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TheiPhoneis one of the most important pieces of tech of all time. Do you remember the world of cell phones before the iPhone launched? You know, when wireless application protocol (WAP — no, not the song by Cardi B) browsers were dominant, people still made phone calls instead of primarily texting, and cellular cameras were just a couple of megapixels? Sure, there were smartphones at the time — such as BlackBerry and Palm Treo — but these were more suited for business, rather than personal use....

If it’s notSlack or Teams, it’s likely Google Meet. In today’s post pandemic world, you’re likely going to be using one of these programs for your next interview, office meeting, or big grant proposal. Getting prepared for these events today requires a lot more than dusting off a suit and picking out the office-suitable makeup. If you’re using Google Meet, for example, you’ll also want to pick out a professional360-degree backgroundand check to see that your camera and mic are working appropriately....

TheYale Codeis a new electronic lock that borrows many features from smart locks like theAssure Lock 2, yet it isn’t technically a smart lock. It lacks support for Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, and Matter. There’s no mobile companion app. It can’t even connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Instead, it lets users customize “smart” features directly on the lock itself — positioning the Yale Code as a unique combination of smart and traditional lock....

Got anLG G8 ThinQin your hands? There are plenty of settings you can tweak to personalizethe phonea little more, but it can be tricky to wade through the cluttered user interface. We’ve done the job so you don’t have to, and picked 11 key settings you will want to tweak as soon as you set the phone up. As a note, there are two ways to access the settings app, which is what you’ll be using for most of this guide....

True wireless headphonesalways come inside a case, so why not make that casea phone? That’s HMD Global’s thinking with the new Nokia 5710 XpressAudio, another retro classic from Nokia’s archive reimagined for today. This time you get a normal-looking feature phone with a slide-down panel on the back, which when opened reveals a handy pair of true wireless headphones. Just like every other case for true wireless headphones, the earbuds are kept charged when placed inside the phone....

Bluetooth silently connects so many of our gadgets together, it’s easy to forget it’s a pretty impressive piece of technology on its own. It helps us listen to music, talk on our phones, and play video games, all without being frustrated by miles of cables strewn around the place. We’re going to explain how the technology behind Bluetooth works (and no, it’s not magic), so you can impress everyone at the party by explaining how your phone can send dance music to the speaker without being connected physically....

One of my favorite places to visit in China is Shenzhen. Established in 1979, the small fishing village north of Hong Kong has turned into the beating heart of China’s technology scene, and nowhere is this more epitomized than in Huaqiangbei. A district in Shenzhen, Huaqiangbei, has become the go-to destination for exploring the latest technology. However, it’s much more than this: it’s also where you’ll find the craziest and wildest range of technology devices, accessories, and components....

A post shared by Bryce Hall (@brycehall) TikTokmegastars Bryce Hall and Blake Gray were charged Friday with violating public health ordinances put in place for the coronavirus pandemic after throwing a series of large parties at their Hollywood Hills home this month that were thoroughly documented on social media. The Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer held a press conference Friday to announce the charges against four people — including Hall and Gray — for hosting parties akin to “really out of control nightclubs....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Animation studio Pixar has a knack for making stories with a grand scope feel personal and relatable, while also making relatively small, personal stories feel powerful and important in ways you don’t expect. The studio’s latest film,Turning Red, is a wonderful example of the latter that also manages to break new ground for the studio in some wonderful ways....

VCT team reportedly puts Valorant roster on the market VCT Pacific side ZETA DIVISION is reportedly open to offers for all of its Valorant players as it looks to reshuffle the roster after a disappointing season. According to areport by Blix.gg’s Seulgi, the Japanese organization will entertain offers for its Valorant players in the off-season as part of the rebuilding process for 2024. All six players on ZETA DIVISION, as well as head coach Hibiki ‘XQQ’ Motoyama, have contracts until the end of 2026, according to the VCT Global Contract Database....

Volkswagen is preparing to ramp up production ofelectric cars, and that means it will need a lot of batteries. But the German automaker may be in the midst of reshuffling its battery suppliers, according to a new report. VW is preparing to redistribute 50 billion euros ($56 billion) in funding earmarked for batteries over concerns that a supply deal with Samsung might unravel,Automotive News reports, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter....

Covering auto shows for many years has taught us that a new car looks completely different out in real-world traffic, surrounded by buildings and other vehicles, than under a convention center’s bright lights.Tesla’s Cybertruckis no exception, and video footage of Elon Musk driving it through Los Angeles suggests it’s even wilder than we imagined when it broke cover. The Cybertruck is aimed right at theFord F-150and theRivian R1T, among other current and upcoming pickups....

Tesla has shared a new video showing its Optimus humanoid robot pulling some rather impressive dance moves. While the nifty footwork might not be much use for the industrial settings that the robot is destined for, the 60-second clip effectively showcases its increasing agility and lifelike range of motion. Was just getting warmed uphttps://t.co/dN6rSXiLVSpic.twitter.com/JbJ8TxyaAz The clip comes a day after Optimus boss Milan Kovacsaid in an online postthat his robotics team “has been working very hard in the background....