Columbus, OH

The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for the discounted price of $56 (remember to click the 30% off coupon). It's portable, has an excellent runtime, and is very powerful and easy to use. The supplied hose is a bit on the short side, and there is no way to...

One of the most reliable power banks I've tested can even inflate car tires

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a subtle but welcome upgrade to one of the best smartwatches around, offering improved performance and refined fitness capabilities.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 makes a great smartwatch even better

Keeping your home or other spaces safe is serious business, but it doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. There are many smart home options that can help you keep your loved ones and belongings secure. One example of new tech you can use to make sure your home is safe is the Eufy smart lock which now costs only $99 at Amazon, saving you a whopping $60 for a limited time. Amazon's deals tend to fluctuate, so it's best to act fast if this deal interests you.

Upgrade to This Eufy Smart Lock at Amazon and Save $60 Right Now

Google has revealed its newest lineup of phones, the Pixel 9 series, which includes four new devices: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's flagship phone this year and boasts some of the best specs ever seen on a Google device. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are virtually the same--the XL is just a little larger.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro: Which one should you buy?

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  If you have an Android smartphone, one of the best investments you can make is in an Android-friendly smartwatch. These gadgets go way beyond displaying the time and date: Think communications, productivity, health, fitness and cutting-edge safety features. The latest smartwatches that run Google's WearOS now feature new AI functionality, making these watches smarter than ever.The latest smartwatches are not only feature-packed and durable, they're also highly customizable. All...

The 7 best smartwatches for Android fans in 2024

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Elon Musk was an OpenAI investor when the company was founded in 2015, but he has since not only severed ties with the company but also criticized its approach to political correctness and safety. As a result, Musk launched his own AI chatbot, Grok, which just got a pretty big upgrade.

Grok gets an impressive upgrade - and unchecked AI image generation apparently

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Cooking With Maryann

A good pizza sauce makes ALL the difference in the flavor and end result of your dish. Personally, I've not found any commercially processed pizza sauces that don't taste.... fake, so I made my own. I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes in a can as they tend to taste a bit metallic, but you use what you've got and it's 1000 times better than storebought. Fresh tomatoes are in season right now though, so if you can get them fresh, more power to ya!

10-Minute Pizza Sauce

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

The US Sun

SMARTPHONE owners may be actively contributing to the demise of their battery by their choice in phone case, an expert has warned. A novelty phone case may be amusing – but it’s no fun in hot weather. Chunky phone cases, fluffy ones and even the ‘indestructible’ metal ones, can all cause a device to overheat […]

iPhone and Android owners warned their phone case might actually be zapping their battery – are you at risk?

Google just announced a new weather app, exclusively for its newly announced line of Pixel devices. The app uses generative AI to quickly summarize weather reports. It’s also fully customizable, so you can prioritize the information that matters to you the most. The new Pixel Weather app, available in...

Google Finally Made a Weather App for Android

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Not all smartphones have to be complicated. Maybe you're one of the millions of people who have trouble seeing a display, interacting with buttons or hearing calls. Our in-house phone experts have rounded up some terrific smartphone options with larger buttons, easier navigation, better speakers and more features that are perfect for seniors -- or anybody who just wants a simpler smartphone.Even better: Many of these models are more affordable than a typical smartphone. Some have tech that makes them compatible with some hearing aids. And these phones allow users to create a favorites list of people they call the most. So you can...

The 7 best phones for seniors

In the realm of messaging apps and services, it's pretty easy to get lost in a sea of the same. Just about every service claims to be the most secure, the most user-friendly, and the most private. But are they… really?. The team behind a new messaging app/service reached...

This new fully encrypted messenger app is serious about privacy

Most weather apps offer a crowded screen full of percentages, numbers, and forecasting icons. Wouldn't it be nice to get easy-to-read summaries of the day's forecast instead? Google's newest AI-powered Pixel-specific app is about to change the weather app game with at-a-glance weather forecasting summaries. Also: Everything announced at Made...

A new AI-powered weather app is coming to Google Pixel 9 phones

The Creative Zen Air SXFI earbuds are available now on Amazon for $80. With outstanding lows, smooth mids, and crisp highs, the Zen Airs sound far better than their price would suggest. If your phone is of the Google Pixel type, I'd avoid these (and any earbuds that depend on...

The Zen Air SXFI are brilliant-sounding earbuds hampered only by the Creative app

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 Charging your phone might now seem like a simple and automatic part of your daily routine, but there’s more going on under the hood than you think.After all, one of the few drawbacks to our connected modern existence is we’re almost always monitoring the battery life of our phones – to make sure they don’t run out, and charging habits play a huge part in this. Here are some common mistakes you might be making…Modern phones almost exclusively use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and while these batteries have proven to be really size-efficient and adaptable, they still have some limitations....

The common mistakes we are all making when charging our phones

In a strategic maneuver to stay in the race with OpenAI and other AI innovators, Google has decided to integrate Gemini more deeply into its ecosystem, promising users an enhanced, more intuitive, and more efficient voice assistant experience. If you're accustomed to using Google Assistant, prepare for Gemini AI to be your new voice companion. (But you can still use Google Assistant.)

Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have options

OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin announced the new dēzl™ Headset 110 and dēzl Headset 210, high-performance wireless trucking headsets that provide a superior audio experience and all-day comfort for long-haul drivers. Available in single-ear or two-in-one convertible options, the headsets introduce a dual-color LED flashlight for hands-free convenience inside and outside the truck cab. The series also boasts enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in the earcups and boom mic, allowing drivers to experience crystal-clear audio for phone calls and media, with superior battery life providing up to 60 hours of continuous talk time through Bluetooth® technology.

Garmin unveils new wireless headsets for long-haul drivers

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Garmin's 'unlimited battery' GPS tracker makes my hiking adventures so much safer

The Garmin eTrex Solar is available now for $250. The eTrex SE without solar is available for $150. Potential for unlimited battery life, extensive GNSS support,...

Garmin's 'unlimited battery' GPS tracker makes my hiking adventures so much safer

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