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August, 2021

  • 3 August

    Apple, AMD launch Mac Pro GPU modules for RX 6000 Pro series

    As of Tuesday, Apple has begun to replace the top-end Vega 2 Pro MPX Module GPU options with the newer-generation RDNA2-based Radeon Pro RX W6000X series for Mac Pros, which now lets you configure a system with up to four GPUs. Existing customers will still be able to buy Radeon Pro Vega 2 and Radeon …

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  • 3 August

    Logitech’s new Zone True Wireless earbuds get down to business

    A Twitter user reached out to me recently and asked whether I knew of any true-wireless earbuds that had a dedicated mute button for video-conferencing calls. The question stumped me, but I was scheduled to have a virtual briefing with Logitech for its new Zone True Wireless ($299, £299, AU$375) and Zone Wired Earbuds ($99, £90, AU$127), which are available …

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  • 3 August

    This $20 thumb drive sale will add 128GB of storage to USB

    As much as everyone loves USB-C, the sad truth is it’ll be a while before everything runs on a single standard again. If you travel between UBS-C and USB-A, you can make life easier by using thumb drives with one port on each end. These multiport drives allow you to move data from one place to another without worrying if …

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  • 3 August

    The HBO Max app is now available on LG Smart TVs

    The HBO Max app is now available on LG Smart TVs in the US, according to a Tuesday release from WarnerMedia and LG Electronics USA. That means LG Smart TV owners who are also subscribers to the streaming service can tune in to upcoming HBO Max flicks like The Suicide Squad, Reminiscence and Dune through the app. The app was …

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  • 3 August

    Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 review: A stealthy, sturdy AMD laptop with a big display

    The Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 is different than what you might be used to seeing in the world of Chromebooks. It’s not bland gray and plasticky like entry-level models, but it’s also not slim and silver aluminum like most premium Chromebooks. The Flip CM5 has a 15.6-inch touch display and it’s a USI-pen-enabled two-in-one. The body is topped with an anodized …

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  • 3 August

    Get Aukey’s fast

    Aukey bills its PB-N83 Mini 10,000-mAh USB-C power bank as “the smallest and lightest 10,000-mAh portable charger.” I’m not sure it qualifies as the world’s smallest, but its footprint is smaller than a credit card. That said, it is 1.18 inches (30 millimeters) thick and has some heft to it. It fits easily enough in a pocket and has both an …

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  • 3 August

    Google Maps gets a dark mode upgrade in iOS

    You can soon save your eyes from that bright iPhone screen when using Google Maps. In a Tuesday blog post, Google said its Maps app will offer dark mode for the iPhone and the iPad in the coming week, with wider iOS rollout by the end of August. The upgrade comes six months after Google unveiled the dark theme for …

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  • 3 August

    OtterBox releases Xbox phone clip for MagSafe for easier controller use

    OtterBox on Tuesday unveiled a $40 mobile gaming clip for MagSafe, which lets you attach your phone to an Xbox controller using Apple’s new technology. MagSafe allows for a new way to charge iPhone 12 models and attach accessories like wallets, tripod mounts and PopSockets. The new mobile gaming clip features one-handed angle adjustment and tilt, and can also detach for a …

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  • 3 August

    T

    T-Mobile is joining the list of companies with deals for back-to-school. It’s introducing a few new offers for new users.  For family plans, the carrier is introducing a new deal that offers “half off” lines three to eight of a family plan. That means that the cheapest Essentials unlimited plan would run $97.50 a month (not including taxes or fees) …

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  • 3 August

    Google reveals Pixel 6, Ikea disguises its air purifier

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