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Nokia's Newest Phone Is a T9-Era Throwback With Wireless Earbud Charging Slots
The newest Nokia phone is a sequel to one that came out in 2007, addressing the same need for music on the go. Earlier this week, Nokia launched a new feature phone, with numbered buttons and a novel feature: slots on the back cover for charging a pair of true wireless earbuds, which come with the handset. It shouldn't be a surprise that the phone is focused on audio, because it's a sequel to a m ... Read more
2022-07-14 21:32:49
MacBook Air M2 Review: Bigger Screen, Better Camera, Faster Chip
With a faster chip, bigger screen, new design and better webcam, this new M2 MacBook from Apple is the biggest change to the Air line since its launch. In the 14 years since the MacBook Air line launched, I've often described it as "the most universally useful laptop you can buy." That's because the Air has always attempted to hit a delicate balance between price, portability, ease of u ... Read more
2022-07-14 21:30:57
Nothing Phone 1 specs vs. iPhone 13 vs. Google Pixel 6
We've identified over 150 top deals you should check out before Prime Day ends later tonight.Here's how the Phone 1 stacks up against its powerful rivals. The hype machine around Nothing's Phone 1 has been churning vigorously. But there are valid reasons for the fanfare. The Phone 1 is Carl Pei's first phone launch since the storied entrepreneur's departure from OnePlus, which he led from a start ... Read more
2022-07-14 01:23:09
Your Phone's Lock Screen Is About to Get So Much More Useful
Think about how many times you check your phone each day. Now consider the first thing you see when you pick up your device: your lock screen's wallpaper. Maybe it's a photo of your pet, a picture of a beautiful sunset from a recent vacation or just a cool piece of artwork. That could all change very soon. The lock screen has long been considered an intimate space reserved for personal photos, im ... Read more
2022-07-14 01:22:30
Apple No Longer Working With Former Design Head Jony Ive
One of the tech industry's most influential device designers, who became famous for his work on iMacs, MacBooks, iPods and iPhones, is stepping away. Apple's former design chief, and a key executive who worked with co-founder Steve Jobs to save the company from bankruptcy and turn it into the titan of industry it is today, has reportedly parted ways with his former employer. The New York Times r ... Read more
2022-07-14 01:21:49
Your Phone's Lock Screen Is About to Change in a Big Way
Think about how many times you check your phone each day. Now consider the first thing you see when you pick up your device: your lock screen's wallpaper. Maybe it's a photo of your pet, a picture of a beautiful sunset from a recent vacation, or just a cool piece of artwork. That could all change very soon. The lock screen has long been considered an intimate space reserved for personal photos, i ... Read more
2022-07-13 03:31:16
Breaking Down NASA Webb Space Telescope's First Images of the Invisible Universe
The JWST delves into nebulas, colliding galaxies and an active black hole, and even provides a breakthrough look at an alien world. It's not often that the sequel is as good as the original, but the second image release from the James Webb Space Telescope certainly lived up to expectations set by the jaw-dropping deep field reveal that took place on Monday evening. In fact, it surpassed it by lea ... Read more
2022-07-13 03:30:35
Australia probes retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over customer 'faceprints'
Australia's privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into two retail giants over their use of facial recognition technology. Hardware firm Bunnings and department store Kmart collect customers' "faceprints" in some locations. Consumer advocacy group Choice says the technology is unethical, invasive and being used without proper consent or reasoning. Both retailers defended its u ... Read more
2022-07-13 03:29:17
Nothing 1 phone quirky design aims to light up market
UK-based company Nothing has launched an Android phone it hopes will re-energise the smartphone market. The distinctive-looking Nothing 1 has a translucent back featuring hundreds of light-emitting diode (LED) lights that function as notifications. Nothing raised more than $144m (£122m) in funding to develop the handset. Backers include iPhone designer Tony Fadell, YouTuber Casey Neistat, and g ... Read more
2022-07-13 03:28:58
Ctrl+Shift+T: The Keyboard Shortcut That Saves Me From Myself
I accidentally close browser tabs I still need all the time. But I know a handy solution. Are you constantly closing browser tabs on accident? If so, you're definitely not alone. I do it all the time -- I'll try to switch over to a different tab in Google Chrome but then hit the "X" instead. Maybe I'm too click-happy, or maybe I just know Ctrl+Shift+T has my back. This keyboard shortcut ... Read more
2022-07-12 03:55:16