Feed InformerKensoft Infotech's News DigestKensoft Infotech's News DigestRespective post owners and feed distributors2012-07-15T07:46:03ZFeed Informer http://feed.informer.com/http://app.feed.informer.com/widgets/LD28AFLDWVNVIDIA's GPUs powered the AI revolution. Its new Blackwell chips are up to 30 times faster<p>In less than two years, NVIDIA’s H100 chips, which are used by nearly every AI company in the world to train large language models that power services like ChatGPT, made it one of the world’s <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:1;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-becomes-the-third-most-valuable-us-company-at-alphabets-expense-123503967.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-becomes-the-third-most-valuable-us-company-at-alphabets-expense-123503967.html">most valuable companies</a>. On Monday, NVIDIA announced a next-generation platform called Blackwell, whose chips are between seven and 30 times faster than the H100 and use 25 times less power.<br><br>“Blackwell GPUs are the engine to power this new Industrial Revolution,” said NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at the company’s annual GTC event in San Jose attended by thousands of developers, and which <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://x.com/liveplexio/status/1769843150598930587?s=20" data-original-link="https://x.com/liveplexio/status/1769843150598930587?s=20">some compared</a> to a Taylor Swift concert. “Generative AI is the defining technology of our time. Working with the most dynamic companies in the world, we will realize the promise of AI for every industry,” Huang added in a <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:3;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-platform-arrives-to-power-a-new-era-of-computing" data-original-link="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-platform-arrives-to-power-a-new-era-of-computing">press release</a>.<br><br>NVIDIA’s Blackwell chips are named in honor of David Harold Blackwell, a mathematician who specialized in game theory and statistics. NVIDIA claims that Blackwell is the world’s most powerful chip. It offers a significant performance upgrade to AI companies with speeds of 20 petaflops compared to just 4 petaflops that the H100 provided. Much of this speed is made possible thanks the 208 billion transistors in Blackwell chips compared to 80 billion in the H100. To achieve this, NVIDIA connected two large chip dies that can talk to each other at speeds up to 10 terabytes per second.<br><br>In a sign of just how dependent our modern AI revolution is on NVIDIA’s chips, the company’s press release <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:4;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-platform-arrives-to-power-a-new-era-of-computing" data-original-link="https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-blackwell-platform-arrives-to-power-a-new-era-of-computing">includes</a> testimonials from seven CEOs who collectively lead companies worth trillions of dollars. They include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, Oracle chairman Larry Ellison, Dell CEO Michael Dell, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.<br><br>“There is currently nothing better than NVIDIA hardware for AI,” Musk says in the statement. "Blackwell offers massive performance leaps, and will accelerate our ability to deliver leading-edge models. We’re excited to continue working with NVIDIA to enhance AI compute,” Altman says.<br><br>NVIDIA did not disclose how much Blackwell chips would cost. Its H100 chips currently run between 25,000 and $40,000 per chip, <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/18/nvidia-announces-gb200-blackwell-ai-chip-launching-later-this-year.html" data-original-link="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/18/nvidia-announces-gb200-blackwell-ai-chip-launching-later-this-year.html">according</a> to <em>CNBC</em>, and entire systems powered by these chips can cost as much as $200,000. <br><br>Despite their costs, NVIDIA’s chips are in high demand. Last year, delivery wait times were <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:6;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/wait-times-for-nvidias-ai-gpus-eases-to-three-to-four-months-suggesting-peak-in-near-term-growth-the-wait-list-for-an-h100-was-previously-eleven-months-ubs" data-original-link="https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/wait-times-for-nvidias-ai-gpus-eases-to-three-to-four-months-suggesting-peak-in-near-term-growth-the-wait-list-for-an-h100-was-previously-eleven-months-ubs">as high as</a> 11 months. And having access to NVIDIA’s AI chips is increasingly seen as a status symbol for tech companies looking to attract AI talent. Earlier this year, Zuckerberg <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:7;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.engadget.com/mark-zuckerberg-is-the-latest-billionaire-who-wants-to-create-artificial-general-intelligence-210820789.html" data-original-link="https://www.engadget.com/mark-zuckerberg-is-the-latest-billionaire-who-wants-to-create-artificial-general-intelligence-210820789.html">touted</a> the company’s efforts to build “a massive amount of infrastructure” to power Meta’s AI efforts. “At the end of this year,” Zuckerberg wrote, “we will have ~350k Nvidia H100s — and overall ~600k H100s H100 equivalents of compute if you include other GPUs.”</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nvidias-gpus-powered-the-ai-revolution-its-new-blackwell-chips-are-up-to-30-times-faster-001059577.html?src=rss2024-03-19T00:10:59Zurn:uuid:185e80a6-b582-7304-1f17-354b799062a250th Players Championship delivers needed greatness for PGA TourPONTE VEDRA BEACH — The week of the 50th Players Championship began with a flap but ended with a flourish. Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic and historic 1-shot come-from-behind win was the show-stopping performance the PGA Tour needed on its biggest stage. Scheffler’s relentless execution and closing ability drew Tiger Woods comparisons as he maintained his stranglehold on world No. 1 at the ...<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/50th-players-championship-delivers-needed-231800240.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/p3dFKIR.WycwtuOaoEjEZA--~B/aD0yNjY2O3c9NDAwMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/orlando_sentinel_local_122/2813f17974c2b710a033abe244b48db5" width="4000" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>PONTE VEDRA BEACH — The week of the 50th Players Championship began with a flap but ended with a flourish. Scottie Scheffler’s dramatic and historic 1-shot come-from-behind win was the show-stopping performance the PGA Tour needed on its biggest stage. Scheffler’s relentless execution and closing ability drew Tiger Woods comparisons as he maintained his stranglehold on world No. 1 at the ...</p></article>2024-03-18T23:18:00Zurn:uuid:0ab068d5-8d45-9320-dddd-4fc20f0882d0Tiger reportedly in Bahamas for PIF 'meet-and-greet'Woods and other player directors will be meeting PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for the first time, according to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/tiger-reportedly-bahamas-pif-meet-205644168.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/YoclaHe3iLKvmwKGzufnWA--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/63e3f0f4b3da50bab55052ad740e3a16" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Woods and other player directors will be meeting PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for the first time, according to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis.</p></article>2024-03-18T20:56:44Zurn:uuid:4123b1f9-303f-8cd4-b6f0-bbb4779bdb58Tiger, fellow player directors meet PIF governor, who talks through visionWoods and other player directors will be meeting PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for the first time, according to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/tiger-reportedly-bahamas-pif-meet-205644168.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/YoclaHe3iLKvmwKGzufnWA--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/63e3f0f4b3da50bab55052ad740e3a16" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Woods and other player directors will be meeting PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan for the first time, according to Golf Channel's Todd Lewis.</p></article>2024-03-18T20:56:44Zurn:uuid:779c373d-3070-abf4-0433-aa5c12873470Unpacking PGA Tour player director, PIF meetingTodd Lewis and Steve Burkowski discuss the latest on the meeting between PGA Tour policy board player directors and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/unpacking-pga-tour-player-director-204347136.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/68Nw3tw_f7XqKWub_Dc3Ow--~B/aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/video.nbcsports.com/6552625fc9ee6fd781c400da158b54c1" width="1280" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Todd Lewis and Steve Burkowski discuss the latest on the meeting between PGA Tour policy board player directors and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.</p></article>2024-03-18T20:43:47Zurn:uuid:4157a78a-e0d8-ff85-92ad-dc153a60931fMicrosoft is planning some more pre-Build AI announcements<p>It's shaping up to be a busy spring for <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/microsoft/"><ins>Microsoft</ins></a>, which has multiple events lined up over the next few months. Not only is there <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/what-to-expect-at-microsofts-march-21-event-204559003.html"><ins>a work and Copilot-centric event this Thursday</ins></a> and almost certainly an Xbox showcase coming up <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-2024-summer-game-fest-showcase-is-set-for-june-7-162854440.html"><ins>in early June</ins></a>, but Build is on the horizon. The company's major developer conference is set to run from May 21 until May 23. However, three days apparently isn't long enough to cram in everything Microsoft wants to talk about.</p>
<p>The company sent Engadget an invite to a private event taking place on May 20, the day before Build starts. Details are scant, but Microsoft says CEO Satya Nadella will dig into its "AI vision across hardware and software." There won't be a livestream of the briefing, but reporters who attend in person will learn the news first and get hands-on demos.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Microsoft having an "AI vision" that spans across hardware and software lines up with recent reports that the company is gearing up to <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-may-debut-its-first-ai-pcs-later-this-month-204522580.html"><ins>release its first "AI PCs."</ins></a> This week's event is expected to include at least the business and commercial-focused versions of the OLED Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6.</p>
<p>The consumer variants of the systems may not arrive until <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:5;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091211/microsoft-surface-pro-10-surface-laptop-6-release-date-specs" data-original-link="https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/5/24091211/microsoft-surface-pro-10-surface-laptop-6-release-date-specs"><ins>later this spring</ins></a>, though those are expected to have significant processor upgrades that will deliver “huge performance and efficiency gains," according to <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:6;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/exclusive-microsoft-will-unveil-oled-surface-pro-10-and-arm-surface-laptop-6-this-month-ahead-of-major-windows-11-ai-update" data-original-link="https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/exclusive-microsoft-will-unveil-oled-surface-pro-10-and-arm-surface-laptop-6-this-month-ahead-of-major-windows-11-ai-update"><em><ins>Windows Central</ins></em></a>. They're slated to have Intel Core Ultra or Snapdragon X Elite chips with next-gen neural processing units.</p>
