Brian Fagioli

Apple has announced the release of the AirPods 4, along with new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2, marking the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience. The new AirPods lineup includes a redesigned AirPods 4 with an open-ear design and two models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Additionally, AirPods Max now come in a variety of new colors and offer USB-C charging for added convenience. AirPods Pro 2 will launch this fall with features like Hearing Protection, a Hearing Test, and a clinical-grade Hearing Aid, providing an end-to-end solution for users' hearing health.

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Apple has introduced the Apple Watch Series 10, its thinnest model to date, featuring the largest display ever on an Apple Watch, along with new features like sleep apnea notifications, faster charging, and water depth and temperature sensing. In addition to the Series 10, Apple has also launched the Apple Watch Ultra 2, now available in a sleek black titanium finish, designed for athletes and adventurers seeking durability and advanced performance.

The Apple Watch Series 10 brings a refined design that is 10 percent thinner than its predecessors while offering up to 30 percent more screen area than previous models, making it easier to read messages, use apps, and navigate the interface. The new wide-angle OLED display technology enhances readability from various angles and provides 40 percent more brightness compared to the Series 9. With these upgrades, users can enjoy a better experience across all interactions, from checking notifications to tracking workouts.

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Apple has just unveiled the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, positioning them as compelling options for anyone that’s been considering Google's latest Pixel 9 Pro. With the new A18 Pro chip, advanced camera system, and Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16 Pro models deliver powerful performance, cutting-edge features, and a sleek design that make them hard to ignore.

The iPhone 16 Pro offers a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts an impressive 6.9-inch screen -- the largest ever on an iPhone. Both models feature ultra-thin borders, enhancing their sleek design. With ProMotion technology and Always-On displays, users can expect smooth scrolling and vivid visuals. The new titanium frame not only makes these phones more durable but also significantly lighter than previous models. This design is further protected by Ceramic Shield, which, Apple says, is 2x tougher than glass on other smartphones.

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ADATA’s gaming brand, XPG, has introduced its latest LANCER NEON RGB DDR5 gaming memory module, designed to cater to gamers, esports professionals, and tech enthusiasts. With a strong focus on both high performance and eco-friendliness, this new DDR5 memory module brings an innovative combination of extreme overclocking capabilities and sustainable production.

The LANCER NEON RGB stands out with an exclusive heat dissipating PCB coating that improves heat dissipation efficiency by 10 percent compared to traditional memory heatsinks. This coating increases the heat dissipation area and significantly lowers memory temperature by an average of 8.5°C. Overclockers can now push their memory modules to high clock speeds without worrying about thermal throttling, thanks to this advanced cooling solution.

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DoorDash has teamed up with Magnolia Bakery to offer an exclusive new flavor of its well-known Banana Pudding: Peanut Butter with Chocolate Chunks. This flavor, which includes peanut butter swirls, chocolate chunks, and chocolate cookie pieces, is available exclusively through DoorDash’s DashMart platform. The dessert won’t be sold in Magnolia Bakery’s physical locations, but it can be ordered for on-demand delivery via the DoorDash app starting today.

Customers looking to try the exclusive pudding can find it by searching their local DashMart on the DoorDash app, selecting Magnolia Bakery, and adding the dessert to their cart. After completing the checkout process, the treat will be delivered directly to their doorstep.

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TP-Link has introduced Omada Cloud Essentials, a cloud management platform designed for surveillance networks, large homes, and businesses. Omada's architecture includes multiple controllers: on-premises hardware, software, and cloud-based options.

Omada Cloud offers two versions: Essentials and Standard. The Essentials version is free and provides basic cloud services, while the Standard version includes additional features and requires a license. Omada Cloud Essentials is designed for the centralized management of access points, switches, and gateways, with features like topology and VLAN management, offering a simplified solution for smaller operations.

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Canonical has officially revealed the codename for Ubuntu 24.10, and it's drawing inspiration from myth and poetry. The upcoming release will be known as "Oracular Oriole," a name that combines the imagery of the vibrant oriole bird with a sense of prophecy and creativity. This continues Ubuntu's tradition of pairing animal-themed codenames with evocative adjectives, blending symbolism with the open-source community’s forward-looking spirit.

The name "Oracular Oriole" harkens back to the oriole’s presence in various cultures, where it has been seen as a symbol of prosperity and divine foresight. This theme is reflected in Ubuntu 24.10’s artistic direction, including its official wallpaper. Canonical's design team has crafted an intricate representation of the Oriole, incorporating celestial motifs like planets and concentric circles, alluding to Ubuntu's "circle of friends" logo. The design, described by Marcus Haslam, the project’s lead designer, brings together the bird’s mythical qualities with modern visual rhythm.

