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Looks like we’ll have to wait until 2021 for a new Apple TV
Tags: Surveillance, Cord, Audio

It’s been more than three years since the Apple TV 4K went on sale, and cord-cutters had their eyes out Tuesday for a long-awaited refresh of Apple’s streaming set-top box and HomeKit hub. But while Apple did announce its long-awaited AirPods Max headphone, a next-gen Apple TV didn’t make the cut.



Mentioned in this article Apple TV 4K Read TechHive's reviewMSRP $179.00Learn moreon Amazon The Apple rumor mill went into hyperdrive on Monday with word of the impending AirPods Max (I preferred the rumored “AirPods Studio” moniker, but oh well), which Apple did end up unveiling Tuesday morning.



The $550 (!) headphone is slated to go on sale next week, complete with a custom 40mm dynamic driver, active noise cancellation, Transparency mode (which allows you to let in ambient noise), spatial audio, and a Digital Crown for controlling your tunes. We’ll have more to say about the AirPods Max once we’ve received more detailed specs and tried out a test unit.



[ Further reading: Cord-cutting myths busted ]But the other announcement that many were anticipating—a new Apple TV—failed to materialize. Bloomberg News’s Mark Gurman, who’s been a reliable source of Apple-related news and rumors, confirmed on Twitter that a revamped Apple TV wasn’t in the cards this year. “Delayed till ‘21,” Gurman tweeted.



Powered by the Apple A10X Fusion processor (which also sits in the 10.5- and second-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro), the fifth-gen Apple TV 4K made its debut back in September 2017, and it was the first Apple TV model to support 4K playback and HDR, including HDR10 and Dolby Vision. In September 2019, tvOS 12 added Dolby Atmos support to the Apple TV 4K.



Rumors about a new Apple TV have been somewhat sparse, although it’s a safe bet that the box would get a new and faster processor, such as the A12X that powers the third-gen 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pros. The A12X chip (or something similar) would be much better suited for Apple Arcade, Apple’s gaming subscription service, than the aging A10X Fusion, and it would hopefully speed up the overall tvOS interface, which has been feeling awfully chuggy over the past several months.



There’s also chatter about a new Siri Remote that would add “Find My” support, meaning you’d be able to quickly track down the remote in case it slips between your sofa cushions.



A more welcome feature would be a full-on redesign of the remote, specifically one that makes it easier to feel whether you’re holding it the right way up. With the current Siri Remote, it’s nearly impossible to tell if you’re holding it the right way in the dark, and almost every time, I find myself holding it upside down on the first try. Whether a new Apple TV would actually come with a revamped Siri Remote is an open question, however.



In any event, we’ll hopefully lay our eyes on a new Apple TV early next year, so stay tuned.



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The best smart switches and dimmers: Lighting is the foundation of the smart home
Tags: Surveillance, Lighting, Gear, Cord

When you think it’s too late, the truth is, it’s still early
Netflix drags streaming TV backward, and cord-cutters should take note
Tags: Surveillance, Gear, Connected Home

When today is over, it will never come back
20 Dec ’20: Responsible Tech Bulletin (Africa)
By: Subhashish Bhadra
Tags: Africa, Privacy, Digital, Surveillance, Digital Rights

1) Digital Rights Lawyers’ Initiative and Paradigm Initiative filed a suit against the Nigerian Government for forcing Nigerians to sign up for the National ID in two weeks, or face disconnection of their mobile phone connections. https://bit.ly/3p5qBf5

2) Strathmore University evaluated social media posts from 11 African countries and highlighted three categories of risks related to Digital ID — those in accessing ID, related to ID (e.g. privacy), and operational issues (e.g. internet or electricity). https://bit.ly/3p9HgOq

3) Paradigm Initiative wrote a blog post about how the Ethiopian government shut down internet for third time in 2020, and how it is exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Tigray. Just like free speech is protected constitutionally, blocking internet access should have more safeguards. https://bit.ly/3auhRuS

4) Africa Freedom of Information Centre wrote a report on the state of access to information and elections in Uganda amidst approaching elections, calls by the govt to shut down anti-govt YouTube channels and fears of an internet shutdown. https://bit.ly/38kkzR0

5) Paradigm Initiative helped draft civil society led Digital Rights and Freedoms bill for Tanzania and is seeking public inputs. It embraces the full mosaic of digital rights, including privacy, free speech, peaceful assembly, and right to information. http://bit.ly/38kl79w

6) Paradigm Initiative responded to the UN Human Rights High Commissioner’s draft on children’s rights in digital environment. It highlighted the need to bridge the digital divide (esp for disabilities), access to birth registration and rehabilitation for child offenders https://bit.ly/3rdWvYz

7) Research ICT Africa moderated a panel on the topic at the World Press Freedom Conference 2020 on online content regulation and finding the fine balance between freedom of expression and safe digital spaces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJO1ceDTyFE

8) Paradigm Initiative published a toolkit for digital rights actors to protect themselves from cyber-attacks. It provides tips against phishing attacks, denial of service (DoS) and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks, surveillance, fake domains, and cyber-stalking https://bit.ly/3hbAPI8

9) Research ICT Africa presented at the Science Forum South Africa 2020, calling for a Digital New Deal for Africa that includes a global digital tax, global governance of public goods (like the internet), and more room for African voices. https://bit.ly/38nFlir

10) Paradigm Initiative published a blog that enlisted digital rights restrictions during Tanzania’s recent elections, which included restricted access to social media and suspended SMSs https://bit.ly/38jK8lg
Best true wireless earbuds under 8000 in India 2020 ( December)
By: Vicky Singh
Tags: Gadgets, Blogging, Gaming, Headphones, Earbuds

NOTE:- if you want to buy best earbuds please check-out my honest review then buy your best online products. Thanks you….

