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My Solution to Lost AirPods: Apple Needs to Add AirTags' U1 Chip
Commentary: AirTags plus AirPods should equal a lot less frustration. The points of praise for Apple's AirPods and AirPods Pro are easy to find: simple pairing with Apple devices, solid battery life, lightweight case, good mic performance for calls. Even the design, once ridiculed, has aged well and no longer looks out of place. One thing that's really bad, though, is how hard it is to find the ... Read more
2022-05-24 00:56:53
Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022: How to Watch, Start Times, What to Expect
E3 is gone, but Microsoft is still planning to bring the heat with its Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. This summer the games industry is doing its best to fill the gaping void left behind by E3's shambling zombie corpse. We have the Geoff Keighly led Summer Game Fest, which we're lovingly referring to as "Keigh3" but Microsoft is also doing its thing with an upcoming Xbox & Beth ... Read more
2022-05-24 00:56:09
New Canon R7 and R10 Cameras Pair RF Lenses with APS-C Sensors
Both mirrorless cameras boast fast burst shooting and 4K video, while the R7 adds in-body image stabilization to the mix Canon's RF-mount line of mirrorless cameras have so far focused on higher-end models with full-frame image sensors, but the new R7 and R10 models pack smaller APS-C sensors and more approachable price tags. The R10 starts at £900 (body only) when it goes on sale in the UK in Ju ... Read more
2022-05-24 00:55:31
New Canon R7 and R10 Cameras Pair RF Lenses with APS-C Sensors
Both mirrorless cameras boast fast burst shooting and 4K video, while the R7 adds in-body image stabilization to the mix Canon's RF-mount line of mirrorless cameras have so far focused on higher-end models with full-frame image sensors, but the new R7 and R10 models pack smaller APS-C sensors and more approachable price tags. The R10 starts at £900 (body only) when it goes on sale in the UK in Ju ... Read more
2022-05-24 00:55:21
AT&T and Google Bring 'Control' Game Streaming to Phones, Tablets and PCs
It's free, so why not give it a go? AT&T said Monday that Control: Ultimate Edition is available on Play Now, its game streaming service backed by Google Stadia tech, showcasing 5G's ability to power high-bandwidth, low-latency experiences on phones and tablets. Play Now, available to postpaid customers, allows gamers to stream games to their phones, tablets and PCs at no additional cost. P ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:56:47
Appeals Court Upholds Injunction Against Florida Social Media Law
The court says the First Amendment protects social media companies' rights. An appeals court has ruled that social media platforms are "indisputably 'private actors' with First Amendment rights." The decision came in response to a Florida law that argued social media companies aren't entitled to First Amendment rights when removing content and users from their platforms. "With min ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:56:18
'Fantastic Beasts 3' To Hit HBO Max in Time for Memorial Day
It won't be "free" to stream, but it isn't expected to cost extra. When Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore hit theaters in April, fans already started eyeing HBO Maxto stream it. The COVID-19 pandemic upended how new movies are released, triggering an unprecedented wave of theatrical films being released on streaming services at the same time they hit cinemas. HBO Max streame ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:55:58
Google Pixel Watch: What We Know (and Don't) So Far
The Pixel Watch has been revealed following much speculation, but some elements of Google's first smartwatch are still a mystery. After months of waiting, Google's first smartwatch, called the Pixel Watch, made its debut at the company's I/O conference earlier this month alongside the Pixel 6A, Pixel 7, Pixel Buds Pro and a look at Android 13 (here's how you can download the beta now). But Goog ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:55:38
Crumbling Comet Could Create New Meteor Shower and an Epic Outburst
Plan to head outside on the night of May 30, when we could see the birth of a brand new meteor shower called the tau Herculids. A rare meteor storm failed to materialize earlier this month, but astronomers say there's another chance a completely different celestial body could spark a flurry of shooting stars and fireballs next week. On the evening of May 30 into the morning of May 31, it's poss ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:54:55
Why Binge-Watching 'Stranger Things' Season 4 May Not Be the Best Option
Commentary: Eleven and friends are returning to Netflix, but you might want to take this season slow. Netflix is expected to release the fourth season of Stranger Things on Friday, May 27, and a lot has changed since we last watched the kids from Hawkins, Indiana take on the Mind Flayer at the end of season 3. But before you jump right into binge-watching the first seven episodes of season 4, you ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:54:01