U.S. regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine Chrome
Indias short-form video market now engages close to 250M monthly users: report
Since the ban of TikTok in mid 2020, SFV platforms have seen a 3.6x increase in daily active users, the report added.
Amazons official 2024 Black Friday Week deals go live today!
This is it folks, the official 2024 Amazon Black Friday Week deals are going live today. This year Amazon has decided it is kicking things off well ahead of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday proper to launch a massive selection of price drops starting today, just as we previously reported all of the deals will be live at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on November 21 (today). It looks like this year we will be working around the clock for over a full week to ensure the best deals are front and center for everyone leading up to what, at least used to be, the main event. more
super.money unveils 'superFD' integrating UPI with fixed deposits
The digital savings product allows users to book an FD in under two minutes and provides up to 9.5% interest through partnerships with leading small finance banks.
Selling Chrome Wont Be Enough to End Googles Search Monopoly
Despite shared concerns about Googles power, critics of the company and former executives express little agreement on what, if anything, can really be done to increase competition.
Fintech product delivery in 10 minutes: Invincible Ocean introduces no-code solution for onboarding
Ajay Setia, CEO, Invincible Ocean, underscores the unique features of the companys new AI-driven no-code platform, which stands apart from existing no-code and low-code options.
WhatsApp will finally let you unsubscribe from business marketing spam
WhatsApp Business has grown toover 200 million monthly users over the past few years. That means there are tons of businesses sending messages to users and some of these messages could be considered as spam. For customers, the only option was to either let them send messages and offers, or block the business account [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OneCell Diagnostics bags $16M to help limit cancer reoccurrence using AI
OneCell Diagnostics has secured $16 million in a Series A round as it aims to limit cancer recurrence using AI advancements along with scientific ways. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple urges judge to end U.S. smartphone monopoly case
Apple asked a federal judge on Wednesday to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's case accusing the iPhone maker of unlawfully dominating the smartphone market
Indias Arzooo, once valued at $310M, sells in distressed deal
Arzooo, an Indian startup founded by former Flipkart executives that sought to bring best of e-commerce to physical stores, has sold its assets in distressed sale to Moksha Group. The deal follows Arzooo engaging with several startups, including Bengaluru-headquartered Udaan, for potential merger opportunities, according to people familiar with the matter. Arzooo had raised approximately [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI accidentally deleted potential evidence in NY Times copyright lawsuit
Lawyers for The New York Times and Daily News, which are suing OpenAI for allegedly scraping their works to train its AI models without permission, say OpenAI engineers accidentally deleted data potentially relevant to the case. Earlier this fall, OpenAI agreed to provide two virtual machines so that counsel for The Times and Daily News [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Dyson OnTrac review: Tunes, on track!
A late but competent contender in the premium headphone space
Nvidia reports 94% jump in revenue to $35.1B in Q3 FY25
Despite Nvidia exceeding expectations for both revenue and earnings in Q3, the company's stock fell nearly 2% in after-hours trading, closing at $143.50.
Healing healthcare skill gaps; Spacetech startups sky-bound ambition
Edtech startups are playing a key role in helping healthcare personnel stay ahead of advancements. ISRO chief Somanath noted the rising number of firms ready to take on private sector rocket building. LICO Materials recycles, refurbishes, and recovers critical materials from end-of-life batteries.
Nvidias CEO defends his moat as AI labs change how they improve their AI models
Nvidia raked in more than $19 billion in net income during the last quarter, the company reported on Wednesday, but that did little to assure investors that its rapid growth would continue. On its earnings call, analysts prodded CEO Jensen Huang about how Nvidia would fare if tech companies start using new methods to improve [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The startup recycles, refurbishes, and recovers critical materials like lithium, cobalt, manganese, and nickel from end-of-life batteries, which can be used to make new batteries.
Prescription for success: Edtechs cure for healthcare skill gaps
With continuous advancements in medical research, treatments, and technology, healthcare professionals must upskill themselves to deliver safe, effective, and quality care.
Reddit appears to be back after a 4-hour-long outage
Social media platform Reddit experienced an outage this afternoon at around 12:20 p.m. PT (or possibly even earlier), resulting in thousands of users being unable to access its website and app. After four hours, it appears to be working again. Reddit confirmed it fixed the issue and is monitoring the results, according to its status [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nvidia Says Its Blackwell Chip Is Fine, Nothing to See Here
Chip production delays and a rumored overheating issue havent slowed down Nvidia, which reported another quarter of blockbuster earnings and said Blackwells are now in the hands of Microsoft and OpenAI.
Amazon is offering some early Black Friday savings on the Husqvarna Hedge Master 320iHD60 Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer for $249 shipped, as well as several other tools and equipment from the brand. Youre looking at a 22% markdown here off its usual $320 price tag, discounts over 2024 having been spaced out the biggest of which came from Octobers Prime Day event where it hit a $212 low. Todays deal cuts a solid $71 off the going rate, giving you a great opportunity to score this higher-end tool among some of its lowest prices just $37 above the all-time lowest weve seen. more
The NBA will air a Christmas Day game with Disney characters
If you cant get your kids to sit through one of the five NBA games airing on Christmas Day, tune into Disney+, ESPN+ or ESPN2 for a special Disney-fied version. ESPN announced that it will air a Dunk the Halls broadcast of the San Antonio Spurs versus the New York Knicks featuring animated Disney characters. The broadcast starts at 12PM eastern. If you just want to watch the game played by regular, boring humans, that will also air on Disney+ and ESPN+ as well as ABC and ESPN. Dunk the Halls will use Sonys Beyond Sports technology to turn Madison Square Garden into Main Street USA from the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The game will also feature appearances from classic Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald and Daisy Duck as well as Santa and his elves from the animated Disney short Prep & Landing . This is the first time the NBA has arranged to air a game with animated characters and graphic overlays. Its also the latest game in a new trend of mixing live sports events with a networks signature cartoon characters. ESPN+, Disney+ and the NFL+ app will air an alternative version of the Bengals-Cowboys game on December 9 featuring virtual characters and scenes from The Simpsons . ESPN3s Full Court Press broadcasts use technology designed by Second Spectrum to create augmented graphics that track players movements and provide real time updates. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/the-nba-will-air-a-christmas-day-game-with-disney-characters-224921665.html?src=rss
Snowflake snaps up data management company Datavolo
Cloud giant Snowflake has agreed to acquire Datavolo, a data pipeline management company, for an undisclosed sum. Snowflake unveiled the deal at the close of the market bell on Wednesday, when it also announced its Q3 2025 earnings. The purchase hasnt yet closed, and its subject to customary closing conditions, Snowflake noted in a release. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Jetsons Shield Ultra-Lock e-scooter provides three security measures with $200 discount to $400
Amazon is offering the Jetson Shield Ultra-Lock Electric Scooter for $399.99 shipped. Coming down from its $600 full price, 2023 saw very few discounts, with 2024 upping the ante in the first few months by regularly dropping costs under $490. While we did see it go for less back in those months, after June the prices kept above $500, with todays deal bringing some much-needed relief in the form of a 33% markdown that cuts a solid $200 from its going rate and brings costs down amongst its lowest that we have tracked. more
PDF to Brainrot study tools are a strange iteration on a TikTok trend
Several AI-based study tools are capitalizing on a PDF to Brainrot trend, which will read the text of a document you upload over oddly satisfying videos, like ASMR clips of mixing paint and cutting soap, or gameplay footage from Minecraft and Subway Surfers. Then students can listen to an automated voice read their textbooks to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Samsungs Black Friday sale has plenty of great appliance upgrades at some of their lowest prices, especially if youre a fan of the brands AI-advanced all-in-one washer/ventless dryer or its smart refrigerators . Another standout amongst this series of appliances is the brands Bespoke 4.6 cubic-foot AI Laundry Hub Large Capacity Single Unit Washer with a 7.6 cubic-foot Gas Dryer that is currently discounted to $1,799 shipped . Outside of this sale, youd normally have to pay $2,824 at full price, with the biggest discount weve seen in 2024 having dropped costs to $1,800 several months ago, with things keeping well above this rate since. Today though, youre looking at a new all-time low rate by $1, which comes in here to save you $1,025. If youre in need of a slightly larger size, there is its 5.3 cubic-foot counterpart (paired with a 7.6 cubic-foot electric or gas dryer) that also comes in a satin green colorway starting from $2,199 , which is down from its full $3,124 price tag. more
Fusion startup Tokamak Energy attracts $125M for its egg-like reactor design
Startups pursuing fusion power have benefitted from AI's insatiable thirst for electricity. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Another VC-backed fintech, Earnin, faces crackdown over allegedly predatory loans
The attorney general for the District of Columbia is suing instant payday loan fintech Earnin for deceptively marketing and providing illegal high-interest loans, the AG alleges. Earnin allows its users to get loans against paychecks. It advertises that users can get $150 a day, up to $750 per pay period, with no interest, credit check [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The best laptop power banks for 2024
Smaller battery packs are great for refiling phones and tablets, but if you need to keep a laptop juiced up while youre far from an outlet, youll need something larger. For this guide, we tested portable chargers with at least a 20,000mAh (74Wh) capacity, but kept the upper limit below 27,000mAh (99Wh), since thats about the maximum size allowed by the TSA in carry-on luggage. Some laptop power banks sport extra features like wireless charging or an AC plug so you can power small devices such as a travel printer or an LED lamp. But what all of them have in common is a larger size and higher price tag than standard battery packs. So if you dont want to play a guessing game, these are the best laptop power banks we tested. Table of contents Best laptop power banks for 2024 What to look for in a laptop power bank How we test portable laptop chargers Laptop power bank FAQs Best laptop power banks for 2024 What to look for in a laptop power bank Capacity If you just need to keep a smartphone from dying before you can make it home, just about any power bank will do. But if you need to revive multiple devices or the substantial battery of a laptop, youll want something with a high milliamp-hour (mAh) capacity. A power bank capable of delivering enough power to a laptop will have a capacity between 20,000 and 27,000 mAh. Go higher than 27,000mAh and you wont be able to take it on an airplane, which is why most portable chargers top out around that number. Since the voltage for most portable power banks is around 3.7 volts, a 27,000mAh battery translates to 99.9 watt hours which is the maximum capacity the TSA will allow for carry-on luggage. (And note that these batteries cant be checked, regardless of size). If you want something even bigger than a laptop power bank, and dont need to fly with it, youll likely want to look into portable power stations. These can be the size of a car battery or larger and can potentially fuel an entire weekend away. Another thing to keep in mind is that the capacity listed in a power bank's specs is not what will be delivered to your devices. As I mentioned, the capacity of these banks is around 25,000mAh. Even the huge battery on a MacBook Pro has a mAh rating of around 5,000 - 6,000mAh, so you might think youd get five full charges but in reality, you only get about a single 70-percent charge. The voltage is different (typically 3.7V for the power bank and 11.4V for a laptop) which makes the watt-hours, or the amount of energy each battery can hold, different (working out to 92Wh for the battery and 72Wh for the laptop). On top of that, in order to feed a charge from a power bank to a laptop, a voltage conversion takes place and that dissipates a decent amount of energy. Without turning this into a physics lesson, this all means that a power bank with a 25,000mAh (or 92Wh) capacity will typically fill a 5,000mAh (or 72Wh) laptop battery to about 75 percent. In my tests, I averaged about a 60-percent efficiency rate between a power banks listed capacity and the actual charge delivered. Ports Every large power bank Ive tested has at least three USB ports, with a mix of USB-C and USB-A, which should cover nearly any portable device you need to recharge earbuds, phones, tablets, laptops, you name it. In addition to the different plug formats, some ports supply power at different wattages. For example, one USB-C port might be rated for 60 watts, while the one next to it is rated for 100 watts. So if youve got a device thats capable of 70W fast charging, such