1. JBL tune 220TWS true wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best true wireless earbuds under 8000 in India 2020 ( December)

. Control on the go with buttons on left and right earbuds

. Stylish and sleek with metallic finish buds and charging case

. My ratings 3.6 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Battery life : 19 hours playtime

. Micro USB charging cable

. High quality audio performance

2. Sony WF-XB700 truly wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best true wireless earbuds under 8000 in India 2020 ( December)

. With an IPX4 water resistant ratings splashes and sweat won’t these headphones, moving to the music

. The buttons on the headphones Lets you play , stop, skip, through tracks and adjust the volume

. My ratings 4.1 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Ergonomically designed to contact three different points on your ear for a secure comfortable fit

. Battery life: 18 hours playtime

. Quick charge : 10 minutes charge 60 minutes playtime

3. JBL tune 125TWS true wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best true wireless earbuds under 8000 in India 2020 ( December)

. Dual connect with independent earbud connections allowing a stable connection, mono calls, music

. Fast pair technology auto connects your Android device to your

. My ratings 4.1 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Battery life: 32 hours playtime

. Dual connect, fast pairing

. TYPE C USB charging cable

. Compatible with: iOS phone control, iPad, Android

4. AUKEY key series T10 wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best true wireless earbuds under 8000 in India 2020 ( December)

. The side of both earbuds is touch sensitive and can be tapped , adjust the volume, Change the track, play or pause

. IPX5 water resistant means there’s no need to fear the rain

. My ratings 3.8 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Noise isolation , super lightweight earbuds With three size of ear-tips and in-Ear for a reliable

. Battery life: 24 hours playtime

. Touch control, play or pause
Do Mechanical Keyboards Make You Type Faster?
By: William Chon
Tags: Gadgets, Programming, Writing, Data Science, Keyboard

Do Mechanical Keyboards Make You Type Faster?

Mechanical keyboards look and sound great. Not only that, but they’re a lot more fun to type on as the feedback is more tactile than a normal keyboard. However, mechanical keyboards are expensive, with some of the costliest models ranging from a couple hundred dollars to over a thousand dollars. When investing in a piece of tech like this, are there any benefits to typing speed?

When I first discovered mechanical keyboards, it was back in 2013. I was an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, and just splurged $120 on a new keyboard.

My first mechanical keyboard

After making the purchase, I was curious to find an answer for myself. Do mechanical keyboards make you type faster? I felt that I was typing faster by doing a few typing tests, but that was just my own personal experience. I teamed up with a few classmates in the stats department to run an experiment to test whether students would type faster with a mechanical keyboard versus a regular keyboard.

We were able to gather data from 24 students to conclude that mechanical keyboards did improve typing speed, by nearly 10 WPM.
... wouldn't it be better to trust my memory...
By: Christine Sander
Tags: Gadgets, Apple Health, iPhone, Nfc, Lifestyle

... wouldn't it be better to trust my memory... guided by body responses... thus simultaneously keeping my brain fit... :-), Christine
7 gadgets under Rs 7,000 to make your home ‘smart’
Tags: Gadgets, Mobile, Realme

7 gadgets under Rs 7,000 to make your home ‘smart’

Bury network of gadgets makes life simple. Envision how torment free it is the point at which you can handle your water spring with your cell phone. In the year 2020, brands like Xiaomi and Realme extended their Internet of Things (IoT) item portfolio. Gadgets dispatched incorporate savvy speakers, brilliant attachments, programmed cleanser distributor and that's only the tip of the iceberg. Here are 7 items dispatched in 2020 that can help turn your home 'keen'.

1. Realme smart Cam 360: Rs 2,599

Realme brilliant camera accompanies a sticker price of Rs 2,599. It is outfitted with 1080pixel FHD recording capacities and accompanies 360° omni-directional turn. The keen camera has separate IR night vision mode.

2. Realme Smart Plug: Rs 799

Realme savvy plug is valued at Rs 799. The shrewd attachment offers brilliant Wi-Fi control and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It is furnished with five-layer wellbeing security.

3. Realme N1 electric toothbrush: Rs 1,499

Realme N1 oscillating brush can be bought at Rs 1,499. The gadget is asserted by the organization to convey a battery life of as long as 130 days on single charge. It is outfitted with high-recurrence sonic engine and highlights DuPont 99.99% antibacterial fibers.

4. Realme Soundbar: Rs 6,999

Valued at Rs 6,999, Realme Soundbar is furnished with 60watt full-range speakers and 40watt subwoofer. The audi gadget offers Bluetooth variant 5.0 for remote availability.

