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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro are available refurbished for 45 percent off
This story is part of a group of stories called Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge…
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Russia’s Cursed Carrier Is Coming Back to Sea. Maybe.
Lev FedoseyevGetty Images Russian state media claims the country’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, will be ready for sea trials…
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Cadillac’s Lyriq EV will start at $59,990
Cadillac has announced that its first electric car, the Lyriq, will start at $59,990 before tax, license, and dealer fees.…
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The Tamagotchi Pix has a built-in camera for taking pictures with your pet
Today, Bandai is announcing the Tamagotchi Pix: a combination of its classic Tamagotchi pet-rearing toy line with a new built-in…
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Tesla Model 3 dominates all other EVs in France, Germany, and the Netherlands
March’s EV sales figures for Europe are starting to come in, and would you believe it, the Tesla Model 3…
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Asian activists are tracking the surge in hate crimes as police reporting falls short
Julia Mah’s* eyes were still adjusting to the morning light when she woke up one Saturday and reached for her…
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Gogoro is bringing its electric scooter and battery tech to India
Gogoro is branching out of home country Taiwan in the biggest way yet, as it just announced a partnership with…
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Instagram will now filter out strangers’ DMs that contain abusive language
Instagram is finally adding another much-needed layer of protection from harassment to your inbox: from now on, it’ll “automatically filter…
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Apple’s $64 billion-a-year App Store isn’t catching the most egregious scams
Recently, I reached out to the most profitable company in the world to ask a series of basic questions. I…
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HTC downplays leaked Vive Air headset, says it’s just a concept
HTC has downplayed leaked images that appeared to show a new fitness-focused VR headset built by the firm. Pictures and…
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With the new Apple TV remote, the nightmare finally ends
Last night’s Apple event rocked my teensy-tiny reptile brain. But amongst all the badass updates and new hardware, one thing…
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60% of the world is online — 10 big takeaways on the state of the internet in 2021
The new Digital 2021 April Global Statshot Report – published in partnership between Hootsuite and We Are Social – reveals that more…
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Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance tells us a lot about its AI strategy
Microsoft’s recent shopping spree reached a new climax this week with the announcement of the $19.7-billion acquisition of Nuance, a company that…
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Instagram is rolling out a new tool to automatically filter out abusive DMs
Instagram announced a new tool today that will allow users to automatically filter out direct message requests containing offensive words,…
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The new iPad Pro’s Center Stage feature is my favorite thing from the Apple event
Apple introduced updated iPad Pros last night at its ‘Spring Loaded’ event. These devices are now powered by the company’s…
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Why the Ingenuity helicopter’s flight on Mars is such a big deal
Yesterday at 9pm Australian Eastern standard time, the Ingenuity helicopter — which landed on Mars with the Perseverance rover in…
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Everything Apple announced at its April 2021 iPad and iMac event event
Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ 2021 event was full of interesting announcements, including some long-awaited ones (AirTags!) and some welcome surprises (rainbow…
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Your AirTag can’t say horseshit but it can say shit horse
After what feels like ages of rumors, speculation, and worry that I was getting way too obsessed with a Bluetooth…
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Apple forgot to revolutionize the Magic Mouse’s infamous charging port
Apple revealed a redesigned iMac and Magic Keyboard at its “Spring Loaded” event on Tuesday, but didn’t, for some reason,…
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Apple has sneakily added a 10-gigabit networking option to the M1 Mac Mini
The M1-powered Mac Mini can now be configured to included 10-gigabit networking, an option that the computer was notably missing…
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Apple Unveils a New iPad Pro with More Power, a Better Display, 5G
The new iPad Pro has a familiar design but a vastly more capable M1 chip and 5G connectivity. Apple adds…
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You may have to actually pay for Apple TV Plus to watch Ted Lasso’s second season
Apple TV Plus launched on November 1st, 2019, but odds are that you (along with almost two-thirds of other Apple…
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Wisconsin amends Foxconn’s contract to reflect radically smaller project
After more than three years of grandiose promises and missed deadlines, Foxconn and Wisconsin have agreed to amend their contract…
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Here are all the AirTag accessories we know about
The Apple AirTags have finally been announced, and with them come a ton of accessories to make them easier to…
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Apple’s new iPad Pros and TV remote don’t have U1 locators to help find them in your couch
