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I’m old enough to remember Samsung’s advertising blitz against Apple back in the days when a lot of people still waited in lines for the latest iPhone. Some of those were funny. But finding random people named Sam Sung to hype up your folding phone? Pretty weak, Honor....

Honor goes on a cringe offensive against Samsung.

On the opposite end of its mass market noise-canceling headphones, Sony still routinely releases models designed to accurately reflect creative intent in studio environments. The new $249.99 MDR-M1 has an “exclusively developed driver unit that achieves ultra-wideband playback of 5Hz – 80kHz,” a detachable cable, easily replaceable ear cushions, and a “well-balanced and uncolored frequency response.”

Sony’s latest headphones are built for audio engineers and creators.

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.

The Zenbook S 14, Vivobook S 14, Vivobook 14/16 Flip, and ExpertBook P5 each have the new Core Ultra 7 and cost between $1,000 and $1,500. You can pre-order the Zenbook today from Asus; the Zenbook and Vivobook should go live at Best Buy in the next couple days. The Expertbook and Vivobook Flips are coming later this year.

Asus has new Intel Lunar Lake laptops.

Shortcut Labs has been openly working toward the goal of turning its smart home hubs — the Flic Hub LR and the Flic Hub Mini — into Matter controllers for quite a while, and now the company tells The Verge it has done it. On Friday, Shortcut will release an update that, according to the company, lets its devices easily act as independent hubs for Matter devices without being part of the ecosystems from companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, or Samsung.

Flic is ready to control all your Matter devices

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

Unlike other companies, Sammy says it’s bringing its newest AI features to its older phones. The Galaxy S24 series, S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and Tab S9 series will all get the same AI features as its new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 via a One UI 6.1.1 update, starting with S24 users in Europe and the US on September 9th.

Samsung says it's bringing AI to everyone.

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.

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.

Capcom called and said Xbox can come along for the ride, too. The publisher has announced that it will release its two upcoming fighting game collections — Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 — on Xbox in 2025. Capcom announced the two...

Capcom’s two upcoming fighting game collections are heading to Xbox, too

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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

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

After launching its AI-powered try-on tool for shirts and blouses in Search last year, Google is expanding it to dresses. That means you can use the “try on” button to see how dresses might realistically look on models with different body types, ranging from XXS-XXXL.

Google is making it easier to visualize yourself in different dress styles.

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Because Balatro is coming to mobile. The poker roguelike that I refuse to play because I enjoy being a productive member of society will come to iOS, Apple Arcade, and Android on September 26th. Balatro’s developer LocalThunk released a cheeky new trailer for the announcement, knowing full well he’s about to tank the global economy. Check it out here.

Say goodbye to all that sweet, sweet productivity.

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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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(MA) Meet Teddy Twilight, an adorable little Shih Tzu mix pup who got dealt an unfortunate hand in life. This pup, along with his brother Enzo, were previously owned pups who were reportedly "very loved". Despite that, their "owners" decided they could no longer care for them, due to the fact that their "family was growing." Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was there to help, and now both pups, who are not a bonded pair, are living safely with foster families. Now, Teddy is ready to find his TRUE family that can actually give him the love and attention he so rightfully deserves.

This Shih Tzu Is Searching For Home After Growing Family No Longer Able To Care For Him

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

A major project to capture and store carbon dioxide pollution for companies including Microsoft and Amazon just took a significant step forward — the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued draft permits for wells that would store the CO2 underground. The EPA issued the permits to Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, a subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum that has landed big carbon removal deals with major tech companies.

New underground wells could store carbon dioxide pollution for Microsoft and Amazon

Apple is getting ready to announce the iPhone 16, which will surely be its most powerful and best-camera-having phone yet (at least for the Pro models). It’s also expected to be the first iPhone to launch with Apple Intelligence across the board. In addition to the iPhone 16 lineup...

What to expect from Apple’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ iPhone 16 event

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Beats’ long-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025

If there’s one product that Beats has taken its sweet time upgrading, it’s the Powerbeats Pro. Released back in 2019, these wireless earbuds (and their signature...

Beats’ long-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025

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