5. Xiaomi Smart LED bulb (White): Rs 799

Xiaomi Smart LED bulb (White) conveys a sticker price of Rs 799. The bulb is a 7.5W B22 bulb. The gadget is viable with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The bulb offers 16 million tones.

6. Mi Automatic cleanser container: Rs 999

Mi Automatic cleanser allocator is selling at Rs 999. The gadget offers without contact cleanliness and is furnished with infrared sensors. It is guaranteed by the organization to be solid and strong.

7. Mi Smart speaker: Rs 3,999

Mi Smart speaker is accessible at Rs 3,999. The speaker can be utilized to control savvy home gadgets, for example, refrigerator, fountain. It houses a 63.5 mm driver speaker and offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth network choices.

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Best neckbands earphones under 6000 in India 2020
By: Vicky Singh
Tags: Gadgets, Blogging, Headphones, Review, Earphones

NOTE : if you want to buy best neckbands please check-out my honest review then buy your best online products. Thanks you….

1. Sony WI-SP510 extra bass wireless neckbands

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best neckbands earphones under 6000 in India 2020

. Extra bass for deep punchy sound

. This neckbands easy hands free calling and voice assistance

. My ratings 4.1 it’s and very comfortable

. Water resistant IPX5 ratings design

. Battery life: 15 hours playtime

. High quality audio performance deep bass

2. Mpow jaws upgrade Gen5 wireless neckbands

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best neckbands earphones under 6000 in India 2020

. More stable wireless connection and wider compatibility with Bluetooth enabled cell phone, tablets, computer, smart watch and smart speakers etc

. With bass up technology and 8mm dynamic speakers system more powerful bass crisp treble

. My ratings 4.2 it’s really good and very comfortable

. It’s Magnetic earbuds allow you to attach them to the slots of the neckband when not using

. Battery life: 18 hours playtime and standby 450 hours

. Compatible with: PC, tablets, smartphones

. High quality audio performance and deep bass

3. Phillips ultra lightweight bluetooth wireless neckbands

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best neckbands earphones under 6000 in India 2020

. Lightweight and slim neckband style for wearing stability

. This neckbands ergonomic earbuds for a natural fit

. My ratings 3.9 it’s really good and very comfortable

. High quality sound bass tube for rich deep bass

. Battery life: 7 hours playtime

. Deep bass and good sound quality
Which are the best Bluetooth earphones under Rs 2000 in India ?
By: Ayon Ghosh
Tags: Gadgets, Earohones, Bluetooth Headphones, Electronics, Bkuetooth Earphones

I have used various wired , bluetooth earphones like sony, one plus, oppo , boat. According to my experience I have listed 7 best bluetooth earphones with their different abilities

1.OPPO ENCO M31

12 hours of battery life, 9.2mm dynamic Driver

Best for sound and bass

If you are looking for a all rounder wireless earphones under 2000 then M31 is a great option, There are couples of epic features which tern it one of best Bluetooth headset under 2000.

Firstly, it comes with LDAC audio coding technology, which capable of transmitting 960 kbps bitrate songs.

After that, There’s a bass mode present in this headset, people who love bass might appreciate it as it is tuned to be balanced sounding. And also featured with AI noise cancellation mode, which is really impressive compared with this price range.

In case of battery life, it can serve 12 hours of playback time with a single charge and 10-minute charge gives 180 minutes of music experience.

2.OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z

17 hours of battery life, 9.2mm dynamic driver

Best for Battery life

If you are looking for a compact Bluetooth earphone under 2000 then its a great option for you. It Features every thing which make it one of best Bluetooth earphone in India at this range.

Firstly, You will get up to 17 hours of playback with a single charge and a quick 10 minutes will last up to 10 hours, thanks to the Warp charge.

Besides of charging, it contains the Bluetooth v5.0 QCC3024 chipset, IPX 5 rated, Quick Switch, Quick Pair and Magnetic Control which are also key features.

In case of sound quality, its 9.2mm dynamic driver never upset you if you are not much bass lover.

It is too difficult to explore about all earphone here.

You can visit my article where I have explored best 7 Bluetooth Earphones with their detail Pros and Cons

Best Bluetooth earphones under Rs 2000 in India
Are Digital Wearable Gadgets the Best Way to Detect Covid-19…
By: Chrissie Powers
Tags: Gadgets, Covid 19, Health, Tech, Society

Are Digital Wearable Gadgets the Best Way to Detect Covid-19…

I work as a part-time substitute teacher in colleges and schools. Occasionally I am called for ‘cover’ where there is a teacher sick or unable to take a class. I have found myself particularly wanted during the ‘Covid’ period — many teachers have had to take periods of self-isolation on account of family members, or for themselves. To stop me from bringing COVID into the host college despite being asymptomatic, I am stopped at the entrance where a security guard takes my temperature with a digital thermometer — a 1-2-second procedure. If my temperature shows above 37.5 degrees centigrade (99.5F), I will not be allowed to enter. This seems a widespread practice among UK educational institutions — I have often wondered how accurate it is.

The method of taking people’s temperature on entering public buildings to detect possible Covid-19 symptoms in a visitor, is not the most effective, warns Ruth Reader in Fast Company. A sudden bout of fever, present at the moment of tracking, is an event not always guaranteed even in virus carriers, as fever symptoms go ‘up and down’ — they can resurface at different times of the day and are assuaged in cold weather.

