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Apple's iPhone 14 Release Date: When We Expect the 2022 Phone to Launch
Apple will likely announce the iPhone 14 on Sept. 7, and we expect the phone to go on sale later that month. Apple's rumored iPhone 14 will likely get its big reveal at the company's Sept. 7 reveal event, with many signs pointing to a mid-September launch for the new phones. These reports have been trickling in alongside rumors of the next iPhone line's design, price and new features. Since iPho ... Read more
2022-08-25 19:56:41
Last Call: Save Up to $1,000 on Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 Preorders Today Only
With Samsung's new foldables hitting stores this Friday, there's only a little bit of time left to snag these prerelease discounts. Samsung's latest foldable phones are about to hit the market. The recently unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 will hit store shelves and customers' doorsteps on Friday, Aug. 26, which means the preorder deals that are currently available will expire on that ... Read more
2022-08-25 19:55:39
Gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch
Gamers looking to buy a new console face a price rise if they want a Sony PlayStation 5, but not if they choose a Nintendo Switch. PS5s will cost an extra £30 in the UK, with EU consoles going up by €50 (£42) and Canadian consoles by CAD $20 (£13). Sony is increasing its console prices because of inflation, it says, but Nintendo says that despite rising costs, its prices will stay the same. Mea ... Read more
2022-08-25 19:54:55
Start-up denies using tech to turn call centre accents 'white'
A Silicon Valley start-up has developed technology that can change the accents of call centre workers in real time. The company, Sanas, has told the BBC that its technology could overcome accent-based prejudice and reduce racist abuse faced by staff. But some critics have called it a move in the wrong direction and say language diversity should be celebrated. News site SFGATE accused Sanas of m ... Read more
2022-08-25 19:54:39
HyperX Armada 27 Gaming Monitor Review: The Whole Is Less Than the Sum
HyperX's display debut is really a monitor arm that comes bundled with a monitor. For its debut into gaming monitors, gaming accessory-maker HyperX arrives with a novelty: monitors bundled with an arm rather than a traditional stand. It's not a new idea -- some business monitors have had a similar option for ages -- but it is new for gaming, and mounting monitors on arms is pretty popular with PC ... Read more
2022-08-25 03:53:39
Facebook's $37.5 Million Location Tracking Settlement: Who Is Eligible for a Check?
A class action suit accuses Meta of collecting location data even when users didn't opt in. Facebook's parent company, Meta, has agreed to a $37.5 million settlement in a lawsuit accusing the company of violating users' privacy by tracking their movements without permission. The payout plan, filed Monday in San Francisco federal court, still needs final approval by a judge. Plaintiffs in Lundy ... Read more
2022-08-25 03:52:06
Give Your Eyes a Break by Turning On Windows 11 Dark Mode
Here are the best sales right now on laptops at Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg.You can quickly flip your device to dark mode if you like the aesthetic. It also might feel better on your eyes. Does your Windows 11 device feel too bright most of the time, regardless of the brightness settings? There might be an easy fix for you. Most devices now allow you to choose a default display mode: either light ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:56:13
Amazon Care Service to Shutter As Company Shifts Health Care Approach
The telehealth and visiting nurse service started as an offering for Amazon employees and became a benefit other companies could offer their workers. Amazon is closing down its homegrown health care provider at the end of 2022, the company told employees Wednesday. Amazon Care offered telehealth appointments and home nurse visits as a workplace benefit to people around the US. The announcemen ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:55:29
Every iPhone 14 Feature I Want to See at Apple's Next Event
Commentary: I hope Apple is paying attention, because there's a lot I want from the iPhone 14. Apple's iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are undeniably among the best phones you can buy in 2022. They offer a brilliant blend of impressive all-around performance with camera skills that can rival professional cameras. But since Apple's next launch event is set for Sept. 7, a new iPhone is likely arriving soon wi ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:55:12
iPhone 14 Launches Sept. 7: Apple Event Confirmed
Apple's "Far Out" launch event is also rumored to include a peek at the Apple Watch 8. Apple has set the date for its latest iPhone's debut. The new device, which is expected to be called the iPhone 14 and include an always-on display, will be unveiled on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Rumors suggest the new iPhone lineup will nix the Mini in favor of a new Max model, joining the rumored iPhone ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:54:07