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Twelve South’s AirFly Duo Bluetooth dongle drops to a record low of $30

There are many devices out there that no-one really needs, but have a specific purpose that can help to improve one’s quality of life a bit. Twelve South’s AirFly Duo is one such product. It’s a dongle that lets you connect Bluetooth earbuds and headphones to in-flight entertainment systems. The device is currently on sale… Continue reading Twelve South’s AirFly Duo Bluetooth dongle drops to a record low of $30

The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2024

The built-in speakers in most TVs aren’t enough to fill your living room with immersive sound that adequately showcases the finer details of movies and TV shows. Thankfully, you don’t have to splurge for a five-speaker (or more) surround-sound system to improve your audio experience. In most cases, a single soundbar and maybe a subwoofer… Continue reading The best soundbars to boost your TV audio in 2024

Samsung is marketing Galaxy Z Flip phones as police bodycams

A new blog post from Samsung highlights how its Galaxy Z Flip series devices are being adopted by law enforcement. The line of foldable mobile devices was part of a pilot program at the Kimberling City Police and the Indian Point Police in Missouri two years ago to test how the electronics could improve the… Continue reading Samsung is marketing Galaxy Z Flip phones as police bodycams

Fresh leak shows the Google Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes instead of one

The next Made by Google is just around the corner (Aug. 13, to be exact) but you may not have to wait to find out about the Google Pixel Watch 3. A leak from a Google source to the website Android Headlines reveals some new details about the new smartwatch. The website received a bunch… Continue reading Fresh leak shows the Google Pixel Watch 3 comes in two sizes instead of one

Google dismisses Elon Musk’s claim that autocomplete engaged in election interference

Google has responded to allegations that it “censored” searches about Donald Trump after Elon Musk baselessly claimed the company had imposed a “search ban” on the former president. The issues, Google explained, were due to bugs in its autocomplete feature. But Musk’s tweet, which was viewed more than 118 million times, nonetheless forced the search… Continue reading Google dismisses Elon Musk’s claim that autocomplete engaged in election interference

CPSC says Amazon is responsible for hazardous items from third-party sellers

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that Amazon is responsible for hazardous or defective products sold by third-party retailers through its platform. The CPSC unanimously decided that more than 400,000 products sold through the Fulfilled by Amazon program represent a “substantial product hazard,” and that the tech giant is legally responsible for their… Continue reading CPSC says Amazon is responsible for hazardous items from third-party sellers

This vacuum robot dog can find and suck up trash with its feet

Cigarette butts pose a huge risk to the world’s oceans and can be a pain to clean up by hand especially on public spaces like beaches. A group of Italian scientists have built a quadruped robot that can identify litter and pick up the smaller bits with its leg mounted vacuums. VERO, the vacuum equipped… Continue reading This vacuum robot dog can find and suck up trash with its feet

The Senate just passed two landmark bills aimed at protecting minors online

The Senate has passed two major online safety bills amid years of debate over social media’s impact on teen mental health. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, also known as COPPA 2.0, passed the Senate in a vote of 91 – T3. The bills will next… Continue reading The Senate just passed two landmark bills aimed at protecting minors online