New technologies in everyday accessibility
3D printer maker Carbon on Wednesday announced two new models, the M3 and M3 Max, designed to make the novel manufacturing method more practical. The systems are better able to detect and compensate for manufacturing stress problems, resulting in stronger products that often can be printed faster, the company said. Most 3D printers lay down … Read More “3D printing gets faster and more reliable with new Carbon models” »
Apple updated the classic iPad and iPad Mini last year, and new versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air could be on the way in 2022. While it’s tempting to snag the newest, most pristine model, you can potentially save yourself a lot of money by going with a refurbished iPad instead. You’d be … Read More “Buying a refurbished iPad saves you money, but is it the right choice?” »
The Mac’s Command key is arguably the most important key on your Apple keyboard. With it, you can copy and paste text, undo previous commands, select all your items and much more. Yet, despite all the routine shortcuts it’s known for, the Command key is much more important and powerful than you might think. Even … Read More “6 essential command keyboard shortcuts every Mac user should know” »
With rugged designs and impressive specs, it’s no wonder GoPro cameras repeatedly top our lists of the best action cameras and high-tech adventure gear. And while we love these compact adventure cameras, their biggest drawback has always been their substantial price tag. The Hero 10 is the most advanced GoPro on the market right now, and … Read More “Capture every moment with $210 off this GoPro Hero 10 bundle” »
As part of its push into audio capture, Joby is adding five new mics to its fledgling Wavo microphone line, including the new flagship Wavo Pro ($300; £258) and wireless Wavo Air ($250; £215). Aimed at all levels of video content creators and audio streamers, the new mics are available now with one exception, the … Read More “Joby, known for its flexible tripods, launches a new line of Wavo audio mics” »
With so much of our lives online these days, it’s really easy to fill up local storage space with your favorite songs, media, videos, photos and files. No one wants to have to go through and delete old memories to back up new ones, right? Well, you don’t have to if you buy more storage, … Read More “Store more of your favorite media with this 2TB external hard drive for just $55 today” »
With remote work and home offices becoming more and more common, it seems the era of desktop dominance is on its way back. After all, why sacrifice power for the portability of a laptop if you’re not leaving the house? The 24-inch iMac tops our list for the best desktops of 2022, and right now … Read More “Save up to $249 on Apple’s sleek M1-powered iMac” »
A 27-year-old Amazon warehouse operations manager pleaded guilty to mail fraud on Friday after stealing over $273,000 worth of merchandise, the Department of Justice said in a release. Between June 2020 and September 2021, Douglas Wright Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina, allegedly stole computer parts, such as hard drives, processors and graphics processing units, and shipped … Read More “Amazon manager pleads guilty to stealing over $273K in merchandise” »
Facebook changed its company name to Meta last fall, promising an upcoming metaverse-focused strategy that would blend VR, AR, and the company’s existing social media platforms. Today, Meta announced that its 3D VR avatars would start showing up on the company’s other apps: Facebook, Messenger and Instagram. Meta’s also dipping its toes into promotional gear for … Read More “Facebook’s latest metaverse move: Dropping avatars into Instagram” »
Worldwide tablet shipments rose to 168.8 million last year, up about 5 million from 2020 shipments, according to market researcher IDC, with Apple’s iPad devices making up 57.8 million of those shipments. Annual shipments hit the highest level in five years, despite a significant slowdown in the fourth quarter, where shipments fell 11.9% year over … Read More “Apple keeps its grip on the tablet market despite shipment slowdown” »
