Month: September 2023
The Analogue Pocket is getting a delightful limited-edition transparent version
Another special edition of the Analogue Pocket handheld is on the way. Later this week, the company will be launching a new transparent version of the device, which will be available in seven different colors: clear, smoke, red, blue, orange, green, and purple. Like the recent glow-in-the-dark version of the…
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The Action Button is the most significant new iPhone feature in years
The most significant new thing in the iPhone 15 Pro this year isn’t its lighter titanium frame, new A17 Pro processor, or its camera system (although all are appreciated). For me, it’s the Action Button: the little button above the volume keys that replaces the mute switch that had been…
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Spotify is using AI to translate podcasters into other languages using their own voices
Ever wondered what your favorite podcast would sound like in Mandarin or Spanish? Well, Spotify is testing a new AI-powered feature that will do exactly that. Voice Translation is a new feature that is being rolled out today (September 25) that will enable you listen to certain episodes of podcasts…
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The high tech behind Netflix’s old-school DVD service
There was a point in the late 2000s when it seemed like every mailbox was stuffed with red envelopes. Netflix shipped a billion DVDs by mail between 2007 and 2009 alone, with its loyal fans overwhelming the US Postal Service by returning 1.6 million discs every single day. Almost every…
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Norton launches super-secure browser for Windows and Mac users alike
Popular antivirus vendor Norton has launched a new browser that it claims will enhance your privacy and security online. Available for both Windows and Mac, Norton Secure Browser hopes to tackle the dual threats of overly-persistent advertisers and the increasingly advanced attacks launched by cybercriminals. Ben Wadors, Director of Browser…
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DJI Mini 4 Pro review: The best lightweight drone gains more power and smarts
Last year, DJI showed what was possible in a small drone with the Mini 3 Pro by fitting tons of technology and a high-quality camera into a sub-250 gram drone. Following that up was never going to be easy, but now (after numerous leaks) it’s unveiled the Mini 4 Pro…
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