Author: Zach_Wilson
Apple is finally writing checks for its butterfly keyboard fiasco – so if you made a claim it’s time to cash in
Those who filed a claim in Apple’s class action lawsuit over faulty MacBook ‘butterfly’ keyboards are finally receiving their payouts. You may recall that the lawsuit was settled way back in 2022, but payouts were only recently confirmed in July 2024. It has certainly been a long wait, but there…
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Get ready – Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu are all getting more expensive – here’s what you need to know
In what’s becoming a common occurrence with most streaming services, Disney has announced a fresh price increase that will impact its ad-free and with-ads tiers of Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus. You might recall that Disney Plus last raised prices about a year ago, and these new prices will…
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An analysis of 20,000 EV stations concludes that charging is still a massive bummer
The experience of charging an electric vehicle in the US could be better, and a big new study is out that lists the biggest infrastructure pain points, including a failure to report broken stalls, inaccurate station status messages, aging equipment, and some habitually unreliable network providers (who go unnamed in…
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Google Gemini is the parent nobody asked for in now-pulled Olympics ad
Google’s plan to show off at the 2024 Paris Olympics how its Gemini AI assistant has improved by leaps and bounds crashed into a hurdle at the opening ceremonies when its new “Dear Sydney” commercial provoked some very low scores from some viewers. The ad aimed at tying Gemini to…
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Pack Your Bags With 8 Great Deals from Patagonia’s Past-Season Sale
You still need a duffel bag and warm hoody on that last Labor Day trip. Pick one up for 40 percent off. Source
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All of Ember’s self-heating mugs are 20 percent off right now
Ember’s fancy-schmancy smart mugs are all discounted on its site through August 13th as part of the company’s back-to-school sale so you can prepare for the cooler months ahead well ahead of time. While the current promo takes 20 percent off the Ember Tumbler, Cup, and Travel Mug 2 (with…
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