What’s happening Snap has a new camera-enabled flying mini drone called the Pixy. We tested it. Why it matters Snap, like other companies, is trying to figure out if flying camera accessories could be the next selfie stick. Snap is also looking to explore ways to merge the footage with its plans for AR glasses. …
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25 May
HP Chromebase AiO 22 Review: Part Chromebook, Part Google Nest Hub, All Good
May 2022 Chromebooks gained in popularity over the past couple of years for remote learning and work. Record numbers of them were sold during the pandemic (though shipments are slowing down). HP, one of the top makers of Chromebooks, dialed back its focus on the category in the second half of 2021 but also branched out with a Chromebook tablet and …
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25 May
Should You Really Put a Hardshell Case on Your MacBook?
When you’ve invested in a high-end laptop like a MacBook, it’s natural to agonize over the best way to keep it safe. Do you slap a protective hardshell case onto the pricey computer? Or would that detract from the sleek look and feel you’ve paid so much for? Could a case, in an ironic twist, actually end up damaging the …
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25 May
NFL Reportedly Launching Its Own Streaming Service in July
The NFL will launch its own stream service for phones and tablets in July, according to a report from the Sports Business Journal Wednesday citing an unnamed source. NFL Plus is the reported name of the new service, and it will carry games available on the subscriber’s local TV stations but not the out-of-market games that are available on DirecTV’s …
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25 May
Apple Touts App Store Job Creation and Small Business Growth
Apple on Wednesday highlighted research that says the iOS app economy now supports more than 2.2 million jobs in the US and is helping fuel success for small businesses. The two new pieces of research — one from economists it hired at Analysis Group and the other from the Progressive Policy Institute — come as Apple faces continued accusations that …
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25 May
HDMI vs. Optical: Which Digital Audio Connection to Use?
When it comes time to connect your shiny new soundbar or AV receiver, your two main choices are HDMI or optical digital audio. The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can’t then it’s not the end of the world. Here are the pros and cons of each connection type. The basics Both HDMI …
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25 May
Apple’s U1 Chip, Android Boost UWB Tech That Lets Your Phone Unlock Your Car
You’ve heard of wireless standards like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 5G. Now it’s time to learn about another: ultra wideband, or UWB. The technology, which has begun arriving in phones, tracking tags and a few cars, uses radio signals to pinpoint a device’s location. UWB is the foundation of tracking tags like Apple’s AirTag and Samsung’s SmartTag Plus, which can help you find a lost …
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25 May
Amazon Shareholders Vote Down Warehouse Safety Proposals
Amazon’s shareholders have rejected a nonbinding proposal that called on the company to abandon warehouse productivity practices blamed for high injury rates, even as the company faces a growing unionization push. Also rejected at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday: another proposal calling for an independent audit of working conditions at the company’s warehouses. Brought by Amazon warehouse worker …
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25 May
Save Up to $260 on Storage From Western Digital and SanDisk
Having extra storage helps you get the most out of your devices and ensures your data is backed up just in case the unthinkable happens. (And with technology, it often does.) Right now, Amazon is offering discounts of up to 60% on digital storage options from Western Digital and SanDisk, including flash drives, external hard drives, SD cards and more. Grab …
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25 May
Motorola Deals: $400 Off Razr, $250 Off Edge, $50 Off Moto G Family and More
We rely on our smartphones more than ever — we use them to chat with friends, surf the web, shop, stream, record our adventures and more. With Motorola slashing prices on popular models, you can get the phone that works for you. Save hundreds when you purchase select Motorola devices now through May 31 while supplies last. See at Motorola …
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