There’s never been a cheaper, easier-to-use DJI drone than the $200 Neo for self-flying selfies. But I’m so torn. The foldable $350 HoverAir X1 seems better for my social video needs. It filmed my opening shot below! But I love soaring with FPV goggles, which Hover can’t do. Maybe I’ll wait and see if DJI sells a budget FPV bundle.

Today I’m toying with the DJI Neo.

We all misplace our keys or wallets from time to time, but how many times have you lost your laptop charger? If the answer is even just once, then Twelve South may have the wall charger for you. The $69.99 PlugBug 50 and $119.99 PlugBug 120 are the first USB-C...

Twelve South’s new wall plugs have Apple’s Find My functionality built in

GoPro has announced two new action cameras, the GoPro Hero 13 Black and a smaller GoPro Hero. The Hero 13 Black will cost $399 while the Hero will go for $199. Both are up for preorder now and will be released on September 10th and September 22nd, respectively. Some of...

GoPro’s new flagship Hero 13 Black gets key upgrades and a wide range of lenses

At IFA 2024, Anker announced a slate of new charging accessories, including a new portable 3-in-1 Qi2 charger. The new MagGo 3-in-1 foldable pad unravels into three wireless pucks tethered by rubbery straps: a Qi2-certified 15W charger on one end; a 5W Apple-certified Apple Watch charger on the other; and a 5W Qi puck in the middle that also houses the USB-C power input port.

Anker’s new triple-pad portable wireless charger folds into a cute little puck

Eufy, the smart home product company under Anker, is launching new smart lights, including new permanent outdoor lights that can change color depending on who is walking up to your house. It works by communicating with Eufy’s video doorbells and security cameras and can be set to turn into, say, a welcoming soft white light for your family member.

These new smart lights change color based on who is at your front door

Telegram has quietly removed language from its FAQ page that said private chats were protected from moderation requests. The change comes nearly two weeks after its CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly allowing “criminal activity to go on undeterred on the messaging app.”. Earlier today, Durov...

Telegram will start moderating private chats after CEO’s arrest

Back in 2022, LG Display revealed high-resolution displays that can be stretched, folded, and twisted, and now we see them imagined as material that can be used in clothing and accessories. Korean designers Youn-Hee Park and Chung-Chung Lee have incorporated them into clothing and handbags and will present them at...

Yes, that’s a screen on my dress.

San Francisco-based Peak Design — maker of one of our all-time favorite backpacks — is back with its first new bag lineup in five years. PD says its new Outdoor line of backpacks and slings can be worn together for use beyond the pavement. They feature the company’s “most advanced soft-goods design to date,” with lots of adjustment points for a variety of body types and loads. The new bags are compatible with the company’s modular packing cubes that make it easy to organize and quickly access camera equipment, clothing, and other gear.

Peak Design’s Outdoor bags are ready for your next adventure

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

First announced at IFA last year, Switchbot’s new humidifier uses cold evaporation and a 4.5-liter tank that you’ll never have to refill yourself — if you own the Switchbot S10 robot vacuum. The latter can automatically bring water to the humidifier when it's running low. The SwitchBot...

This smart humidifier can be refilled by a robot.

Toyota and BMW are updating their partnership in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, signing a new memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development of next-generation, zero-emission vehicles. BMW will launch its first hydrogen-powered model in 2028. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, but automakers have struggled to market...

Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds

The new 4K Bravia Projector 9 debuts with several upgrades including 3,400 lumens of brightness and Sony’s “XR Processing technology” to deliver deeper blacks and more accurate colors. For those not willing to spend $31,999.99 on a home theater upgrade, Sony has also announced the Bravia Projector...

Sony’s flagship laser Bravia projector is now even brighter.

Amazon has become the wild west of branding, but differentiating your displays by shortening portable and monitor to pornitor may give shoppers the wrong idea about what you’re actually selling. It’s not known if this was an intentional branding decision, but as Overkill.wtf points out, we need to ensure...

Let’s all hope this portmanteau for portable monitors doesn’t catch on.

Yeelight’s array of smart lighting products will now automatically sync with Hisense VIDAA TVs. During the IFA tech conference in Berlin, Yeelight revealed that its app now integrates directly with Hisense TVs, allowing it to capture the audio and video on your screen while relaying matching effects across Yeelight’s devices.

Hisense TVs can now sync with these smart lights — no additional hardware required

Twelve days after he was arrested in France, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has broken his silence with a 600-word statement on his Telegram account that blames “growing pains that made it easier for criminals to abuse our platform.”. French authorities had charged Durov with enabling various forms of criminal...

Telegram CEO breaks silence after arrest

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is implementing a new policy meant to safeguard the personal belongings of people seeking asylum in the U.S. in response to ongoing reports of Border Patrol agents tossing religious items, essential medicine and legal documents.

After years of pressure, new Border Patrol policy protects essential items like medicine, IDs, legal documents

The company has teamed up with Bandai Namco to create detailed miniature versions of two classic film cameras, the Nikon F and Nikon SP, and two modern digital cameras, the Nikon Z FC and Nikon Z9. All of the replicas in the Nikon Miniature Collection are non-functional, but they do...

Nikon’s bringing tiny camera replicas to Japanese vending machines.

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

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Snapchat is the app of choice for criminals targeting kids for sextortion or child sexual abuse material (CSAM), New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez alleges in a new lawsuit filed against the app’s owner, Snap. The suit accuses Snap of violating New Mexico law against unfair practices and...

Snapchat’s ‘disappearing’ messages make it easy for predators to target kids, state lawsuit alleges

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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DJI’s $199 Neo selfie drone is going to be everywhere

The HoverAir X1 may have popularized easy-to-use selfie drones, but it’s DJI’s new $199 Neo we’ve been testing that looks set to dominate sales. It’s launching...

DJI’s $199 Neo selfie drone is going to be everywhere

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