<p>These chips are said to be capable of supporting more advanced AI features that Microsoft plans to bring to Windows later this year, such as on-device <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-copilot-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-companys-ai-assistant-130004909.html"><ins>Copilot</ins></a> and a tool called AI Explorer. The latter has been described as a searchable timeline of all of your activity on a device.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-is-planning-some-more-pre-build-ai-announcements-194843363.html?src=rss2024-03-18T19:48:43Zurn:uuid:e2e46e3e-a8d8-1587-1784-013c0856d7afWhose social media posts earn more: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler or Paige Spiranac? It’s not even closeHere's how much the average pro golf gets per post ... vs. the same for a golf influencer.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/whose-social-media-posts-earn-193008118.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/hDG8uZrH1alX92Ne3Ol9dw--~B/aD0xMzkwO3c9MjAxMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_sports_golfweek_articles_635/85ca4f82e8d321a7c19e4d0413f96e9c" width="2010" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Here's how much the average pro golf gets per post ... vs. the same for a golf influencer.</p></article>2024-03-18T19:30:08Zurn:uuid:77530a80-017f-8eac-1b41-6d56accc3715Scottie Scheffler is reaching a dominance not seen since Tiger WoodsScottie Scheffler is next in line for comparisons with Tiger Woods because golf, like other sports, is always looking for the heir to the throne. Scheffler is playing great golf, measured as much by his elite ball-striking and alarming consistency as the results. “I think that's a funny question,” Scheffler said Sunday evening after his record-tying final round made him the first back-to-back winner of The Players Championship.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/scottie-scheffler-reaching-dominance-not-191334804.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/BYBPy8f8n.jBrM9VX2GIKQ--~B/aD0yMzYzO3c9NDIwMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ap.org/18e138cbf65804b9cc4a9635cf125e64" width="4200" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Scottie Scheffler is next in line for comparisons with Tiger Woods because golf, like other sports, is always looking for the heir to the throne. Scheffler is playing great golf, measured as much by his elite ball-striking and alarming consistency as the results. “I think that's a funny question,” Scheffler said Sunday evening after his record-tying final round made him the first back-to-back winner of The Players Championship.</p></article>2024-03-18T19:13:34Zurn:uuid:a2b0b185-6887-96d5-4e0e-4b188e67a022Roundtable: Analyzing Scheffler's dominanceThe Golf Today roundtable breaks down Scottie Scheffler's dominance on the PGA Tour, questioning how far the world No. 1 can take his game.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/roundtable-analyzing-schefflers-dominance-180435808.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/FqLywblciYXuNBSDpsW_Vg--~B/aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/video.nbcsports.com/c71ff8a979377e776a8680927916a5e2" width="1280" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>The Golf Today roundtable breaks down Scottie Scheffler's dominance on the PGA Tour, questioning how far the world No. 1 can take his game.</p></article>2024-03-18T18:04:35Zurn:uuid:05a12c3f-2b48-659d-a327-4d3f80282b8aGolf ball companies are giving away one dozen free balls, including Titleist Pro V1You can save as much as $55 on golf balls with a free dozen with purchase from Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Bridgestone, Srixon, Mizuno and Wilson.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/golf-ball-companies-giving-away-173629786.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/NX1i.9fY.IqPwoVK8m86bA--~B/aD04NTA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/detroit-free-press/59a287e3fe4cc1252ba62eef159ebed0" width="1280" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>You can save as much as $55 on golf balls with a free dozen with purchase from Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Bridgestone, Srixon, Mizuno and Wilson.</p></article>2024-03-18T17:36:29Zurn:uuid:aa1894f8-4c67-9dd9-9e48-bae2e53f4983Wyndham Clark’s brutal lip out at 2024 Players Championship cost him as much as $2.5 millionAt best Clark only lost $743,333. At worst, he lost out on $2,518,333.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/wyndham-clark-brutal-lip-2024-171302719.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/EWQ74klHmhGiya4nYCjBFg--~B/aD0xNzA3O3c9MjU2MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_sports_golfweek_articles_635/0f34c46b648348558eb0e344dab6493b" width="2560" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>At best Clark only lost $743,333. At worst, he lost out on $2,518,333.</p></article>2024-03-18T17:13:02Zurn:uuid:75dc46fd-23bb-74ca-80d5-4eca2baa8b1eRivian owners can use Tesla Superchargers now, once they get their free adapter<p>Rivian owners <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://twitter.com/Rivian/status/1769758297438159021"><ins>can now use Tesla Supercharger stations</ins></a> to juice up their electric trucks and SUVs, after a software update issued during the weekend. The company first <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/rivian-owners-will-be-able-to-use-tesla-superchargers-starting-in-2024-141546633.html"><ins>announced the integration last year</ins></a>, along with plans to include Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports in forthcoming vehicles. These ports won’t start showing up until 2025, so Rivian has also started a program to send Tesla-made NACS adapters to current customers.</p>
<p>The adapters will be free of charge, which calls to mind the move Ford made last month as it continues to <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/ford-ev-owners-can-now-use-tesla-superchargers-in-the-us-and-canada-130053549.html"><ins>transition to the NACS charging standard</ins></a>. Rivian will send out one free adapter per customer, based on the vehicle’s VIN number. The company hasn’t announced whether this is a limited time offering or how much additional adapters will cost. As a comparison, Ford will begin charging $230 for these adapters in July.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Rivian owners can select Tesla Superchargers as a charging option via the vehicle’s infotainment system or the manufacturer’s smartphone app. Everything is handled by Rivian, so there’s no need to download or use the Tesla app to pay for charging. Rivian’s chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid, told <em>The Verge</em> that this will give customers <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104786/rivian-tesla-supercharger-access-adapter-free-r1t-r1s"><ins>access to over 15,000 more DC fast chargers</ins></a> across the country.</p>
<p>The move to incorporate NACS charging into its vehicles will not impact Rivian’s proprietary network. The company still plans on installing thousands of DC fast chargers at hundreds of locations throughout the next few years, as part of its growing Adventure Network.</p>
<p>Tesla’s charging standard is widely considered to be the <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/tesla-has-won-the-ev-charging-wars-155726724.html"><ins>best available option for EV owners</ins></a>, as these chargers are known to be <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://electrek.co/2022/06/16/study-finds-more-than-fourth-charging-stations-were-non-functional/"><ins>more reliable than CCS and CHAdeMO chargers</ins></a>. Tesla’s standard is also more readily available, with more than 55,000 Supercharger stations worldwide.</p>
<p>It wasn’t so long ago that Tesla’s Supercharger network was exclusive to the company’s vehicles. Those days are gone. Just about every major automobile manufacturer has announced plans to join the NACS party, <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/subaru-evs-will-support-teslas-nacs-chargers-starting-in-2025-185214250.html"><ins>including Subaru</ins></a>, <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/volkswagen-finally-confirms-itll-switch-its-evs-to-teslas-charging-standard-101517391.html"><ins>Volkswagen</ins></a>, <a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/honda-will-use-teslas-ev-charging-standard-in-north-america-164539111.html"><ins>Honda</ins></a>, <a data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/toyota-and-lexus-are-adopting-teslas-ev-charging-standard-051655109.html"><ins>Toyota and Lexus</ins></a>, among many others.</p>
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<p>As for Rivian, the company says customers can access most V3 Tesla Superchargers using the adapter, but only some V2 chargers. The just-announced <a data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/rivian-reveals-the-45000-r2-electric-suv-and-its-siblings-the-r3-and-r3x-185640727.html"><ins>Rivian R2, R3 and R3X vehicles</ins></a> will all come with factory-installed NACS ports.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/rivian-owners-can-use-tesla-superchargers-now-once-they-get-their-free-adapter-170804461.html?src=rss2024-03-18T17:08:04Zurn:uuid:f1cc0952-a15c-9148-e30b-da8496a43cc7Scottie Scheffler shines again at the Players Championship in the 'best hour of golf all year'Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee explains why the final round of the Players Championship on Sunday was must-see tv and discusses movement by the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to get all of its players back on the same course.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/scottie-scheffler-shines-again-players-163923447.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/owRIyT6MvrAxL1AeXU_lSA--~B/aD0xMTY2O3c9MjA3MzthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/ca647770-e545-11ee-bdde-2a6abc978264" width="2073" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee explains why the final round of the Players Championship on Sunday was must-see tv and discusses movement by the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to get all of its players back on the same course.</p></article>2024-03-18T16:39:23Zurn:uuid:8cb915ff-a817-6c34-dcbd-9f0e13fced1eGoogle Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones are up to $250 off ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale<p>Amazon's <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html">Big Spring Sale</a> officially begins this Wednesday, but as with all such sales, a number of deals <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-14-best-early-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-you-can-shop-today-161534133.html">went live early</a>, including on Google's latest Pixel smartphones. The 128GB-capacity <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0dvb2dsZS1QaXhlbC1Qcm8tU21hcnRwaG9uZS1UZWxlcGhvdG8vZHAvQjBDR1RKMTJaOS8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tNWRhLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YTU2MGU3NS1lYmU3LTQ4NmYtYjY4Mi0zODM0YTQ3ZjBjNGYifQ&signature=AQAAAcKJYkmHHaYo3njuhJZqJuSO1nqYdhsVBKJ1p4h4Y5up&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-Pro-Smartphone-Telephoto%2Fdp%2FB0CGTJ12Z9%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Pro-Smartphone-Telephoto/dp/B0CGTJ12Z9/?th=1">Pixel 8 Pro</a> is 25 percent off, which deducts $250 from the list price and brings the handset to $749. That beats the all-time-low price we saw for <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-are-up-to-200-off-in-a-google-black-friday-deal-140005289.html">Black Friday</a> last November. Larger capacity models are seeing discounts as well, with all three colors that Amazon carries included. If you'd rather buy direct, you can get <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Google Store NA;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=47408a47-7be0-49f0-86aa-563efadfdd37&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Google+Store+NA&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JlLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vY29uZmlnL3BpeGVsXzhfcHJvP2hsPWVuLVVTJnNlbGVjdGlvbnM9ZXlKd2NtOWtkV04wUm1GdGFXeDVJam9pWTBkc05GcFhlR1pQUmpsM1kyMDRQU0o5IiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YTU2MGU3NS1lYmU3LTQ4NmYtYjY4Mi0zODM0YTQ3ZjBjNGYifQ&signature=AQAAAdDoJ7clPr6gFfvEFv2sYUEG70cD2TU9QyxehqipAH3u&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.google.com%2Fconfig%2Fpixel_8_pro%3Fhl%3Den-US%26selections%3DeyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPRjl3Y204PSJ9" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://store.google.com/config/pixel_8_pro?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPRjl3Y204PSJ9">the same discount</a> from Google's online shop, which also has the Google-exclusive Mint color.</p>
