SSD deals are the best we found for Amazon October Big Deal Days

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If you have a PC, tablet, gaming handheld in need of a storage boost, Amazon’s latest October Prime Day sale looks to be a solid time to upgrade. The two-day event, which runs through Wednesday, includes a handful of all-time lows (or at least near-lows) on recommended internal and external SSDs, microSD cards and other storage gear. We’ve picked out…

09 Oct

Amazon devices are up to 68 percent off for October Prime Day including Echo speakers, Fire TV Sticks and Blink cameras

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When it comes to tech on sale for Amazon Prime Day, Amazon’s own hardware is at the top of the list. The online retailer usually discounts Echo speakers, Fire tablets, Kindles and the like to record-low prices for October Prime Day, and this year is no different. We’re seeing some of the best prices of the year right now on…

09 Oct

The best October Prime Day tech deals under $50 on Amazon today

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Smaller yet useful tech accessories — batteries, cables, phone cases and so on — are what keep the big ticket items working for us. And Amazon’s Prime Day sale is an excellent time to stock up on these humble sidekicks. Only problem is, not everything on Amazon’s site passes muster, and the cheaper stuff can be particularly questionable.Luckily, we’ve tested…

09 Oct

Prime Day Lego deals are up to 41 percent off for Super Mario and Star Wars sets

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October Prime Day is here, and we're seeing great deals on tech devices — but we also wanted to point out a few choice Lego deals we've had our eye on as well. You could use this as an opportunity to kickstart the holiday shopping season — even if you haven't even thought about the holidays yet, you should give…