Month: September 2022
Next-gen USB promises to be twice as fast, using cables you may already own
The next version of USB could be one of the fastest connectors we’ve seen yet. The USB Promoter Group says that USB 4 version 2 will be capable of speeds up to 80 Gbps, double what the original USB 4, and even Thunderbolt 4, are capable of. The actual technical…
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Sennheiser unveils its latest, less expensive Ambeo soundbar
We’ve known for a while that Sennheiser had a less expensive version of its Ambeo soundbar in the works, and the company took the opportunity at IFA 2022 to reveal the device. The Ambeo Soundbar Plus will run you $1,500, which is $1,000 less than the original Ambeo soundbar but…
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House of the Dragon co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik has left the show
Though House of the Dragon reportedly gave HBO its biggest premiere of all time and has already been renewed for a second season, co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik’s getting ready to exit the series for his next big thing. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sapochnik is leaving House of the Dragon just…
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Lenovo is double-dipping in gaming and creative markets with the ThinkBook 16p Gen 3
Audio player loading… Lenovo showed off plenty of upcoming new tech wares during its Tech Life | IFA event including its next gaming laptop, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 3. This laptop boasts some powerful specs, as it’s meant to handle both gaming and creative projects. If you’re looking to really…
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T-Mobile tempts Apple iPhone owners to switch using an app
Audio player loading… You may think switching your phone to a new carrier is a huge hassle. Do you need to visit a store to change your account? Will you need to deal with tiny SIM cards? How will your old carrier react? T-Mobile has come up with a devilish…
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Dodgy Microsoft Azure update knocks Ubuntu VMs offline
Audio player loading… Microsoft Azure virtual machines (VMs) running the Linux distro Ubuntu 18.04, have been taken offline by a serious outage. According to a statement from Microsoft, the issues began after Ubuntu 18.04 (bionic) VM users installed an update called “systemd version 237-3ubuntu10.54”. After installing the update, the impacted users began…
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