as the new MacBook Air, youd want to opt for the 100W port to get the best charging speeds possible. Note that devices with a smaller wattage draw wont be negatively affected by connecting to ports with high ratings. For example, a Galaxy S24 Ultra, capable of 45W super fast charging, can happily plug into the 100W port. A device will only draw what it can take, regardless of what a port can supply. Just remember that the port, device and cable need to be at or above the desired wattage rating to achieve maximum charging rates. Some of these larger batteries also have AC ports. It might seem like a natural fit to plug in your laptops power adapter for a recharge. But really, the AC port should only be for devices that cant use USB such as a lamp or a printer. Plugging a power adapter into the AC port only wastes energy through conversion. First, the battery converts its DC power to supply the port with AC power, then the power adapter converts that AC power back to DC so your laptop can take it in. And as youll remember from physics class, each time energy is converted, some is lost to heat and other dissipations. Better to cut out the middleman and just send that DC power straight from the battery to the device. Also, you can use more than one port at a time with these devices; just remember that the speed of whatever youre charging will likely go down, and of course, the battery is going to drain proportionally to what youre refilling. Wireless charging Just in the last year and a half that Ive been testing portable power banks, wireless charging capabilities have noticeably improved. The first few I tried were painfully slow and not worth recommending. Now the wireless pads built into power banks are impressively fast particularly, in my experience, when charging Samsung Galaxy phones (though the lack of a stabilizing magnetic connection like Apples MagSafe means they only work when rested flat on a pad). Most wireless charging connections can be used while other ports are also being employed, making them convenient for some mobile battlestation setups. Of course, wireless charging is always less efficient than wired, and recharging from an external battery is less efficient in general. If you want to waste as little energy as possible, youre better off sticking to wired connections. Design All power banks are designed to be portable, but theres a big difference between a pocket-friendly 5,000mAh battery and one of these laptop-compatible bruisers. Most of the latter weigh between a pound and a half to two pounds, which is a considerable addition to a backpack. Many of the options listed here have a display to tell you how much charge remains in the battery, which is helpful when youre trying to judiciously meet out charges to your devices. If a bank has a wireless connection, the pad is usually on the flat top and any available AC connection is usually at one end. Both may require you to engage those charging methods. Dont be like me and grumble loudly that you got a bum unit without pressing (and sometimes double pressing) all the buttons first. How we test portable laptop chargers For the past year and a half, Ive been testing and using dozens of portable batteries for our other battery guide. Some of those batteries include the higher-capacity power banks you see here. I also got a hold of a few extra banks just for this guide to make sure we covered whats available. I went for brands Im already familiar with, as well as battery packs from well-received manufacturers I hadnt tried before (like UGREEN and Lion Energy). I only considered banks with at least a 20,000mAh capacity and mostly stuck with those that rated 25,000mAh and higher. Heres everything we tested: Zendure Supertank Pro Mophie Powerstation Pro XL Mophie Powerstation Pro AC Lion Energy Eclipse Mag Lion Energy Trek Baseus Blade Laptop Anker Prime 27,650mAh Goal Zero Sherpa 100 AC Due to shipping and travel issues, I wasnt able to test two of the batteries I had slated: the HyperJuice 245W and the UGREEN Power Bank 25,000mAh . Once Ive had a chance to see how these two perform as well as any new worthy contenders that hit the market Ill update this guide accordingly. I tested each power bank with an iPhone 15, a Galaxy S23 Ultra, an iPad Air (M1) and a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro chip. Even though these banks can charge multiple devices at once, I refilled one at a time, to make side-by-side comparisons more straightforward. I drained the batteries of the phones and tablets to between zero and five percent and then didnt use any device as it refilled. For the MacBook, I let it run down to 10 percent before plugging in the power bank. That's when most laptops give display a connect to power warning, as draining any battery to empty will compromise the battery life. I then used it as one might in a mobile office, with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, while connected to Wi-Fi and a VPN. For each test, I noted how long a completely charged battery took to get a device back to full and how much of the batterys capacity was used up in one charge. I also noted things like portability, apparent durability, helpful features and overall design. For reference, here are the battery capacities of the devices I used: iPhone 15: 3,349mAh Galaxy S23 Ultra: 4,855mAh iPad Air (5th gen): 7,729mAh 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro: 27,027mAh Laptop power bank FAQs How do laptop power banks differ from phone power banks? The main difference is size. Phone power banks tend to have a capacity ranging from 5,000mAh to 20,000mAh and laptop powerbanks are typically rated between 20,000mAh and 27,000mAh. Theres no official definition, however. Laptop batteries are simply larger and need a bigger supply of power to give them a meaningful charge. How do you fast charge a power bank? You can charge a power bank exactly as fast as the power banks internal mechanisms will allow. Most batteries are limited in how quickly they can accept and deliver a charge to avoid dangerously overheating. But to make sure youre charging a bank as quickly as possible, make sure the wall adapter and the USB-C cable you are using have a high wattage rating using a 5W power brick and a 10W cable will take a lot longer to refill your bank than a 65W wall charger and a 100W cord. What size power bank do I need for a laptop? Look for a power bank with a rating of at least 20,000mAh. Slightly smaller batteries may work, but they wont deliver a significant charge to your laptop. How many mAh to charge a laptop? A milliamp hour (mAh) is how much a battery can hold, and most portable batteries list their capacity using mAh. If you get a battery rated at 20,000mAh or above, it should be able to charge your laptop. Using mAh to discuss laptop batteries can be confusing. Due to differing voltages, you cant directly compare the mAh ratings of a power bank battery to a laptop battery. Using watt-hours is a better gauge, as that calculation takes voltage into account. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/accessories/best-laptop-power-bank-120040388.html?src=rss
The holidays are approaching, and you may be scrambling to figure out what you should get dad for the occasion. If youre shopping for a father whos into consumer tech, though, we can help. Below, weve consulted our many hours of gadget testing and put together a list of standout gift ideas, from VR headsets to pizza ovens to meat thermometers. Best gifts for dads in 2024 Check out the rest of our gift ideas here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-gifts-for-dads-170014057.html?src=rss
Its not just you, Reddit is down
Social media platform Reddit is experiencing an outage this afternoon, resulting in thousands of users being unable to access its website and app. Reddit confirmed that its currently investigating the issue, according to its status page. We discovered the outage ourselves when attempting to visit the homepage, which displayed a black screen with the message: [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Save $400 while enjoying smoky BBQ goodness with GEs smart indoor smoker at $599
Over at Amazon we just spotted the GE Profile Smart Indoor Smoker for $599 shipped, after clipping the on-page $98.99 off coupon . Normally fetching $999 at full price since releasing at the start of 2024, most of the discounts weve seen have cut the price down between $719 and $799, after the very first discount lowered costs to $699. We did see a short-lived fall to the $550 low back during Julys Prime Day event, but its kept above $700 in the time since (even being skipped over during Octobers Prime Day sales) until today. Now, you can score this first-of-its-kind kitchen upgrade with a $400 markdown, which puts it down at the second-lowest price we have tracked just $49 above the all-time low from July. more
FTX CTO Gary Wang avoids prison time
Not every former top FTX executive is heading to prison. Gary Wang, former FTX chief technical officer, was spared prison time by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan today. Judge Kaplan praised Wangs cooperation with federal authorities. Wang testified against former FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried at his trial last fall. Wang pleaded guilty to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meta's latest features for Messenger Calling include AI backgrounds
If youre one of the people out there making calls with Metas Messenger app, its latest update adds a bunch of new features for making video and audio calls, according to the official Meta blog . When you make a video call, you can add an AI-generated background to your screen by tapping on the effects icon in the sidebar and selecting Backgrounds. So instead of showing your friends and family your grungy apartment or your car that you havent cleaned out since you bought it, you can replace the background with a field of sunflowers or an alien landscape as one of its suns is setting. Thats something weve seen from basically every other video calling platform, so its not a big surprise to see Meta add it here. Meta also added some new features for video calls including high definition video, background noise suppression and voice isolation to help you make clearer, higher-quality calls directly from Messenger, according to the blog. The HD video feature will be the default mode for Messenger calls made over W-iFi connections. HD calls can also be made on cellular data in settings by turning on Mobile data for HD video. Background noise suppression and voice isolation can also be turned on and off in Messengers call settings section. You can also leave voice and video messages for your contacts beyond just a line of text and maybe a cheeky emoji or two. Simply tap the record message button on the lower right side of the screen to leave a video or audio message if the person you are contacting doesnt pick up the call. Finally, if you dont have a free hand but need to make a call, iPhone users can ask Siri to make calls and messages for them on Metas Messenger app. Simply activate Siri and say Hey Siri, send a message to [contact name] on Messenger and dictate the message you want to send them. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/metas-latest-features-for-messenger-calling-include-ai-backgrounds-200047824.html?src=rss
9to5Toys Gift Guide: These everyday essentials kick off from $7
We all know how difficult it can be to reliably tackle last-minute Christmas shopping, so here at 9to5Toys we are kicking off our first list of recommended gifts roughly one month in advance. Instead of going after big-ticket items, this selection is focused on affordable items that folks can benefit from each and every day. If this type of product is right up your alley, you should swing by our new Steals page and subscribe to our daily newsletter . In many regards, you can think of Steals as already-affordable everyday gear thats now discounted even further. But enough about Steals, lets dive in to our gift guide of everyday essentials priced from $7 . more
Were seeing plenty of great deals coming from Best Buys Black Friday sale , and we just spotted the best deal of the year on the popular Insignia 3D Zero Gravity Full Body Massage Chair that is down at $1,299.99 shipped . For most of 2024, weve seen this model keeping to its $3,999 price tag, with occasional discounts to $1,799 and more frequent one-day sales taking things further to $1,499. While these one-day rates have held the mantle of its lowest price for most of the year, its getting beaten out here during this sale by $199, saving you a total of $2,699 after falling to a new all-time low price. more
Threads rolls out its custom feeds tool after a quick testing phase
The battle over who will get all of Xs users now that its an utter cesspool continues. Threads just began rolling out its own custom feeds feature to compete with rival Bluesky. Custom feeds have long been a hallmark of Bluesky and now Threads users can get in on the action. Meta announced it was testing custom feeds just last week , so those tests must have been successful. Its either that or they want to stall Blueskys continuing momentum . Simply put, the feature allows users to pin topic-based feeds to the home screen of the app. This gives people the option to scroll through additional feeds beyond the algorithmic for you feed. This is a very good thing, as Threads current for you algorithm can be easily manipulated by just posting stuff like who likes cats? I have seen quite literally 400 posts like that in my feed, all looking for engagement. I like cats but, come on. In any event, users can create a custom feed by searching for keywords and taping the ... menu to get started. A feed will be created based on the keyword, though the toolset allows for more granular adjustments. For instance, users can add specific profiles to customize each feed. Threads aficionados can create up to 128 custom feeds. Threads has one significant advantage over Bluesky when it comes to custom feeds. Making one on Bluesky is something of a process . It took me around two seconds to make a Star Trek feed on Threads. Lawrence Bonk / Threads Despite Blueskys continued growth, its still a minor player when compared to Threads. Bluesky just announced 20 million users, which is great, but Threads has more than 275 million users. Threads has also been growing by around a million users a day, according to a recent post from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/threads-rolls-out-its-custom-feeds-tool-after-a-quick-testing-phase-195012720.html?src=rss
Google stops letting sites like Forbes rule search for Best CBD Gummies
If you've noticed strange sites on Best product searches, so has Google.