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<p>A similar discount goes to the 128GB <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDR1RENUtWVC8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLW8tNWRhLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YTU2MGU3NS1lYmU3LTQ4NmYtYjY4Mi0zODM0YTQ3ZjBjNGYifQ&signature=AQAAAQ9FrhV3xvQbqztVN4h4ZNXCeclLgN95Ju_BoposqpBB&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0CGTD5KVT%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGTD5KVT/?th=1">Pixel 8</a> which is 29 percent off and down to $499 instead of $699 at both Amazon and from <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Google Store NA;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=47408a47-7be0-49f0-86aa-563efadfdd37&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Google+Store+NA&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JlLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vY29uZmlnL3BpeGVsXzg_aGw9ZW4tVVMmc2VsZWN0aW9ucz1leUp3Y205a2RXTjBSbUZ0YVd4NUlqb2lZMGRzTkZwWGVHWlBRVDA5SW4wJTNEIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI5YTU2MGU3NS1lYmU3LTQ4NmYtYjY4Mi0zODM0YTQ3ZjBjNGYifQ&signature=AQAAAY3ce5ANpPbaKJ_lSCZUGSriSTPmKqY7d_Rilet5DwdS&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.google.com%2Fconfig%2Fpixel_8%3Fhl%3Den-US%26selections%3DeyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPQT09In0%253D" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://store.google.com/config/pixel_8?hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZPQT09In0%3D">Google</a>. Again, that's the lowest price we've tracked and the discounts extend to the larger capacity models. We named the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro the <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-smartphones-140004900.html">best Android smartphones</a> on the market thanks to their speedy chips, brighter screens and improved cameras. Plus the suite of AI-enabled tools are <a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-review-googles-most-compelling-phones-in-years-specs-price-170022742.html">more than just gimmicks</a> and actually help you out with things like search, taking better photos and a more capable Google Assistant. Perhaps the best part is Google's <a data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-extends-software-support-for-pixel-phones-to-a-full-seven-years-143043262.html">commitment</a> to seven years of software support, which means these phones can stay in your pocket for far longer than the average mobile. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>As for the difference between the two phones, the Pro model has a larger screen at 6.7 inches versus the Pixel 8's 6.2 inches. The Pro also has a screen with a 400-nit higher peak brightness, more RAM and a third, telephoto camera. Both have the same chip and many of the same AI tools. </p>
<p>Those looking for an even steeper deal should check out the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0dvb2dsZS1QaXhlbC03YS1VbmxvY2tlZC1TbWFydHBob25lL2RwL0IwQlo5WE5CUkIvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC1vLTVkYS0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWE1NjBlNzUtZWJlNy00ODZmLWI2ODItMzgzNGE0N2YwYzRmIn0&signature=AQAAAfOE0WGxYPGPp0hL7c755misoHYJbCuj2fnC_KPghnZh&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-7a-Unlocked-Smartphone%2Fdp%2FB0BZ9XNBRB%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-7a-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B0BZ9XNBRB/?th=1">Google Pixel 7a</a>, which is also down to a record-low price of $374 at both Amazon and <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Google Store NA;elmt:;cpos:12;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=47408a47-7be0-49f0-86aa-563efadfdd37&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Google+Store+NA&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3N0b3JlLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vdXMvY29uZmlnL3BpeGVsXzdhP3NrdT1HQTA0NDM4LVVTJmhsPWVuLVVTJnNlbGVjdGlvbnM9ZXlKd2NtOWtkV04wUm1GdGFXeDVJam9pWTBkc05GcFhlR1pPTWtVOUluMCUzRCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOWE1NjBlNzUtZWJlNy00ODZmLWI2ODItMzgzNGE0N2YwYzRmIn0&signature=AQAAAX9yu0NUhoFlKaQPfAzSYcfIyeGhXNGcfc3Hxjqi1AlQ&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.google.com%2Fus%2Fconfig%2Fpixel_7a%3Fsku%3DGA04438-US%26hl%3Den-US%26selections%3DeyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZOMkU9In0%253D" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://store.google.com/us/config/pixel_7a?sku=GA04438-US&hl=en-US&selections=eyJwcm9kdWN0RmFtaWx5IjoiY0dsNFpXeGZOMkU9In0%3D">Google</a>. We not only named this the best mid-range Android phone in our <a data-i13n="cpos:13;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-smartphones-140004900.html">guide to smartphones</a>, it's also the splurge pick in our <a data-i13n="cpos:14;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-budget-android-phone-160029327.html">budget Android guide</a>. </p>
<p><strong><em>Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide</em></strong><em>: Spring sales are in the air, headlined by </em><a data-i13n="cpos:15;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/everything-we-know-about-amazons-big-spring-sale--including-deals-you-can-shop-now-131749906.html"><em>Amazon’s Big Spring sale event</em></a><em>. Our expert editors are curating all </em><a data-i13n="cpos:16;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/topics/spring-sales/"><em>the best spring sales right here.</em></a><em> Follow Engadget to shop the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:17;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html"><em>tech deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale</em></a><em>, hear from Autoblog’s car experts on the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:18;pos:1" href="https://www.autoblog.com/article/amazon-announced-its-first-ever-big-spring-sale-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-to-shop-the-best-deals/"><em>spring auto deals on Amazon</em></a><em>, and find </em><a data-i13n="cpos:19;pos:1" href="https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/amazon-big-spring-sale-early-deals-2024-140703414.html"><em>spring sales</em></a><em> to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.</em></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-smartphones-are-up-to-250-off-ahead-of-amazons-spring-sale-160352403.html?src=rss2024-03-18T16:03:52Zurn:uuid:0739a42f-b4e8-a970-bf09-17a841ac6751YouTube lays out new rules for 'realistic' AI-generated videos<p>Many companies and platforms are wrangling with how to handle AI-generated content as it becomes more prevalent. One key concern for many is the <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/meta-plans-to-ramp-up-labeling-of-ai-generated-images-across-its-platforms-160234038.html"><ins>labeling of such material</ins></a> to make it clear that an AI model whipped up a photo, video or piece of audio. To that end, <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/youtube/"><ins>YouTube</ins></a> has <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/"><ins>laid out its new rules</ins></a> for labeling videos made with artificial intelligence.</p>
<p>Starting today, the platform will require anyone uploading a realistic-looking video that "is made with altered or synthetic media, including <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/generative-ai/"><ins>generative AI</ins></a>" to label it for the sake of transparency. YouTube defines realistic content as anything that a viewer could "easily mistake" for an actual person, event or place.</p>
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<p>If a creator uses a synthetic version of a real person's voice to narrate a video or replaces someone's face with another person's, they'll need to include a label. They'll also need to include the disclosure if they alter footage of a real event or place (such as by modifying an existing cityscape or making it look like a real building is on fire).</p>
<p>YouTube says that it might apply one of these labels to a video if a creator hasn't done so, "especially if the altered or synthetic content has the potential to confuse or mislead people." The team notes that while it wants to give creators some time to get used to the new rules, YouTube will likely penalize those who persistently flout the policy by not including a label when they should be.</p>
<p>These labels will start to appear across YouTube in the coming weeks, starting with the mobile app and then desktop and TVs. They'll mostly appear in the expanded description, noting that the video includes "altered or synthetic content," adding that "sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated."</p>
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<p>However, when it comes to more sensitive topics (such as news, elections, finance and health), YouTube will place a label directly on the video player to make it more prominent. </p>
<p>Creators won't need to include the label if they only used generative AI to help with things like script creation, coming up with ideas for videos or to automatically generate captions. Labels won't be necessary for "clearly unrealistic content" or if changes are inconsequential. Adjusting colors or using special effects like adding background blur alone won't require creators to use the altered content label. Nor will applying lighting filters, beauty filters or other enhancements.</p>
<p>In addition, YouTube says it's still working on a revamped takedown request process for synthetic or altered content that <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/republicans-attack-biden-with-a-fully-ai-generated-ad-184055192.html">depicts a real, identifiable person's face or voice</a>. It plans to share more details about that updated procedure soon.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/youtube-lays-out-new-rules-for-realistic-ai-generated-videos-154248008.html?src=rss2024-03-18T15:42:48Zurn:uuid:2e98f820-e881-bfac-17b5-cf6704189856YouTuber Dunkey’s publishing company is releasing its first game on May 9<p>YouTube sensation Dunkey, <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.youtube.com/@videogamedunkey">aka videogamedunkey</a> or Jason Gastrow, has added game publishing to his resume. He started a company called Big Mode last year, which is <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.animalwell.net/">releasing its first title on May 9</a>. <em>Animal Well</em> is a sidescrolling Metroidvania platformer that will show up on the PS5, the Nintendo Switch and PCs. There’s a trailer that’s absolutely oozing with retro-gaming goodness.</p>
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<p>Now, Dunkey didn’t make this game. Big Mode is a publisher and not a developer. A company called Shared Memory is behind <em>Animal Well</em>, which is just a solo dev named Billy Basso. He’s been <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://twitter.com/Billy_Basso/status/1769527715462348962?s=20">working on the game for seven years</a> and his hard work shows from the trailer. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p><em>Animal Well</em> looks to lean a bit into psychedelia. There’s a blistering color palette, a synth-heavy soundtrack and, of course, a giant white cat that takes up the whole screen. There also looks to be tough platforming sections and the kinds of power ups that populate the Metroidvania genre. In any event, this looks like yet another delicious appetizer before <em>Hollow Knight: Silksong</em> <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/hollow-knight-silksong-delayed-and-theres-no-updated-release-window-164549946.html">eventually releases in the year 2087</a>.</p>
<p>While Basso hasn’t released any games on his own yet, the <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.mobygames.com/person/618281/billy-basso/">developer did work on</a> <em>Octodad: Deadliest Catch</em> and <em>Bugsnax</em>, among others. As for Dunkey, he’s a YouTuber, but one with pretty good taste. He knows his stuff and loves trashing bad games. If you’ve ever seen a meme taking the piss out of the beleaguered PlayStation mascot Knack, Dunkey <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaOUrCQ9Wc4">probably had something to do with it</a>.</p>
