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10 Affordable gadgets that are surprisingly powerful » Gadget Flow
Discover affordable gadgets that pack a punch in this list. From smart home devices to headphones, these devices won’t break the bank but will exceed expectations. In today’s technology-driven world, gadgets have become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones to smart home devices, we rely on these gadgets for a lot. However, the price of technology can often be a barrier for many consumers. But what if we told you that there are affordable gadgets that are surprisingly powerful on the market? There are, and they’re what we’re highlighting today. Related: Must-have GaN chargers to buy for…
This new phone comes with everything you miss about old smartphones
TL;DR TCL and Metro have launched the Ion X smartphone. The phone brings a removable battery, microSD support, and a 3.5mm port. You’re otherwise looking at a very unremarkable handset in other areas. Phones with removable batteries are a rarity these days, as even the vast majority of low-end devices offer fixed batteries. Fortunately, US consumers now have one more handset to choose from thanks to TCL. TCL has teamed up with Metro to offer the TCL Ion X (h/t: XDA-Developers), and it’s definitely a low-end proposition when you look at the spec sheet. Expect to find a weak …
Big Tech is firing employees by the thousands. why? And how worried should we be?
Tech companies are always in the news, usually touring the next big thing. However, the tech news cycle recently hasn’t been dominated by the latest gadgets or innovation. Instead, layoffs are in the headlines. In the last year, more than 70,000 people globally have been laid off by Big Tech companies – and that doesn’t count the downstream effect of contractors (and other organizations) losing business as budgets tighten. What exactly led to this massive shakeout? And what does it mean for the industry, and you? What’s the damage? Since the end of the pandemic hiring spree, large numbers of…
Google is testing an AI chatbot that can answer medical questions: Report
At I/O 2023, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced PaLM 2 large language model (LLM) with improved multilingual, reasoning and coding capabilities. The company says that the model is trained on 100 languages and performs a broad range of tasks. At that time, Pichai highlighted that the AI model will be available in Workspace apps, Med-PaLM for medical uses and Sec-PaLM for security. A report has now said that Google has been testing an AI chatbot to expertly answer medical questions. According to a report by The Verge (via The Wall Street Journal), Med-PaLM 2 has been in testing at the…
Walmart and Amazon’s Race to Rule Shopping
Michael Calore: It’s complicated. Lauren Goode: OK. What about Walmart? Michael Calore: Ooh, I think I’ve been inside like one Walmart in my life. Lauren Goode: Are you American? Like, what? How have you only been inside one Walmart? Michael Calore: I don’t know. It’s just the way that I’ve rolled, I think. Lauren Goode: I guess they don’t have enough vegan food. OK. Do you know the names of their big bosses? Not necessarily the current CEOs, but the people associated with founding these companies? Michael Calore: Oh yeah, sure. Lauren Goode…
Apple Stock A Buy Right Now? AAPL Stock Chart Shows This
Consumer electronics giant apples (AAPL) has seen its sales hindered by weakening macroeconomic conditions, which have rocked Apple stock. Still, many investors might be wondering if AAPL stock is a buy right now. X Apple Stock News: iPhone 14 Sales Apple introduced its third-generation 5G smartphones, the iPhone 14 series, on Sept. 7. It also debuted its Apple Watch Series 8 smartwatches and second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds. Apple stock rose 0.9% on the news. Analysts praised the innovative new devices but some worried that the premium products would be a tough sell in the current economic climate. However, demand…
Father’s Day: 10 gifts for the tech-savvy dads of 2023
Besides spending quality time with your dad, another great way to celebrate Father’s Day is to surprise him with a nice gift – something he’ll cherish for years to come. And nothing fits bill better than the latest gadgets that will enrich his lifestyle and hobbies for a long time. In this article, we have compiled a list of some of the best tech gadgets for your tech-savvy dad. Whether he’s into fitness, entertainment, or productivity, you’ll find something here that will make him smile. Read on to discover our top picks for Father’s Day 2023, arranged roughly in the…
Russia accuses US of using Apple iPhones for spying
Russia‘s Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused the US of using Apple iPhones to spy. The FSB, the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB said that it had uncovered a US National Security Agency (NSA) plot using previously unknown malware to access specially made so-called backdoor vulnerabilities in apples phones. Incidentally, this is the same NSA that had tried to garner public opinion on its side as it objected to Apple’s refusal to give it access to user data. According to a report in news agency Reuters, the FSB says that several thousand Apple phones, including domestic …