Trump FCC Pick Brendan Carr Wants to Be the Speech Police. Thats Not His Job
Brendan Carr wrote the Project 2025 chapter on the Federal Communications Commission. Now Donald Trump has tapped him to run the agency.
Study: Why Aztec death whistles sound like human screams
The basic mechanism relies on the Venturi effect, producing a unique rough and piercing sound.
US charges five accused of multi-year hacking spree targeting tech and crypto giants
The five alleged hackers are accused of stealing millions of dollars in crypto, and corporate data from several victims all over the world. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Best Android app price drops and freebies: Dandara, Whispers of a Machine, and more
This afternoons lineup of the best price drops and freebies we spotted on the Google Play store are now ready to go. Before you start loading up your Android devices with the offers below though, be sure to scope out the rare deals we are tracking today on Arcs metal Samsung Galaxy bumper cases for Black Friday, the very first price drop on Samsungs new Snapdragon X Plus Galaxy Book 4 Edge Copilot+ PC , a massive discount on Hisenses 144Hz 100-inch Google Smart TV , and up to $1,300 in savings on Samsungs 2024 The Frame smart TV lineup . As for the apps, highlights include titles like Dandara Trials of Fear Edition, Chloe Puzzle Game Pro, Whispers of a Machine, Lucid Launcher Pro, and more. Head below for a complete look. more
Amazon Just Dropped the Biggest Echo Show Ever
The Echo Show 21 is the largest yet, plus the Echo Show 15 gets a second generation.
May Mobility to test driverless shuttles in Ann Arbor
May Mobility is slowly advancing its driverless capabilities. The startup this week launched a small-scale deployment of autonomous shuttles, which will drive themselves along a fixed route without a human safety driver present. May will initially deploy one to two autonomous Toyota Sienna minivans to ferry employees and invited guests across a 2-square-mile area of [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Benchmark invests $19M in New Lantern, a smarter way for radiologists to use AI
Shiva Suri gained a unique perspective into how radiologists work when he quarantined and shared a home office with his mom, a well-regarded radiologist. I watched her work day in and day out, and she was wasting about seven to eight hours on boring workflow tasks, Suri said. Only 5% of her time, she had [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Courtesy of the official LISEN Amazon storefront, you can now score its 2-in-1 MagSafe charger in black for $14.44 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $35. Youre looking at a pocketable 2-in-1 travel charger that has fetched as much as $22 in recent months. Todays deal serves a solid 34% discount, landing it within $2 of the all-time low we tracked for it last month. This is one of the best prices we have tracked for this model that lets you easily top up your iPhone and Apple Watch and you can learn more about it below. more
Led by Anduril, defense tech funding sets a new record this year
Defense tech startups have raised almost $3 billion so far in 2024, surpassing the previous record from 2022 of $2.6 billion. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
macOS Beta: How to download and install Sequoia 15.2 beta 4
Macworld The latest version of macOS Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public. In this article, well explain whats in the latest beta, what you need to do to get your hands on a copy, how to install it, and what you should bear in mind if you dont want to end up in a pickle. If you would prefer to use the latest official release of macOS Sequois heres how to update macOS on your Mac . In the past, the developer beta was only available to developers who had paid to join Apples Developer Program (which costs $99/79). However, for a couple of years now, Apple has opened up the developer beta to registered developers with free developer accounts. We explain how to get a free developer account below. Not that we recommend that you should get the beta if you arent a developer. Beta software tends to be buggy and a more stable public beta version is also available. If you no longer want to run the beta version of macOS read this: How to remove the macOS beta . macOS developer beta: Latest version macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 4 Foundry The first version of the Sequoia developer beta of macOS 15 arrived after the WWDC keynote on June 10, 2024. Beta 2 arrived on June 24. Notable additions to beta 2 were iPhone Mirroring, the ability to directly access an iPhone through the Mac. The Mac and iPhone connect wirelessly and users see the iPhone Home screen on the Mac. Users can click and use iPhone apps, iPhone app notifications can be activated, and the appropriate iPhone app launches. Users can also drag and drop photos and videos from the iPhone to the Mac. The iPhone audio will come through the Macs sound output, and iPhone notifications will integrate with the macOS notifications list. iPhone Mirroring works on all M-series Macs and Intel Macs that have a T2 Security chip. The iPhone and Mac need to be signed into the same Apple Account, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be enabled. iPhone Mirroring works on all M-series Macs and Intel Macs that have a T2 Security chip. The iPhone and Mac need to be signed into the same Apple Account, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi need to be enabled. Developer beta 4 was released on July 23. Developer beta 5 was released on August 5. Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 developer beta 6 on August 12. Developer beta 7 was released on August 20. On August 28, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8. macOS Sequoia 15.1 There is a second beta running consecutively with the macOS 15.0 beta development. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta includes Apple Intelligence features that are only available on M-series Macs. On July 29, Apple started work on the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta, which includes some Apple Intelligence features. Beta 2 arrived on August 12. On August 28, beta 3 was released to developers. On September 17, Apple beta 4 to developers. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 5 was released to developers on September 23. Beta 6 was released on October 6. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 7 was released on October 15. The macOS Sequoia 15.1 release candidate was released on October 21. Release candidate 2 was released on October 24. A July 31 report by 9to5Mac states that Apple Intelligence will not run if the 15.1 beta is running on an external drive . Its not known if this condition will remain when Apple officially releases 15.1. macOS Sequoia 15.2 On October 23, Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 1 to developers. Version 15.2 is expected to heave the second set of Apple Intelligence features. On November 20, Apple released the macOS Sequoia beta 4 to developers. The public beta should follow in a few days. macOS public beta latest version macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 2 Foundry The first public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 15, 2024. The second public beta of Sequoia arrived on July 23, 2024. The fourth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 13, 2024. The fifth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 20, 2024. The sixth public beta of Sequoia arrived on August 28, 2024. Apple released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 pubic beta on September 19, 2024. This beta includes the first round of Apple Intelligence features. The 15.2 public beta 2 was released on November 6. macOS public beta vs developer beta Since 2023 the Developer Beta has been available to anyone who registers as a developer, even if they arent a paid-up member of Apples Developer Program. As a result, people with a basic free developer account are able to download the new macOS developer beta (we show you how to register below). Whether you should download the developer beta if you arent a developer is another question. We dont recommend you install the developer beta if you arent a developer. Instead, our recommendation is to use the public beta (the first verison of which usually arrives in July). There are a few differences between the public and developer betas. The public beta is not the same as the beta that is released through the developer program. Developers get updates to their beta first, and possibly more frequently. But you should keep in mind that betas are by nature not stable, and because the public beta comes after the developer beta it could be a little safer to install. The most significant difference is probably the motive of the testers: Developers usually have the aim of ensuring their apps work when the updated macOS is released to the general public, while public beta testers are essentially helping Apple detect bugs and offering feedback on the features. Because of this developers may get to test new features not available in the public beta. If you want to get the public beta the first thing you need to do, if you havent already, is join Apples beta programs read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester. Apple How to get a free developer account If you just want a free Apple Developer account so you can access the beta you can get this via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Heres how to do it via the Apple Developer app on an iPhone: Get the Apple Developer App from the App Store . Open the app on your iPhone. Tap on Account. Tap on Sign In. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. If you wish to actually publish applications to the App Store or receive support, youll need to pay $99/79 per year for a paid account. You can compare the free and paid accounts here . How to get the macOS beta The Sequoia developer beta should show up on your Mac if you are running macOS Sonoma or macOS Sequoia, have paid $99/79 to enroll in Apples Developer program ( here ) or if you have a free developer account (follow the instructions above). When the Public Beta becomes available it will also show up on your Mac, as long as you have signed up for the Public Beta program on Apples beta webpage , signed the NDA , and enrolled your Mac. Before you download a few warnings: We strongly advise that if you arent a developer you dont download the developer beta. We also strongly recommend that you back up your Mac before you upgrade to the Sequoia beta. We recommend that you do not run Sequoia beta on your primary Mac; ideally, you run it in a separate volume . This should minimize any risks to you. How to download macOS beta Open Software Updates on your Mac. (System Settings > General > Software Updates.) You should see two options: Automatic Updates and Beta Updates. Click on the (i) beside Beta Updates. You can now turn on Beta Updates (if they werent already on). Choose the beta you want to download. If your developer account is tied to a different Apple ID to your usual one you can change that here. Click Done. Now your Mac will Check for updates and eventually show the Sequoia Developer Beta as an upgrade. Click on Upgrade Now. Foundry If you are running macOS Ventura 13.3 or earlier: Apple changed the way it delivers betas in Ventura 13.4. If you arent yet running that version of macOS you will need to download the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility or macOS Public Beta Access Utility. If you were already running an earlier macOS Public Beta youll find the new macOS beta as an upgrade via Software Update. Just click on Upgrade Now. You may have to update to the latest version of your current beta before you can do so, if not follow the steps below to get the beta access utility. If you are enrolled in the Developer Program, go to Apples beta download page . Click on Install Profile to download the new macOS Developer Beta Access Utility to your Mac. If you are enrolled as a public beta