When you think of the summer, you probably think of long, lazy days in the sun, time on the beach, or exciting vacations away. But you probably don’t think about impending smartphone launches — which is where normal, decent people diverge from the average tech obsessive. So, while you’re having a lovely time in the bright sun, spare a thought for those of us locked indoors, watching keynote speeches and product announcements to make sure that you can keep up with the hottest new releases.

6 phones coming out in summer 2024 we can’t wait for

The event will happen in the middle of the month. OnePlus has revealed what products will appear at its Summer Launch Event. The show will include the OnePlus Nord 4, Pad 2, Nord Buds 3 Pro, and Watch 2R. The event will start on July 16 at 9:00 AM ET.

From OnePlus Nord 4 to Pad 2: OnePlus is launching a host of products soon

If you're in the market for a top-tier tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, currently at its lowest ever price on Amazon at $749 (down from $999.99), offers an unbeatable package with its 12.4-inch Super AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 12GB RAM, ample storage, and the included S Pen stylus, making it a compelling alternative to the premium iPad Air and iPad Pro.

Samsung’s Top Tablet Takes a Price Plunge in Epic Amazon Deal

Paying for new features could soon be the norm. I’m pretty sick of subscriptions. It feels like nothing we own is actually ours. Between the various media, gaming, and app plans I pay for, my fitness tracker is the last thing I’d want to add to the list. And with rumors of a Samsung subscription service debuting alongside the Galaxy Ring still swirling, how long will it take before I have to pay to access features on my Galaxy Watch?

A Samsung Galaxy Ring subscription should terrify Galaxy Watch owners

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Update July July 4, 2024: 03:00 AM ET: A spokesperson from Samsung has told The Mac Observer that the report is false. The post has since been removed from The Elec. A new report reveals Apple might be considering using advanced sensors from Samsung in the upcoming iPhones. According to The Elec, Apple is trying out Samsung’s advanced CMOS image sensors (CIS), which, if things go well, could debut with the iPhone 16, slated to debut this fall.

iPhone 16 May Pack Samsung’s Advanced Image Sensor [Updated]

Do you love watching investigative films? Being a detective isn’t a walk in the park. One has to have attention to detail and be analytical. Some mysteries are quick to unfold while others take years. Zodiac signs who are impulsive and often avoid confrontation cannot excel in the detective field. A good detective should read people’s emotions and thoughts. Still, being intuitive helps one make the right decisions fast. Does everyone possess these traits?

5 Zodiac Signs Who Make the Best Detectives

Google is having to tough time convincing iPhone owners to make the switch. Google is looking to push more iPhone users to use its apps. The goal is to limit the potential impact of Search possibly losing its default status on Safari. The company has considered locking AI-powered features to...

Google wants to lure iPhone owners away from Safari with its apps

Monday morning is here and so is a brand new month – the deals are now flying ahead of July the 4th. Apple’s new 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is up to $200 off with entry-level Wi-Fi + Cell configs now at the best prices we have tracked yet. From there, we are tracking new all-time lows on Apple’s MagSafe iPhone 15 Clear Case as well as July the 4th offers on the Siri-equipped ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium package and more. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals.

Apple’s 13-inch M4 iPad Pro up to $200 off, Apple MagSafe iPhone 15 Clear Case 35% off, Siri smart home gear, more

*This article is an update from a previous story about a 14-year-old autistic boy who went missing while on a cruise to Germany. A 14-year-old American boy, Aydin Brown, who disembarked from the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany on July 4th, has been found safe and reunited with his family.

14-Year-Old American Cruise Passenger Found Safe After Missing in German Port

Samsung officially announced that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on July 10 in Paris. This is earlier than previous years due to the Paris 2024 Olympics that start on July 26, which Samsung is sponsoring. From what we know so far, this is going to be a...

6 big announcements we expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked next week

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NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that 13 individuals have been charged in New Jersey for their involvement in schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and private health insurers. These charges are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in 193 defendants being charged nationwide for submitting over $2.75 billion in false claims.

NJ Health Care Fraud Bust: 13 New Jerseyans Charged in $2.75B Scheme

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones may already be out, but the Sony WH-1000XM4 are still amazing headphones that are highly respected by audiophiles and experts alike. And considering the newer model costs $400, you will find better value in the Sony WH-1000XM4. Especially right now that there is a $70 discount on them, bringing the price down to a much more comfortable $280.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are still amazing, and $70 off

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NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Google wants to make it harder for you to accidentally exit Chrome on Android. Google Chrome for Android is starting to roll out support for predictive back navigation. This lets users see whether a back navigation swipe will exit the app and take them to the home screen. Predictive back...

Google Chrome is rolling out predictive back gesture support on Android 15

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Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

There have been conflicting reports in recent weeks about how much Samsung intends to charge for its Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 (curr. $1,399.99 on Amazon) successors. In short, the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 were rumoured to cost considerably more in Europe than in the US. However, leaker @billbil_kun has now revealed what they claim to be final European prices for both devices, which paint a very different picture.

New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 leaked pricing paints different picture from what was previously rumoured

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OnePlus might not stop at a 6,100mAh battery

Rumors suggest future models like the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Ace 4 may feature 6,500mAh batteries. Upcoming OnePlus models may feature a larger 6,500mAh battery....

OnePlus might not stop at a 6,100mAh battery

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