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Best cheap true-wireless earbuds in 2021: Top AirPods alternatives for $100 or less - CNET
Looking for AirPods alternatives that cost a lot less? Here are some truly wireless budget models worth considering.
WATCH: US regulator released a terrifying video of a child being dragged under a Peloton treadmill...
US regulators warned Tread+ owners with children to stop using the machine immediately.
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US regulators posted a video of a child being sucked under a Peloton Tread+ treadmill.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning owners...
Topics: Tech Videos
New Chrome feature lets users create a link to highlighted text
Google is launching a new Chrome feature that allows users to create a link to highlighted text on a webpage.
The new feature is rolling out as part of Chrome 90. Google product manager Kayce Hawkins introduced the new feature in a blog...
Topics: Chrome, Google
WordPress sites (41% of the web) to block Google’s FLoC by default
Google appears to be running into growing and concerted opposition to their proposal to build user profiling into their Chrome browser and today we have a massive heavyweight joining the battle. WordPress has announced that they would be treating...
Topics: WordPress, Google, Chrome
The Classic Windows Paint App Waves Goodbye to Paint 3D
The Paint 3D push has pretty much failed, and Microsoft itself has more or less acknowledged the whole thing, with the company recently confirming the app would no longer be pre-loaded with Windows 10.
Furthermore, the Paint 3D app would be moved...
Topics: Microsoft
The Microsoft Edge browser now offers a Performance mode
Two new features have popped up in the latest Edge Canary build. The first is the most interesting. Performance Mode Edge Canary now offers an option to enable Performance Mode. The description reads: “Performance mode helps you optimize...
Topics: Microsoft
BMW M3 and M4 Competition are quicker with all-wheel drive - Roadshow
BMW's xDrive tech is a $4,100 upgrade on the Competition models.
How to Set up a Philips Hue Sync Box with a TV
The Philips Hue Sync Box is a great way to make your TV content more immersive if you pair it with your existing Philips Hue lights or the Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip. It’s pretty simple to set up—here’s how.Read This Article...
Bridging the PC and Embedded Worlds with Pico and Python
Although protocols like I2C and SPI are great for communicating between embedded devices and their peripherals, it can be a pain to interface these low-level digital interfaces to a PC. [Alexandre] typically used an Arduino to bridge between the PC...
Telus reportedly offering $45/25GB ‘win-back’ offer to some former customers
Vancouver-based national carrier Telus is offering a $45/25GB ‘win-back’ offer to some former customers.
The bring your own device (BYOD) win-back plan comes with unlimited nationwide calling and texting.
A user on RedFlagDeals says they were...
Topics: Byod
Poll: How often do you upgrade your iPhone?
A recent survey showed that one of three customers plan to stick with their iPhone for at least more than three years. As the iPhone upgrade cycle slows down, are you still buying a new phone every year or waiting longer?
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Topics: Polls, Iphone, Mobile Technology
Heads Up: Smart Glass Multimeter
Sometimes it is hard to probe a circuit and then look over at the meter. [Electronoobs] decided to fix that problem by making a Google Glass-like multimeter using an OLED screen and Bluetooth module.
The custom PCB doesn’t have many surprises....
Topics: Google Glass, Google, Bluetooth
You want a reboot? I'll give you a reboot! Happy now?
Two windows, one tetchy techie – what could possibly go wrong? Who, me? Today's tale from The Register's Who, Me? files is a reminder that a momentary loss of focus is all that is required to trigger a potentially catastrophic error.…
Exploring Op Amp Loading
Op amps are generally pretty easy to apply, but there are some practical nonideal behaviors you have to keep in mind. [EEforEveryone] takes a test board with some 2X amplifiers on it and — after some fiddling around with the scope probes...
This Pineapple Keyboard is the Bomb
Now why didn’t we think of this? While building a dactyl manuform — a semi-ergonomic split keyboard — [dapperrogue] had the life-changing epiphany that keyboards can be any shape or size, as long as there is room for wiring and a...
New update for OnePlus Nord N100: Android March 2021 security update, and more
OnePlus is now rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.9(version 10.5.7 in North America) update to the OnePlus Nord N100 smartphone. The update includes system stability improvements, general bug fixes. The update also includes the Android March 2021 security...
Topics: Android Update, Android, Mobile Technology
The Optoma UHD35 4K projector poses for pictures - CNET
Take a closer look at a budget 4K projector that punches above its weight.
Snag a refurbished HP touchscreen laptop for under $200
TL;DR: Score a refurbished HP ProBook x360 11 G1 EE touchscreen laptop for just $197.99 — a 49% savings — as of April 18.
Sometimes you just want life to be easy. Like, pull your new computer out of the box and instantly start doing...
Topics: Laptops
Get PlayStation Plus, a VPN, and thousands of online courses for under £60
TL;DR: The Digital Daze App and eLearning Bundle is on sale for £50.06 as of April 18, saving you 96% on list price.
If you find yourself scrolling aimlessly in a digital daze regularly, maybe it’s time to make a change.
Give all...
Topics: Playstation
How to Set up and Use Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge
It’s not always possible to give your kids dedicated devices with strict parental controls. If you want to hand off your computer for a while, Microsoft Edge’s “Kids Mode” feature is super handy. Let’s dive in.Read This...
Topics: Microsoft