Tag Archives: mobile

One of our favorite AirPods Pro alternatives, the Enacfire A9, is just $28 right now (save $22)

Looking to fill your ears with audio goodness without spending $200 or more on the AirPods Pro? I got you. The latest (maybe greatest?) example is the Enacfire A9, a decent set of ANC earbuds that normally sells for $50. Right now, however, you can score the Enacfire A9 for just $27.48 with the on-page …

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Two unusually versatile power banks, starting at just $20 (Update: Expired)

Now that we’re slowly starting to venture out into the world again, there’s a greater need for portable power. Phones, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, Bluetooth speakers and the like all need extra juice when we’re traveling. Good news: Power banks are getting super versatile, with more battery life under the hood and more ways of charging your devices (and themselves). They’re also …

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Better safe than sorry: Get this 80,000

We’re finally headed into spring after a winter that was pretty rough for a lot of people, and it’s been a visceral reminder that we need to be prepared for all manner of weather emergencies — including power failures. A while back I told you about a $75-off deal on a massive 500-watt-hour power station from Raptic, and that deal …

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AirDrop could be hacked to reveal personal information, researchers say

Apple’s popular AirDrop feature for sharing files may be vulnerable to hacking attempts, according to security researchers at a German university. In a post published Friday, researchers at Technische Universitat Darmstadt said that a nearby stranger could discover the phone number and email of an AirDrop user because of a privacy gap in the feature.  The issue, reported earlier by Gizmodo, apparently …

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Facebook wants your help to improve the News Feed

Facebook is looking to improve users’ experience with News Feed, the social network said in a Thursday blog post. Over the next few months, the company will gather more specific feedback from people about the posts they see and then use that to improve how content is displayed.  One of the ways Facebook is doing this is by running global …

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EA is bringing Battlefield to mobile in 2022

Battlefield is hitting mobile devices in 2022, publisher EA revealed on Thursday. It’ll be developed by Industrial Toys in partnership with DICE, the developer traditionally associated with the first-person shooter series. The mobile game is “a standalone game,” according to DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson. It’s a “completely different game from the one we’re making for console and PC, designed …

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Anker’s MagSafe power bank is a great iPhone 12 accessory

Gadget manufacturer Anker’s PowerCore Magnetic 5K is the first power bank that is compatible with Apple’s MagSafe on the iPhone 12. MagSafe allows a variety of accessories including cases, wallets and stands to attach to the iPhone using magnets while also allowing wireless charging with those accessories that support it.  And that’s exactly what the new PowerCore 5K does. It …

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TikTok hit with child privacy lawsuit

TikTok is once again facing allegations of misuse of data. The short-form video app and parent company ByteDance face a legal claim worth billions saying TikTok illegally collected and used children’s data. The legal challenge comes from Anne Longfield, former children’s commissioner for England. “Today I’m launching a legal claim against @tiktok_uk on behalf of millions of children whose data …

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Save 65% on the Apple Smart Keyboard Folio and turn your iPad Pro 11

Want to use your iPad Pro in place of a laptop? At one time, using an iPad as a laptop would have been crazy, but not anymore — the iPad Pro is certainly big enough, and the OS, various apps and even accessories have caught up as well. You’ll need a keyboard of course, and ideally you’ll want a model …

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Apple AirTag accessories are already here from third

With Apple officially unveiling its AirTag tracking device on Tuesday, during its Spring Loaded virtual product launch event, companies are already launching their own tie-in products, from keychains to eyeglass straps. The AirTag doesn’t attach to anything straight out of the box, so if you want it physically linked to a set of keys or an item you commonly lose track of, …

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