Much more reliable are wearable devices, like the Oura ring, which can provide an insight into baseline temperature fluctuations over periods of time, longer than the momentary capture. University researchers from both California and San Diego have studied the patterns provided by the constant temperature surveillance of finger-worn sleep trackers in medical professionals and volunteers, to conclude that these are a ‘promising method’ for predicting the onset of fever, triggered by Covid-19.

An experiment in a North Carolina elementary school, which provided its students and their families with smart thermometers and a tracking app, proved effective in the early detection of outbreaks of the flu virus, managing to send the affected kids home before they could infect their friends. The school had been monitoring the students’ temperature baselines over several days — they claim that ‘’smart thermometers could be the secret to re-opening schools’’.

According to Prof. Dr. Ishani Ghanguli from Harvard Medical School,

‘’From a public health standpoint, understanding if [a disease] is coming from one grade or one classroom — where we know the kids are clustering together — helps you stem a potential outbreak of flu or another virus….”

It seems that the same principle could be applied to future coronavirus epidemics, of which Covid-19 may be only the onset.
Hercules Tuff Charging Station for Multiple Devices
Tags: Gadgets, Technology, Cool Gadget

Published:

IPhone X / 8 Plus / 8 / 7 Plus / 7 / 6s Plus / 6s / 6 Plus / 6 / 5s / 5c / 5 / iPad Pro / iPad Air / Air 2 / iPad mini / mini 2 / mini 4 / iPad 4th gen / iPod Touch 5th gen / iPod nano 7th gen and Beats Pill+, iPad 3 / air / iPad Mini / 4 / 3 / 2, iPad Pro Air 2,, Amazon Kindle (Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HDX, and Kindle Paperwhite), older models of the Samsung Galaxy S3 S4 S6, Note 2 / 3 / 4, and tablets, HTC One, Motorola Droid smartphones, some GPS devices, Nexus 7 tablets, and PSP game consoles,, Samsung Galaxy S7, S8, S9, Note 8, 9, LG G6,G5, V30 V20, Google Pixel, moto Z, Z2 play, Huawei P9, P9 Plus, Huawei Mate 9, Google Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P,, Lumia 950, 950 XL, OnePlus 2,3,3T, ZTE Axon 7, HTC 10, Nokia N1, Asus Zen AiO,

About this item:

Gift Ready Packaging: a gift for anyone who has a phone or tablet; this unit comes in a beautiful packaging that is retail ready, and plastic sealed; makes excellent gifts for teachers, dads, moms, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sisters, brothers, coworkers, men who have everything, women who have everything.

2 Cables Compatible with iPhone 11, 11 Pro, XS, XS Max, XR, X, SE, 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 5, 5s, 5c, iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod, 2 Type-C Cable, and 2 Micro-USB cable perfectly sized to keep your space organized.

Families & Businesses Love Us: our multi-port quick charging station is loved by homes and businesses; at-home use on kitchen counters, desks, or nightstands; an excellent solution for schools, restaurants, hotels, courier companies, concierge desks, libraries, and classrooms

Fast and Smart Charge: our 6-port fast charger dock will charge your cell phone and tablets up to 80% faster than other devices offering 2.0 amps or less; our stand recognize your devices and deliver the amp that it needs

Charging Stations have ETL, FCC, CE, and RoHS certifications.

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Tips for using the Internet wisely
By: Achmad Rif'An
Tags: Gadgets, Health, News, Internet, Family

Photo by Ludovic Toinel on Unsplash

Today, Who doesn’t know the name of the Internet ?. It is undeniable that everyone must already know the Internet, starting from small children, adults, to the elderly, they already know the internet.

Everyone needs the Internet. We do have to keep up with the times, especially in a digital era like today. Now everything is completely online, from studying, shopping, even school exams are now online or internet-based. Not to mention the active trend on social media starting from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and many more.

Of the many benefits of the internet, the internet also has a bad impact on every user. Many sites are dangerous sites such as hoax news, porn sites, hate speech, fraud, and many more. To avoid this negative impact, I will provide tips for you on how to use the internet wisely :

Change the mindset, use the Internet to learn positive things

Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash

One thing that is certain for you to apply is to change your own mindset about the internet, sometimes many people think the internet is a great technology, it can be used anything without knowing that there are many negative impacts from the development of the internet. You try to change your mindset where you have to emphasize to yourself that the internet is to add insight, so you don’t need to access the internet for things that are not.
Best wireless headphones under 5000 in India
By: Vicky Singh
Tags: Gadgets, Blogging, Headphones, Review, Earphones

NOTE:- if you want to buy best headphones please check-out my honest review, then buy your best online products. Thanks you…

1. Boat Nirvana 715 ANC wireless headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best wireless headphones under 5000 in India

. Powered by a 300mah battery, invoke your sense all day long every day with almost 1 hours of playtime in ANC mode and 15 hours in normal playback one

. Crystal clear sound reproduction with dynamic 40mm drives that break down each beat

