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Affordable alternatives to Apple’s AirPods Pro
Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 offer iPhone users features and close integration that rival earbuds do not fully match, but their $249 price makes alternatives attractive. Other brands can provide strong sound, active noise cancellation and useful extras for less, though buyers may give up some Apple-specific convenience and features. The article highlights Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds,…
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Sony abandons CES appearances as entertainment becomes its priority
Sony has announced it will not have a presence at the 2027 Consumer Electronics Show, breaking with a decades-long tradition of holding press conferences at the annual event. The move reflects Sony’s strategic shift away from consumer electronics and towards entertainment properties, intellectual property, and technologies that support creators, including games, anime, films and music.…
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Founder creates on-device tool to detect deepfake voices after family scam
After her grandfather fell victim to a deepfake voice scam involving an AI-generated imitation of his brother’s voice—resulting in a ransom demand—Tarini Padmanabhuni founded DetectifAI to help prevent similar deceptions. The problem is substantial and rapidly growing, with Americans losing close to $900 million to AI-driven scams last year, a 24% increase from 2024, with…
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Annual iPhone upgrades may cost less when bought and traded in
Leasing an iPhone through Apple Upgrade can mean lower monthly payments, but it is not automatically the cheaper choice for people who upgrade every year. Buying the phone and trading it in may cost less overall, because the owner can use the phone’s resale or trade-in value towards the next model. The article compares 12-month…
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Safely eject external drives to avoid data and file system corruption
Properly ejecting external drives before disconnecting them remains important, despite many users unplugging them without consequence for years. Although file transfers may appear complete, operating systems continue background processes such as writing cached data and updating file directories, meaning unsafe removal carries genuine risks of data corruption and file system damage. The consequences of improper…
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How long will a 20,000 mAh power bank typically last?
A 20,000 mAh power bank offers significant practical value for those needing to charge devices away from power outlets, particularly during camping trips, site visits, or when using phones intensively as hotspots or navigation tools. Despite their bulky size, these power banks provide extended battery life and peace of mind for multi-day trips where access…
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Una watch review: A modular, repairable GPS watch is a good first step
Scottish startup Una has launched a $249 GPS running watch designed to be user-repairable, modular and open source. Its approach offers owners more control over their device and could support a community of developers, but the design involves durability and hardware trade-offs. The 46mm watch separates into six replaceable parts, and its software, case and…
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You can now preorder the tiny Boox Picco ereader
Boox has opened pre-orders for the Picco, a notably compact e-reader that represents the company’s new approach to ePaper devices. Measuring roughly the size of a playing card with a display barely larger than four inches, this miniature device signals Boox’s expansion into what it terms “Boox Tiles”—unconventional form factors designed to integrate ePaper technology…
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Level 1, 2 and 3 EV chargers: Which is better to use?
The article explains that no EV charging level is universally best: the right choice depends on how far someone drives, where they charge and local electricity costs. Level 1 may be enough for drivers with short daily journeys, while Level 2 offers a faster home option for people who regularly need more range; Level 3…
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Home 3D printers become more affordable, but value depends on use
Three-dimensional printer technology has matured significantly since its initial surge over a decade ago, with manufacturers now offering devices at substantially lower price points, making home ownership increasingly accessible. The industry continues to innovate rapidly, releasing improved products that have prompted many to reconsider whether a dedicated 3D printer is a worthwhile investment for their…