<p><em>Animal Well</em> is the first game published by Big Mode, but not the last. The company has major plans for the future, <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fhTVD7fD1w">including a bullet hell shooter called</a> <em>Star of Providence</em>. Big Mode is also accepting submissions from developers, though not if the game includes “NFTs, crypto or blockchain.” If only <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/it-took-starbucks-a-little-too-long-to-realize-coffee-nfts-arent-it-170132305.html">Starbucks had such discerning taste</a>.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/youtuber-dunkeys-publishing-company-is-releasing-its-first-game-on-may-9-152519368.html?src=rss2024-03-18T15:25:19Zurn:uuid:a070df4b-7a48-3bd9-47a5-e9de58558694Monday Leaderboard: Death-defying shots and heartbreaking near-miss puttsScottie Scheffler won the weekend, but Max Homa nearly crushed a dude's skull and Wyndham Clark suffered the unlucky break of the year.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/monday-leaderboard-death-defying-shots-and-heartbreaking-near-miss-putts-151914357.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/HzBwRW20PbNJBZ7JwxpK6Q--~B/aD0xNjAwO3c9MjUwMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/c4316b90-e533-11ee-bf6a-0422d072634d" width="2500" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Scottie Scheffler won the weekend, but Max Homa nearly crushed a dude's skull and Wyndham Clark suffered the unlucky break of the year.</p></article>2024-03-18T15:19:14Zurn:uuid:59be7e8b-7439-1438-088f-1ffa1627eb0eMonday leaderboard: Scheffler wins and Homa's death-defying shotScottie Scheffler emerged victorious in golf's finest hour, but Max Homa nearly crushed a dude's skull and Wyndham Clark suffered the unlucky break of the year.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/monday-leaderboard-death-defying-shots-and-heartbreaking-near-miss-putts-151914357.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/JcVaThtx2_UMyG7kKkHzvw--~B/aD0xMTEyO3c9MTk3NzthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/9f30ac70-e547-11ee-bfcf-42d07ea4de04" width="1977" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Scottie Scheffler emerged victorious in golf's finest hour, but Max Homa nearly crushed a dude's skull and Wyndham Clark suffered the unlucky break of the year.</p></article>2024-03-18T15:19:14Zurn:uuid:7fcc221b-074c-5895-706f-162ed597e13bMonday leaderboard: Scheffler wins, Homa's death-defying shotScottie Scheffler emerged victorious in golf's finest hour, but Max Homa nearly crushed a dude's skull. We have the details from the weekend. <article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/monday-leaderboard-death-defying-shots-and-heartbreaking-near-miss-putts-151914357.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/JcVaThtx2_UMyG7kKkHzvw--~B/aD0xMTEyO3c9MTk3NzthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/9f30ac70-e547-11ee-bfcf-42d07ea4de04" width="1977" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Scottie Scheffler emerged victorious in golf's finest hour, but Max Homa nearly crushed a dude's skull. We have the details from the weekend. </p></article>2024-03-18T15:19:14Zurn:uuid:ac29c71f-dff1-bb7e-3f24-27e41a5a17ffAmazon discounts Fire tablets by 35 percent ahead of the Big Spring Sale<p><a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-14-best-early-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-you-can-shop-today-161534133.html">Amazon's Big Spring Sale</a> is almost here, and <a data-i13n="elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:2;pos:1" class="no-affiliate-link" href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/preview?isSlp=1&isPreview=1&asins=B099Z8HLHT,B0BHZT5S12,B0B1VQ1ZQY,B0BL8WSCH3,B09BG6DSBY,B0BL68C26C,B09BG4PNXP,B0BL6DCNGR&tag=gdgt0c-p-o-4t4-20" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/preview?isSlp=1&isPreview=1&asins=B099Z8HLHT,B0BHZT5S12,B0B1VQ1ZQY,B0BL8WSCH3,B09BG6DSBY,B0BL68C26C,B09BG4PNXP,B0BL6DCNGR&tag=gdgt0c-p-o-4t4-20">deals on its Fire tablets</a> are already trickling in. Take the new <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0ZpcmUtSEQtMTAtdGFibGV0L2RwL0IwQ0NaV0tCOTE_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOXAtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6Ijc4MzI0NGE4LTY2Y2EtNDU2Zi05NWQ4LWVlZjc5OTg3YzE1YyJ9&signature=AQAAAcN1ypJ0tYedEUaggtCgpHnka1moRxquYJFbd8O0g21G&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFire-HD-10-tablet%2Fdp%2FB0CCZWKB91" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Fire-HD-10-tablet/dp/B0CCZWKB91?th=1">Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet</a>, down to $95 from $140 — a 32 percent discount. This sale brings the 32GB device to only $15 more than its all-time low since launching last October. </p>
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<p><a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazons-newest-fire-hd-10-tablet-falls-to-just-105-120532229.html">Amazon's new Fire HD 10 tablet</a> is a solid boost from its predecessor, thanks, in part, to 25 percent faster performance and 3GB of RAM. It has a 10.1-inch HD touchscreen with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, 5MP front and rear-facing cameras, and 13 hours of battery life. Plus, it offers a microSD slot that can be used to add another 1TB of storage. This model does feature lockscreen ads, and it currently costs $110 to buy the device without them. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Then there's <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwOUJHNVBHQzM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOXAtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6Ijc4MzI0NGE4LTY2Y2EtNDU2Zi05NWQ4LWVlZjc5OTg3YzE1YyJ9&signature=AQAAAYFs4owfd5HQlOvdK5QKq_DXgsa6BLr78sBNGOQeyF9n&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB09BG5PGC3" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BG5PGC3?th=1">Amazon's 32GB Fire HD 8 tablet</a>, down to $65 from $100 thanks to a 35 percent discount. The eight-inch HD, 1280 x 800 resolution screen also features lockscreen ads at this price. The Fire HD 8 tablet's processor works 30 percent faster than its predecessor, and it has 2GB of RAM. For $30 less than the Fire HD 10 tablet, it offers similar features, just with not as high-quality (or large) a screen. </p>
<p>The <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FtYXpvbi1wb3dlcmZ1bC1kaXNwbGF5LW9jdGEtY29yZS1wcm9jZXNzb3IvZHAvQjBCMVZRMVpRWT90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtdi05cC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNzgzMjQ0YTgtNjZjYS00NTZmLTk1ZDgtZWVmNzk5ODdjMTVjIn0&signature=AQAAAVUK1YD4p3wwh9F9fCJUy5FLSwGo7uRm5fPzIM1OgO7w&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAmazon-powerful-display-octa-core-processor%2Fdp%2FB0B1VQ1ZQY" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-powerful-display-octa-core-processor/dp/B0B1VQ1ZQY?th=1&psc=1">Amazon Fire Max 11</a> tablet and <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0FtYXpvbi1GaXJlLUtpZHMtdGFibGV0LVRvcC1zZWxsaW5nL2RwL0IwQkw4V1NDSDM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOXAtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6Ijc4MzI0NGE4LTY2Y2EtNDU2Zi05NWQ4LWVlZjc5OTg3YzE1YyJ9&signature=AQAAAXlOnBCe-MzLEmeO9LymlJPAzTgVjRyXFzLLq4BliUc2&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAmazon-Fire-Kids-tablet-Top-selling%2Fdp%2FB0BL8WSCH3" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Fire-Kids-tablet-Top-selling/dp/B0BL8WSCH3?th=1&psc=1">Fire 7 Kids tablet</a> are among the other models on sale, with 22 percent and 36 percent discounts, respectively. </p>
<p><strong><em>Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide</em></strong><em>: Spring sales are in the air, headlined by </em><a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/everything-we-know-about-amazons-big-spring-sale--including-deals-you-can-shop-now-131749906.html"><em>Amazon’s Big Spring sale event</em></a><em>. Our expert editors are curating all </em><a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/topics/spring-sales/"><em>the best spring sales right here.</em></a><em> Follow Engadget to shop the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html"><em>tech deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale</em></a><em>, hear from Autoblog’s car experts on the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://www.autoblog.com/article/amazon-announced-its-first-ever-big-spring-sale-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-to-shop-the-best-deals/"><em>spring auto deals on Amazon</em></a><em>, and find </em><a data-i13n="cpos:12;pos:1" href="https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/amazon-big-spring-sale-early-deals-2024-140703414.html"><em>spring sales</em></a><em> to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.</em></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-discounts-fire-tablets-by-35-percent-ahead-of-the-big-spring-sale-145954252.html?src=rss2024-03-18T14:59:54Zurn:uuid:73820b2a-4562-ccd8-08ca-8b94fca0cb47Of course Apple wants to bring Google's Gemini AI to iPhones<p>Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate its Gemini AI in iPhones, <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/apple-in-talks-to-license-google-gemini-for-iphone-ios-18-generative-ai-tools?srnd=homepage-americas&sref=10lNAhZ9"><em>Bloomberg </em></a><a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/apple-in-talks-to-license-google-gemini-for-iphone-ios-18-generative-ai-tools?srnd=homepage-americas&sref=10lNAhZ9">reports</a>, a move that should help both companies compete with OpenAI and its (heavily invested) partner Microsoft. While it might seem like an admission that Apple is lagging behind on AI, the partnership fits if you think of generative AI models as an evolution of web searching, something Google already provides to all of Apple's devices. According to the report, Gemini could be the cloud-based generative AI engine for Siri and other iPhone apps, while Apple's models could be woven into the upcoming iOS 18 for on-device AI tasks.</p>
<p><em>Bloomberg</em> notes that Apple has also had discussions with OpenAI about using its own models, and it could still end up partnering with another AI outfit, like Anthropic. Apple could conceivably even work with multiple partners until its own generative models are up to snuff. But teaming up with Google makes the most sense, especially since the search giant is already giving Apple millions to bring search to the Safari browser.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Apple needs some sort of generative AI solution that it can implement this year (its <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/apple-is-reportedly-developing-its-own-generative-ai-chatbot-to-rival-chatgpt-174507671.html">own Ajax model</a> will likely take years to match Gemini and OpenAI), and Google needs a quick way to bring its AI smarts to billions of devices. </p>
<p>There are regulatory concerns to consider — the <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-us-justice-department-antitrust-competition-announcement-144344497.html">Department of Justice has already sued Google</a> over its search dominance, including the way it pays Apple and other companies to use its search engine. But given the specter of Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership — which turned the Bing search engine into an artificial intelligence hype machine overnight, and is now powering all of Microsoft's Copilot AI solutions — the potential gains could be worth the risk for Apple and Google.</p>
<p>There are still technical issues for Google to deal with too: <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-ceo-says-gemini-image-generation-failures-were-unacceptable-163748934.html">Gemini was recently under fire</a> for inaccurately rendering historical images. But even considering potential growing pains, a partnership with Apple helps both companies. And it also gives Apple room to develop its own models while OpenAI and Google deal with the growing pains of generative AI.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/of-course-apple-wants-to-bring-googles-gemini-ai-to-iphones-144604811.html?src=rss2024-03-18T14:46:04Zurn:uuid:70451fd3-f92a-2192-78dc-bd4a9ecd33c1Sony may have paused PS VR2 production to clear a backlog of unsold units<p>The <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/ps-vr2/"><ins>PlayStation VR2</ins></a> doesn’t seem to have been a major hit for <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/tag/sony/"><ins>Sony</ins></a>. Just over a year <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/sony-ps-vr-2-release-date-price-virtual-reality-ps5-135402382.html"><ins>after the headset debuted</ins></a>, the company has paused production until it deals with a stockpile of unsold inventory, according to <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/sony-hits-pause-on-psvr2-production-as-unsold-inventory-piles-up"><em><ins>Bloomberg</ins></em></a>.</p>
