[ad_1] Motorola is also updating the 5G Moto Mod to enhance its ability to function as a backup battery. Moving forward, if the accessory detects that the battery on a phone it’s connected to drops below a certain threshold, it will start sharing power with that device. It also works in the other direction: the […]
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The best portable solar battery charger
[ad_1] Why you should trust us I spent roughly 30 hours researching and testing portable solar chargers for this guide on top of the 30 hours that other Wirecutter staffers clocked over the past two years. I’ve written guides to the best USB power banks for phones and tablets, the best USB power banks for […]
Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $200 off the pricey iPad Pro (updated)
[ad_1] MacBooks The current model of the MacBook Air, which was released last month, is $100 off, so you can snag one for $1,000, instead of $1,100. The newest MacBook Pro is also $100 off — $1,200 instead of $1,300. The prior models, released in late 2018, have even steeper discounts. iPads There are some […]
The best creative and productivity apps for students
[ad_1] If you’re an artist who likes using the Apple Pencil, Procreate should be well worth your $10. It invariably shows up on any list of the best iPad drawing apps, and with good reason. The app skillfully re-creates traditional tools like oil pastels, charcoal, pencil, watercolors and many more. If the built-in tools aren’t quite what […]
Some Microsoft Surface devices are being severely throttled
[ad_1] There are too many devices and protocols.Smart homes are a broken mess and Nest wants to fix it Rishi Chandra has a vision for what a smart home should look like in five years. As the lead for Google Nest products, well, it’s his job. There are several devices that make up this ecosystem, […]
Google is making it easier to shoot proper portraits on Chromebooks
[ad_1] At launch, portrait mode is available exclusively on the company’s Pixel Slate, though Google says it plans to bring the feature to other Chromebooks in the future. Setting aside the usual reactions people have to tablet photography, the fact Google plans to add a portrait mode to other Chromebooks is something of a head-scratcher. […]
Amazon is trying to make Alexa-enabled gadgets more fun
[ad_1] For example, Amazon envisions the manufacturer of a WiFi-enabled indoor basketball hoop using Custom Interfaces to create an experience in which Alexa chimes in anytime you score a basket. In another potential scenario, Amazon suggests Alexa could work in tandem with a smart mini keyboard to teach you how to play the piano. Of […]
Save $50 on a Schlage Connect smart lock
[ad_1] LG WP50NB40 External Optical Drive Street price: $83; deal price: $68 Down to $68, this is an excellent drop on this external optical drive, usually over $80. The LG WP50NB40 is a Blu-Ray capable optical drive we praise in our guide for being even faster at Blu-Ray tasks than our top pick (while slower […]
The best gaming PCs and accessories for students
[ad_1] Competitive gameplay requires a top-notch headset, but throwing more than $100 at one isn’t an option for most students. For just $80, Razer’s Kraken 2019 edition gives you everything you need, including decent sound quality, extended comfort, PC and console support, and iconic Razer design. Even with the solid metal frame, the Kraken is quite light, […]
The Morning After: The mystery of Virginia's TV Man
[ad_1] This Thursday, we're trying to unravel the mystery of TV man, fight the robocall fight and see T-Mobile and Sprint's merger creep closer to a conclusion. The FCC boss likes it — what could possibly go wrong? [ad_2] Source link