Apple has been quietly sticking special locator beacon chips into some of its new iPhones that’ll let you unlock your…
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10 Beautiful, Highly Rated Outdoor Bistro Sets
Staff If you have a space to set up a table and a few chairs, you’re well on your way…
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Facebook pivots to audio
On Monday, I had a chance to talk with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the company’s plans to build new…
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VanMoof ebikes can now reach 155 miles of range with new PowerBanks
VanMoof makes some of the most stylish stealth ebikes around — we loved the S3 model in our review. But…
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The 10 Best Universal Remotes You Can Buy
Staff Home entertainment systems often include more than just a TV and sound system these days. Add in a few…
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A first look at Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming on iOS and the web
Microsoft has started inviting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to test its Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) service on iPhones and…
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How to Watch Netflix in Virtual Reality
Playing virtual reality video games is a blast—but it also takes work. If you simply want to kick back, relax,…
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Apple quietly reveals that iOS 14.5 will arrive next week
In a press release for Apple’s new Tile-like AirTag tracker, the company has revealed that iOS 14.5 will officially arrive…
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France bans domestic flights that could be ‘covered by train’
This article was originally published by Christopher Carey on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation,…
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Polaroid’s new analog instant camera is its smallest yet
The Polaroid Go, Polaroid’s new $99.99 instant camera seems tiny. In design and functionality, it’s almost like a condensed version…
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38 Odd Jobs That No Longer Exist
It seems like every day another job is taken over by technology, and these outdated occupations are no exception. Some…
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Apple launches new iPad Pro with M1 processor
Right on schedule, Apple has launched the next generation of its iPad Pro. As was the case with the recent…
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In ‘Moon Landing of Genomics,’ Scientists Sequence Ancient DNA From Dirt
KTSDESIGN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARYGetty Images Scientists have pieced together multiple entire ancient bear genetic codes from soil sediment. The secret is…
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Apple’s Spring Loaded event: the 8 biggest announcements
Apple just wrapped up its “Spring Loaded” event, announcing new iPads, iMacs, and more. It was jam-packed with news from…
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Watch NASA’s autonomous helicopter take its first flight on Mars
An autonomous helicopter called Ingenuity made the first powered and controlled flight on another planet on Monday — and NASA has…
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Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has left Blizzard
Jeff Kaplan, the most public face of Blizzard’s team shooter Overwatch, has left the company. In a letter posted today,…
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Apple announces thinner iMac with M1 chip and bright colors
Apple introduced a redesigned iMac today with a slimmer design, an Apple Silicon chip, and a case with bright bold…
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Apple unveils an improved remote for its Apple TV
The Apple TV remote is one of the weakest parts of the company’s set-top box, and Apple is, at last,…
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US companies need to hold themselves accountable for racist algorithms — or the FTC will do it for them
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued a stark warning to companies using sexist and racist algorithms: hold yourself accountable — or…
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Microsoft Outlook now lets you end all meetings early to give your brain a rest
Microsoft is updating Outlook to give companies the option to automatically start or end all meetings early to ensure employees…
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Microsoft reportedly working on new Windows store that’s open to all apps and games
Microsoft is reportedly working on a big overhaul to its app store for Windows. Windows Central reports that the software…
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Samsung’s 32-inch, AirPlay 2-compatible Smart Monitor is $50 off
If you aren’t sure whether a TV or computer monitor will suit your needs better, why not get a display…
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The Army Wants to Replace Its Legendary Tank Killer
The U.S. Army is planning for a new missile to replace the half-century-old TOW missile. The TOW, the Army’s first…
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See How This Historic Outdoor Gear Company Crafts the Toughest Clothes Around
“Everybody’s got a Filson story.” That’s what Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer at Filson, says in the latest episode of…
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Tesla faces protesters over brake failures at Auto Shanghai
The 2021 edition of Auto Shanghai opened yesterday, Tesla had an embarrassing moment — and it’s gone viral. Two women,…
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Watch China’s First Aircraft Carrier Recover a Fighter Jet
Xinhua News AgencyGetty Images A new video shows Liaoning, China’s first aircraft carrier, at sea. The clip includes a J-15…
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