Apple’s starting to learn what you get when you cross-breed an iPhone, iPad and Mac computer: a hit. The tech giant is due to disclose its earnings for its second fiscal quarter after market close on Wednesday, when it’ll also likely discuss many hot topics. There’s its privacy fight with Facebook and the upcoming court …
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27 April
Yayagram: A 20th century phone switchboard for Telegram instant messages
If you want to talk to your grandmother on messaging app Telegram and she doesn’t have a smartphone, she’ll need to get one. She’ll need to learn how to use iOS or Android. How to manage notifications. You could teach her all of that — or you could just build her a 1900s telephone switchboard that does nothing but send and receive …
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27 April
Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable built for work with a premium design starting at $1,549
Dell on Tuesday announced the Latitude 7320 Detachable, a 13-inch Windows 10 tablet aimed at a growing number of mobile professionals who want and need to do things from wherever they are. The two-in-one is the first Intel Evo-verified detachable and offers some competition for Lenovo’s ThinkPad X12 Detachable and Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 Plus while bringing unique features to …
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27 April
DJI Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal bundle is just $85 right now (Update: Expired)
Recently, while shooting B-roll video footage for a product review, I learned just how valuable a smartphone gimbal can be. It not only helps keep the camera steady, but also allows for much more variety in your shots. DJI’s popular Osmo Mobile 3 originally sold for $119 and now runs $99. However, for a limited time, and while supplies last, …
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27 April
Apple’s M2 chip has reportedly entered mass production
The M1 processor’s reign as Apple’s flagship chip may be nearing its end. The company’s next big processor, likely called the M2, entered into mass production this month, Nikkei Asia reports. The report, which cites unnamed “sources familiar with the matter,” says that shipments of the new processors could “begin as early as July for use in MacBooks that are …
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27 April
AT&T and Cricket launch 100GB plan for $55 a month for prepaid customers
AT&T has announced a new data-only plan for all prepaid customers, including those on Cricket wireless plans, for 100GB of data for $55 a month. The plans include access to AT&T’s nationwide 5G network. Prepaid customers who are already on AT&T’s 40GB plan, which currently costs $75 a month, will be automatically moved to the new $55-a-month 100GB plan. Cricket …
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27 April
DoorDash retools restaurant fees with tiered pricing
Delivery app DoorDash is now offering lower commission costs to restaurants after the company and its competitors came under fire for their fees earlier in the pandemic. You can use DoorDash, like similar apps, to find local restaurants and get food delivered to your door. As of Tuesday, restaurants can partner with DoorDash for three different commission prices: 15% 25% …
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27 April
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15
Deja vu. Just like the previous Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, the 2021 Surface Laptop 4 indistinguishes itself by its averageness. It’s still not particularly light, or fast or feature-packed. It’s not inexpensive or full of cutting-edge tech. Yes, it’s faster and has better battery life than the older model, but so does every other laptop updated for 2021. But it’s also …
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27 April
Verizon outage takes down some wireless services in Southern California
Verizon customers across Southern California have complained of an hours-long outage taking out their mobile service Tuesday afternoon and causing calls to drop. People from LA to San Diego to Coachella have complained on Twitter about the issues since around 1:30 p.m. PT. Text and data both seem to be working for Verizon customers. In response to one complaint on …
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27 April
Flash sale: Beats Powerbeats 4 slashed to $80, lowest price ever (Update: Expired)
This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. About a year ago, CNET’s David Carnoy reviewed the Beats Powerbeats 4 and had a hard time reconciling them with their $150 price tag. Although they’ve been selling for around $120 the last few months, today’s sale is historic. For …
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