. My ratings 4.1 it’s really good and very comfortable

. IPX4 sweat and water resistant that proves to be the Guardian to your galaxy

. Active noise cancellation

. Battery life : 15 hours playtime

. Water and sweat resistant

. Compatible with: Audio player, laptop, mobile, tablets

. High quality audio performance

2. JBL E55BT signature sound wireless headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW :- best wireless headphones under 5000 in India

. Multi-point connection allowing to switch between 2 bluetooth devices

. One button universal remote with microphone

. My ratings 3.9 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Comfort fit stylish and fabric headband

. Battery life : 20 hours playtime

. 1 charging cable, Detachable cable

. High quality audio performance

3. Sennheiser HD 250BT On-ear wireless headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best wireless headphones under 5000 in India

. High quality sound with dynamic bass inspired by Djs

. Smart control app with equalizer function

. My ratings 3.8 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Superior audio with ACC, aptx codec support and aptX low latency

. Battery life : 25 hours playtime

. High quality audio performance

3. Edifier W820BT Bluetooth wireless headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best wireless headphones under 5000 in India

. Ideal for any trip the foldable saves on space with Compact fold

. Made from a flexible steel the headband is designed to withstand heavy usage

. My ratings 3.8 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Extra soft cushion on ear cups provide comfort for all day listening

. High quality audio performance

5. IGRiD Hush Bluetooth wireless headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW:- best wireless headphones under 5000 in India

. ANC works both with and without the audio cable and is great for reducing noise and helps to listening

. The 90dB give a, deep, powerful and crisp sound give you superior listening experience

. My ratings 4.1 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Buttons on the ear cups provide and an intuitive control.

. Battery life: 40 hours playtime

. Compatible with: Android, iPhone, Samsung, OnePlus,
A Dear John To My Intel MacBook Pro
By: Andrew Cheng
Tags: Gadgets, Humor, Satire, MacBook, Technology

A Dear John To My Intel MacBook Pro

Dear 2017 13-Inch Intel MacBook Pro (Serial Number A96JJFFMQ150),

I have a confession to make. For the past four weeks, I’ve been tempted by another Mac. Who am I kidding? You’ve seen my browser history. Yes, I’ve fallen in love with the M1 Air.

…

Please! Let me finish.

I’ll never forget the first time I laid eyes on your Retina screen in that Best Buy all those years ago. You had the most beautiful Retina screen I’ve ever seen … way prettier than that 15-Inch MacBook Pro with her pretentious Touch Bar. My gosh! Your pixels were so tight! And your nits! Umph!

But I can’t hold back my feelings for Apple Silicon anymore. I …

It’s all YouTube’s fault! Engadget and The Verge! With their bloody subliminal messaging! Six more hours of battery life on a single charge! Geekbench 5 scores of 1,619/6,292! Stick a geek up your bench, you friggin’ jerkwads!!! No one cares about how fast you can scrub through your friggin’ videos!!!

No, I’m sorry, Intel Macbook Pro (Serial Number A96JJFFMQ150). It’s my fault. It’s not you; it’s me … What can I say? I’m weak!

…

No, she’s not prettier than you! Come to think of it, she looks exactly like you.

Ok, maybe she’s a little skinnier —

…

Not by a lot! Not by a lot!

…

No, I’m not tempted by another Pro. I’m not going to spend another $400 on a friggin’ fan.

…

Right, the M1 Air doesn’t have a fan.

Photo by Egor Myznik on Unsplash

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No, Intel Macbook Pro (Serial Number A96JJFFMQ150), your fan is wonderful the way it is! It’s just …

Remember when I had a GoToMeeting with the guys at work, and I had to share my Chrome session because —

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— That’s right, with the grumpy Brazilian guy. Anyways, your fan was whirring in the background, and it was driving everyone —

…

— Yes, I know you were running a lot of processes in the background!

…

No, I can’t switch to Safari if all the guys are using Chrome! Look, Intel Macbook Pro (Serial Number A96JJFFMQ150), I don’t want to talk about this!

…

What do I see in her? I don’t know. Everything is just snappier with her. Everything she does is just so … smooth.

…

No, I never said you’re slow, Intel MacBook Pro (Serial Number A96JJFFMQ150). I’m perfectly fine with how fast you perform my tasks. Why do you think I paid that bloody Apple tax for you?

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No! I was thrilled with your purchase.

…

No, she’s not cheaper than you. Well, the M1 Mac Mini is … God, I’m tempted by the Mac Mini too! I’m a disgusting pig!

…

Yeah, I know I would need to spend an additional $150 on an Apple trackpad.

…

No, I love your trackpad! That’s one of my favourite things about you!
Watching TV is getting Harder…
By: J.P. Scott
Tags: Gadgets, Film, Technology, Television, TV

Photo by Mollie Sivaram on Unsplash

The Cable Cutter movement had a beautiful run with a broad catalog of content available at a simple, digestible price. Unfortunately, that’s changing. With the growing marketplace of network subscriptions leading to more exclusive licensing, TV is becoming harder to watch. Consumers are finding themselves in an endless game of musical chairs — or musical subs.

The mess that was traditional cable has found its way to new media.

The result of content being spread thinner across multiple platforms will inconvenience and increase the consumer’s cost. The opposite effect a service should have.

