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The Galaxy Tab A7 is down to just $110 because of this deal
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is a great tablet for web browsing or watching your favorite shows. It’s on sale now at Samsung so it’s far more affordable.
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Deal: Save up to $500 on Motorola smartphones this fall
Despite Samsung launching its new Galaxy Z Flip 5 recently, Motorola’s Razr+ still boasts the largest external display to be found in the foldable clamshell category and arguably still the most useful. If you didn’t manage to snag the Razr+ on AT&T’s promotion last month, perhaps Motorola’s offer to bundle in a free set of […]
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This Android phone is supposed to last you until 2031. But is it any good?
The Fairphone 5 is very different from other smartphones, and could even last you a decade before replacement, but would you want to keep it that long?
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Wearing this smartwatch again reminded me why it’s still the best you can get
I put the Apple Watch Series 8 back on ahead of the Apple Watch Series 9’s announcement, and it made me wish I had worn it more this past year.
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Xbox’s reporting system for abusive-voice chat arrives this week
Microsoft is set to launch its abusive-voice reporting feature for Xbox consoles. Announced in July, it lets gamers submit inappropriate remarks heard while playing multiplayer titles. The system captures a 60-second clip saved to the console; you then have 24 hours to complete the report. The feature arrives this week in the September update for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. However, it’s initially limited to the “select English-language markets” of the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Microsoft says it tailored voice reporting to balance ease of use with minimal gaming interference. “Our feature is designed so that only you, the player, can initiate the capture of the last 60 seconds of gameplay activity that occurred for content moderation purposes,” the company wrote. It works similarly to capturing standard gameplay clips, but content recorded for moderation review is only used for that purpose. “They will not appear in your recent captures, and clips cannot be downloaded, modified, or shared,” Microsoft wrote.
The company stressed that the console won’t save or upload any clips unless you start the reporting process. After capturing a clip of spoken chat that you believe breaks Xbox’s community standards, the sample will remain on your console for “24 online hours,” and you can choose to submit it immediately or wait for your gameplay session to end. In addition, your Xbox will alert you as a final reminder to send the report if the 24-hour period is about to expire. Finally, you’ll receive a notification later telling you whether the company took action against the perpetrator.
Also included in the Xbox September update is the ability to quickly stream Xbox gameplay to Discord. After updating your console, you can link your Discord account and join voice channels on the platform directly from the console. You’ll find the activation controls in the Xbox guide by navigating to Parties & Chats and choosing Discord.
The September update also lets users toggle the console’s variable refresh rate (VRR). You can now turn the feature off or back on by navigating to General > TV & display options > Video. You’ll see options to leave VRR “always on,” switch it to “gaming only” or disable it altogether.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/xboxs-reporting-system-for-abusive-voice-chat-arrives-this-week-175806184.html?src=rss
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I really hope this iPhone 15 Pro rumor isn’t true
We have new details about the iPhone 15 Pro and its possible colors. And I really, really hope they aren’t true.
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I reviewed 2 of the best Android smartwatches. This is the one I’d buy
I’ve worn the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Ticwatch Pro 5 over the past weeks. They’re both great, but there’s only one I’d actually buy.
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Threads web app could arrive this week
Threads by Instagram will get a web version as soon as this week, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. Earlier this month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised a web version with better search functionality, and Instagram head Adam Mosseri recently said that one is in testing. Currently, a full version of Threads is only available on iOS and Android, with limited read-only functionality on browsers.
A web version is near the top of the list of most-desired features for Threads, but the company is exercising caution with the release. “It’s a little bit buggy right now, you don’t want it just yet,” Mosseri said Friday on Instagram. “As soon as it is ready we will share it with everybody else.”
Threads recently added new features to Threads like the ability to set notifications and view posts in chronological order. The company also started labeling state-controlled media outlets after some were seen posting propaganda. Another new update is the “repost” tab makes it easier to see all reposted content. (X, previously called Twitter, recently renamed “retweets” to the more generic “reposts,” ironically following Threads’ lead.)
A web version would be coming at a good time for Threads. After a torrid launch with over 100 million users signing on in the first week, the number of daily active users (DAUs) dropped down to 80 percent by mid-August. Still, Threads is by far the most successful alternative to X, which counted around 238 million DAUs in August 2023 and 364 million monthly active users, X reported last year.
