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Despite my best efforts, I couldn't charge the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed, despite owning many different chargers.

I have half a dozen USB-C chargers in my house — none of them charge the Pixel 9 Pro XL at full speed

IPhone 15 Pro Max and future 16 Pro Max users can pre-order the upcoming GAMEBABY controller and case hybrid. The introductory pricing starts at $19.99 for the first 1,000 units sold. Bitmolab plans to deliver units to the early adopters in November of this year. Bitmolabs has opened up pre-orders...

Pre-orders for the GAMEBABY controller and case hybrid are live

Just over a month has passed since @MysteryLupin leaked details of forthcoming Bose headphone and earbud refreshes. To recap, the leaker revealed that Bose had created 'Diamond' versions of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Ultra Open Earbuds (curr. $299 on Amazon). Additionally, @MysteryLupin highlighted a Lunar Blue version of the former and a Moonstone Blue version of the latter.

Bose releases new refreshes of QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds with launch discount

Apple’s M4 Mac mini will boast a ton of ports, but not a single one of them will be USB-A, according to Bloomberg’s . In the Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that Apple is ditching USB-A ports with the upcoming Mac mini. The company is working on a standard and Pro version of the computer, and while it won’t have USB-A, the Mac mini with the M4 Pro chip will have five USB-C ports, an ethernet port, HDMI and a headphone jack, according to Gurman. The new Mac mini is also expected to have an internal power supply. Gurman reports that the standard and Pro versions will begin shipping to warehouses in September and October, respectively.

Apple reportedly plans to drop USB-A ports with the M4 Mac mini and is working on a low-end Magic Keyboard

A year ago, I never expected to write this. Samsung had just launched the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with iterative changes over the Z Fold 4, and Google’s first attempt at a folding phone left a lot to be desired. Google had phenomenal software features like Call Screen and Live Transcribe, but Samsung had much better hardware, the S-Pen, and incredible productivity tools.

I love the Galaxy Z Fold 6, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold may change that

Those looking for an affordable Samsung TV who aren't happy with the size of the DU7000 and DU8000 can grab the DU9000, which arrived at the end of February 2024. This 98-inch behemoth has a list price of $3,997.99, but Amazon is currently offering a 25% discount, which takes the Crystal UHD DU9000 below the $3,000 threshold.

Deal | Cheapest 98-inch Samsung TV hits new all-time low price on Amazon

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Samsung is pushing older Galaxy phone users to switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages. The Korean company has been slowly transitioning users away from its messaging app to Google Messages. Google Messages lacks features like categories and might be slow to load your conversations initially. With the debut of...

Samsung wants older Galaxy phone owners to switch to Google Messages

Tesla will be going all in on Model Y Juniper versions with more than 5 seats. Besides the 7-seater, a Model Y Juniper variant with properly sized 6 seats is also in the production plans. Tesla will be entering the hot market for 6-seat family SUVs with a dedicated Model...

Tesla Model Y Juniper version with 6 full-size seats set for release next year

While the iPhone 16 lineup has yet to launch, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is already giving us reasons to wait for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple’s annual fall event to introduce the new iPhone is just weeks away; however, if the latest leaks and rumors are to be believed, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could offer bigger upgrades.

iPhone 17 Pro Max tipped for big RAM & cooling upgrades: Analyst

AirPods 4 could launch in just a few days to replace two models of wireless earbuds now in Apple’s lineup. Rumors indicate the new version will borrow a feature from the Pro models: Active Noise Cancellation. And AirPods Max 2 could be in for a revamp next Monday, too....

AirPods 4 rumors: Dramatic change coming next week

The latest report suggests that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will make their debut in an exciting array of new colors. Well-known leaker Sonny Dickson has recently shared a compelling image of dummy units that appear to showcase these fresh hues for the highly anticipated iPhone 16 Pro models, which are slated for release next month.

IPhone 16 Pro Colors Leaked

Accessory Monitor Tablet MacBook Windows Android Linux / Unix. Huion has unveiled the 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists. The tablet can also be used as a secondary display. The latest Huion comes with a 1,920 x 1,080 pixel, 60 Hz IPS...

Huion unveils 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Earlier this year, leaked PlayStation 5 Pro specifications talked about a remarkable increase in GPU power and a transition to AMD's RDNA 3 architecture. Not only does it up the WGP (work group processors), but also includes some raytracing features from next year's RDNA 4 GPUs. Performance-wise, it will be equivalent to a mid-range RDNA 3 GPU.

PlayStation 5 Pro tipped to perform on par with a mid-range Radeon RX 7000 graphics card

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

2025’s highest-end Apple smartphone could exclusively offer a vapor chamber. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will reportedly pack an upgraded cooling system incorporating a vapor chamber and graphite sheets. The lower-end iPhone 17 models will likely retain the existing graphite sheets for thermal management. Certain Android phone manufacturers, including...

iPhone 17 Pro Max could be the coolest iPhone yet

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Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is available for $1,297. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth the price. It's a 9.1.5-channel system ideal for the brand's latest TVs. The soundbar has many features, but some of the best require a newer LG TV....

The most immersive soundbar I've tested is not made by Sony or Bose

After announcing seven years of OS updates for its Galaxy S24 smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is doing the same for its TVs. If you have a Samsung TV from 2023 or later, the company will provide seven years of free updates for its Tizen OS, Business Korea reports. The updates will first be available for the AI-integrated TVs that launched in March 2024 and some TVs released in 2023. Samsung hasn't announced a list of models or a rollout schedule yet.

Samsung Smart TVs to Get 7 Years of OS Updates

At the end of a 122-day effort, xAI's development team has managed to bring the most powerful AI training system in the world to date online. For now, it has 100k H100 GPUs, but Musk claims that the number will double in a few months. Google topped at 90k GPUs, while OpenAI's top-of-the-line AI training system sports 80k GPUs.

Elon Musk's xAI brings the Colossus 100k H100 training cluster online

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Redmi Buds 6 Lite debut as new affordable wireless earbuds with long battery life, 40 dB ANC, and more

The Redmi Buds 6 Lite is a new pair of affordable wireless earbuds from Xiaomi. They launched at €20 in the EU, which is around $22.14....

Redmi Buds 6 Lite debut as new affordable wireless earbuds with long battery life, 40 dB ANC, and more

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