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Getting a means of transportation at the airport can be quite the wait sometimes. It is especially annoying when you factor in the exhaustion from a long flight or the feeling of being cramped in a tight seat for what feels like an eternity.In comes Uber with a brand new feature to offer a solution to that same problem. Starting today, users of the app can book a ride up to 30 days in advance. The idea here is to counteract available driver shortages by planning in advance.The real game-changer, however, comes when you decide to go for the more…
Google already has a Pixel 6 live stream channel up and running for the official Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch announcement event on October 19. The new 2021 Pixel 6 phones are, however, already unveiled or, should we say, teased by Google itself, and they are just the next U-turn in its meandering Google phone strategy. First we had the Google Nexus phones that saw a production partnership with Samsung, LG, HTC, and others, which served as an Android showcase, and were sold at cost. Then Google shifted its strategy, and started the homebrew Pixel line. Google gobbled up HTC’s phone…
Grell Audio isn’t a household name, but its founder, Axel Grell, is something of a legend in the audiophile community. As Sennheiser’s lead headphones designer for the better part of 30 years, he was a driving force behind the company’s line of highly regarded audio products, like the pricey but extraordinary HD800 and HD800S. Now, out on his own, Grell has his sights set on a new goal: To produce a set of true wireless earbuds that don’t compromise on sound quality and, perhaps more importantly, don’t cost the equivalent of lease payment on a Ferrari. His first attempt is…
It’s a great time to deals hunt for the iPhone 12 range. Apple released the iPhone 13 on 24 September and subsequently discontinued the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max while dropping prices on the iPhone 12 and 12 mini. The Pro and Pro Max are still available from other retailers of course, and discounts are running deep as retailers try to get rid of stock to make room for the new models. Plus, we’re likely to see even more deals this month now that Black Friday is less than eight weeks away. While 26 November may seem far…
If you’re still waiting to get a better graphics card, how about increasing the resolution of your monitor in the meantime? Walmart is selling a 32-inch LG UltraGear 1440p high refresh rate monitor for $249. This monitor usually sells closer to $300 and its MSRP is $349. The LG UltraGear 32GN600-B features a maximum 165Hz refresh rate, and a 1 millisecond response time. It’s also loaded with FreeSync for buttery smooth frame rates, and the monitor has HDR10, which we don’t quite count as true high dynamic range since the brightness of this display is under 1,000 nits. It will,…
Google this week introduced several ways for individuals to make sustainable choices, whether lowering their carbon footprint, supporting clean energy, or taking eco-friendly actions.”When people come to Google Search with questions about climate change, we’ll show authoritative information from sources like the United Nations,” Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wrote in a blog announcement. “It’s all part of our goal to help 1 billion people make more sustainable choices by 2022.”Travel and ShoppingJust in time for the travel-heavy holiday season, Google is bringing carbon emissions information to its online flight booking service. Enter your trip details and find out…
Memory manufacturers are providing more teasers of their upcoming DDR5 kits which will be compatible first on Intel’s Alder Lake desktop platform. Corsair & V-Color Tease Their Next-Generation DDR5 Memory Modules – Dominator, Vengeance & RGB Series Earlier this week, Corsair showed off its brand new Vengeance DDR5 series memory kit which will come in a low profile design, making them perfect for all PC setups. The memory features a black-colored heatsink with a triangular pattern and a large ‘Vengeance’ label in the middle. Corsair has not shared any specifications of its memory modules but earlier, the company did confirm…
Bitcoin is the world’s first successful decentralized cryptocurrency and payment system, launched in 2009 by a mysterious creator known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. The word “cryptocurrency” refers to a group of digital assets where transactions are secured and verified using cryptography – a scientific practice of encoding and decoding data. Those transactions are often stored on computers distributed all over the world via a distributed ledger technology called blockchain (see below.)Bitcoin can be divided into smaller units known as “satoshis” (up to 8 decimal places) and used for payments, but it’s also considered a store of value like gold. This…
The Bitcoin halving, which is also known as “the halvening,” is the name for one of the most hotly anticipated events in Bitcoin’s history.In May 2020, the number of bitcoin (BTC) entering circulation every 10 minutes – known as block rewards – dropped by half, from 12.5 to 6.25. It’s a milestone that was easy to see coming because it happens every 210,000 blocks (approximately every four years) and had happened twice before 2020.The allure of possible riches is what draws so much attention to these events. The number of new bitcoin entering circulation shrinks, but demand should, in theory,…
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. It’s always a good idea to upgrade your home theater with 4K TV deals as long as you’ve got the budget. With Best Buy TV deals, you’ll be able to afford TVs that you didn’t think you could, ranging from 50-inch TV deals to 70-inch TV deals. As these massive displays become cheaper, you no longer have to empty your savings if you choose to purchase one for your living room. If you’re currently on the hunt for a new TV, you’re in luck because there’s…