tester, download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility . Go to Downloads on your Mac and click on the macOS Beta Access Utility to open it. Double-click on the dmg file and the installer will run. Once the new macOS beta is installed Software Update will check to see if there are any updates. Click Update and the latest version will download. Youll see a prompt to install the latest macOS beta, click on Continue. Agree to the Ts&Cs (more on them below). Click Install. How to update macOS beta versions Once you are running the beta the updates will come through to your Mac automatically, you just need to click to install. You will receive a notification when the next update to the beta is available. Updates will be available via Software Update (in System Settings/System Preferences) Everything else you need to know about beta testing That covers how to get the betas, but once you have them what can you do, and what should you do? Well cover that below. Is the macOS beta stable? By its nature, a beta has the potential to be unstable. Therefore its not advised that you install it on a Mac that you rely on. If you have a second Mac that isnt mission-critical then install it there. We strongly recommend that you dont risk all by putting the macOS beta on your primary macOS, especially not in the early days of the beta development. If you dont have a second Mac there are a couple of ways you could run macOS beta on your Mac without running the risk of losing data or finding your Mac stops working: We recommend installing it on a partition which these days is really a volume (and is much easier to create than a partition was). Read about how to do that here: How to dual-boot Mac: Run two versions of macOS on a Mac . Alternatively, you could install the macOS beta on an external drive and run it on that. We discuss the safety of the macOS beta and the risks you might be taking in more detail in a separate article. If the stability of the beta worries you then you are probably better off waiting until the final version is out, or at least waiting until testing has been happening for a few months before getting the beta. How to prepare your Mac for the beta Update your software : We recommend you have the latest full version of macOS installed, although Apple says that the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later. Make space: Wed recommend at least 15GB of available space because the macOS betas tend to be very large. If you end up requiring more space read: How to free up space on Mac . Note that we always recommend that you have at least 10% space free on your Mac at any time, so if you dont have that expect problems! Back up : Before you install a beta on your Mac you should make a backup of your data and files. You can find out how to use Time Machine to back up your Mac . We also have a round-up of suitable backup solutions . How to send feedback to Apple Should you come across an error or a bug you should use the Feedback Assistant app to provide feedback to Apple. Launch the app and follow the appropriate steps, selecting the area about which youre providing feedback and then any specific sub-area. Then describe your issue in a single sentence, before providing a more detailed description, including any specific steps that reproduce the issue. Youll also be able to attach other files. Youll also have to give permission for the Feedback Assistant app to collect diagnostic information from your Mac. It wont always be obvious whether something is a bug or just not as easy to use as you might have hoped. Either way, if your feedback is that something appears to work in an illogical way, Apple will want to know that. If you are having trouble with a third-party app you can let Apple know by reporting it through the 3rd-party Application Compatibility category in the Feedback Assistant. However, wed suggest that you also provide feedback to the apps developer who will no doubt be grateful. Will I be able to update from macOS beta to the final version? Beta users will be able to install the final build of the OS on release day without needing to reformat or reinstall. Can I talk about the beta publicly? According to Apple and the license agreement all beta testers must agree to, the beta is Apple confidential information. By accepting those terms, you agree not to discuss your use of the software with anyone who isnt also in the Beta Software Program. That means you cant blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software. However, you can discuss any information that Apple has publicly disclosed; the company says that information is no longer considered confidential. How to downgrade from the macOS beta You can always revert to an earlier version of macOS, though depending on how you back up, its not necessarily a painless process. Start by making sure the data on your drive is backed up, then erase the drive and install the latest public version of macOS. When you first startup your Mac you can use the Migration Assistant to import your data from the backup. Heres a more detailed tutorial on downgrading from the macOS beta we also have a tutorial on downgrading to an older version of the Mac OS .
Flash Sale: Microsoft Office 2024 Lifetime License down at $160 (Reg. $249)
How much does Microsoft 365 cost you every year? It might seem cheap month-to-month, but it adds up when you recognize youre never actually done paying for it. If youre looking for a cheaper alternative that doesnt ask you to learn new apps, check out Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business. This lifetime license doesnt have any recurring payments, and it works for Mac or PC. Plus, you can get it for a one-time payment of $159.97 , and you dont even have to wait for Black Friday to get that price. more
New report reveals killer feature coming in next Pro Display XDR
Macworld Apples next big product launch might still be a long way off, but a new report has shed light on powerful new technology coming in the next version of Apples flagship Pro Display XDR. The 2nd-gen model will use state-of-the-art quantum dot technology, according to the respected displays analyst Ross Young (via 9to5Mac ). Young had previously reported that the M4 MacBook Pro, which was announced at the end of October, is the first Apple product to use quantum dot tech, but the next-gen tech is far more important for Apples high-end display. For one, its 32 inches; for another is uses state-of-the-art calibration and a sophisticated algorithm to deliver the highest-quality color possible. Quantum dot is a recent display technology designed to deliver better color and motion performance than is possible with conventional LED, mini-LED and OLED screens. (Its also where we get the Q in QLED TVs.) As Young explains (login required), the MacBook Pro previously used KSF phosphor, which makes it plausible that other KSF-based Apple products will follow its lead and switch to quantum dot. Now that Apple has adopted [quantum dot] in the MacBook Pro, he writes, it will be interesting to see if they replace KSF films and KSF phosphors in other Apple products. KSF films are found in previous mini-LED MacBook Pros and the Mac Pro Display XDR. We expect the next version of the Mac Pro Display to adopt it. All very pleasing, but the catch is that well likely be waiting a long time for the next version of the Pro Display XDR. The original device came out in 2019 and weve been expecting an update ever since the Studio Display was launched in 2022; but Young says its unlikely to appear until late 2025 or early 2026. You can keep up with the latest news and rumors with our new Pro Display XDR superguide. Retailer Price $4999 View Deal $4,999 View Deal $4999 View Deal $4999 View Deal $5999.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket
We are tracking some major price drops on Apples current-generation iPad 10th Gen today at Amazon and for Costco members. Regularly $349 after seeing an official price drop from $449 back in May, you can now score the iPad 10 starting from $279.99 shipped at Amazon and Costco members can land one for $249.99 with a $5 shipping fee . Outside of a couple extremely fleeting offers during the Prime Day events this year, youre looking at the lowest price we have tracked on Amazon and some of the best of all-time anywhere. Frankly, anything lower didnt stick around for more than an hour at most last time we featured them. more
This Apple Black Friday deal gets you $70 off the Apple Watch Series 10 on Amazon
You don't have to look too hard to find Black Friday deals on Apple devices. For one thing, the Apple Watch Series 10 has dropped to a new all-time-low price on Amazon. The wearable can be yours for $330. That's $70 off, or a discount of 17 percent. That price is for the smaller 42mm model without LTE functionality. However, the 46mm variant is also $70 off at $359 . The Apple Watch Series 10 is our pick for the best smartwatch overall, but it's probably best to look at other options if you're an Android user. After all, you'll need a compatible iPhone to set up the wearable and get the most out of it. We gave the Apple Watch Series 10 a score of 90 in our review . Apple redesigned the smartwatch to offer a larger screen and thinner frame, both of which were plus points in our book. The wide-angle OLED panel offers better viewing angles. The wearable has in-depth fitness and health tracking too, with new functions including sleep apnea detection. We found that there was a slight increase in battery life thanks to efficiency improvements, but some alternative smartwatches run for much longer on a single charge . Overall, this is a somewhat iterative update compared with the Series 9 and 8, but if you're upgrading from an older Apple Watch (or buying one for the first time), you may find the features, performance and charging speed to be impressive. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/this-apple-black-friday-deal-gets-you-70-off-the-apple-watch-series-10-on-amazon-180028764.html?src=rss
You can now stream some Xbox games you own, but you still need Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft has announced a long-anticipated feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Starting today, you'll be able to stream select games that you own on TVs and Meta Quest VR headsets, as well as supported browsers on phones, tablets and PCs in every country where Xbox Cloud Gaming is available. Microsoft plans to expand the feature to Xbox consoles and the Windows Xbox app next year. You'll still need to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate member to use this feature, but it means that you're no longer limited to streaming only the games that are on that service. The stream your own game option includes support for 50 titles at the outset , with more to be added later. You can stream the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Stray, The Witcher 3, Balatro, Animal Well, NBA 2K25, Baldurs Gate 3 and several Final Fantasy games. Just look for the stream your own game section on Cloud Gaming. An Xbox spokesperson confirmed to Engadget that streaming the games you own requires a digitally purchased game. So, you won't be able to stream a physical copy of, say, Farming Simulator 25 via this feature, but if you have the disc in your Xbox Series X, remote play is still an option. Although it's broadly good that people have more ways to play their games, this move lines up with Xbox inching toward an all-digital future one in which gamers without access to fast, reliable Internet connections may be left behind. This also lets Xbox expand its cloud gaming offerings without having to necessarily pay third-party developers and publishers big bucks to get their projects on Game Pass proper. The stream your own game initiative also ties into Microsoft's new ad campaign about all kinds of devices being an Xbox when they are, in fact, not. The rollout comes a day after Sony started publicly testing a cloud gaming option on PlayStation Portal, a feature that the device should have had from the beginning. Update November 20, 1:41PM ET: Added clarification from Xbox that only digitally purchased games, and not physical copies, are eligible to stream. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/you-can-now-stream-some-xbox-games-you-own-but-you-still-need-game-pass-ultimate-181047095.html?src=rss