In any case, the launch of a web version will be particularly useful for social media power users, just when Twitter has put one of its key tools for those folks, Tweetdeck, permanently behind a paywall.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/threads-web-app-could-arrive-this-week-082645402.html?src=rss
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‘Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak’ will be free on the Epic Games Store this month
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak will be free on the Epic Games Store later this month. The well-received 2016 prequel to 1999 real-time strategy classic Homeworld arrives ahead of Homeworld 3, due early next year after multiple delays. The (usually $ 50) Deserts of Kharak will be available to claim on Epic’s storefront from August 24th to 31st.
The 2016 game takes place over a century before the events of Homeworld on the desert world of Kharak. The arid planet is the once-home of the Kushan people, protagonists of the 1999 original and central figures in the series. It’s the only Homeworld installment to move the action from space to the ground as you navigate the terrain to gain the advantage over the Kiith Gaalsien. This cult-like faction believes anyone who dreams of flying to the stars deserves harsh punishment — something they’re all too happy to dole out. Its gameplay honors the series’ strategic roots while adapting to ground play’s reduced axes of movement by making elevation (navigating the desert’s plateaus and valleys) a core focus.
Snagging the game for free can give the franchise’s fans something to tide them over ahead of Homeworld 3 in February 2024 — and publisher Gearbox Software would surely love to lure some younger gamers into the nearly quarter-century-old series.
The Homeworld series has ridden an IP roller coaster since the RTS genre’s late 90s / early 00s heyday. After the first game’s critically acclaimed reception, original developer Relic Entertainment made two more (also well-received) games: an expansion and a proper sequel. However, after 2003’s Homeworld 2, THQ bought Relic and failed to produce a single Homeworld game under its ownership.
The series only got another lease on life after THQ folded and Gearbox Software won a 2013 auction to secure its rights. The Borderlands maker revived the saga with remastered versions of the classic titles. Deserts of Kharak followed soon after, and Homeworld 3 was finally announced in 2019, using a crowdfunding campaign to raise money and gauge consumer interest. After several delays, the long-awaited third installment will (hopefully) arrive next winter.
Claiming the PC game from August 24th to 31st will require an Epic Games account. During that time, you can navigate to the Deserts of Kharak store page in a browser or use the Epic Games Launcher to redeem it.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/homeworld-deserts-of-kharak-will-be-free-on-the-epic-games-store-this-month-181511485.html?src=rss
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This amazing iOS 17 feature clones your voice. Here’s how it works
With iOS 17 on your iPhone, a feature called Personal Voice allows you to clone your voice in just 15 minutes thanks to AI. Here’s how it works.
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This app gives any smartwatch underwater superpowers
Experts at the University of Washington have created an app that allows any smartwatch to gain GPS-like location tracking capability underwater.
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This accessory turned my AirPods into a giant mech head
Casetify’s Evangelion collaboration is one of the coolest we’ve seen. Here’s a hands-on with some of the best products from the collection!
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The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year
Have you looked at the new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 and wondered if they’re worth buying? Us too, so we asked Samsung what makes them special.
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Save up to $80 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with this flash deal
Best Buy launched discounts of up to $ 80 on the various models of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, so if you want to buy the wearable device, don’t miss this sale.
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Microsoft will deliver improved HoloLens combat goggles to Army testers this month
Microsoft is taking another turn at testing its HoloLens-based combat goggles with the US military. The company has confirmed to Engadget that it's delivering improved IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) 1.2 devices to the Army before the end of July. These updated augmented reality models are "slimmer, lighter and more balanced" than before, Microsoft says. That, in turn, should make them more comfortable and improve soldiers' performance.
The Army tellsBloomberg two squads will test 20 prototype IVAS goggles in late August. They'll gauge low-light functionality, reliability and whether or not they make soldiers feel ill. Some testers complained last year of nausea, headaches and eye strain, while others weren't happy with the bulk, narrow field of view and a display glow that could give away a soldier's presence at night. Key features also failed relatively frequently.
The HoloLens tech is meant to improve battlefield awareness. Infantry can see each other's positions, get vital health stats and use night vision that's less conspicuous. They can better coordinate assaults and warn if there are signs of injury or fatigue. The technology might reach the field within a few years if the August test is successful. The Army would award a contract between July and September 2024 for a second field study, and could move to an operational combat test as soon as April 2025. The Army could deploy IVAS months afterward.
