Did you notice the new Gemini icon change?
Google has swapped icons of the Gemini apps on iPhone and Android, 9to5Google reported. What used to be a purple to blue gradient on a four-point star is now a rainbow gradient more reminiscent of the Google logo, with yellow, green, red, and blue. Credit: Google Credit: Google The star points are also more rounded […]
US and China lift trade restrictions key for tech production
In the ongoing discussion of trade and tariffs, Politico and others reported that the US and China are following through on a deal to lift export restrictions on items essential for technology production. Following the temporary trade deal between the two countries to slash tariffs back in May, talks continued in June as the US and China […]
The M4 MacBook Air is down to a record-low price before Prime Day
SAVE $150: The Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale at Amazon in all colorways for $849, down from the list price of $999. That’s a 15% discount that matches the lowest we’ve ever seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB […]
Get all colors of the 11-inch Apple iPad for under $300 off ahead of Prime Day
SAVE 14%: As of July 5, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad (128GB) for just $299 at Amazon, down from $349. That’s a $50 savings (14% off) and the lowest price we’ve seen on this model since May. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (128GB) $299 at Amazon $348.98 Save $49.98 […]
Software engineer goes viral for working at multiple startups at once
In the years following the start of the COVID pandemic, the concept of antiwork grew in popularity — but so did the opposite, “overemployment.” As of this publication, the r/overemployed subreddit has nearly 450,000 members, and this week its Redditors are celebrating one person in particular: Soham Parekh. Parekh is a software engineer in India […]
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Sony WH-1000XM5: Is it worth the upgrade?
Can you tell which is which? Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable XM6 vs. XM5: Specs At a glance, here are the spec differences between the two headphones: XM6 specs Processor: Sony QN3 Microphones: 12 Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (LDAC support) Battery: 30 hours with ANC (40 hours without) Quick charge: 3 hours in 3 minutes Noise […]
Nothing Headphone (1) reviews: Find out what critics are saying
What if you could get a really good pair of over-ear headphones that didn’t cost more than $400? That’s the question Nothing, a UK-based tech startup, is trying to answer with the new Nothing Headphone (1) headphones, just unveiled this week. A bunch of tech publications got to try out the new headphones prior to […]
The iPhone 17 Pro Max could have the biggest iPhone battery ever
Apple might be reaching for the stars with the battery in its next high-end iPhone. Or, at least, reaching for what several Android phones have already achieved, anyway. A new leak from prolific Chinese leaker Setsuna Digital on Weibo (courtesy of GSMArena) suggests the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a 5,000mAh battery, the first […]
Our TV expert approves this early Prime Day deal: Get this 55-inch Insignia Fire TV for its best-ever price
SAVE $160: As of July 4, the 55-inch Insignia F50 Series 4K Fire TV is just $189.99 at Amazon — that’s 46% off its regular $349.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia The 55-inch Insignia F50 Series 4K UHD LED Fire TV $189.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $160 Get Deal Anyone after an […]
Apple AirPods 4 just dropped in price ahead of Prime Day — save over $30
SAVE OVER $30: As of July 4, Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) are on sale for $148.99 at Amazon. That’s over $30 off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) $148.99 at Amazon $179 Save $30.01 Get Deal Prime Day is fast approaching, so we’ve been carefully […]