[ad_1] The expanded repair program is a win for right-to-repair advocates, who have long urged Apple to make it easier for third parties to fix its products. The changes should keep Apple products working longer, which is ultimately more sustainable, and it should give customers confidence that they’re getting trustworthy service. It’s probably easier to […]
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Amazon knocks $50 off Apple’s latest iPad mini
[ad_1] The base WiFi model with 64GB of storage is $350 while the upgraded model with 256GB of storage is discounted to $500. Apple last updated the iPad mini in 2019 and we gave it a score of 85. It’s the best small tablet you can get, namely for its speedy performance, improved display and […]
Life online: Subscribe to everything, own nothing
[ad_1] One of the reasons Fernish and Feather consider themselves “subscription” services rather than simple rentals is that they claim the level of service is significantly higher. The furniture is shipped directly to your door complete with white glove delivery; they either come pre-assembled or they’ll set it up themselves. When you have to move, […]
Colgate’s latest AI-powered smart toothbrush starts at $50
[ad_1] In general, smart toothbrushes aren’t necessarily better than regular run-of-the-mill electric toothbrushes. “A basic electric toothbrush will work perfectly fine in terms of cleaning the teeth and the gums,” Dr. Vaishali Singhal, an Associate Professor in the School of Dental Medicine at Rutgers University, told Engadget. “Smart toothbrushes have other functions that a user […]
Germany investigating Amazon for policing prices during the pandemic
[ad_1] Germany has launched a probe into Amazon’s pricing policies with third-party stores on its site, according to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (paywall), via CNET. “We are currently investigating whether and how Amazon influences how traders set prices on the marketplace,” said Andreas Mundt, the president of the Federal Cartel Office. In the US, Amazon was […]
Google says its free services are ‘at risk’ over Australia’s proposed law
[ad_1] Google’s YouTube blog pits large publishers like News Corp against individual creators. “Under this law, big news businesses can seek access to data about viewers’ use of our products,” it wrote. “They could use [that data to] try to appear higher in rankings on YouTube, disadvantaging all other creators.” The company added that the […]
ZTE’s Axon 20 5G will have the first under-display camera
[ad_1] ZTE has announced that it will release the first “mass-produced” smartphone with an under-display selfie camera, with the launch set for September 1st. The Axon 20 5G is expected to have a 6.92-inch OLED display, but there’ll be no notches, punch holes or other blemishes where a front camera would normally go. So far, […]
The rare arcade version of ‘Quake’ is now playable on PC
[ad_1] As explained in a blog post, Arcade Tournament Edition was a slight spin on id Software’s original game. It included the familiar single- and multiplayer elements, and you could even play deathmatch rounds if there were multiple cabinets. The biggest change, apart from the pay-to-play business model, was the the addition of random “instaprize” […]
Schools might not have enough laptops for students this fall
[ad_1] It’s no secret that laptops have been hot commodities for students during the pandemic, but that might just lead to a crisis as school resumes. Axios has found evidence of acute laptop shortages going into the back-to-school season, particularly for Chromebooks. Acer America president Gregg Prendergast warned that his company was “not even close” […]
The latest ‘Rainbow Six: Siege’ character is the hero of ‘Splinter Cell’
[ad_1] Ubisoft’s ongoing Splinter Cell revival is gathering momentum. After some teasing, the developer has confirmed that series hero Sam Fisher will be a playable character in the third season of Rainbow Six: Siege, Operation Shadow Legacy. True to his clandestine roots, he’ll pack a suppressed pistol and a “two-way drill camera” that will let […]