Much is riding on this test, however. While the Army could spend as much as $ 21.9 billion in ten years for up to 121,000 IVAS units, Congress blocked further orders of the earlier goggles in January following reports of problems. Politicians instead gave Microsoft $ 40 million to rework the hardware. If there are still issues, the Army could cancel the program. It would not only cost Microsoft a lucrative contract, but would cast further doubt on HoloLens itself. The team lost lead developer Alex Kipman last year following misconduct allegations, and layoffs early this year dealt a serious blow to the mixed reality division.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-will-deliver-improved-hololens-combat-goggles-to-army-testers-this-month-211521914.html?src=rss
Engadget is a web magazine with obsessive daily coverage of everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics
This 3D printer is over 50% off in the Monoprice anniversary sale
The Monoprice Cadet 3D printer is ideal for newcomers to 3D printing, and it’s on sale now at Monoprice for a limited time only.
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Excited for the Google Pixel 8 Pro? This leak just spoiled everything
A new leak regarding the Google Pixel 8 Pro has dropped, and it leaves very little to the imagination.
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I’ll be furious if the iPhone 15 Pro doesn’t get this one feature
We’re just a few months away from Apple’s iPhone event. But this one rumor will make me furious if a certain feature doesn’t come to the iPhone 15 Pro.
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From $500 to $210: This Segway electric scooter is $290 off for Prime Day
Electric scooters are the newest craze in carless travel, and Segway has foot their foot in the ring. Grab one during Prime Day for a huge discount.
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Don’t buy the Apple Watch Series 8 on Prime Day, buy this smartwatch instead
Want a smartwatch for your iPhone this Prime Day? Don’t automatically choose the Apple Watch Series 8 — we think the Apple Watch SE 2 is the better deal.
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This is our best look yet at Nothing’s Phone 2
We may only have a week of so to go until next weeks launch but Nothing is still feeding the Phone 2 hype machine with little factoids that aim to whet the appetite. Much like it did with the Phone 1 last year, Nothing has allowed MKBHD to show off the exterior of the Phone […]
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This is the most jaw-dropping Android phone I’ve seen in years
It’s well-known that the OnePlus 11 is a great-looking phone. But the new Marble Odyssey color may be one of the most stunning Android phones I’ve ever seen.
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Use Grubhub a lot? This trick gets you free delivery for two years
Amazon has a Prime-exclusive Grubhub+ offer today. If you order a lot of delivery and are tired of big fees, here’s a way to save money.
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Don’t miss your chance to get this Samsung tablet for $120 this weekend
While the Tab A7 lite isn’t as powerful as an iPad, it’s much cheaper and still great for day-to-day use and getting the basics done, especially at $ 120.
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This phone may have already beat the Galaxy Z Flip 5 in a big way
All eyes are on the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which is set to be one of the year’s best folding phones, but a new competitor may have beaten it even before it launches.
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Great for browsing, this 7-inch Android tablet is discounted to $49
Looking for cheap entertainment for a trip? This Onn 7-inch tablet will do the job for just $ 49 available at Walmart now.
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This is what to expect from Samsung’s Unpacked event next month
As we wait for Samsung to set a specific date for its upcoming Unpacked event near the end of July, a serial leaker has revealed all that the Korean brand is planning to unveil. Thanks to the official marketing renders posted by Evan Blass, we’ve got the lineup of Galaxy devices scheduled to be announced […]
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Great for watching videos, this Samsung tablet is on sale for $200
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, featuring a 10.5-inch Full HD screen that’s great for watching streaming content, is on sale from Best Buy for an affordable $ 200.
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‘Unpacking’ heads to phones and tablets later this year
After arriving on PC in the fall of 2021, Unpacking is finally heading to mobile devices. Developer Witch Beam Games revealed today during the Wholesome Direct showcase that it plans to release its breakout game on phones and tablets later this year. The studio didn’t say exactly when the title would arrive on mobile devices, nor if it plans to release Unpacking on both iOS and Android, but judging from the trailer it shared, Apple devices are a lock.
Hope you all were paying attention during #WholesomeDirect, because we had a pretty big announcement—that’s right, ✨ UNPACKING IS COMING TO PHONES AND TABLETS!! ✨ We can’t wait for you all to experience it and take Unpacking with you on the go later this year! 📦 🔜 📱 pic.twitter.com/Y1tEr3vlnZ
— Unpacking 📦 plushies AVAILABLE now! (@UnpackingALife) June 10, 2023
Notably, the announcement comes after Unpacking Master, a nearly identical copy of Unpacking that featured ads and in-app microtransactions, briefly topped the App Store charts at the start of last year before it was pulled by Apple. The incident highlighted the difficulty small studios have in preventing copycat developers from stealing their work. If you’re the impatient type, Unpacking is currently available to play on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox and PlayStation.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/unpacking-heads-to-phones-and-tablets-later-this-year-192946616.html?src=rss
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This bracelet helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer
If you’re having trouble sleeping, then this wearable might be the solution you’re looking for, and you can even get it cheaper through Digital Trends
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Onyx Boox Tab Ultra C review: you’ve never used a tablet like this
The Boox Tab Ultra C takes a humble e-ink tablet and adds a dash of color, a Qualcomm processor, and Android. What’s not to love?