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The KDE Slimbook Plasma VI is a refreshed Linux laptop that improves both performance and design over its predecessor. This latest iteration of the KDE Slimbook lineup now comes equipped with the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, offering eight cores, 16 threads, and an NPU for local AI tasks. With up to 96GB of RAM, this laptop should easily handle intensive workloads, surpassing the previous version’s 64GB memory cap.

The Plasma VI also features a bigger 83wh battery for longer usage and a sound system powered by four speakers, including two tweeters. The redesigned "space blue" aluminum chassis gives it a sleek, modern look while enhancing the build quality, accompanied by a firmer, more tactile keyboard.

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Satechi has introduced its latest product designed to make international travel smoother and more secure: the Vegan-Leather Passport Cover with Find My technology. This new accessory is tailored for the modern traveler who values both style and functionality, providing an all-in-one solution to keep essential documents safe and easily accessible.

The Vegan-Leather Passport Cover is packed with features to enhance your travel experience. It includes a passport holder, four card slots, and wireless charging capability that offers a battery life of up to five months. With Bluetooth 5.2 and RFID protection, this cover ensures that your sensitive information remains secure, and your passport and cards are always within reach.

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Satechi has announced the release of three upgraded slim multi-port adapters designed for Mac and PC users. These new models—the 4-in-1 Slim Multi-Port Adapter 4K, 6-in-1 USB-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter, and 7-in-1 USB-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter with Ethernet—offer improved connectivity, stronger power delivery, and faster data transfer speeds, while maintaining the same price points as previous versions.

The adapters feature Satechi's premium design standards, with sleek aluminum enclosures, tangle-free braided cables, and reinforced necks for durability. These adapters are suitable for various users, including content creators, photographers, remote workers, and business professionals, making them versatile additions to any tech setup.

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Durabook has introduced an upgraded version of its S14I Semi-rugged Laptop, now equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors that feature a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU). This enhancement makes the laptop capable of handling AI-driven tasks, catering to professionals in industries such as public safety, utilities, and manufacturing.

The upgraded S14I includes dual hot-swappable batteries, offering up to 24 hours of continuous use in dual battery mode. The display has also been improved with a DynaVue sunlight-readable panel that delivers brightness up to 1,200 nits, making it suitable for outdoor use in diverse conditions.

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beyerdynamic has announced two additions to its wireless product lineup: the AVENTHO 300 over-ear wireless headphones and the AMIRON 300 true wireless earbuds.

The AVENTHO 300 stands out as beyerdynamic’s flagship wireless headphones, blending high-end materials like lightweight aluminum yokes and premium memory foam earcups with a suite of advanced technologies. These headphones are powered by the company’s proprietary STELLAR.45 drivers, which are engineered in Germany to provide exceptional clarity, precision, and dynamic range. With a frequency response ranging from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, the AVENTHO 300 covers an expansive range of frequencies, making it ideal for high-resolution audio playback.

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GoPro has launched two new cameras, each catering to different user needs. The top-tier HERO13 Black is packed with advanced technology, including HB-Series Lenses, a magnetic latch for easy mounting, GPS, and a redesigned battery for extended use. Priced at $399 and available for preorder here, it offers high-end performance. In addition, the HERO, a compact 4K camera that comes at a more affordable $199 price point, can be preordered here.

According to GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman, “This year’s two new GoPro cameras are inspired by and built for the GoPro Community." The HERO13 Black is GoPro’s flagship camera, offering professional-grade features like 5.3K video resolution at 60 frames per second, Emmy Award-winning HyperSmooth stabilization, and versatile mounting options.

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Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) has officially named Major League Baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as its newest brand ambassador. This partnership brings Ohtani into the spotlight alongside other global sports icons like LeBron James and Lionel Messi, who have also represented the brand.

“As a Beats ambassador, I am truly honored to work with such incredible athletes such as Lebron James and Lionel Messi,” said Ohtani. “I am excited at the new opportunities this partnership will bring.”

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Duracell has expanded its portable power lineup with new products designed to meet a variety of charging needs, both at home and on the go. The latest releases include the M100 Portable Charging Hub, the G-Series Portable Power Stations, and the M-Solar Panel, providing versatile solutions for modern power demands.

The M100 Portable Charging Hub offers a lightweight and compact design, weighing just over one pound. It features a magnetic, tiltable lid that lets users charge their phones at an ideal angle for hands-free use, whether for video calls or watching content. A second wireless charging platform underneath allows users to charge two devices simultaneously. This hub brings the same power and design as Duracell’s previous models, the M150 and M250 Portable Charging Hubs. The M100 will retail for $99.00, with a recharge time of about three hours.

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