<p>The company is said to have manufactured well more than 2 million units. According to analysts at IDC, the company sold around 1.7 million headsets in 2023. Perhaps most concerningly for Sony, sales appeared to have slowed significantly throughout the year. Hardware sales often pick up ahead of the holidays, but the fourth quarter was the most sluggish sales period yet for PS VR2 per IDC — the firm says Sony sold just 325,200 units during those three months.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>A dearth of compelling games (or at least the perception that's the case) hasn't helped make the PS VR2 attractive to prospective buyers. Overall, Sony has only released four VR experiences for the headset and is yet to announce any other first-party games for the platform. It also recently <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/playstation-is-laying-off-900-staff-across-naughty-dog-insomniac-and-other-studios-145323606.html"><ins>shuttered its London Studio</ins></a>, one of its few in-house developers that had been making VR games. The <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/psvr-games-compatible-with-psvr-2-sony-virtual-reality-183519384.html"><ins>lack of backward compatibility</ins></a> for games from the original PS VR headset may have harmed the current model's prospects too.</p>
<p>In our review, senior editor Devindra Hardawar gave the PS VR2 <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/playstation-vr2-review-great-headset-should-be-cheaper-130032254.html"><ins>a score of 84</ins></a>, feeling that while it was a great headset overall, the high price and doubts over long-term support were significant concerns. Additionally, the headset only works with a PS5, but that could be about to change.</p>
<p>Sony <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/sony-is-working-on-official-pc-support-for-the-ps-vr2-150632224.html"><ins>recently revealed</ins></a> that it was testing official PC support for the PS VR2, and it hopes to roll that out later this year. That could potentially give the company a much larger customer base for those who are interested in the hardware but don’t want a PS5. As such, that might help it sell some of its stockpile. Another thing that would help is reducing the price. At $550, the PS VR2 costs more than a PS5, which is absurd.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sony-may-have-paused-ps-vr2-production-to-clear-a-backlog-of-unsold-units-142930523.html?src=rss2024-03-18T14:29:30Zurn:uuid:aa6d1470-18a3-2fc8-7ce4-acb9ee2d2f6fOur favorite budget wireless earbuds are cheaper than ever right now<p>The <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NvdW5kY29yZS1BdXRvLUFkanVzdGFibGUtQ2FuY2VsbGluZy1XaXJlbGVzcy1IZWFkcGhvbmUvZHAvQjBCMUxWQzVWWj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtdi05bi0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTY2YjE3NDktYjYyMy00MWY4LTg0N2UtOTI2YmIwMTIxNWM2In0&signature=AQAAAYxSxLOVqivFvFWlvjVdsmX1SzkjnLkez4IbgvSWjoPK&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSoundcore-Auto-Adjustable-Cancelling-Wireless-Headphone%2Fdp%2FB0B1LVC5VZ" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-Auto-Adjustable-Cancelling-Wireless-Headphone/dp/B0B1LVC5VZ">Anker Soundcore Space A40</a> tops our guide to the <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-budget-wireless-earbuds-130028735.html">best budget wireless earbuds</a>, and right now Amazon has the noise-canceling pair on sale for a new low of $49. That's a buck less than the previous low we saw around the holidays last year. Anker sells the earbuds for $100, though they're often available for less than that; for the last two months, they've <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://keepa.com/#!product/1-B0B1LVC5VZ">typically gone</a> for $59 on Amazon. This offer is sold by Anker directly and comes a couple days ahead of Amazon's wider "<a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html">Big Spring Sale</a>" sales event. </p>
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<p>We like the Space A40 for blending pleasant sound with strong active noise cancellation (ANC) and most of the features you'd find on more expensive earbuds. That ANC isn't quite as powerful as <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-wireless-earbuds-120058222.html">higher-end pairs</a> like <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-earbuds-review-striving-for-perfection-160023581.html">Sony's WF-1000XM5</a>, especially when it comes to muting voices and other treble-range sounds, but it still punches well above its price range. It'll automatically adapt to the noise level of your surroundings by default, though you can manually set it to different intensity levels as well. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>While this isn't the most detailed-sounding set of earbuds you can buy, it's a more pleasant listen than most budget-level options we've tested. It boosts the upper-bass range out of the box, but it doesn't come off as bloated or sloppy. If you don't like the default sound profile, you can pick from one of several EQ presets or customize the EQ curve yourself through Anker's companion app. </p>
<p>The actual earpieces are light and comfortable, with an IPX4 water-resistance rating that's enough to survive most workouts. They last around eight hours per charge, with another 40-ish hours available through a compact case that supports wireless charging. They can also connect to two devices at once. There are still some trade-offs: The mics are mediocre for phone calls; the touch-based controls are a little limited; and there's no wear detection, so your music won't pause automatically when you take out an earbud. But at this price, the pros should outweigh the cons. </p>
<p>This discount comes as part of a <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RlYWwvZmIxNzc0Mjc_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOW4tMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImE2NmIxNzQ5LWI2MjMtNDFmOC04NDdlLTkyNmJiMDEyMTVjNiJ9&signature=AQAAAQ3iFWrlAn12jk0kNhUr2tvAwBrsmMBi3FvISPjem3BY&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdeal%2Ffb177427" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/deal/fb177427?showVariations=true&pf_rd_r=XZ7KG2W8T91JY26W2DAN&pf_rd_t=Events&pf_rd_i=deals&pf_rd_p=2c03f004-e5df-4113-b2c9-145f7add211d&pf_rd_s=slot-14&ref=dlx_deals_gd_dcl_img_8_fb177427_dt_sl14_1d">wider sale</a> on Anker headphones that includes the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQlpWNFFGUDg_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOW4tMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImE2NmIxNzQ5LWI2MjMtNDFmOC04NDdlLTkyNmJiMDEyMTVjNiJ9&signature=AQAAAY7th_-4Zjib34XiByMGDIcQAxJ8FaDsllFFs5xB04TC&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BZV4QFP8" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZV4QFP8">Soundcore Liberty 4 NC</a>, the runner up in our guide, on sale for $80. That's a $20 discount. The Space A40 is a better value, but that pair offers most of the same benefits for those who prefer a more AirPods-style design. Other in-ear and over-ear models are also discounted.</p>
<p><strong><em>Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide</em></strong><em>: Spring sales are in the air, headlined by </em><a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/everything-we-know-about-amazons-big-spring-sale--including-deals-you-can-shop-now-131749906.html"><em>Amazon’s Big Spring sale event</em></a><em>. Our expert editors are curating all </em><a data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/topics/spring-sales/"><em>the best spring sales right here.</em></a><em> Follow Engadget to shop the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html"><em>tech deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale</em></a><em>, hear from Autoblog’s car experts on the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:12;pos:1" href="https://www.autoblog.com/article/amazon-announced-its-first-ever-big-spring-sale-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-to-shop-the-best-deals/"><em>spring auto deals on Amazon</em></a><em>, and find </em><a data-i13n="cpos:13;pos:1" href="https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/amazon-big-spring-sale-early-deals-2024-140703414.html"><em>spring sales</em></a><em> to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.</em></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/our-favorite-budget-wireless-earbuds-are-cheaper-than-ever-right-now-141811885.html?src=rss2024-03-18T14:18:11Zurn:uuid:fe580ba0-1a55-939e-4862-b2fd69ecb8ffFlight trackers show PGA Tour, Tiger Woods and Saudi PIF meeting may be happening in the BahamasJets tied to Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and Yasir Al-Rumayyan are all bound for or currently parked in the Bahamas.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/flight-trackers-show-pga-tour-141357788.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/xsIrWnY2oZzOimn7Su06Jw--~B/aD0xNzA3O3c9MjU2MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_sports_golfweek_articles_635/e57b0e8b7089cf06d436a068e9877ecd" width="2560" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Jets tied to Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and Yasir Al-Rumayyan are all bound for or currently parked in the Bahamas.</p></article>2024-03-18T14:13:57Zurn:uuid:b0822476-811c-9410-fb2e-47dc8b2d2540LIV Golf’s Sergio Garcia among those who signed on to help save a historic Scottish muni courseProposals to downsize the nearly 100-year-old course from 18 holes to 12 or to shut it permanently were presented.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/liv-golf-sergio-garcia-among-141028438.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/0j_LDOYe3PXtFEoTZzCgYA--~B/aD02NDE7dz05NjI7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_sports_golfweek_articles_635/31cd1492d4897867d9cb0f817cd1180b" width="962" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Proposals to downsize the nearly 100-year-old course from 18 holes to 12 or to shut it permanently were presented.</p></article>2024-03-18T14:10:28Zurn:uuid:9c80e3d9-8617-7eab-24a4-e2fa3ed341c8How to watch the Masters Tournament, 'Live From the Masters'Here are live coverage and "Live From the Masters" TV times for the season's first major.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-masters-tournament-live-masters-135816075.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/f8FStZImBheOVSBrSD4VRQ--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/0943ee9b8c4c3cd0e205ebb25ada1f0b" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Here are live coverage and "Live From the Masters" TV times for the season's first major.</p></article>2024-03-18T13:58:16Zurn:uuid:33bea5d5-1e91-2e21-df62-8908fa2ced80Anker power banks and wireless chargers are up to 43 percent off for the Amazon Spring Sale<p>Better weather is coming and that means more time outside using your phone — and making sure it doesn't die while capturing all the beautiful blooms. Fortunately, <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RlYWwvNzdlZWVhZTk_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOWwtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjUyOTViMjllLWQ1MGMtNDQ0MC1iYjM0LTk4NWYzY2JhZDUwYSJ9&signature=AQAAAdPliUSuweTeeh8YdOjGHpP-tQ44tRTfp8pI2ACMMEDH&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdeal%2F77eeeae9" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/deal/77eeeae9?showVariations=true&pf_rd_r=5YM151966ZPJEQYHGMGM&pf_rd_t=Events&pf_rd_i=deals&pf_rd_p=2c03f004-e5df-4113-b2c9-145f7add211d&pf_rd_s=slot-14&ref=dlx_deals_gd_dcl_img_1_77eeeae9_dt_sl14_1d">Amazon is running a sale on Anker</a>, one of our favorite portable charger brands. A range of the company's products are currently on sale, including the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLVBvcnRhYmxlLUNvbXBhdGlibGUtQ2hhcmdpbmctSW5jbHVkZWQvZHAvQjBCWVAyRjNTRz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtdi05bC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNTI5NWIyOWUtZDUwYy00NDQwLWJiMzQtOTg1ZjNjYmFkNTBhIn0&signature=AQAAAZe8F-V700UUozWTS5dJr1RDob-ZUxEK0QSfGDtFz7oH&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Compatible-Charging-Included%2Fdp%2FB0BYP2F3SG" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Compatible-Charging-Included/dp/B0BYP2F3SG?th=1">Anker Prime Power Bank</a>, down to $125 from $180. The 31 percent price cut makes one of our <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-power-bank-143048526.html">best power banks for 2024</a> picks much more accessible. </p>