Messenger gets HD video calls, AI backgrounds, and more
Meta is introducing new features for Messenger, its messaging app, including AI-powered noise suppression. Messenger is getting HD video calls and voice isolation, both of which can be enabled via the call settings menu. HD calls are now the default for calls placed over Wi-Fi, Meta says, and an option for calls over cellular. Messenger [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
DuckDuckGo calls for EU to widen its Digital Markets Act probe of Google
Privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo has urged the European Union to widen its Digital Markets Act (DMA) investigation into Google, claiming the search giant is in breach of several areas where the bloc has yet to formally probe the companys compliance. The EUs flagship market contestability rulebook has been in force on a handful of tech [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This Week in AI: Congressional commission warns of Chinese AGI
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunchs regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign uphere. Americas AI war with China is intensifying or at least, the rhetoric around it is. On Tuesday, a U.S. congressional commission proposed a Manhattan Project-style effort to fund the development of AI systems with human-level [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple Black Friday deals include the 10th-gen iPad for a record low of $280
Apple Black Friday deals have started popping up , and this is your chance to grab a new iPad for much less than usual. Our top pick for the best iPad for those on a budget, the 10th-gen iPad has dropped to $280, which is a record low and a $70 discount. The 10th-gen iPad is only slightly thicker and heavier than the iPad Air. It looks similar to the iPad Air, too the tablet no longer has the Home button that its predecessor did, and it has a bigger screen with smaller bezels. The device is powered by Apple's A14 Bionic chip, which was first seen on the iPhone 12 and is powerful enough that we could edit RAW photos in Lightroom when we tested the tablet. When we ran a test for battery life, we discovered that the model could play movies continuously for 11 hours and 45 minutes on a single charge. Unlike previous models with Lightning ports, this one comes with a USB-C port for charging. Apple moved its front-facing camera to its landscape edge, as well. The company gave it a larger display, measuring 10.9 inches, so it doesn't feel as cramped as previous models even with a lot of apps. While the iPad Air does have a better display overall with its lamination and anti-reflective coating, the 10th-gen iPad's isn't bad at all seeing as it costs significantly less, especially with this discount. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/apple-black-friday-deals-include-the-10th-gen-ipad-for-a-record-low-of-280-130005197.html?src=rss
H, the AI startup that raised $220M, launches its first product: Runner H for agentic applications
H, the Paris startup founded by Google alums, made a big splash last summer when, out of the blue, it announced a seed round of $220 million before releasing a single product. Three months later, still without a product, that splash started to look like a catastrophic flood when three of the companys five co-founders [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
While the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events are arguably the best times of the year to pick up most gadgets, theyre also a great time to save on subscriptions and services you may already have or that youve been wanting to try. Whether its an audiobook service like Audible, a VPN service like ExpressVPN or an online learning subscription like Masterclass, you can typically find good subscription deals during this time of the year. Many of them also make it pretty easy to give a subscription, too, if youre considering it as a gift for a loved one this year. To make it easier to find the services you want and need this year, Engadget has curated the best subscription deals you can get for Black Friday this year. Best Black Friday subscription deals Audible Premium Plus for $0.99 for three months ($44 off): This deal gives you one title for each of the three months you're subscribed, plus unlimited access to the Premium Plus library of books, podcasts and other. Anyone who's not already subscribed to Audible can get this deal. Amazon Kindle Unlimited for $0 for one month ($12 off): Amazon's ebook subscription service gives you access to a catalog of thousands titles for unlimited reading, select Audible audiobooks to listen to and included magazines to read. Prime members can get a different deal: two months for only $5. Headspace annual plan for $35 ($35 off): Our top pick for the best meditation app has tons of courses that address specific anxieties and worries, a good in-app search engine that makes it easy to find the right meditation you need and additional yoga routines, podcasts and music sessions to try out. Calm annual plan for $35 ($35 off): Another one of our top pocks for the best meditation apps is a great option for anyone new to meditation thanks in part to the many short and focused sessions it includes. There's also a dedicated kids section and subscribers get access to a soothing music library. MasterClass Premium for $10/month ($10 off): Premium subscriptions, which include access for up to six devices and offline mode, are half off for the holidays. MasterClass' other subscription tiers are also discounted. Those who love learning and want to pick up a new hobby (or refine an existing one) can take courses with some of the best in their respective fields. Rosetta Stone lifetime access for $149 ($250 off): Those eager to learn a new language (or two) can get full lifetime access to Rosetta Stone for less for Black Friday. The one-time payment gives you access to the company's Dynamic Immersion courses, TruAccent speech recognition technology to help improve your pronunciation and the ability to learn on mobile and desktop. Adobe Creative Cloud for $30/month ($30 off): First-time subscribers can get half off Creative Cloud for their first year of membership, bringing the cost down to just $30 per month. This gives you access to Photoshop, Illustrator and the rest of Adobe's suite of apps. ProtonVPN Plus two-year plan for $72 ($168 off): Our top pick for the best VPN is based on open-source framework and has a no-logs policy. Its easy-to-use apps are available on most platforms including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and more, and some of them even include a kill-switch feature. ExpressVPN two-year plan plus six extra months for $150 (82 percent off): Our top pick for best VPN for travelers provides access to tons of servers and had some of the fastest connections of any VPN service we tested. In addition to a VPN, this subscription tier gives you access to an ad blocker and password manager. NordVPN Plus two-year plan plus three extra months for $121 (70 percent off): In addition to VPN access, NordVPN's Plus plan gives you a password manager, ad blocker, anti-malware protection and more. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-black-friday-subscription-deals-for-2024-audible-kindle-unlimited-masterclass-protonvpn-and-more-173037965.html?src=rss
Samsung Black Friday 2024 deals: Save up to $350 on Galaxy S24 smartphones
Black Friday deals have arrived for Samsung smartphones, and now you can get a few of our favorites for a few hundred dollars less than usual. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is currently down to $950 from $1,300. The Ultra came out in early 2024 and quickly became our choice for best premium Android phone . It scored an 89 in our review thanks to features like its long battery life we often had over 50 percent left after 24 hours. It has a titanium frame and a 6.8-inch OLED panel that peaks at 2,600 nits, rather than the previous 1,750 nits. Plus, it has a slew of AI tools and utilizes Samsung's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for fast performance. If $950 feels (understandably) a bit steep then check out the Samsung Galaxy S24+ . The 256GB model is currently marked down from $1,000 to $770 still a solid chunk of change, but a noticeable difference. The Samsung Galaxy S24+ garnered an 87 in our review , not far off from its sister device. It comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and features like Chat Assist and Live Translate. Its battery life impressed us, though its low-light photography performance left something to be desired. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/samsung-black-friday-2024-deals-save-up-to-350-on-galaxy-s24-smartphones-150043358.html?src=rss
This classic Timex Marlin Chronograph watch is a must-have in your collection at $110 (38% off)
If you are looking to add a new timepiece to your collection, then you must check out this deal that gets you a Timex Marlin 40mm watch at $110.35 shipped on Amazon. This classic watch with a $179 price tag has been fetching close to $140 in recent months with some occasional jumps to its full price. Todays 38% discount on its listed price lands it within $1 of its previous all-time low on Amazon, making it a great time to strike. Youll have to fork over a full $179 if you buy it directly from Timex right now, so head below for more details to see if you want to snag it at one of its best prices today. more
As Bluesky soars, Threads rolls out custom feeds globally
As X competitor Bluesky takes off, topping 20 million users, Metas own Twitter-like app, Instagram Threads, has begun rolling out a new feature called custom feeds to its global audience. Hoping to capitalize on user demand for more personalization, custom feeds are meant to allow Threads users to easily build feeds around specific topics or [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon just launched the massive Echo Show 21 smart display
Amazon just surprise-dropped the Echo Show 21 , a massive smart display with all kinds of bells and whistles. As the name suggests, this device boasts a 21-inch screen. Its also wall-mountable, just like the pre-existing Echo Show 15 . The display boasts a 1080p resolution, which wont be winning any awards, but the audio quality looks to be much-improved from previous models. The Echo Show 21 should be capable of delivering immersive sound, double the bass and room adaption technology. The camera has been refreshed, with more than double the field of view and 65% more zoom than the first-generation Echo Show 15. It also looks like the auto-framing algorithm has been improved. This thing could be a beast for video calls, as the unit now offers improved methods for the reduction of unwanted ambient noise. Theres a built-in smart home hub, with Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, Zigbee and Matter control capabilities. The company says the device should be able to adjust some stuff locally, like lights, switches and plugs. This function first popped up in the Echo Hub , which was first revealed last year. The panel can double as a Fire TV, which is nothing new , and works with Amazons Fire TV remote. However, the Echo Show 21 ships with the Alexa Voice Remote, along with wall-mounting equipment. A countertop stand is sold separately. The smart display costs $400 and is available now. The Echo Show 15 has also gotten a refresh, for those with limited wall or countertop space. The new model boasts all of the features outlined above, just in a smaller form factor. This one costs $300 and is available now. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/smart-home/amazon-just-launched-the-massive-echo-show-21-smart-display-174115181.html?src=rss
Fitness app Strava is tightening third-party access to user data
Training apps, AI use, and trend analysis seem to be off-limits in Strava's API.
