Month: May 2022
Amazon Astro review: too much Alexa, not enough arms
Amazon’s household robot is exactly what I expected, but it’s not what I wanted and it definitely isn’t what anyone asked for. Instead of a multitasking mimicry of me that can empty the dishwasher, pick up my kids’ shoes, feed the dog, and clean the house, Amazon’s first attempt at…
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What we bought: How a $200 pepper mill became my favorite kitchen gadget
Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: a $200 pepper mill is an inherently ridiculous product. I mean really, we’re talking about a device designed to turn dried berries (yes, peppercorns are technically a stone fruit) into a powder you can sprinkle on food. You can…
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Best Buy Memorial Day sale 2022: deals on TVs, appliances, laptops, Apple and more
The Best Buy Memorial Day sale on appliances is live, which means you can score massive savings right now on major appliances, plus, we’re rounding up today’s top deals on TVs, laptops, kitchen devices, vacuums, and more. The 2022 Memorial Day sale event is almost here, in fact, the retailer…
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This Android malware targets passwords from almost 500 apps
Audio player loading… An infamous Android banking trojan has gotten a major update, growing more dangerous – but also more expensive. Cybersecurity researchers from Cyble and ESET recently discovered version 2.0 of ERMAC being advertised on the dark web, for a monthly subscription rate of $5,000 (up from $3,000 a…
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Launchkey 88 brings a luxurious keybed to a budget MIDI controller
Novation already makes five different versions of its venerable Launchkey series of MIDI controllers, ranging from the travel-friendly Launchkey Mini all the way up to the studio centerpiece Launchkey 61. But for some, 61 keys isn’t enough. And a serious piano player might balk at the unweighted keys. But now…
Read MoreApple’s digital state ID cards are now available for Maryland residents
Apple’s Wallet app now supports Maryland state IDs and driver licenses, marking it as the second state after Arizona to gain the digital identification feature (via MacRumors). Residents of the Free State can now use their iPhone or Apple Watch at certain TSA checkpoints at participating airports, including Baltimore /…
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