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Marques Brownlee, the YouTuber known as MKBHD, has responded to backlash over the launch of his new wallpaper app, called Panels. In a post on Tuesday, Brownlee says he’s going to address users’ concerns about pricing and “excessive data disclosures.”
Brownlee revealed the new app as part of his iPhone 16 review on Monday — a video that’s usually among his biggest of the year. But a flood of criticism about the Panels app quickly overshadowed comments...
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is partnering with Google Cloud to generate closed captioning for content on the studio’s Max streaming service in the US. WBD will use a new “caption AI” solution that runs on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform to generate speech-to-text for some shows, starting with “unscripted programming.”
Captions generated for the Max shows will have human oversight for quality assurance. According to Google, the...
Microsoft’s Xbox Elite Wireless Controller goes translucent | Screenshot: YouTube
Microsoft went and made its pricey Xbox Elite 2 controller part of the resurgent transparent tech trend with some fetching new seethrough “Cipher Series” color options in its Xbox Design Lab custom controller shop. In addition, the company announced new chromatic options for the D-pads and paddles. Prices start at $149.99 for a custom design, but you’ll pay extra for some options.
The new...
The noise-canceling AirPods 4 offer a few premium features the standard model lacks, including a case with a built-in speaker. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
It’s turning out to be a good week for Apple fans. First, the new black Apple Watch Ultra 2 received a $50 discount, and now both versions of the new AirPods 4 are on sale for the first time. The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are down to $169 ($10 off) at Amazon, while the standard AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon...
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Audio tech company Rode is joining the podcast industry’s pivot to video by releasing its own all-in-one video and audio production console for livestreaming and broadcasting.
The Rodecaster Video mimics the design of more professional video switchers: six video inputs (four HDMI and two USB-C), two HDMI outputs, two combo XLR/1/4” jack inputs, 20 possible audio sources (nine stereo channels simultaneously), and seven customizable scene buttons.
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Sony has introduced a new OLED gaming monitor that’s aiming to appeal to competitive players across both PC and PS5 systems. The 27-inch InZone M10S was codeveloped with the popular Fnatic esports team to be “tournament ready,” sporting a 1440p panel that pairs a speedy 0.03ms response time with a variable 480Hz refresh rate.
The M10S is available to order online starting today, with a recommended retail price of $1,099.99. Its specs alone make it one of the fastest...
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You should never voluntarily hand your phone to a police officer.
It’s going to become increasingly tempting for the cops to ask and for you to comply, especially as more and more states adopt digital ID systems that allow driver’s licenses and state IDs to be added to Apple Wallet on iOS and Google Wallet on Android. Californians can now add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to their iPhones and Apple Watches in addition to...
The war in Gaza has endured more than 11 months, and violence between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia, has risen sharply over the last week.
Apple TV+ has dropped its trailer for "Disclaimer", starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline and Sacha Baron Cohen.
If you're wondering how to delete your Telegram account, you're not alone.
Ridding yourself of the cloud-based instant messaging app isn't easy. Naturally, you'd think that you could delete your Telegram account by navigating to Settings, which would then lead you to a pathway that would help you escape Telegram's clutches.
However, it's a little more complicated than that.
Here's how to delete Telegram in just a few steps.
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"Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler is back with the trailer for "Sinners", which stars Michael B. Jordan as twins returning to their hometown to fight evil.
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It turns out that Apple keeps a handy list of laptops you should definitely upgrade from if you're still using one of them.
Apple updated its official master list of "obsolete" products this week, as spotted by 9to5Mac. Particularly of note is the Mac section of the list, which is now home to six MacBook laptops that weren't there before. According to Apple, these six MacBooks are now obsolete:
13-inch MacBook Air, early 2015
13-inch MacBook Pro, 2016
13-inch MacBook Pro, 2016
15-inch MacBook...
While many of us associate summer with camping season, heading outdoors during the beautiful autumn months can be a joy. If your outdoor gear could use some upgrades, we're seeing some sweet sales during early Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers. Here are some top values.
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The award will allow Polar Semiconductor to nearly double its output.
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it had finalized a $123 million grant for Polar Semiconductor to expand its plant in Minnesota, which would allow the company to nearly double its U.S. production capacity of power and sensor chips.
Stellantis said Tavares’s five-year contract is a little over a year from its expiration date in 2026.
Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is looking for a CEO to succeed Carlos Tavares, but the company says it’s just part of a normal leadership succession plan.
Tavares has been under fire from U.S. dealers and the United Auto Workers union after a dismal first-half financial performance when the company was caught off guard with too much high-priced inventory on dealer lots.
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The celebrity has come a long way from her hardscrabble early days of getting evicted from her apartment.
As a popular talk show host, Sherri Shepherd’s job is to get celebrities to share their personal stories. But the most fascinating tale might be her own.