Amazon is offering a rare chance at savings during this Black Friday season on Levitons Level 2 48A Hardwired EV Charging Station for $559 shipped. Normally sitting full price at $699, this is the first discount weve spotted on this standard EV charger in 2024 since seeing it last during 2023s Black Friday period at $595. After nearly a year of no price changes, were finally seeing it come down with a 20% markdown, saving you $140 while also giving you the new lowest price that we have tracked. more
Black Friday speaker deals for 2024 include up to 42 percent off JBL, Bose, Marshall, Sony and more
Weve tested scores of speakers over the years, and the best ones have made their way into three of our buying guides: soundbars , portable speakers and smart speakers . Right now Black Friday sales are already underway, bringing notable discounts to a few of our top picks. Amazon's says its Black Friday deals will start in earnest November 21, and we expect other retailers to follow suit. That means there will be far more Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers, and soundbars on sale at that point and we'll update this post as soon as those new discounts go live. In the meantime, brands like JBL and Bose are already on sale. As of this writing, these are the best Black Friday deals on speakers we could find. The best Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals JBL Portable Bluetooth speakers make it easy for you to bring the music where plugs dont reach a picnic, the front stoop, an aimless wander along the North Country Trail. And right now for Black Friday, were seeing plenty of Bluetooth speaker black Friday deals. Below is the best of whats on sale, all pulled from our Bluetooth speaker guide as well as our reviews and news coverage. The best JBL speaker Black Friday deals JBL Clip 5 for $50 ($30 off) : Its tiny, portable and brings its own clip along with it. Youll get 12 hours of listening from its waterproof body and the whole thing weighs just over half a pound. JBL Flip 6 for $80 ($50 off) : This is the one I bought after reading our guide and I love it. The crowler-sized speaker has great sound quality, is durable as heck and can either sit on its end or on its side. Plus its waterproof, dustproof and packs 12 hours of playtime. Also at Amazon and Walmart . JBL Xtreme 3 for $250 ($80 off) : We compare the size of the Xtreme 3 to a football, but since it weighs over four pounds JBL includes a strap for easier carrying. Like most portable speakers its waterproof and dust-proof. The lively highs and hefty lows sound great outside, but really the speaker really shines when it can resonate indoors. Also at JBL . JBL Xtreme 4 for $300 ($80 off) : The latest generation of our recommended JBL Xtreme adds around nine hours of battery life and a replaceable battery . Its also made from more recycled content and throws in some AI-powered tuning. Also at Target . JBL Go 4 for $40 ($10 off) : JBLs smallest portable speaker has up to seven hours of battery life on a charge, has an IP67 waterproof rating and has a tiny built-in carry strap so you can bring it wherever you go. Also at JBL and Best Buy . The best Bose speaker Black Friday deals Bose Bose SoundLink Home for $199 ($20 off) : Its a smaller speaker at just two pounds but Bose promises premium sound from the SoundLink Home. We haven't had the chance to test it ourselves just yet, but if the sleek good looks are calling to you, this discount might be a good time to invest. Just note that its not waterproof as the Home moniker suggests. Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd gen) for $119 ($30 off) : When Bose announced the release of the SoundLink Home, the company also introduced this revamped Flex. The first generation is one of the picks from our Bluetooth speaker guide . This newer generation works with the Bose app and has a new programmable button. Also at Bose and Best Buy . The first generation model is on sale for the same price. Bose SoundLink Max for $299 ($100 off) : The largest portable speaker Bose makes is part of the new SoundLink lineup which Bose announced in May . Also at Amazon and Target . Bose Smart Soundbar for $399 ($100 off) : The latest Bose soundbar came out just a couple months ago and is already on sale. Its a smaller model that supports Dolby Atmos and has an AI Dialogue Mode as well as a Personal Surround feature if you happen to own a pair of the Ultra Open Earbuds . Bose says the AI smarts make voices easier to hear while retaining the audios immersive qualities. Also at Amazon . Other Black Friday Bluetooth speaker deals Marshall Willen for $70 ($50 or 42 percent off) : This is close to an all-time low price on a tiny music box that we named one of our favorite gadgets from last year. Engadgets Sara Fielding thinks its perfect, saying, The sound quality is great and it stays connected to my phone regardless of where I go in my little house (the range is 30 feet). Plus, the battery is great, with a playtime of over 15 hours. Sony ULT Field 1 for $98 ($32 off) : Earlier this year, Sony waved goodbye to the Extra Bass and XE-Series products, folding them into the new ULT Power Series branding. This 1.4-pound unit has a 12-hour battery life and IP67 rating. This matches the all-time low. It's two dollars more at Best Buy and direct from Sony . Anker Soundcore Motion 300 for $60 ($20 off with coupon) : Weighing in at less than two pounds, Ankers speaker has a bright, punchy output with a crisp high end and thumpy bass. Plus its waterproof and goes for 13 hours on a charge. No wonder it made our list of the best speakers. Also direct from Soundcore . Black Friday smart speaker deals from Samsung Samsung Music Frame for $248 ($150 off) : Samsung first announced its Music Frame back in January at CES 2024 . It takes its cue from the Frame TV that disguises itself as art. This wireless speaker has room for your own (physical) photo within its frame, along with two woofers, two tweeters and two mid-range drivers to spit out sound from your favorite streaming services. Also at Best Buy and directly from Samsung . Black Friday soundbar deals For our guide to the best soundbars , our audio expert Billy Steele picked six winners out of the dozens of home theater speakers he and other Engadget staffers have tested over the years and one of them is on sale for Black Friday (we expect more sales to pop up closer to Black Friday so check this post again). This is a great chance to improve greatly upon the audio from your (probably thin) TV. Samsung HW-Q990C for $1,100 ($898 off) : The top spot in our soundbar guide isnt cheap, but this Black Friday deal helps. And, for the price, you get a complete home theater audio setup complete with soundbar, subwoofer and two rear surround speakers. Samsungs HW-Q990C may not have the prettiest name, but the sound quality is a thing of beauty, earning it an 89 in our review . Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-speaker-deals-for-2024-include-up-to-42-percent-off-jbl-bose-marshall-sony-and-more-172645887.html?src=rss
Marseille Unveils mClassic RGB Collection For Enhanced Gaming On Modern Displays
This Tuesday (November 19, 2024), Marseille launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its mClassic RGB Collection , a series of advanced video processors aimed at enhancing video game visuals across generations. With an MSRP of $99.99 , early backers are offered exclusive discounts and launch-day surprises. Designed to adapt gaming visuals for high-resolution screens, the RGB Collection ensures faithful reproduction of games as their creators intended. The collection includes three models: mClassic Original Enhances games from retro to modern consoles for big-screen play. mClassic Retro Uses Vintage Processing technology to replicate the authentic aesthetics of retro games. mClassic Switch Optimizes Nintendo Switch games for seamless performance on larger displays. Each device features three modes, allowing players to customize their experience. The compact HDMI-based design ensures compatibility and portability, catering to a variety of gaming systems. Powered by cutting-edge algorithms, the mClassic RGB Collection refines color, composition, lighting, and movement, addressing issues like distortion on modern screens. This initiative bridges nostalgic gameplay with modern technology, preserving gamings legacy for future generations. To instill trust, Marseille participates in Indiegogos Shipping Guarantee, ensuring timely product delivery or refunds. The processors are in their final manufacturing stages, ready for shipment. CEO Amine Chabane highlighted the companys commitment to preserving 50 years of gaming history, stating, We believe everyone should experience the magic of classic gaming. Building on the success of its award-winning mClassic, Marseille continues to lead in video enhancement technology, furthering its mission of retrofitting classic media for modern platforms. The RGB Collection exemplifies their dedication to merging nostalgia with performance, appealing to gamers who value both authenticity and quality. Marseille Unveils mClassic RGB Collection For Enhanced Gaming On Modern Displays , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
TROND 10-foot Retractable 6-in-1 USB-C Power Strip Buy for $16 (Reg. $22) Clip the on-page $6 off coupon. What we love I dont know about you, but Ive grown to love products with retractable cables. Cords can make things look messy, so the notion of making them disappear with a simple tug can feel like magic. This lenghty 10-foot power strip does just that, and once plugged in offers three AC outlets, two 15W USB-C ports, and one 12W USB-A output. more
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile is on the way
Square Enix is plunging deeper into the Final Fantasy 14 goldmine with a mobile spin-off. There's no release window for Final Fantasy 14 Mobile as yet, but playtests will soon get underway in China, followed by a global launch soon after. Final Fantasy 14 producer and director Naoki Yoshida said in a video that developer Lightspeed Studios is working to faithfully recreate the story, duties, battle content and other aspects of the original game. It seems that duties is a reference to the jobs system. A teaser trailer shows off the scope, grandeur and lived-in atmosphere of the mobile version of Eorzea, all set to typically absorbing music from FF14 sound director Masayoshi Soken. It's not yet clear if there will be cross-progression with the PC and console version of Final Fantasy 14 . While the mobile game is said to provide players with a ew adventure, the story bears at least some similarities to the original. You are beckoned by the Mothercrystal, carrying the light of hope to the world of Hydaelyn, according to the FF14 Mobile website. Heed the Mothercrystals call, embrace your destiny as an adventurer, and confront the primals to deliver Eorzea from certain destruction. For what it's worth, a Mothercrystal trial was added to Final Fantasy 14 as part of the 2021 expansion, Endwalker , so the plot of the mobile game may not exactly follow the one from the original title. Square Enix says you'll have a number of playable races to choose from. At the outset, there will be nine jobs, which you can switch between on the fly. You'll initially have access to 11 crafting and gathering classes, so you can be a miner, alchemist or, of course, a fisher. Combat controls are being tuned for mobile devices. Outside of battles, you can customize your home and character, race chocobos, play the Triple Triad card game and enjoy seasonal events. You'll be able to play alongside friends and strangers, while there are more than 600 different weather patterns in the game. Tencent's Lightspeed Studios is behind mobile hits like PUBG Mobile . Dragon's Dogma creator Hideaki Itsuno recently joined Lightspeed to head up a new studio. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/final-fantasy-14-mobile-is-on-the-way-171455003.html?src=rss
Nikes Early Black Friday Sale takes an extra 25% off hundreds of styles with promo code ACCESS at checkout. Plus, NikePlus Members ( free to sign-up ) receive complimentary delivery on all orders. Take your workout to the next level with the mens InfinityRN 4 Road Running Shoes that are currently marked down to $120 , which is $40 off the original rate. These shoes were designed to be supportive and cushioned to promote a natural, comfortable stride. It has superior traction with ridges to grip the pavement and lightweight material thats highly breathable. You can choose from 21 color options and it gives you the option to create your own colorway as well. Find even more deals by heading below, and be sure to check out our fashion guide for additional sales today. more
The 13 best retro gaming gifts for the 2024 holidays
The stream of new video games seemingly never ends but, for some of us, nothing beats the classics. If you dont feel like hunting through eBay and local game shops for old cartridges to add to your loved ones collection, weve got some other gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer in your life from video upscalers for old consoles to retro-themed books and artwork. Best retro gaming gifts for 2024 FAQs Why do people buy retro games? Because theyre fun! Or because video game companies have generally had a spotty record of preserving their own history and (legally) saving art, even in a minuscule way, is important. Or because, deep down, collectors just want to stave off the ceaseless march of time and hang onto any way to relive their youth before it dissipates for good. Or because theyre jaded with modern game design and crave shorter, more distinct or altogether different experiences that arent being served by todays market. Or because they want to flip the games they collect for a quick buck on eBay. Or because well, you get the idea. J.D. Why is retro gaming so expensive? To put it simply: supply and demand. Companies arent making old games and consoles any more, yet a growing number of gaming enthusiasts want them. And as retro game collecting has grown more popular, sellers have become more acutely aware of how high they can price their goods. Not every retro game costs an arm and a leg, however: Popular games from relatively recent consoles are usually more affordable than lesser-selling titles for older hardware, and you can still find a good bargain every now and then by digging through local yard sales, individual eBay sellers and the like. J.D. Are retro games a good investment? It depends on how you define good. Is it a good idea to buy a bunch of old games in the hopes that their value will skyrocket and make you a tidy profit? No, theres little rhyme or reason to determining exactly which games will shoot up in value and by how much. There are much safer ways to invest if all you care about are financial returns. Is it a good idea to drop a bunch of cash on 40-year-old video games if you have pressing financial responsibilities? Probably not! But hey, its your life. If collecting retro games makes you happy, and you can budget for them within reason, thats a good thing. Have fun. J.D. What qualifies as a retro game? Theres no set definition for when a video game becomes retro. Personally, I think of it as any game thats at least 10 years old and was originally released on a console thats two or more generations old (or, for PC games, during that generation). But many others would stretch the timeline back farther, and the growing advent of live service games has complicated things. For instance, Grand Theft Auto V was released in 2013, while World of Warcraft arrived in 2004 are those retro games when millions of people still play them today? Maybe not. With games from the 90s or earlier, though, the distinction is clearer. J.D. Check out the rest of our gift ideas here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-13-best-retro-gaming-gifts-for-the-holidays-140016756.html?src=rss
The Man Behind Amazon's Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Brad Porter helped Amazon deploy an army of warehouse robots. His new creationProxiecould help other companies embrace more automation.
