Smartphones are essential travel companions; they can be used to book hotels, manage finances, and can even pull you out of a tight spot if things go wrong. However, there are times when you should switch the phone off and have an adventure.
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Amazon is apparently busy preparing several exciting new products, which could be announced at its upcoming September 28th hardware event. According to Bloomberg, a 15-inch “Wall Echo” display is in the works that could double as a control center for smart homes, not to mention several new Amazon Fire and Echo products.
Today the EU Commission proposed a new law requiring USB-C as the standard for all “smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld videogame consoles.” The most famous USB-C holdout is the iPhone, but this proposal doesn’t spell the end of the Lighting cable yet.
UK Court Confirms That AI Has No Rights, Cannot Own Patents
Please be sensitive to any artificial intelligence you encounter today. A UK appeals court just ruled that AI systems cannot submit or hold patents, as software is not human and therefore lacks human rights. Several courtrooms around the world have come to the same conclusion, despite the efforts of a very enthusiastic inventor.
Stella Vita Is the World’s First Fully Solar-Powered Camper
Electric vehicles and becoming more and more mainstream, and now a group of students are looking past traditional cars and into campers. Twenty-two students from The Netherlands’ Eindhoven University of Technology have created the world’s first fully solar-powered camper. Complete with pop-out side panels and a pop-up roof for more room, delivering a 450-mile range.
These Apps Will Help You Keep All of Your New Houseplants Alive
If you’ve started collecting houseplants this year, you’re not alone. And while it’s easy to buy plants (and stare at them fondly from your couch), it can be tough to take care of them properly if you don’t have a green thumb. If you’re unsure of how to keep your plants alive, let these informative apps help you out.
The Best Cases for Your New iPhone 13
Now that the new iPhone 13 lineup is here and you’ve decided which model you’re going to buy, you should grab a phone case for it. A good iPhone 13 case will not only protect your shiny new phone from scratches and accidental drops, but with so many options available, you can also show off some personality.
N64 and Sega Genesis Games Are Coming to Switch Online—With a Catch
Nintendo is finally bringing N64 and Sega Genesis games to the Switch Online subscription service. Previously, subscribers could only access NES and SNES games. But there’s an annoying catch here—you have to pay for a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to unlock these retro classics.
The Best SD Cards for Dash Cams in 2021
Dash cams, much like security cameras, are great to have for a variety of situations. They are an easy way to provide evidence for a car accident or a road rage incident. Either way, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Audi Took Its E-Tron Hybrid to the Desert for the Ultimate Endurance Test
Audi released its E-Tron GT electric car in the United States earlier this year, but that’s not where the fun ends. The company has several trim levels of the EV, including an epic offroad-friendly Audi RS Q E-Tron hybrid, which it’s taking to the Dakar Rally event in a few months. Ahead of the event, Audi took its offroader to the deserts of Morocco for the ultimate endurance test.
Update Your New iPhone or iPad to Avoid an Annoying Bug
Are you an Apple Music user with a new iPhone 13, iPad Mini, or 9th gen iPad? Then you should update your device today. Otherwise, Apple says that you may encounter a bug that breaks Apple Music.
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Watch iFixit Go Live With Its iPhone 13 Teardown
Apple claims that it redesigned the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro’s internals to accommodate larger batteries and new hardware. But what’s really under the hood, and are these iPhones more repairable than previous models? Find out during iFixit’s teardown livestream.
You Can Now Play Google Stadia Games on Xbox
Microsoft is rolling out an all-new Xbox Dashboard, and more importantly, it’s finally bringing the Chromium version of its Edge browser to Xbox. This browser is a near-perfect port of Edge browser that you use on PC or Mac, and as such, it lets you use Google Stadia or Discord on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S console.
Peak Design Launches Mobile Mounting System for iPhone 13 and Galaxy S21
Magnetic mounting systems like MagSafe are incredible, but they aren’t always secure. That’s why Peak Design is launching its new Mobile product lineup, a series of cases and accessories that let you quickly and safely attach your phone to a car dashboard, a bike, a wall, and other surfaces.
Ultimate Ears HyperBoom Review: Boom Is an Understatement
A little Bluetooth speaker is a quick way to bring some music to the party, but they can be lacking volume and bass due to their size. Ultimate Ears’ $399.99 HyperBoom settles on the most obvious solution to that problem: Go big in every way possible. And boy, does it succeed.
Score a Month of Paramount+ for Just $1
Nobody wants to pay full price for Paramount+, even if it has cool live channels and exclusives shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks. But it’s hard to pass up on today’s deal—ViacomCBS is currently offering a month of Paramount+ for $1 when you sign up through Amazon Channels.
Quick Tip: Don’t Put Your PC on the Floor
If you have a big honkin’ desktop computer and a little bitty desk, you might be tempted to simply place your computer on the floor next to it or underneath it. Please don’t. That goes double if your desk is in a carpeted room. It’s bad. How? Why? Allow me to briefly explain.
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