Apple AirPods Pro Now Has USB Type-C

Related It seems that USB-C charging is the star of Apple’s “Wonderlust” event. Like the newiPhone 15, the AirPods Pro is ditching Apple’s Lightning connector for an industry-standard USB-C port. Going forward, the second-gen AirPods Pro will include a USB-C charging case. Apple is transitioning to USB-C to comply with upcoming EU regulations. This mandate goes into effect at the end of 2024. Similarly “uninspired” USB-C upgrades will surely come to the AirPods and AirPods Max next year....

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 149 words · Albert Huerta

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Has a New S9 Chip and Brighter Screen

Today, Apple announced a sequel with updated hardware, making the watch faster and more powerful. The new second-generation Apple Watch Ultra isn’t a substantial redesign or overhaul of the original model. As with most revisions of the regular Apple Watch, there are just a handful of minor improvements. It’s now using the same S9 chipset as the newApple Watch Series 9(also announced today). So, what’s actually exclusive to the Watch Ultra, you might ask?...

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Timothy Morgan

Govee Gaming Light Strip G1 Review: A Must-Have Companion Set for Gamers

Like some of Govees other monitor orTV-mounted strips, the G1 isnt necessarily a smooth install. If everything isnt spaced perfectly and if your monitor isnt a flat-backed configuration, you may run into trouble. Which is an aesthetically pleasing splash of color against my wall. I was working with a 27-inch monitor and had the 27 to 34-inch kit. Theres also a 24 to 26-inch option, which Im wondering if that would have fit a little better....

September 12, 2023 · 3 min · 444 words · Alejandra Moreno PhD

LEGO Reveals Massive "Star Wars" Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser

Notably, this is the first “Star Wars: Clone Wars” set ever developed by LEGO. It goes on sale October 4th for $650, thoughLEGO Insiderscan place their orders on October 1st. It contains 5,374 individual pieces, including Captain Rex and Admiral Yuralen minifigures. And, like most other LEGO display pieces, the Republic Attack Cruiser comes with a small commemorative plaque. It’s a kind of precursor to the Super Star Destroyer, a similarly large ship....

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 120 words · Eric Price

New Dongle Just Dropped: Meet the Lightning-to-USB-C Adapter

That one existed purely to make the Lighting-based Apple Pencil work with newer iPads. It was an overly complicated design. iPad support is mentioned in the adapter’s description, so maybe? You canbuy the USB-C to Lightning Adapternow from the Apple Store for $29.00. That seems like a high price, but maybe we’ll see more affordable third-party alternatives soon. There are already plenty of adapters that workthe other way around. Apple

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Brian King

The Apple Watch Series 9 Gets a Neural Engine, Hand Gestures

And despite all of these improvements, Apple says that the watch still has an 18-hour battery life. The watch starts at $399, andyou can pre-order yours now fromApple’s online store. They’ll be available on store shelves starting September 22nd. Apple Apple Apple

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 42 words · Kristen Bailey

The Classic Outlook for Windows Isn’t Going Anywhere (for Now)

Related Microsoft hasa new Outlook experienceon the horizon. Source:Microsoft (YouTube) Microsoft

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 11 words · Amy Miller

Thunderbolt 5 Will Support 120 Gbps, Coming in 2024

The upgrade to PCIe 4 should improve performance with external GPUs. These users want high-resolution displays and low-latency visuals while working with increasingly larger video and data files. It’s unclear if we’ll see any implementations of the standard before that point. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek

September 12, 2023 · 1 min · 46 words · Alejandro Williams

Why Are People "Jailbreaking" AI Chatbots? (And How?)

Related Summary Imagine you’re conversing with an AI chatbot. You ask a tricky question, like how to pick a lock, only to be politely refused. Its creators have programmed it to dodge certain topics, but what if there’s a way around that? That’s where AI jailbreaking comes in. What Is AI Jailbreaking? Jailbreaking AI is becoming a genuine hobby for some and an important research field for others. Why Are People Jailbreaking AI Chatbots?...

September 12, 2023 · 2 min · 292 words · Emily Miller

6 Best Free Photoshop Alternatives

Quick Links You shouldnt need to spend Adobe money to edit images and photos. you could grab GIMP from theDownloads pageor use apackage manager like Flatpak for LinuxorMac equivalent Homebrew. GIMP is even available on theWindows Store. Hannah Stryker / How-To Geek Thankfully you’re free to resort to GIMPs plentifulhelp documentationandtutorialsto get up to speed. If you put the time into learning how it works, its an excellent Photoshop alternative....

September 11, 2023 · 2 min · 266 words · Mary Alvarado

Dish TV Just Lost More Channels in 27 Areas

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September 11, 2023 · 1 min · word · Dominique Acevedo

Get Hulu with Live TV for $50 a Month for a Limited Time

(For what it’s worth, standalonead-supported Disney+ membershipsare also discounted right now.) Some customers will receive an email alert for this offer. (Shortly after publishing this article, Disney and Charterreached a licensing agreement.)

September 11, 2023 · 1 min · 32 words · Stephen Johnson

Logitech’s New “Reach” Webcam Has an Adjustable Arm

The Indigogo page lists July 2024 as the estimated ship date. To be perfectly clear, the Logitech Reach isn’t a new concept. you’ve got the option to stick any tripod-mountable webcam or DSLR on anoverhead mount. Logitech But the Logitech Reach is notable for a few reasons. Obviously, it’s a purpose-made solution, so you don’t need to buy any additional accessories. We still don’t know the launch date or pricing for Logitech’s Reach webcam....

September 11, 2023 · 1 min · 104 words · Jill Santos