Amazon just unleashed two new smart displays a supersized Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15
Amazon just unleashed two new devices to update its wall-mounted smart display lineup Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 21. The Echo Show 15, which is the smaller of the two new smart displays, is an updated model of the Echo Show 15 that debuted in 2022. The Echo Show 21 is essentially the star of the show here, sporting a 21-inch 1080p screen. Both models are said to have improved audio, camera, and a built-in smart home hub, and they are now available to purchase on Amazon for $299.99 and $399.99 shipped , respectively. Head below for a closer look and more details. more
BELLAs value-packed 12-piece pot, pan, and utensil cookware set plunges to just $30 (Save 40%)
BELLA 12-piece Pot, Pan, and Utensil Cookware Set Buy for $30 (Reg. $50) What we love It doesnt matter if your current cookware has seen better days or youre just starting out, this is a great time to refresh things at a low price. For just $30, youre able to score pots, pans, and even a few cooking untensils. This offer is packed with value, making it one you likely wont want to pass up. more
As part of its ongoing Black Friday sale , Best Buy is offering the GE Profile 4.8 cu. ft. UltraFast Electric 2-in-1 Washer & Dryer with Ventless Heat Pump for $1,749.99 shipped . This ENERGY STAR appliance normally sits at $2,900 most days, with occasional discounts popping up every couple of months over the course of 2024. Weve mainly seen in keeping above $2,000 during most sales, though we did spot it dropping to the $1,749 low earlier in the year. Today, youre getting a near-match to its lowest rate at $1,150 slashed from its price tag, coming in as the second-lowest price that we have tracked that lands just $1 above the all-time low. more
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is coming in 2025
Yesterday, at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, the company revealed Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions . This anthology of nine short animations from nine separate anime studios is set to release next year. In keeping with tradition from prior volumes, each studio is allowed considerable creative freedom and will likely produce shorts with distinctive art styles that fans will recognize instantly. Based on the Star Wars websites blog post , we can immediately see four returning studios: Kamikaze Douga, Kinema citrus Co., Production I.G and TRIGGER. These studios are responsible for anime adaptations of JoJos Bizarre Adventure , Made in Abyss , Haikyu!! and Kill la Kill , respectively. To improve the diversity of styles, Disney invited five new studios to create the remaining shorts. They are ANIMA (collaborating with Kamikaze Douga), David Production, Polygon Pictures, Project Studio Q and WIT Studio. ANIMA is an animation studio specializing in 3D CG movies, and you may know it as the studio behind cutscenes from Xenoblade 3 , certain Fire Emblem Heroes movies and Pokemon Unite . David Production animated Fire Force and Undead Unluck , among many other anime. Some Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes and Tron: Uprising were Polygon Pictures work. Project Studio Q is a less-known name, but its responsible for some 3D animation in DARLING in the FRANXX episodes. As for WIT Studio, its of Spy x Family and Attack on Titan (the first three seasons) fame. With such a stacked roster of studios, Disney is sparing no expense on this anthology. The wait might be long, but Volumes 1 and 2 are still available on Disney+. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/star-wars-visions-volume-3-is-coming-in-2025-164557738.html?src=rss
Federal prosecutors have charged another Forbes 30 Under 30 alum with fraud
The FBI unsealed an indictment yesterday that alleges Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder of the AI startup AllHere Education, engaged in securities fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection with defrauding investors out of nearly $10 million. The FBI claims she misrepresented her companys revenue, customer base, and cash to investors from at least November [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A Chinese lab has released a reasoning AI model to rival OpenAIs o1
A Chinese lab has unveiled what appears to be one of the first reasoning AI models to rival OpenAIs o1. On Wednesday, DeepSeek, an AI research company funded by quantitative traders, released a preview of DeepSeek-R1, which the firm claims is a reasoning model competitive with o1. Unlike most models, reasoning models effectively fact-check themselves [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TV Time points to Apples significant power over developers after being removed from App Store
TV Time, a popular TV and movie tracking and recommendations app with more than 30 million registered users, disappeared from Apples App Store for several weeks, leading to questions about its future from the apps avid fan base. Considering that 2.5 million users use the app every month to track what theyre watching and to [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NCLT blocks Aakashs attempt to change Articles of Association amid BYJUS issue
The NCLT order was issued in response to a petition filed by Blackstone, a minority investor in Aakash Educational Services, which argued that it was being deprived of all their rights.
This Black Friday deal brings the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal down to an all-time-low price
The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal is on sale via Amazon for just $89 , as part of an early Black Friday deal. This knocks 36 percent off the price and represents a record low for the camera-stabilizing device. For the uninitiated, this product keeps a steady lock on smartphones so as to provide smooth camera and video footage. The Osmo Mobile 6 is a step up from its predecessors in nearly every way. It features a newly-designed handle thats more comfortable to hold and a larger clamp to accommodate all of those modern giant phones. The clamp can also wrap itself around smaller phones in bulky cases. This model boasts a built-in extension rod, so it doubles as a selfie stick. It also features the companys ActiveTrack software. This allows for increased stability over longer distances and will actually track subjects as they turn, spin or move. Another new feature is Quick Launch for iPhone models. This automatically forces the phone into the camera view when the gimbal is unfolded. Theres a built-in status panel to check battery levels, a timelapse feature, gestural controls and a whole lot more. Its a nifty little gadget. On the downside, this is a lot of money for a smartphone clamp, even at $89. This is for people who prioritize top-tier footage. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/this-black-friday-deal-brings-the-dji-osmo-mobile-6-gimbal-down-to-an-all-time-low-price-161257824.html?src=rss
Make your home even safer with meross smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at $19 a pop (56% off)
meross Interconnected Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Buy for $19 (Reg. $43) Clip the on-page 50% off coupon. What we love If its been a while since your smoke and carbon monoxide detector has been replaced, you may be past due. They generally have a 7- to 10-year lifespan and todays deal allows you to refresh them at a very reasonable price. Up to 12 of these can be paired using built-in RF technology. If you plan to buy more than one, check out with one in your cart at a time and the on-page coupon should reappear each time. more
Comcast spins off its cable channels into separate company as it looks for growth
Cable television has long been viewed as a stagnant business, showing little promise for growth over the years. However, Comcast believes it has found a new growth opportunity. On Wednesday, the company announced that its spinning off NBCUniversals cable television networks such as CNBC, E!, Golf Channel, MSNBC, Oxygen, SYFY, and USA Network [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Chinese AV startup Pony AI boosts its IPO goal to $260M
Pony AI, the Chinese autonomous vehicle startup thats looking to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange, now wants to raise around $260 million, according to a new regulatory filing. Thats up from its previous target of around $224 million. To meet the goal, Pony will sell as many as 20 million American depository shares. [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
ALLPOWERS has begun its official Black Friday event that is taking up to $1,800 off power stations and bundles through December 3. Among the offers were seeing several new low prices, like on the R2500 Portable Power Station that comes bundled with a 600W solar panel for $1,499 shipped . Normally this solar generator package would run you $2,199 at full price, with the largest discount weve seen this year being a drop to the former $1,559 low back during Amazons Prime Day event in October. Now, during this Black Friday event, you can score $700 off its usual going rate at the best price we have seen to date even beating its Prime Day low by $60. Youll also find this bundle matching the price over at Amazon. more
Amazon debuts its largest Echo Show yet
Amazon on Wednesday introduced the Echo Show 21, its largest Echo Show yet. The smart display comes with double the viewing area of the existing Echo Show 15, which is also getting an upgrade. The two new devices have better audio quality than the original Echo Show 15, as they come with double the bass [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Samsungs new S24 FE smartphone hits all-time low ahead of Black Friday at up to $175 off
Update: While the Samsung site is still offering the $150 price drops below, Amazon is now undercutting those offers on the more affordable 128GB model with deals from $474.99 this is the lowest price we have tracked to date. As part of its early access Black Friday sale that serving up the best price to date on the new Tab S10 configurations , another one of Samsungs latest releases is hitting its lowest price to date. While there are some notable trade-in options for the new, more affordable Samsung S24 FE smartphone , the straight cash deals have never been better than they are today. Amazon is still offering all-time lows starting from $574.99, but going directly to Samsung will net you an instant credit that will drop the spend down to the $499.99 all-time low on the 128GB model and the best price yet on the 256GB variant at $559.99 shipped . Details await below. more
Black Friday TV deals for 2024: Save on sets from LG, Samsung, Sony and more
