New technologies in everyday accessibility
Lenovo is updating a couple of its Yoga two-in-ones for the fall and giving them new names to boot. Previously known as the Yoga C740 and C640, the latest versions will now be known as the Yoga 7 and Yoga 6 series. New processors from Intel and AMD, as well as some new design elements, … Read More “Lenovo Yoga 7i, Yoga 6 get latest AMD, Intel chips this fall starting at $699” »
Want to add a second monitor to your desktop or expand the screen estate afforded by your little laptop? Head to Staples pronto for your shot at one of two 24-inch monitors, both already on sale for $99.99, both an extra 20% off with promo code 38890. But here’s the thing: To use that code, … Read More “Add a 24-inch desktop monitor to your home office for just $80” »
Would-be aviators can take to the virtual skies, with the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator on Tuesday. It’s available on PC, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Steam. The company is offering a free “Aviators Club” livery set to players who get the game before Sept. 30. It’ll appear in the in-game marketplace on Wednesday, and can be … Read More “Microsoft Flight Simulator takes off on PC” »
It seems like a strange time for a company to launch its first line of travel bags, given the current shift to remote working and distance learning. But Marc Barros doesn’t see it that way. Barros, the co-founder of camera gear company Moment, and his team developed new backpacks, a tote, tech organizers and a camera insert that he … Read More “Moment now has an everyday backpack, tote for techie travelers” »
Facebook’s virtual reality ecosystem, Oculus, has become more Facebook-centric over the past few years. Soon it will be Facebook-mandatory. A new change to the Oculus VR platform’s login policies now requires any new user to sign in using a Facebook account, starting in October. Oculus VR had allowed non-Facebook accounts to be created before, but … Read More “Oculus VR will soon require you to have a Facebook account” »
Moore’s Law, the observation that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles every 24 months, has taken a beating as progress miniaturizing circuitry falters. But chip giant Intel has plotted a course to keep the idea alive with a plan to pack 50 times as many transistors onto processors than is possible today. … Read More “How Intel will keep Moore’s Law cranking for years to come” »
iPhone 14 Pro Intro If you are excited about the latest and most advanced mobile technology, but don’t want to carry a giant brick-sized device in your pocket, the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro is probably the device for you. It’s way more expensive than the “default” iPhone 14 version, but it comes with a few … Read More “iPhone 14 Pro Preview: All about refinement” »
This is likely to sell out quickly, so I’ll make it quick: Today only, and while supplies last, B&H has the third-generation Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (64GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular) for $669. It’s new, not refurbished, and by far the lowest price I can recall seeing for that configuration. (It originally sold for $1,149.) Incidentally, … Read More “Get a 3rd-generation iPad Pro 12.9 Wi-Fi + Cellular for $669 (Update: Sold out)” »
Do you have a closet, pantry, stairway or some other dark corner of the house that desperately needs illumination? Rather than hiring an electrician to wire a light, you could simply stick an LED night-light where it’s needed. No wiring, no hassles — this light strip is battery-operated and weighs little enough to attach … Read More “Get a 3-pack of these stick-on LED night-lights for $10” »
Lower-priced laptops and Chromebooks are hard to come by right now, what with so many students prepping for online school. If you’re willing to spend a bit more, however, you can get a well-appointed system that should last through the pandemic and beyond. For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex … Read More “Laptop deal: Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5 is on sale for $641 (Update: Sold out)” »
