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Best MacBook Deals: Save $99 on a MacBook Air, $249 on a 13-inch MacBook Pro
Amazon and Best Buy have the lowest prices right now for the latest Apple MacBooks. The 14-inch MacBook Pro and its larger 16-inch Pro sibling, both based on Apple's M1 Pro chip, are the company's biggest and most powerful MacBooks. While these models are occasionally discounted by up to $249, both the 14- and 16-inch models are selling at full price right now. You can, however, save $249 on the ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:53:40
Activision Blizzard Accused of Threatening Against Unionization as Staff Forms Union
This is the first union formed within the gaming company. US National Labor Relations Board prosecutors alleged Monday that Activision Blizzard illegally threatened staff and exacted a social media policy that stymied its workers' collective action rights, according to a government spokesperson in a report by Bloomberg. Activision Blizzard denied the allegations. "Employees may and do talk ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:52:48
iPhone 14 Will Reportedly Come With a Better Front Camera
A South Korean supplier could bring the iPhone's front-facing camera to a high-end standard. Apple has reportedly chosen a new supplier for its front-facing camera to make a high-end lens. South Korean supplier LG Innotek will install the new selfie camera on the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, according to a report Monday from South Korea-based tech news site ET News, citing unnamed indust ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:42:54
Cryptocrash: ‘I was arrested for knocking on Luna boss's door'
The sudden collapse of two popular digital coins in early May shocked investors and wiped $400bn (£318bn) from the value of many other cryptocurrencies, including the biggest, Bitcoin. All over the world, people who lost their life savings are now appealing for help. One desperate man was even arrested after visiting the home of the elusive businessman at the centre of the "cryptocrash". ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:41:00
Airbnb to quit China as lockdowns restrict tourism Published2 hours ago Share
Airbnb is shutting down its domestic rentals in China, where a "zero-Covid" policy has meant lockdowns are ongoing. All listings for homes and experiences in the country will be removed from the company's website by summer, a source familiar with the matter told the BBC. Stays within China made up only 1% of Airbnb's revenue over the last few years. The company is expected to instead ... Read more
2022-05-23 20:40:31
AMD Previews CPUs for Cheap Laptops, Flagship Gaming PCs
During her keynote for Computex 2022, chip-giant AMD's CEO Lisa Su previewed new products and technologies we can expect to see starting in the next few months and heading into the rest of 2022. They include the long-teased next-gen Ryzen 7000 series of 5nm desktop CPUs -- code named "Rafael" -- and its accompanying platform architecture, as well as new Ryzen CPUs (code name "Mendoc ... Read more
2022-05-23 06:01:45
Best Google Pixel Deals: Get $150 Off Pixel 5A, Pixel 6 Free With Trade-In
Here are the best places to find Google’s latest for less. Google has a few different phones on the market right now. The Pixel 6, and its step-up counterpart the Pixel 6 Pro, are the latest in its flagship series, while the Pixel 5A is its most budget-friendly option. But whether you're looking for the most advanced option or you want to keep things affordable, there's no reason to pay more than ... Read more
2022-05-23 06:01:14
This Discounted 4K Webcam Is a Must-Have for Anyone Taking Video Calls or Streaming Online
It's $30 off today and includes a camera privacy cover and tripod. Whether you're looking to upgrade the video quality of your new game streams or work related video calls, the webcam you use can make a huge difference. Remote work is still really popular and people are having to chat with friends and family remotely, so why not try to look a little better than the built-in webcam from your lapto ... Read more
2022-05-23 06:00:15
iPhone 14: Every Exciting Rumor and Leak About Apple's Next iPhone
When's the iPhone 14 release date? What about its price and specs? Here's what we've heard so far. The iPhone 14 is expected to be the next addition to Apple's iPhone family. Although we're likely still a few months away from its launch, rumors, leaks, reports and gossip about the new iPhone have been buzzing even before the iPhone 13 was revealed. So far, we've heard chatter that the iPhone 14 m ... Read more
2022-05-23 01:12:45
NASA's Voyager 1 Space Probe From the '70s Troubled by Mysterious Glitch
The farthest spacecraft from Earth is beaming back weird telemetry data. NASA's 45-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft, a marvel, is cruising along outside our solar system and still staying in touch with Earth. But it's presented its team with what NASA is calling a "mystery." It's operating normally but sending back some weird telemetry data. The issue likely traces to Voyager 1's attitude ... Read more
2022-05-23 01:11:33