Were still a week out from Black Friday, but several of the better TV sales we expect to see during the big day are already available. If youre looking to upgrade your living room over the holidays, weve dug through reviews and checked price histories to find the Black Friday TV deals that are actually worth checking out. Right now, those include high-end OLEDs and budget LEDs alike from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense and TCL. As in recent years, a few of those manufacturers kicked off their Black Friday sales toward the start of November, but most of the discounts below represent all-time lows either way. Well update this list as prices change and new discounts pop up over the next week. Hisense U6N QLED TV (55) for $348 at Amazon ($200 off MSRP) : Reviews around the web have praised the U6N as one of the years best budget-level TVs. Its one of the few options in its price range with mini-LED backlighting, quantum dots and full-array local dimming, all of which help it deliver better contrast and richer colors than most of its direct rivals. Its picture will wash out if you dont view it straight-on, and its 60Hz refresh rate isnt the best for gaming, but its a good bargain all the same. While this deal has been live for most of November, its still an all-time low. Also at Best Buy . Other sizes are similarly discounted. Hisense U7N QLED TV (65) for $698 at Amazon ($300 off) : The U7N is a standout LED TV for those who dont want to pay for a high-end set but can still go above the budget tier. It delivers higher brightness levels and better contrast than the cheaper Hisense U6N, plus it can play at 144Hz in 4K, so it can get more out of a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. Its viewing angles still arent ideal, though, and its limited to two gaming-friendly HDMI 2.1 ports. This is another deal weve seen for the last few weeks, but its the lowest price to date for the 65-inch version. Also at Best Buy . Hisense U8N QLED TV (65) for $898 at Amazon ($602 off) : The U8N is another well-reviewed 2024 TV from Hisense. Like the lower-cost Hisense U7N, it offers mini-LED backlighting, quantum-dot color and 4K/144Hz support, plus it runs on the handy Google TV platform. The extra cash nets you a punchier image, with superb contrast for a non-OLED TV and higher brightness across the board. This deal ties an all-time low. Also at Best Buy . Other sizes are discounted as well, but note that the 55-inch version isnt as bright as the larger variants, while the 75-inch set has slightly worse contrast. Viewing angles arent super wide either way. LG B4 OLED TV (55) for $997 at Amazon ($200 off) : The B4 is LGs entry-level OLED TV for 2024. It gets you the essential perks of any good OLED set excellent contrast with deep black tones, wide viewing angles, fast motion, etc. but its not as bright as higher-tier models, so its best kept in a darker room. We've seen this discount in the past, but it still marks an all-time low. Also at Target , B&H , Best Buy and others. The Samsung Frame TV. Amy Skorheim Samsung S90D QD-OLED TV (65) for $1,398 at Amazon ($800 off) : The Samsung S90D is a premium set thats notable for its QD-OLED panel, which mixes the benefits of a good OLED display with a layer of quantum dots. This helps it put out a wider gamut of more vibrant colors, so images tend to pop more than they would on more traditional OLED TVs like the LG B4 or C4. It also has four HDMI 2.1 ports. Like all Samsung TVs, though, it doesnt support the popular Dolby Vision HDR format. This discount matches the best price we've seen for the 65-inch model outside of special in-store and one-off coupon deals. The set has typically cost $200 more over the past month. Other sizes are similarly discounted, but be aware that only the 55-, 65- and 75-inch versions use the superior QD-OLED tech. Also at Samsung , B&H and Best Buy . Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV (55) for $1,898 at Amazon ($500 off) : The S95D is Samsungs flagship set for 2024. Its QD-OLED panel is excellent but mainly stands out for having a matte finish, which makes it noticeably more effective at fending off glare than most OLED TVs. That said, theres no Dolby Vision, and the matte coating can make black tones look closer to gray under direct light. In general, its more TV than most people need. But if youve got cash to burn, this deal is another all-time low. Also at Samsung and Best Buy , with other sizes on sale. Samsung QN90D QLED TV (43) for $898 at Amazon ($400 off) : The Samsung QN90D is another high-end LED TV for those willing to trade the deep contrast and wide viewing angles of a good OLED set for higher brightness. Theres still no Dolby Vision, and most reviewers we trust suggest that the Hisense U8N is a better value. This set comes with two more HDMI 2.1 ports, though, plus it comes in a wider range of sizes, all of which offer similar performance. This is the lowest price weve seen for the 43-inch model, though again, the deal has been available for a few weeks. Other sizes are also discounted. Also at Samsung , B&H and others. Samsung The Frame TV (2024) QLED TV (55) for $878 at Woot ($620 off) : The Frame TV lags behind other sets in its price range in terms of picture quality, as it lacks local dimming to boost contrast. Instead, youd buy it for its style , since its built to resemble a framed piece of wall art and you can use it to display actual artwork on-screen. Beyond that, this is one of the few TVs with a matte finish, which helps it ward off glare in bright rooms. This deal at Amazon subsidiary Woot is a new low. Other sizes are on sale, but note that the 43- and 50-inch models have a lower 60Hz refresh rate (instead of 120Hz) and lack variable refresh rate tech. Also available for $20 more at Amazon , Best Buy and Samsung . The Sony Bravia 7. Sony TCL Q550F QLED TV (55) for $250 at Best Buy ($200 off) : The TCL Q5 is a relatively basic LED TV with no local dimming or HDMI 2.1 ports and a 60Hz refresh rate. This model also uses Amazons Fire OS software, which isnt quite as clean as other platforms. Most people should get the better-looking Hisense U6N instead. But if you really want to save an extra $100 or just need a cheap TV for a back room, it should do the job. This discount for the 55-inch model is the best weve tracked. TCL Q68 QLED TV (55) for $300 at Woot ($200 off) : The Q68 is another cheapo LED TV that broadly falls short of the Hisense U6Ns picture quality, though it should offer better contrast than the TCL Q5 thanks to its local dimming feature. Like the Q5 and U6N, it can also play at a 120Hz refresh rate if you drop the resolution to 1080p or 1440p, which is nice for gaming. If you dont want to spend any more than $300 for a 55-inch set, this is the lowest price weve found for this particular model. TCL QM8 QLED TV (65) for $1,000 at Amazon ($500 off) : If the Hisense U8N becomes unavailable, the TCL QM8 looks to be a decent alternative. It can get even brighter, according to reviewers we trust , but it has slightly worse contrast. Weve seen this discount a few times in recent months, but it ties the all-time low for the 65-inch variant. Also at Best Buy . Sony Bravia 7 QLED TV (55) for $1,298 at Amazon ($402 off) : The Bravia 7 is a relatively premium set with mini-LED backlighting to improve contrast and quantum dots to boost colors. Reviews suggest that it provides accurate colors out of the box and does well to preserve details in lower-resolution content, so its worth considering over the Hisense U8N if those are chief concerns. It only has two HDMI 2.1 ports, however, and its another LED TV with mediocre viewing angles. Most people will be happier with an OLED TV at this price, though this deal is an all-time low. Also at Walmart and B&H , with other sizes similarly discounted. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for Black Friday. Photo by Jeff Dunn / Engadget Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $33 at Amazon ($27 off) : This is a new low for Amazons top-end streaming stick, which runs fast and supports all the major streaming apps and HDR formats. Weve found it to be surprisingly flexible as a gaming device , too, though youll have to put up with an ad-heavy interface that promotes Prime Video and other Amazon services above everything else. Also at Target , Best Buy and others. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for $22 at Amazon ($28 off) : The standard Fire TV Stick 4K offers the same core experience as the pricier 4K Max for better or worse but comes with a slightly slower processor, half as much storage (8GB) and Wi-Fi 6 instead of the technically-faster Wi-Fi 6E. Still, this is a decent value if you just want a competent 4K streamer for as little as possible. This deal is another all-time low. Also at Target , Best Buy and others. Roku Ultra (2024) for $80 at Amazon ($20 off) : The Roku Ultra is overkill for most people, but it might be worthwhile if you like Rokus simpler UI and need a full-on set-top box with built-in Ethernet and USB ports. Unlike the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, it comes bundled with a rechargeable remote that supports voice controls, a lost remote finder tool and backlit buttons. (You can buy that separately , though.) This latest model also has a faster processor and Wi-Fi 6 support. This discount ties the lowest price weve tracked. Also at Roku , B&H and others. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/black-friday-tv-deals-for-2024-save-on-sets-from-lg-samsung-sony-and-more-161445522.html?src=rss
Arcs metal Samsung Galaxy bumper cases see rare Black Friday deals from $38
The super rare deals in the Arc Black Friday sale are now live. We have already featured the offers available on the brands popular Bumper Cases for iPhone , and now its time to look at the Samsung Galaxy side of the lineup . Price drops on the brands popular bumper-style cases are rare at best, outside of our exclusive discounts that is, but the Black Friday deals are offering 15% off sitewide to deliver the best deals we have tracked all year. Youll find options for the Samsung S24 Ultra as well as the previous-generation S23 and S22 Ultra models starting from just over $38 right now click this link and hit up the pull-down menu in the top left corner to find the Galaxy models (final discounted prices appear in the cart). Head below for more details. more
This regularly $70 Anker 24,000mAh 3-port USB-C power bank is half off today at $35
As a part of its early Black Friday deals , Woot is now offering Ankers 24,000mAh 3-port power bank for $34.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee will apply otherwise). Thats straight up a 50% discount on a battery pack thats been fetching $70 in recent months on Amazon. Todays $35 discount on its usual going rate drops it $18 below its Amazon low. This is the best price we can find for this 3-port battery pack thats ready to top up both your iPhone and MacBook and you can learn more about it below. more
Score an official Apple MagSafe Charger for 60% off in this wild blowout sale
Macworld If you have a new iPhone, the easiest and safest way to charge it is with Apples official MagSafe charger, especially when you can get one for crazy cheap: Amazons Woot is selling the 1st-gen MagSafe charger for $15 , a savings of more than 60 percent and the lowest weve ever seen. Woot says the product is brand new direct from Apple but wont ship in its original packaging. Instead, it will however arrive in a polybag or plain brown box. it comes with a 90-day Woot Limited Warranty. The deal is available through Saturday or until supplies run out. Apple MagSafe Charger uses magnets to firmly attach to the back of the iPhone or AirPods Pro case for more reliable wireless charging. Since this is the 1st-gen cable, it maxes out at 15W, but thats plenty fast for quickly filling up your iPhone when it hits the red. Like Apples other products, it doesnt come with a power adapter, so youll need to bring your own. Apple recommends 20W or higher for maximum speeds. Whats more, you can also save even more by buying two ($28) or three ($40), so if you need a great charger for a great price, go grab one now. Get an official Apple MagSafe charger for 60% off Buy now on Woot!