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<p><a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/two-of-our-favorite-anker-power-banks-are-on-sale-plus-the-rest-of-this-weeks-best-tech-deals-175259103.html">Anker's Prime Power Bank</a> is a great choice if you're sick of guessing how much juice your power bank has left. This premium portable charger digitally displays its battery percentage. The device can charge your iPhone to 75 percent in 47 minutes and to 100 percent in an hour and 48 minutes. An iPad clocks in at 54 percent after 47 minutes and 100 percent after two hours and 11 minutes. The charger has a sleek look for a high price point but the screen seems easily scratched. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Notably, the Prime Power Bank's sale doesn't include the charging base (that will cost you <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLVBvcnRhYmxlLUNvbXBhdGlibGUtQ2hhcmdpbmctSW5jbHVkZWQvZHAvQjBCWU5aSjVWVj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtdi05bC0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiNTI5NWIyOWUtZDUwYy00NDQwLWJiMzQtOTg1ZjNjYmFkNTBhIn0&signature=AQAAAfbOoszQu4bCGf2ZQz6VNUspj9kqhqVU5MvtZQRxuKry&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Portable-Compatible-Charging-Included%2Fdp%2FB0BYNZJ5VV" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Compatible-Charging-Included/dp/B0BYNZJ5VV?th=1">$235 for both</a>), but it's not necessary. You can fully recharge the power bank in 37 minutes with a USB-C cord at 140W — faster than the base's 100W charging capabilities.</p>
<p>Other notable power banks included in Amazon's sale are <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLVBvd2VyQ29yZS1DaGFyZ2VyLURlbGl2ZXJ5LVBvcnRhYmxlL2RwL0IwODUzN01LQlM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOWwtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjUyOTViMjllLWQ1MGMtNDQ0MC1iYjM0LTk4NWYzY2JhZDUwYSJ9&signature=AQAAAZmCzndEw3VkaWk1_QO5tu_U2mFIsiE2V0zjQEI7kPXU&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-PowerCore-Charger-Delivery-Portable%2Fdp%2FB08537MKBS" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Charger-Delivery-Portable/dp/B08537MKBS?">Anker's 622 Magnetic Battery</a> and 737 Power Bank. The 622 touts the largest discount of the group with a 43 percent cut bringing it's price to $40 from $70. It snaps right onto the back of an iPhone and provides up to 17 hours of battery life. The device, which is available in blue, also comes with a <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/popsockets-magsafe-iphone12-101756816.html">PopSockets</a> attachment. </p>
<p>The <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0Fua2VyLVBvd2VyQ29yZS1DaGFyZ2VyLURlbGl2ZXJ5LVBvcnRhYmxlL2RwL0IwODUzN01LQlM_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOWwtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjUyOTViMjllLWQ1MGMtNDQ0MC1iYjM0LTk4NWYzY2JhZDUwYSJ9&signature=AQAAAZmCzndEw3VkaWk1_QO5tu_U2mFIsiE2V0zjQEI7kPXU&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-PowerCore-Charger-Delivery-Portable%2Fdp%2FB08537MKBS" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Charger-Delivery-Portable/dp/B08537MKBS?">Anker 737 Power Bank</a> is a bit more expensive, with a 38 percent discount dropping its price to $80 from $130. However, it offers three charging ports (two USB and one USB-C) and works with laptops, iPhones and Androids. USB connections have 18W of power while the USB-C provides 60W. </p>
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<p><strong><em>Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide</em></strong><em>: Spring sales are in the air, headlined by </em><a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/everything-we-know-about-amazons-big-spring-sale--including-deals-you-can-shop-now-131749906.html"><em>Amazon’s Big Spring sale event</em></a><em>. Our expert editors are curating all </em><a data-i13n="cpos:10;pos:1" href="https://www.yahoo.com/topics/spring-sales/"><em>the best spring sales right here.</em></a><em> Follow Engadget to shop the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html"><em>tech deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale</em></a><em>, hear from Autoblog’s car experts on the best </em><a data-i13n="cpos:12;pos:1" href="https://www.autoblog.com/article/amazon-announced-its-first-ever-big-spring-sale-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-to-shop-the-best-deals/"><em>spring auto deals on Amazon</em></a><em>, and find </em><a data-i13n="cpos:13;pos:1" href="https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/amazon-big-spring-sale-early-deals-2024-140703414.html"><em>spring sales</em></a><em> to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.</em></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/anker-power-banks-and-wireless-chargers-are-up-to-43-percent-off-for-the-amazon-spring-sale-132737485.html?src=rss2024-03-18T13:27:37Zurn:uuid:09e21580-87f8-e2f7-7628-c80077e09889The Google Pixel 7a drops to a record low of $374 ahead of the Amazon Big Spring Sale<p>Android fans looking for a reasonably priced phone to upgrade to are in luck thanks to the <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/amazon-big-spring-sale-2024-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-deals-event-starting-on-march-20-132004254.html">Amazon Big Spring Sale</a>. Although the event doesn't officially start until March 20, we're already seeing <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-14-best-early-amazon-big-spring-sale-deals-you-can-shop-today-161534133.html">early deals</a> pop up on Amazon. One of which is the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0dvb2dsZS1QaXhlbC03YS1VbmxvY2tlZC1TbWFydHBob25lL2RwL0IwQlo5WE5CUkIvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtcC12LTlrLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiI2Y2ZjMzg3Ny02ZWM3LTQ3YTYtYTBlZi05NmYzYmY4MDM2M2EifQ&signature=AQAAAW3-NpO_OWteNNg_MaQt7s36pF6n56xIHLW9KSFIGLyW&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-7a-Unlocked-Smartphone%2Fdp%2FB0BZ9XNBRB%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-7a-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B0BZ9XNBRB/?th=1">Google Pixel 7a</a>, which has dropped to a record low price of $374. We've seen the handset drop to this price before, but as of late, it's been hovering around its regular price of $499.</p>
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<p>The <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-7a-review-its-got-everything-you-need-and-more-for-just-499-184517525.html">Pixel 7a</a> has sat at the top of our <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-engadget-guide-to-the-best-midrange-smartphones-120050366.html">best midrange phones</a> list since it came out last year and it offers a ton of value even at its standard price. It runs on Google's Tensor G2 chip, which gives it solid performance considering its cost, and it has a lovely 6.1-inch, 90Hz OLED touchscreen and support for wireless charging. Its design looks very similar to the flagship Pixel series phones and it has an IP67 rating for water resistance.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>But the camera array makes the Pixel 7a truly stand out among other phones in its price range, and certainly among <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-budget-android-phone-160029327.html">budget Android phones</a> that typically come in at around $350. The 64-megapixel rear shooter takes impressive images that preserve details and highlights, and Google's Night Sight mode allows it to take solid low-light images. The 13MP selfie camera can record 4K videos, too. While the Pixel 7a suffers a bit from its lack of dedicated zoom and telephoto lenses, those are relatively small sacrifices to make when you're getting an otherwise stellar camera system for the price.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the Pixel 7a is the smartphone to get if you want the best value Android handset and don't want to spend more than a few hundred dollars. Snagging it while it's under $400 during this sale means you're getting it at the best price we've seen, making it an even better buy. However, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the concurrent sales on the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro — those are up to $250 off right now, down to <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjBDR1RENUtWVC8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOWstMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjZjZmMzODc3LTZlYzctNDdhNi1hMGVmLTk2ZjNiZjgwMzYzYSJ9&signature=AQAAAVylwIGY81Rg12GhS6pPJYGtwjAuMfRE5d5h7fsjoi7K&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0CGTD5KVT%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGTD5KVT/?th=1">$499</a> and <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL0dvb2dsZS1QaXhlbC1Qcm8tU21hcnRwaG9uZS1UZWxlcGhvdG8vZHAvQjBDR1RKMTJaOS8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy1wLXYtOWstMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjZjZmMzODc3LTZlYzctNDdhNi1hMGVmLTk2ZjNiZjgwMzYzYSJ9&signature=AQAAASeqgb4_Ss_840sSDaqoc-8D9uHmgG0pGL3oZ59pSEHD&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGoogle-Pixel-Pro-Smartphone-Telephoto%2Fdp%2FB0CGTJ12Z9%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixel-Pro-Smartphone-Telephoto/dp/B0CGTJ12Z9/?th=1">$749</a>, respectively. These are the <a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-android-phone-130030805.html">best Android phones</a> you can buy right now, period, and both offer Google's Tensor G3 chipset, a more refined design, long battery life and useful AI features that make taking photos and using the Google Assistant much better.</p>
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<h2>Factors to consider before buying a cordless vacuum</h2>
<h3>Design and bin volume</h3>
<p>Most of the cordless vacuums you’ll find today have stick designs, with a handle at the top attached to a debris bin, which has a space to connect different attachments at one end. These designs are more versatile than old school vacuums of yesteryear because, while you may use the long stick attachment most of the time to clean your floors, many cordless vacuums come with other attachments as well. Some allow you to clean hard to reach spaces like the interior of your car, while others make it easier to vacuum furniture and clean inside crevices.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Bin volume is worth keeping in mind when you’re choosing a cordless vacuum. The larger the bin, the more debris it can hold, but it might also mean a heavier machine. All of the cordless vacuums we tested had a bin size between 0.1 and 0.8 gallons and all were able to handle cleaning an entire one-pet home (roughly 2,000 square feet) in a single run without needing to be emptied.</p>
<p>Some cordless vacuums also have removable, replaceable battery packs, which is super handy. That means you can buy a replacement battery and install it easily, without needing to seek out professional assistance. Also, these extra batteries cost around $150-$200 a pop — expensive, yes, but nowhere near as costly as buying a whole new cordless vacuum.</p>
<h3>Suction and power modes</h3>
<p>Cordless vacuum suction power is typically measured in air wattage (AW), but you’ll see some that list the power of the motor in wattage (W) instead. Typically the higher the air or motor wattage the stronger the suction power, and often strength is proportional to price — more expensive cordless vacuums tend to have stronger suction power. A general rule of thumb is that those with precocious pets or mess-making children would benefit from a cordless vacuum cleaner with stronger-than-average suction power.</p>
<p>Most cordless stick vacuums will have two different power modes: a “normal” or default power mode that balances suction power with battery life, as well as a “max” or stronger mode that kicks suction strength up a notch. Some vacuums, like those from Dyson, also have an “eco” mode, or one that prioritizes run time over strength.</p>
