In other ways, the Fitbits are even an improvement over the Apple Watch. For example, both trackers tout a full week of battery life and a day’s worth of battery in 12 minutes of charging, as compared to barely a day with the Apple Watch Series 7. Some Google-driven feature changes, like turn-by-turn directions with… Continue reading Fitbit Drops 3 New Fitness Trackers—and None Have Wear OS 3
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California is ready to drag the rest of the US into the EV age
California is poised to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles — a far-reaching policy that is likely to reverberate throughout the rest of the country and the world. On Thursday, the California Air Resources Board will issue the new rules that were first rolled out by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2020, which would require… Continue reading California is ready to drag the rest of the US into the EV age
Bipartisan bill would push Google and Meta to negotiate fair rates with news orgs
A bipartisan group of US senators and members of Congress have released a new version of a bill that aims to make it easier for news organizations to bring the likes of Google and Meta to the negotiating table. The lawmakers said in a statement that the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act would remove “legal… Continue reading Bipartisan bill would push Google and Meta to negotiate fair rates with news orgs
Apple Watch SE models are up to 30 percent off at Amazon
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. In what looks to be a clearance sale, Amazon has discounted the Apple Watch SE. If the… Continue reading Apple Watch SE models are up to 30 percent off at Amazon
Bill in New York State Senate would require new cars have to speed-limiting tech
A New York state senator has proposed legislation that would require automakers to fit speed limiting tech to new cars. If the bill passes, any passenger vehicle built after January 1st, 2024 that’s registered in the state will need to have “advanced safety technology.” “Studies have shown that Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) alone can reduce… Continue reading Bill in New York State Senate would require new cars have to speed-limiting tech
Apple’s ‘Far Out’ iPhone event is scheduled for September 7th
It’s official: Apple has just sent out invites for its next hardware event. As expected, the company will share what it’s been working on for the past year on September 7th, with a live broadcast from Apple Park starting at 1PM ET. The invite features the words “Far out.” Make of that what you will.… Continue reading Apple’s ‘Far Out’ iPhone event is scheduled for September 7th
Samsung debuts the 990 Pro Series SSD with big speed and efficiency improvements
Samsung has unveiled its latest lineup of NVMe solid state drives, the 990 Pro series. The company claims the SSD will reach almost the highest speeds that are theoretically possible from the PCIe 4.0 interface (PCI 5.0 SSDs will be much faster). Samsung hopes to deliver better performance for PC and console games, 4K and… Continue reading Samsung debuts the 990 Pro Series SSD with big speed and efficiency improvements
Apple’s iPhone 14 event will be Sept. 7. Here’s what to expect
Image: Apple/Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/ZDNET Ready to upgrade your iPhone? Can you wait a couple more weeks? It’s a good idea you do, as Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 14 on Wednesday, Sept. 7 during an in-person event. This is the first in-person event for Apple since the pandemic forced companies to do… Continue reading Apple’s iPhone 14 event will be Sept. 7. Here’s what to expect
Samsung’s new flagship SSDs are even more overkill for your PS5
Samsung has announced a new version of its flagship PCIe SSD, dubbed the 990 Pro. Not only does the PCIe 4.0 M.2 storage device get even closer to being as fast as it can theoretically be, but there’s also the option of getting it with a heatsink that comes complete with RGB lighting (though, if… Continue reading Samsung’s new flagship SSDs are even more overkill for your PS5
EV prices are going in the wrong direction
One of the major barriers to mass adoption of electric vehicles is cost. EVs are just way too expensive, with the average price hitting an all-time high earlier this summer of $66,000. That’s disappointing because the auto industry has always promised that prices would come down as EV battery packs became more efficient to manufacture.… Continue reading EV prices are going in the wrong direction