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Are you looking to end your week on a high note by spoiling yourself with the best possible smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, or earbuds at the greatest discount available? If your only goal is to minimize your spending, our first-ever weekly roundup of the top mobile tech deals under $200 is probably the best place to start your quest for the perfect bargain.Alternatively, you could take a look at our latest collection of offers from around the web on both ultra-affordable and uber-expensive products from brands as diverse as Samsung, Apple, Google, Motorola, Microsoft, and oh, did we mention Samsung?There are…
Back in the 19th century, a fella by the name of Friedrich Nietzsche said, while rambling around in Central Europe, that – I’m paraphrasing – time is flat and reality is cyclical. Life is an infinite loop, essentially. I’m sure he meant that small phones – once beloved and cherished – are doomed to make a comeback at a point in time. The time is now!What does Nietzsche have to do with Nothing?This very Monday, April 1, two brands (Sony and Nothing) came up with the same idea for April fools’ – a phone that’s smaller than a credit card,…
While most tech companies would probably kill to be in Samsung’s position, the ex-number one smartphone vendor in the world was certainly not pleased with its financial performance in 2023, finishing the year not only behind Apple in global handset sales but also with a worryingly low overall profit score.But things are starting to look up again for the Korea-based giant, and that’s likely due to both slowly recovering Galaxy phone shipments and rapidly rising memory chip prices. We won’t know for sure which of the company’s divisions generated the biggest financial gains in Q1 2024 until late April, with…
On April 8, the moon will pass directly between Earth and the sun, creating a total solar eclipse across much of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Although total solar eclipses occur somewhere in the world every 18 months or so, this one is unusual because tens of millions of people in North America will likely witness it, from Mazatlán in Mexico to Newfoundland in Canada. Here’s how to safely watch—and photograph—the natural phenomenon, even if you don’t have a fancy camera to hand. Read the full story.—Rhiannon Williams What you need to know about new bird flu infections A…
In a nutshell, we buy newer phones because we want to use the latest and greatest.However, do we use the latest and greatest in the best possible way? That’s another story…Let’s take smartphone photography, for example.For all who think that rocking the latest photo-centric flagship is enough to outdo older phones – your bubble is about to burst, I’m afraid.The 2024 British photography awards (in partnership with Samsung) and its winners prove that. Let’s take a closer look at what has been going on in the UK mobile photography-wise.Each winner in the 2024 Mobile Photography Awards received the title of…
One of the world’s most popular messaging apps, WhatsApp is getting better and better each month. Meta has been quite consistent when it comes to keeping the app updated. Aside from the usual improvements and bug fixes, WhatsApp is getting new features every month, while the beta version introduces new features almost on a weekly basis.One of the recent updates for the beta version of WhatsApp introduces a very important feature: picture-in-picture mode for videos. The folks over at WABetaInfo have learned that WhatsApp for iOS 24.6.77 features the ability to watch videos while browsing through multiple chats or other…
But the rash of recent infections among livestock is unsettling. Last month, goats in Minnesota tested positive. And avian influenza has now been confirmed in dairy cows in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, New Mexico, and Idaho. In some of those cases, the virus appears to have spread between cows. This week, let’s take a look at what we know about this new outbreak and what people are doing to prepare for further spread. The strain of flu infecting dairy cows—H5N1—is a highly pathogenic avian influenza. Scientists have been watching these viruses closely since the 1990s because of their potential to spark…
A good portion of tech-savvy phone users still haven’t made their way to a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 device – and they might never do so. Instead, they might go straight for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 experience!Qualcomm’s next big thing – yup, that’s the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 we’re talking about – is expected in October 2024. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, featuring high-end Oryon cores, is expected to significantly upgrade its NPU and forego low-power efficiency cores for two high-performance and six medium-performance “Phoenix” cores, with speeds potentially reaching 4GHz. This chipset is anticipated to be used…
Bose’s Bluetooth speakers are exceptional. They’re sleek and stylish, offer top sound quality, and some have extras like a microphone. And yet, they tend to be a bit expensive compared to other speakers, including small-sized options like the Bose SoundLink Flex. Fortunately, bargain hunters living in the UK can now get this buddy at 21% off on Amazon UK.Almost all colors are now available at the same awesome 21% discount at the merchant. It lands the super-portable speaker at some of the lowest prices ever seen at the UK version of the e-commerce giant. According to our research, the SoundLink…
Before the eclipse begins, take the time to focus the camera exactly where you want the sun and moon to appear in your shot, and turn off any autofocus function. While some mounts come with an automated tracking feature that will follow the eclipse’s progression, others will require you to move your camera yourself, so make sure you’re familiar with the mount you’ve got to prevent the eclipse from drifting out of your frame.Then, “when there’s just a sliver of sun left and it’s a few seconds away from disappearing, take the filter off the camera lens,” Benton says. “At…
Fancy a new Galaxy tablet under $250? If so, just visit Amazon’s website, where you’ll still find the exciting and affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ with 128GB of storage at $50 off. The offer has been live for some time but is still quite irresistible. How so? Well, it makes the Samsung device as cheap as it’s ever been at the store!That’s right, this 11-inch Android tablet has never seen a lower price, making it a dream come true for bargain hunters. While it certainly doesn’t have a buffed-up spec list like many of the best Samsung tablets, this puppy still packs…
Samsung has turned one of its affordable tablets into a … toy. The Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition has just been introduced in Malaysia and it’s coming with some accessories specifically designed for children.The tablet is available for purchase for just RM799 ($170), but customers will also receive a complimentary bundle worth RM300 ($65) that includes a Crayon Stylus, Kids Puffy Case, 15W travel adapter, and Kids Sticker.According to Samsung, the bundle included with the special edition Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition is only available until April 30 or while stocks last, so if you’re in the market for a…
New iPads from Apple are expected to hit the shelves this year. The lineup could include two new iPad Pro models and two new iPad Air models. Recently, two unannounced Apple iPad models were spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, indicating that these devices are set to launch in India (via 91Mobiles).BIS seems to be the first to list the new iPad models, labeled with model numbers A2836 and A2837. This suggests these devices have passed the required tests for sale in that region. However, there’s not much other info available publicly yet.As a result, it’s unclear…
Watch out! According to KOLO-TV, cash payment apps like Zelle and Venmo are being widely targeted by fraudsters and scammers. Part of the reason for that is the increasing popularity of these platforms. Talking about these apps, Mike Dietrich, Greater Nevada Credit Union’s Chief Technology Officer, says, “Person to person, or P2P. It’s also called peer-to-peer payments. Those are where you can send cash to another person. It makes it very convenient to send money to friends and family. According to data compiled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), imposter scams cost Americans over $2 billion last year. Senator Elizabeth Warren…
Don’t feel like waiting for an appropriate Moto G Power 5G (2024) deal? Don’t worry, Amazon gives you a top-notch model on last year’s model, shaving some $100 off its price tag for yet another time. To be fair, Amazon’s current offer on the Moto G Power 5G (2023) has been live for some time. That makes it no less impressive, though, as it lands this mid-range phone at a much lower price. So, if you don’t mind that it’s not the latest model from the Moto G Power lineup, snatch this deal before it goes poof. Not counting the…
The end of a couple of projects that Apple was working on has led the company to permanently lay off more than 600 employees. We know this because, in California, a law requires a company to give employees and state representatives a 60-days heads up before a mass layoff takes place. Apple recently decided to shutdown its decade long work on creating the self-driving electric Apple Car. Apple is believed to have spent more than $10 billion on the failed initiative. 2,000 employees were working on the Apple Car when the project ended and some of them were sent to work…