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This Pixel Watch 2 leak just made it the 2023 smartwatch I can’t wait for
One of the first big Pixel Watch 2 leaks just dropped. And if this one is true, I already can’t wait to get my hands on Google’s next smartwatch.
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Your iPhone could steal this Pixel Tablet feature when it gets iOS 17
Another leaked iOS 17 feature has been leaked — and it sounds awfully similar to something Google’s doing with the Pixel Tablet.
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This deal gets you a 3D printer for $140
Been wanting a 3D printer but also been worried about the price? This deal from Monoprice has you covered!
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This deal gets you an Apple Watch for $149, but it’s selling fast
The 40mm model of the first-generation Apple Watch SE is on sale for $ 149 from Walmart, which is nearly half its original price, but stocks are selling quickly.
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Save up to $740 on the Galaxy S23 Plus with this enhanced trade-in deal
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Plus is on offer today (until midnight) with savings of up to $ 700 and $ 50 of instant Samsung Credit when you trade in a qualifying handset. The middle child of the Galaxy S23 series could be just right for your wallet without skimping on hardware thanks to the excellent Snapdragon 8 Gen […]
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This tough camera comparison is bad news for the Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 7a is out, and it’s the most advanced Pixel A-Series yet. But are the cameras that much better than the Pixel 6a?
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This 3D printer just had its price slashed from $399 to $140
Been wanting a 3D printer but also been worried about the price? This deal from Monoprice has you covered!
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This deal gets you an iPhone XR for $179
This Apple iPhone XR deal at Walmart gets you a prepaid iPhone XR, through Straight Talk wireless, for $ 120 off. Don’t miss it.
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This is the Pixel Fold by Google
Google I/O is being held on May 10th where it’s expected that we will see both the Pixel 7a and the search giant’s first foldable smartphone unveiled. It seems that Google simply can’t wait though because the MadeByGoogle Twitter account has posted a very nice GIF of the Pixel Fold in action. Previous leaks have […]
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This is what happens when you compare 4 phones in an 800MP camera test
We put four smartphones with 200MP cameras up against each other in a mega, 800MP total camera comparison. The winner was difficult to choose.
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If this Pixel Fold rumor is true, I might actually buy one
We’ll be seeing the Google Pixel Fold soon, and if this one rumor is true, it could be the first foldable I actually buy.
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Flash deal drops the price of this 3D printer from $500 to just $200
If you’re planning to purchase a 3D printer, you shouldn’t miss Monoprice’s $ 300 discount for the Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2, which lowers its price to $ 200.
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This mechanical keyboard has tiny OLED screens in the keycaps
This split keyboard looks pretty cool, but the best thing about it are the OLED screens in the keycaps.
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This deal gets you $30 off the Fitbit Versa 4 and free Fitbit Premium
Landing a deal on a smartwatch is a good way to keep yourself motivated with your fitness goals, and today you can grab the Fitbit Versa 4 for just $ 200.
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Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are heavily discounted this weekend
If you’ve had your eye on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones but haven’t taken the plunge, a couple of great deals knock $ 100 off their prices!
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Don’t fall for this Apple iPad Mini deal — a bigger discount is coming
The Apple iPad Mini is a great tablet that we’d normally always recommend buying. Right now, it’s a smart idea to hold off. Here’s why.
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This app fixes my biggest problem with the Oppo Find N2 Flip
The Oppo Find N2 Flip has a massive cover screen, but it’s surprisingly limited in what it can do. I found an app that fixes it.
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I’m excited (and nervous) about this iPhone 15 Pro rumor
Rumor has it that the iPhone 15 Pro is going to get a multi-use Action Button instead of a mute switch. Here’s why that would be a good (and bad) thing.
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This little bracelet helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer
If you’re having trouble sleeping, then this wearable might be the solution you’re looking for, and you can even get it cheaper through Digital Trends
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