<p>Separate from power modes you can select yourself, some cordless vacuums will automatically adjust motor strength depending on the detected floor type or the amount of mess in its wake. Not only is this convenient, but it also ensures that the machine is working its hardest only when you need it.</p>
<h3>Battery life</h3>
<p>Obviously, battery life is important since you’ll probably want to clean more than one room in a shot. All of the cordless vacuums we tested had a battery life of at least 40 minutes in standard cleaning mode. I tested each by cleaning all three floors of my home (upstairs, downstairs and basement) on a single charge with the machine running in its standard (“auto”) mode and none of them ran out of juice before I could finish the third floor. That said, extra battery life can come in handy if you’re switching between power modes since “max” or high-power programs use more energy.</p>
<h3>Base style</h3>
<p>Most cordless stick vacuums come with some sort of base or mount where the machine lives when you’re not using it. Wall mounts are the most common, but some have free-standing bases where you dock and charge the vacuum. Consider the space in your home where you want the cordless vacuum to live, since it will have to have an outlet or another power source nearby.</p>
<p>Some high-end cordless vacuums come with self-emptying bases that act much like those included with expensive robot vacuums. After cleaning and returning the vacuum to the base, it will automatically empty the dustbin into a larger dustbin that you can then detach from the base when you need to empty it. This kind of base adds an extra layer of convenience into the mix, since you typically will only have to empty the larger dustbin every month or two.</p>
<h3>“Smart” features</h3>
<p>Yes, some cordless vacuums have “smart” features like Wi-Fi and app connectivity. But before we get into those, let’s talk about the extra perks scattered among these devices. Some models, like the latest from Dyson, include particle sensors that show you how many different sized pieces of debris it’s sucking up in real time. Dyson’s, for example, is a piezo acoustic sensor that detects particle size and frequency and displays that information on the vac’s LCD screen. Tineco’s iLoop sensor is similar, controlling its vacuums’ automatic suction power adjustment and changing a circle on the display from red to blue as you fully clean an area.</p>
<p>Higher-end cordless vacuums may also have companion apps that show things like battery level, filter status and cleaning logs. It’s an added level of convenience, but by no means necessary. Unlike robot vacuums, which rely on their apps to set cleaning schedules, manually control the machines and more, cordless vacuums that you operate yourself really don’t <em>need</em> Wi-Fi or an app connectivity.</p>
<h3>Price</h3>
<p>Cordless stick vacuums range in price from $150 all the way up to over $1,000. The best ones for most people lie in the middle, in the $400 to $700 range. You’ll notice most of our picks land in the higher end of that range, but for good reason: More expensive machines tend to have more sucking power, which means less time wasted going over the same spots over and over. But does that mean everyone needs the most premium cordless vacuum? Definitely not. We’ve come up with top picks at various price points that should work well for people with different budgets, lifestyles, home sizes and more.</p>
<h2>How we test cordless vacuums</h2>
<p>Engadget doesn’t have a dedicated lab in which we can test cordless vacuums, but I used each model in my home for weeks. I ran them over hardwood and tile flooring, as well as low-pile carpet. And my first runthrough consisted of cleaning all three floors of my home on a single battery charge. I performed the same cleaning job as many times as possible, but also intermittently cleaned a single floor as needed, or sucked up isolated messes like crumbs, cat litter spills and tufts of pet fur. Over the course of many cleanings with each model, I made note of how loud the machine was, how easy it was to maneuver around my home, how easily it sucked up pieces of large debris (or if it pushed it around my floor instead) and if they got warm or hot.</p>
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<h2>Other cordless stick vacuums we tested</h2>
<h3>Dyson Gen 5 Detect</h3>
<p>The <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Dyson;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=8b96b196-8902-4854-bf81-2e614eba034c&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Dyson&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5keXNvbi5jb20vdmFjdXVtLWNsZWFuZXJzL2NvcmRsZXNzL2dlbjUvc2hvcC1hbGwiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImEwNWUwNTRjLTYzNzUtNGI3ZC1hMjZhLTRlYjRjOTE0MTA1YSJ9&signature=AQAAARVlDYl_ngEY8fT_OcZyFII0eo5CcL1mKPE2vV7ujwfq&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dyson.com%2Fvacuum-cleaners%2Fcordless%2Fgen5%2Fshop-all" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/gen5/shop-all">Dyson Gen 5 Detect</a> has a single-button start and stronger suction power than our top pick, but it’s otherwise quite similar. However, since the Gen 5 Detect is more expensive at $950 (although it does receive discounts at Dyson online), the V15 Detect still provides greater value for your money. The Gen 5 Detect is arguably best for those who want the latest Dyson, or care about getting a more future-proof machine, since it came out just last year.</p>
<h3>Shark Detect Pro</h3>
<p>The <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL1NoYXJrLUlXMzUxMS1BdXRvLUVtcHR5LU11bHRpLVN1cmZhY2UtTXVsdGktVG9vbC9kcC9CMEM5Rlo2UkhQLz90YWc9Z2RndDBjLXAtdi04ci0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiYTA1ZTA1NGMtNjM3NS00YjdkLWEyNmEtNGViNGM5MTQxMDVhIn0&signature=AQAAARIKd_5pGdNOXEJedVORKB8V7nDhaobqFSzbmGc0i0-t&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FShark-IW3511-Auto-Empty-Multi-Surface-Multi-Tool%2Fdp%2FB0C9FZ6RHP%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.amazon.com/Shark-IW3511-Auto-Empty-Multi-Surface-Multi-Tool/dp/B0C9FZ6RHP/">Shark Detect Pro</a> provides a lot of value for the money, but it was ultimately beat by the Tineco Pure One S15 Pet for our runner-up slot thanks to the Tineco’s stronger suction power. The kicker for the Detect Pro is that it includes a self-emptying base in its $450 price, which is super handy. It’ll automatically dump the contents of the vacuum into the larger bin in the base after every cleaning, and you only need to empty the base’s container every month or so. The Detect Pro did a good job cleaning up messes across different types of flooring, and it’ll auto-adjust suction power depending on the amount of debris and whether you’re cleaning hard or carpeted floors. However, it’s not as smooth to use as any of our top picks and its main cleaner head is a bit tall, making it difficult to use to clean under low furniture.</p>
<h2>FAQs</h2>
<h3>How long does the battery last on a cordless vacuum?</h3>
<p>Most cordless vacuums will run for at least 30-40 minutes on a single charge, but you can find cordless vacuums with battery lives of up to 60 or 70 minutes. Manufacturers will outline an estimated battery life for each model, and they’re usually based on using the vacuum’s standard power mode for the entire runtime; if you switch between modes or prefer to use a higher-powered program for improved suction, you’ll drain the battery faster.</p>
<h3>Can cordless vacuums be as powerful as corded ones?</h3>
<p>Cordless vacuums do sacrifice a bit in overall power when compared to corded models, but that doesn’t mean they can’t handle everyday messes just as well. If suction power is your biggest concern, we recommend springing for a high-powered, high-end cordless vacuum since, typically, the more expensive a cordless vacuum is, the stronger the suction. Also, cordless vacuums have the edge over corded models when it comes to weight and convenience: cordless vacuums are much lighter than their corded counterparts, and you’ll never have to worry about placement or picking a fight with a cord while cleaning your living room.</p>
<h3>Are cordless vacuums effective on pet hair?</h3>
<p>Yes, cordless vacuums can handle pet hair well, but we recommend getting a model with strong suction power to get the best results. It’s also wise to get one with a larger bin, since pet hair can quickly fill up smaller bins, which may force you to stop cleaning to empty the vacuum before finishing.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-cordless-vacuum-130007125.html?src=rss2024-03-18T13:00:07Zurn:uuid:cb4f4ffe-d958-208e-9add-44659dd825b5Masters 101: History, qualifications, terminology at ANGCTake a look at some answers to frequently asked questions of the Masters Tournament and Augusta National.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/masters-101-history-qualifications-terminology-124500670.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/wvu4dufI4yhEQPEYWmV2Eg--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/4192244a7c4399923f87f2b10a950508" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions of the Masters Tournament and Augusta National.</p></article>2024-03-18T12:45:00Zurn:uuid:2ef5f477-7991-2ea3-611b-4bdb9fbd64edHackers gave pro players cheats during EA's North American Finals of Apex Legends<p>Respawn, the EA-owned studio behind <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/apex-legends-will-finally-support-cross-platform-progression-150059645.html"><em>Apex Legends</em></a> has postponed the North American Finals tournament after hackers broke into matches and equipped players with cheats. The <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://twitter.com/playapexesports/status/1769527345176621110?s=46&t=yKqd208mYQserY8GvUvtCw">developer posted to X</a>, formerly Twitter, that the delay has been caused due to the "competitive integrity of the series being compromised." Footage of the hacks, available <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://m.twitch.tv/clip/AlluringMildCrowDansGame-4JZoJ9qEqKVh7pgn">available on Twitch</a>, gave players the ability to see their opponent's location while notable player <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://m.twitch.tv/clip/CloudyOutstandingGarbageHotPokket-N_fHaNvjheYfEQS1">ImperialHal was handed an aimbot</a> which artificially improves their aim while playing.</p>
<div id="c91bd29a09784e338929b63321a61557"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Due to the competitive integrity of this series being compromised, we have made the decision to postpone the NA finals at this time. <br>We will share more information soon.</p>— Apex Legends Esports (@PlayApexEsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayApexEsports/status/1769527345176621110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a></blockquote> </div>
<p>Cheating has been a continual issue for EA — and one that players claim the company is doing little to mitigate. Frustrated posts on EA's general discussion page include <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Respawn-Gives-Up-Cheaters-Rampant/m-p/12923108">statements</a> like "If EA gonna ban all the cheaters it wouldn't be enough players to play the game," and "<a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://answers.ea.com/t5/General-Discussion/Ways-To-Help-Respawn-With-the-Cheating-Issue/m-p/10523652">The real issue</a> lies in the process of banning/suspending players." Other grievances include a focus on profits over experience, such as bumping up the price of skins.</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Furthermore, <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/ea-is-laying-off-over-650-employees-221221637.html">EA laid off five percent of its workforce</a> — about 650 people — at the end of February. Respawn's in-progress <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/ea-respawn-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-sequel-first-person-shooter-strategy-151119884.html">Star Wars first-person shooter game</a> was canceled alongside the terminations. At the time CEO Andrew Wilson told employees that EA was "streamlining our company operations to deliver deeper, more connected experiences for fans everywhere."</p>