Photo by Michael Marais on Unsplash

As Disney’s The Mandalorian comes to an end, my monthly subscription is getting redirected to Amazon Prime for the latest season of The Expanse. With The Office leaving Netflix for NBC’s Peacock, I will find an alternative way to watch The Office and find something new on Netflix (like Brooklyn 99).

Fortunately, there’s an equalizer to the inconvenience and increased cost of services. It’s called competition, and in online media, one of the biggest competitors is piracy. On paper, companies can’t compete with online piracy. Despite being illegal, pirated copies of media are widely available online. They pose a significant threat to legitimate means of consumption.

The music industry is a perfect example of what happens when consumers have a reliable, convenient, and affordable offering. Services like Spotify and Apple Music have been so successful that the idea of having individual MP3’s stored locally on your device feels antiquated.

Taylor Swift withheld her music from being available on streaming services until 2017. In the lead up to her album Reputation, Swift finally added her back catalog to Spotify and Apple Music — with a caveat. The upcoming album would not be available on the services for at least one week. Without availability through convenient streaming platforms, Taylor Swift’s Reputation was one of the most pirated albums of the year.

It turns out when a legal, convenient, and affordable alternative is available — most people will choose it.
Top 10 Grossing Games On Android
By: Quality Demanded
Tags: Gadgets, Games, Review, Android, Technology

4) RISE OF EMPIRE (334 MB)

It's the age of war. Build your own empire with strategy and conquer the world!

One World, One Server

Real Time Nation vs. Nation medieval strategy war game. Join now! Train your troops and go to war!

Rise of Empires is a Massive Multi-Player, Real-Time strategy war game. The player will take on the role of a leader in a small town devastated by the invasion of the Eastern Dynasty and the mysterious appearance of the legendary Death Harbingers who now has corrupted and have full control of the ancient powers of the dragons. Build your empire once again from the ruins, train your troops, tame dragons, recruit legendary heroes and join your allies in the non-ending war. To befriend or to plunder, the choice is yours!

Unique Features

-World Wide War

Real-time combat against players across the world, lead your country to greatness

-Strategic Gameplay

One set of units just simply cannot dominate, Footmen, Cavalries and Archers, You have to know your enemy and yourself to walk the battlefield of this world.

-Powerful Dragons

Powerful dragons each with different unique shouts are at your disposal, crush your enemies with their help!

-Hero System

Whether you like to engage your enemies at a distance, take them on at close quarters, or you enjoy developing your base at home, there are TONS of heroes that can help you with just that!

-Alliance Warfare

Whether it’s going against different servers, or fighting for the title of the president at home, your alliance will always be backing you up, as long as you find the right people of course.

-Realistic Graphics

The Map, The World, Your City, The Units, The Heroes, Everything just seems, REAL

-Build Your Empire

Absolute Freedom in City Building, upgrade your facilities, research your technologies, train your troops and recruit powerful heroes to strengthen your empire!

ITS RATING⭐

Click here to download this game
6 Must-Have Items to Keep in Your Car!
By: Daniel Kouznetsov
Tags: Gadgets, Dashcam, Must Have, In Car Infotainment, Car Gadgets

Picture this, you’re driving home after a long day at work, and all you can think of is that you want to kick your feet up on the couch. Yet you just hit peak hour traffic and you see rain on the way. The first thing that comes to your mind is that you just had your car cleaned, and now it’s going to get dirty again, which you’ll need to spend another $20 for a carwash. You take a look around the inside of your car and decide to pass the time by listening to some tunes on the radio, however, it’s just a couple of people having a conversation and the other stations are playing adverts.

So you look for your mobile phone to play music over its loudspeaker…which you realize you misplaced somewhere. After having your little outburst, you give up, accept the circumstances, and tell yourself it’s time to organize your car properly once you get home. This may get you wondering, “what are the must-have items for my car”?

Here I’ve researched the top 6 must-have items in your car to keep it organized! I have divided them into categories and recommend two of my favorites in each category. Hopefully, this article will help you really organize your vehicle, and save you from ‘these’ situations happening again!

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Dash Cams

The first of the must-have items in your car is to have a dashcam installed! Mounted to the front and also the rear, a dashcam will not only capture what you see on the road but it can also capture what happens to your car when you’re not around it. It’s a perfect way to surveillance your car, and a great asset to have if you need to send an insurance claim!

Here are my top picks:

Featuring a high resolution, forward-facing camera, as well as an in-cabin camera both with IR night vision mode, a small and compact body for discreet recording, a built-in G sensor, and motion detection, the ToGuard has got to be the most practical and effective dash cam on sale today! If you are after a quality, high performing dashcam, look no further!

Goodts dash cams offer cheap pricing and no-nonsense usability.

