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Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription

Anova will soon start charging customers a monthly or yearly fee to use the “smart” features of its well-regarded sous vide cooking appliances. The subscription costs kick in on August 21 and apply to the proprietary app, which controls wireless functionality. In other words, you won’t be able to remotely control the device without paying… Continue reading Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app, because everything must be a subscription

Apple’s ninth-generation iPad hits an all-time low of $199

If you’re looking for an iPad that’s more affordable than cutting-edge, Amazon has the 2021 base model for only $199. Although that’s a generation behind the current version, this ninth-generation edition could be great for kids, seniors or those wanting a HomeKit-based smart home hub. Apple The three-year-old model is still a capable tablet for… Continue reading Apple’s ninth-generation iPad hits an all-time low of $199

Apple Music is currently offering new subscribers three months free

Non-subscribers who open the Apple Music app on a new iPhone or iPad typically see an offer for a free month of the service. The trial was once three times as long, but Apple quietly shortened it in early 2022. But now through September 23, anyone new to Apple’s music streaming service will get to… Continue reading Apple Music is currently offering new subscribers three months free

Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous fleet has fewer sensors ‘without compromising safety’

Alphabet-owned Waymo unveiled its sixth-generation Driver system on Monday with a more efficient sensor setup. Despite having a reduced camera and LiDAR sensor count from the current platform, the self-driving ride’s new setup allegedly maintains safety levels. Once it’s ready for public rides, it will coexist with the current-gen lineup. CNBC reports that the new… Continue reading Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous fleet has fewer sensors ‘without compromising safety’

Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17

[embedded content] PC gamers have had to bide their time for the long-promised port of Final Fantasy XVI to hit their preferred platform, but the wait is almost over. The action RPG will hit Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17. Both paid expansions, which are included in the complete edition, will be… Continue reading Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17

Zoom can now handle one million simultaneous participants

Zoom just announced that webinar calls can now support up to one million simultaneous participants. This is happening after various political groups used the video conferencing platform to raise money for Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign, often by hosting calls with hundreds of thousands of people. The company now offers various tiers to accommodate… Continue reading Zoom can now handle one million simultaneous participants

Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows

Apple has just given podcasts listeners an improved way to stream shows from its library on any device. Starting today, the version of Apple Podcasts on the web has a look and feature set that more akin to the company’s standalone app. Not only is the platform accessible on any device via the web, but… Continue reading Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows