August, 2022

• 5 August

  Samsung One UI 5.0 Beta Goes Live For Some Galaxy S22 Owners

  

  Samsung’s giving early adopters a first look of its next operating system update with the One UI 5.0 beta, but it’s only available in Germany so far, according to reports. What’s more, only owners of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series released earlier this year can access the One UI 5.0 beta, as SamMobile reported, stymying …

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• 5 August

  DuckDuckGo Will Block More Microsoft Tracking Scripts

  

  DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, announced on Aug. 5 that it will start blocking third-party Microsoft tracking scripts in its browsing apps and browser extensions in the next week. DuckDuckGo said its beta apps will also start blocking these third-party tracking scripts in the next month.  Read more: DuckDuckGo Launches Its First Browser for Mac in Beta The search engine …

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• 5 August

  The Most Exciting Samsung Gadgets We Want in 2022 and Beyond

  

  With the launch of the Galaxy S22 lineup, new Galaxy A series phones and tablets, it’s been a busy year for Samsung. But the company isn’t done yet. It’s holding another Unpacked event on Aug. 10, where it’s rumored to release new foldable phones and more.  I’m hoping Samsung doesn’t stop there. With such a broad lineup, there’s plenty of …

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• 5 August

  Sony’s New LinkBuds S Wireless Earbuds Hit a New All

  

  This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Back in June, Sony’s newish LinkBuds and even newer LinkBuds S wireless earbuds, which feature active noise canceling, were both $22 off their list prices of $180 and $200 respectively. Now the discounts are even sweeter and you can save …

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• 5 August

  ‘Lightyear’ Finally Hit Disney Plus. Here’s Why It Took 6 Weeks to Get There

  

  Lightyear, the first Pixar film to go into theaters since the COVID-19 pandemic began, hit Disney Plus on Wednesday, more than six weeks after it landed in cinemas.  It was Disney’s first foray into giving Pixar an exclusive run on the big screen again, but so far, the response to Lightyear has been underwhelming — enough to spur some outlets …

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• 5 August

  Backyard Movie Night: What You Need for Summer Cinema Under the Stars

  

  You don’t have to travel far to have a good time. It’s hard to beat a great cookout with friends or dinners on the patio, but you can use your outdoor oasis for so much more — including big-screen entertainment. All it takes is a decent projector and a few other accessories, and you can transform your yard into your own personal …

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• 5 August

  Galaxy Z Fold 4 Pops Up in Amazon Listing Ahead of Samsung Unpacked

  

  Ahead of Samsung Unpacked next week, a listing for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 appears to have popped up on Amazon Netherlands. The listing for the unannounced phone, reported earlier by 9to5Google, doesn’t include a price but reveals plenty of details.  Images in the listing show the foldable phone with the same screen sizes at its predecessor, with a 6.2-inch …

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• 5 August

  Best Cricut Accessories: Everything You Need to Make Something Great

  

  If you’re new to the world of Cricut machines or you’ve got your own little factory going with multiple running at the same time, the right tools and accessories can make a huge difference in both your enjoyment and production. While there are a lot of “official” accessories out there, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best. That’s why I’ve …

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• 5 August

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  If you’re looking for a pair of truly wireless earbuds that offer great sound quality, active noise cancellation and a transparency mode, the Beats Studio Buds are a great option to consider. They’re one of our favorite wireless earbuds for 2022 for many reasons. These popular buds retail for $150, and it’s now $100 on Amazon.  See at Amazon Beats …

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• 5 August

  Best Gaming PC Deals: Save $800 on an ABS Desktop With RTX 3080 Ti Graphics

  

  Even if you can find a stand-alone Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series graphics card in stock, you’ll likely encounter a price that’ll make you gasp. A better route might be a prebuilt PC. You can find some reasonably priced, off-the-shelf gaming desktops right now with Nvidia’s latest GPUs. There are even a few discounts to be found — a rare occurrence …

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