With a 2.75-inch screen, 170-degree wide-angle lens, and a built-in G sensor, this dash cam gets very close and offers some competition with the other higher priced dash cams. Also included are the 24/7 customer support and 12-month warranty, so you won’t go wrong purchasing the Goodts dashcam!
3 best true wireless earbuds under 7000 in India
By: Vicky Singh
Tags: Gadgets, Blogging, Gaming, Earbuds, Earphones

NOTE :- if you want to buy best earbuds please check-out my honest review then buy your best online product. Thanks you…

1. Skullcandy indy Evo true wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 3 best true wireless earbuds under 7000 in India

. This earbuds rapid charge 10 minutes charge 2 hours playtime

. This earbuds IP55 sweat, water and dust resistance

. My ratings 3.8 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Sound quality very good and activates assistance, track and find if Lost via title

. Battery life : 30 hours playtime

. Water and dust resistant

. High quality audio performance

2. HUAWEI freebuds 3i wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 3 best true wireless earbuds under 7000 in India

. Low power consumption , long battery life

. Triple microphone noise cancellation during calls

. My ratings 4.1 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Automatic earphones detection and rapid pairing

. Noise cancellation, noise isolation

. Battery life: 14 hours, single charge 3.5 hours playtime

. High quality audio performance

3. Noise shots X-buds full touch control wireless earbuds

PRODUCT REVIEW:- 3 best true wireless earbuds under 7000 in India

. IPX5 water resistant X-buds earphones are sweatproof and can be worn during workout and training

. Voice assistance support with touch controls let you use google assistance with your X-buds truly wireless earbuds

. My ratings 4.2 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Offers playback time of up to 4 hours for every charge

. Battery life : 16 hours playtime

. High quality audio performance
Best Last-minute Tech Gifts for 2020
By: Kurt, Cyberguy
Tags: Gadgets, Christmas, Holidays, Gift Ideas, Gift Guide

With gaming up 46% this year for obvious reasons, it’s hard to go wrong with a tech gift for the gamer in your life. Popular smart toys may look like fun and games — but they are really making kids smarter and think more critically. And if you know someone who has to have the latest and greatest, you are in the right spot. This is part of my 2020 Holiday Gift Guide with my reviews and expert picks from the world’s greatest tech gifts.

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Kurt lives between home in California and NYC where he is also the chief tech contributor on Fox News & Fox Business networks beginning his mornings on Fox & Friends.

Kurt and his CyberGuy reports focus on consumer technology, innovative people and inventions that are rocking the world.
Mobile accessories/earphones
Tags: Gadgets, Chargers Mobile Covers, Mobile Covers, Mobile Earphones

In everything we do these days there is some sense of fashion involved. In the past it only meant the style of your clothing however these days it touches just about every aspect of our lives what shoes to wear, the belts we have on, watches, jewelry, the way we comb our hair and even what kind of cell phone we carry. Rising to the occasion people in the cellphone industry have introduced covers or faceplates for cell phones, as they are widely known, to match almost anyone’s taste for fashion.

Cellular-Phone Cover Advantages

The younger generation, especially the female members, always take particular interest in how they dress up and they have very particular tastes when it comes to having all their accessories match, such as bags, scarves, shoes and also what not to wear. Since cellular phones are so pervasive and are a must-have accessory for just about everyone, its ability to ‘match’ to the style and clothes of the owner has also become a matter of particular interest.

Responding to this concern and demand from the consumer, the market produced and made available faceplates and matching cellular phone covers for practically every model of cell phone available. Because there is so much diversity available in the designs for accessories for cell phones these days you can not only match the color but also whatever particular style for that cellular-phone model.

The Benefits of A Cellular Phone Cover

In addition to having the perfect match, there are numerous other advantages that you can benefit from by using cell phone covers

1. It’s plenty of fun — there is a windfall selection of funny designs for the faceplates to suit every mood. There are smiles, you can buy one that has your favorite cartoon characters, flowers, fruits and more as a faceplate, which will more than likely make you giggle on the inside every time you look at your cell phone.

2. Excellent party accessory — if you happen to have a formal party and you have an elegant jewelry type cellular phone cover it turns into a great accessory to help enhance your style.

3. Helps to give your old cell phone a facelift — when you scratch your mobile phone, or if it’s faded and old, you can immediately ‘rejuvenate’ it with a brand-new cellular phone cover. The thing is with these covers is that they’re inexpensive and you won’t have to pay a small fortune for them; so by spending a tiny fraction of the cost, you can virtually have a brand-new cell phone in a snap.

4. Great protection for your cell phone these faceplates have many different materials that they are made out of. Some materials are exotic whose primary purpose is cosmetic enhancement. However, some of these faceplates are made of unbreakable fiber/plastic, which in addition to adding to your phones visual appeal, it will also protect it from shock and moisture and from falling.
Macの移行アシスタントでハマった件
By: Naoki Satoh
Tags: Gadgets, オランダ生活, 日本語, MacBook, Apple

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Year In Technology Review 2020
By: Vincent Tabora
Tags: Gadgets, Cameras, Entertainment, Technology, Photography

In the entertainment category, Mandalorian would have to be one of the best shows to watch in 2020. It just doesn’t disappoint if you are a Star Wars fan. Jon Favreau is a great director and it shows in the entire production. In shock value, Netflix’s Tiger King is probably one documentary series I didn’t expect … to even watch. Yet I watched it and actually finished the whole series. I guess it must be due to not having anything else to do during lockdown, but it was for the most part entertaining indeed.

Another notable show really worth watching was season 3 of Ozark on Netflix. You really have to wrap your head around the twisted plot and unexpected turn of events in this series. Jason Bateman and Laura Linney really make the Byrdes seem like a real family next door, but with a hidden problem. The Witcher is another good show to watch on Netflix, based on the video game of the same name.

It is also worth mentioning the Joe Rogan Experience is now on Spotify. That was perhaps one of the biggest media stories of 2020. Did Joe sell out by leaving Youtube and becoming exclusive on Spotify? It doesn’t seem so, but there have been strange incidents and conflict with Spotify staff regarding JRE content. It is not really meant to spread any sort of hate or misinformation, but more about presenting a different perspective from the norm. Hopefully JRE continues to deliver interesting talks without any influence from the platform or else in 2021 it will be a disappointment.

Disappointments and Failures

Let’s get straight to the most disappointing app of 2020 … Quibi. How they managed to squander $1.75B in funding is beyond explanation, along with the talents that could have made it the next influencer platform. Their short video format was also ideal for on-the-go millennials who consume content from their smartphones or the gadget savvy kids of this generation. Quibi was also under the management of a dream team consisting of Dreamworks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman.

The pandemic would have been a good time to use this app, since many people were out of work and just staying home. Using Quibi could have filled that void, but instead it turned out to be a short lived project. Perhaps it was because users were not too interested in the content and therefore not willing to pay as subscribers or poor exposure from marketing that should have done more to promote the app. For whatever reason, this has to be the epic tech/media fail story of 2020.
5 best gaming headphones under 5000 in India
By: Vicky Singh
Tags: Gadgets, Gaming Articles, Gaming, Headphones, Review

NOTE : if you want to buy best gaming headphones please check-out my honest review. Then buy your best online products. Thanks you…

1. JBL Quantum 300 Wired gaming headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 5 best gaming headphones under 5000 in India

. Flip up voice focus directional boom mic for crystal clear communications

. Compatibles with all gaming platforms including PC gaming, PlayStation, Nintendo, mobile, Mac and VR

. My ratings 4.1 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Lightweight and durable headband with memory foam cushioning detachable ear cushion

. Compatible with all gaming platform

. Lightweight memory foam comfort

. JBL Quantum sound signature

2. Logitech G 331 gaming headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 5 best gaming headphones under 5000 in India

. The deluxe lightweight leatherette ear cups and headband are made to keep pressure off your ears

. The big 6mm noise cancelling boom mic makes sure your heard by gaming partners and quickly mute with a flip of the microphone boom

. My ratings 4.2 it’s really good and very comfortable

. The lightweight well balanced headset features premium leatherette earpads

. Microphone for PlayStation

. Sound quality very good

. Compatible with : PC, Mac, Xbox One, and mobile devices, PlayStation 4, tablets

. Frequency response : 20HZ-20KHz

3. Corsair HS50 Pro gaming headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 5 best gaming headphones under 5000 in India

. On-ear volume and mute controls enable on the fly adjustment without distracting you from your game

. Play on PC, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo switch and mobile devices via a 3.5mm connecter

. My ratings 3.9 it’s really good and very comfortable

. For crystal clear communications and outstanding sound

. Adjustable memory foam ear-cups

. Excellent voice clarity

. Multi platform compatible

4. HyperX Cloud stinger gaming headphones

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 5 best gaming headphones under 5000 in India

. Lightweight headset with 90 degree rotating ear cups

. Swivel to mute noise cancellation microphone with multi platform Compatibility

. My ratings 4.2 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Intuitive volume control on headset ear cup

. Compatible with : PC, Xbox One, PS4 and mobile

. Single 3.5m stereo plug

. Rotating with 90 degree

. High quality audio performance

5. Razer kraken X ultralight gaming headphones 7.1

PRODUCT REVIEW :- 5 best gaming headphones under 5000 in India

. A cardioid mic reduces background and ambient noise for crystal clear communication

. Includes an analog volume control wheel and mic mute switch on the headset for quick and convenient adjustment

. My ratings 3.8 it’s really good and very comfortable

. Outfitted with custom tuned with 40mm drivers capable of software enabled surround sound when used for PC gaming

. Bendable cardioid microphone

. Crystal clear sound quality

. Compatible with : PC gaming
This is the One Lens Every Photographer Needs
By: Joel Oughton
Tags: Creativity, Gadgets, Photographer, Cameras, Photography

As photographers, we become obsessed with having the latest gear. Big brands such as Nikon and Canon always seem to conveniently market their gear in a way that makes us feel like we have to have it.

As a result, we may feel left out if we do not go and spend thousands on that lens or that fancy new camera body.

Well I’m here to tell you that you do not need to do that and in fact, there is one cheap but cheerful lens you may be overlooking:

That is the 50mm F/1.8 Prime Lens.

There are a few compelling reasons why I believe this is a lens that every photographer needs to have, regardless of your skill level.

And, better yet, you can pick up the nifty fifty for brand new for around $100 or less, which is a far cry from the expensive lenses costing thousands of dollars.

The 50mm Lens forces you to be more creative
Here is a shortcut that will search Notes for a text string without launching Notes.
By: Will J Murphy
Tags: Gadgets, Shortcuts, Notes, iPad, Productivity

Here is a shortcut that will search Notes for a text string without launching Notes. The results appear in a window and are copied to the clipboard. I’ve added it to my iPad home-screen, which makes it handy for quick searches.

Notes is where I save most of my notes and research, which has served me well. See this article.

This Shortcut makes Notes much more accessible.