<p>A new time for the North American Finals of <a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/apex-legends-will-finally-support-cross-platform-progression-150059645.html"><em>Apex Legends</em></a> hasn't been announced, but the X post stated that it would "share more information soon." In the meantime, EA and Respawn have to determine how to block the hacker's current access and how to reopen qualifications without risking further hacks.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/hackers-gave-pro-players-cheats-during-eas-north-american-finals-of-apex-legends-122102739.html?src=rss2024-03-18T12:21:02Zurn:uuid:a0d16e62-9da9-4343-a622-07cf2c2451c3Rory McIlroy outlines ideal solution to PGA Tour and LIV feudSenior players from the PGA Tour are set to meet with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/rory-mcilroy-outlines-ideal-solution-121537182.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/1mvV3gGixxEZuPbSGzkZnQ--~B/aD04MDA7dz0xMjAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_independent_us_sports_articles_270/d966d57db5d800d1b65d28bb494149ce" width="1200" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Senior players from the PGA Tour are set to meet with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund</p></article>2024-03-18T12:15:37Zurn:uuid:f0564e21-b7fd-bdd7-26b4-8876c107e555Snake Pit awaits: Golfers must navigate tough closing stretch at Valspar ChampionshipThe Snake Pit at the Valspar Championship is one of "the most difficult finishing holes on the PGA Tour."<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/snake-pit-awaits-golfers-must-120033693.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/NBiP0GNUW_fIDjjrmrc1Cw--~B/aD0xNzA3O3c9MjU2MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_sports_golfweek_articles_635/5e0adcf39b687451cfe72e182fea911c" width="2560" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>The Snake Pit at the Valspar Championship is one of "the most difficult finishing holes on the PGA Tour."</p></article>2024-03-18T12:00:33Zurn:uuid:ad0bf82d-a01f-7d57-b05e-ab979b48c149What winners have served at the Masters Champions DinnerHere's what recent Masters winners have chosen for their menus at the annual Champions Dinner at ANGC.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/winners-served-masters-champions-dinner-115320047.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/XK4qBl5tuYwF1Re13Eb4bw--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/3b857837a90928ff3747fdd5f3e5d201" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Here's what recent Masters winners have chosen for their menus at the annual Champions Dinner at ANGC.</p></article>2024-03-18T11:53:20Zurn:uuid:9fb50d3e-71b4-225a-ef9d-0bd63007c2eaA pro golfer almost hit a fan in the head with his shot. The lucky escapee caught the ‘scary’ moment on cameraAs a golf fan watching at a tournament, you have the privilege of being up close to all the action.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/pro-golfer-almost-hit-fan-113827668.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/VbBX00rkPcXTmyZgNtXIGw--~B/aD01NDA7dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/bd8a88e6271ab631eeb621a575ed9029" width="960" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>As a golf fan watching at a tournament, you have the privilege of being up close to all the action.</p></article>2024-03-18T11:38:27Zurn:uuid:5b1ce5f2-2c44-a6e3-eae1-43468af70dd5A pro golfer almost hit a fan in the head with his shot. The lucky escapee caught the ‘scary’ moment on cameraAs a golf fan watching at a tournament, you have the privilege of being up close to all the action.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/pro-golfer-almost-hit-fan-113827437.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/ijm8fLQts7OR7Qm_qADIUw--~B/aD01NDA7dz05NjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_sports_articles_205/bd8a88e6271ab631eeb621a575ed9029" width="960" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>As a golf fan watching at a tournament, you have the privilege of being up close to all the action.</p></article>2024-03-18T11:38:27Zurn:uuid:2ee898ae-d33f-28f9-2404-f1cdcb25c3d1The Morning After: The PS5 Pro may arrive this year<p>Yeah, it’s not just Nintendo prepping new console hardware for 2024. <em>Insider Gaming</em> reports details for the PS5 Pro come from documentation Sony recently sent to third-party developers.</p>
<p>Hold onto your skepticism. Based on the reports, the PS5 Pro will offer a more consistent frame rate (fps) at 4K and a performance mode for 8K resolution. It’s also expected to render games up to 45 percent quicker and have ray tracing capabilities two to three times faster than current PS5 consoles.</p>
<p>The report says Sony may target a<a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-ps5-pro-is-reportedly-coming-this-holiday-season-084404542.html"> holiday release for the PS5 Pro</a>, to target those heightened sales. Can it make <em>Baldur’s Gate 3 </em>look pretty like it does on PC? Please?</p>
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<h3>ISPs must now offer 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up to slap the coveted label on their services.</h3>
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<p>At the end of last week, the FCC raised the speeds required to describe internet service as “broadband” for the first time since 2015. The agency’s annual high-speed internet assessment concluded that 100 Mbps downloads and 20 Mbps uploads will be the new standard. The FCC’s report also broke down several areas where the country’s online infrastructure falls short, with broadband not being deployed quickly enough, especially to those in rural areas and those living on Tribal lands.</p>
<p>The FCC can’t force ISPs to boost their speeds, but it can prevent them from marketing their services as “broadband” internet if they don’t meet these new thresholds.</p>
<p><a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/the-fcc-just-quadrupled-the-download-speed-required-to-market-internet-as-broadband-205950393.html"><strong>Continue reading.</strong></a></p>
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<h2><a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/linkedin-is-developing-in-app-games-to-further-distract-you-from-your-job-hunt-205953683.html">LinkedIn is making in-app games for some reason</a></h2>
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<p>LinkedIn may soon offer puzzle-based games to give its users something to do besides networking. App researcher<a data-i13n="cpos:9;pos:1" href="https://x.com/nima_owji/status/1769016601360146640?s=20"> Nima Owji</a> posted a series of screenshots on X this weekend showing some games. Employees’ scores will reportedly affect how the companies they work for rank in the games, which suddenly sounds stressful.</p>
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<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><h2><a data-i13n="cpos:11;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/it-took-starbucks-a-little-too-long-to-realize-coffee-nfts-arent-it-170132305.html">Starbucks stops wasting money on its coffee NFTs</a></h2>
<h3>Its Web3 rewards program ends on March 31.</h3>
<a href="https://www.engadget.com/it-took-starbucks-a-little-too-long-to-realize-coffee-nfts-arent-it-170132305.html"><figure><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/50aaf980-e50a-11ee-a5de-874783271adb" data-crop-orig-src="https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2024-03/50aaf980-e50a-11ee-a5de-874783271adb" style="height:328px;width:675px;" alt="TMA" data-uuid="f4c0332b-476a-34dd-ad0f-c0631f14e391"><figcaption></figcaption><div class="photo-credit">Starbucks</div></figure></a>
<p>Starbucks is pulling the plug on Odyssey, its Web3 rewards program that gives members access to collectible NFTs. The company updated its FAQ on Friday to let members know the beta program is closing on March 31 and they have a little over a week to complete any remaining activities (called journeys). Those will shut down March 25.</p>
<p>Don’t worry, Nifty Gateway will continue to host the priceless Stamps (Starbucks’ NFTs). And they will remain priceless. I mean… worthless.</p>
<p><a data-i13n="cpos:12;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/it-took-starbucks-a-little-too-long-to-realize-coffee-nfts-arent-it-170132305.html"><strong>Continue reading.</strong></a></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-ps5-pro-rumors-release-date-111511204.html?src=rss2024-03-18T11:15:11Zurn:uuid:885b7ced-7ca6-6efb-845e-17fbe442b56bTaylorMade’s Performance Decision Kit could be a great golf ball fitting option, but you can’t buy itThis is exactly what many golfers need.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/taylormade-performance-decision-kit-could-110058473.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/7DhczG7BA5RXuE33HU1gzQ--~B/aD04NTA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_sports_golfweek_articles_635/9990736f2340c347d6ede4c75bff0960" width="1280" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>This is exactly what many golfers need.</p></article>2024-03-18T11:00:58Zurn:uuid:b6141904-fae0-ef4d-8110-e22cff85137bLights, camera, action: PGA Tour Studios gearing up for January openingNext in line for golf's growth on the First Coast: PGA Tour Studios, due to open in January as the latest development in the Tour's production.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/lights-camera-action-pga-tour-091428210.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/dNJpRugxIffzYVSlEWV0pg--~B/aD0zMDcyO3c9NDA4MDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-florida-times-union/9213b65b462268c4c51f62b1439212e6" width="4080" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Next in line for golf's growth on the First Coast: PGA Tour Studios, due to open in January as the latest development in the Tour's production.</p></article>2024-03-18T09:14:28Zurn:uuid:82063ebc-88b7-e01d-81eb-32fc1ab7ec39The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2024<p>PC gaming can get really expensive really quickly. A good gaming desktop can cost much more than you anticipated, and a gaming laptop could really take a bite out of your wallet. But the good thing is that peripherals like <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-gaming-headset-130006477.html">gaming headphones</a>, <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-gaming-keyboard-140019954.html">keyboards</a>, <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/best-gaming-mouse-140004638.html">mice</a> and more don’t have to break the bank. The best gaming accessories don’t always cost a fortune, and we can thank a growing industry in part for this. If you’re on the market for a few new PC gaming accessories to add to your setup, but don’t want to spend too much money to expand your kit, the options below are some of our favorites.</p>
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<p></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-budget-gaming-accessories-130040522.html?src=rss2024-03-18T09:00:36Zurn:uuid:5d73031a-6f94-a7f0-7949-c11d96c57823Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip is a notch below its flagship processor<p>If you're not interested in a midrange smartphone but don't want to pay flagship prices either, Qualcomm has a possible solution. The company just unveiled the <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2024/03/qualcomm-brings-the-best-of-on-device-ai-to-more-smartphones-wit">Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor</a> that offers flagship features, but performance just below the <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-gen-3-brings-on-device-generative-ai-to-more-android-phones-190019288.html">Snapdragon 8 Gen 3</a>. </p>
<p>It's built using a 4-nanometer (nm) process with a 1+4+3 core setup (one prime ARM Cortex X4 at 3.0GHz, four performance cores at 2.8Ghz and three 2.0GHz efficiency cores. That compares with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's 1+5+2 setup, so the "s" model swaps a performance core for an efficiency core. The prime core on the flagship chip also runs a bit faster at 3.4Ghz. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>The chip uses a previous-gen X70 5G modem, though it still offers Wi-Fi 7 support. You also get hardware-accelerated ray tracing for more realistic gameplay. </p>
<p>There's on-device multimodal generative AI that can run large language models (LLMs) with up to 10 billion parameters, meaning it'll support model's like Gemini Nano, along with AI assistants. However, it lacks some AI features found on the 8 Gen 3 chip. It also comes with the always-sensing ISP introduced with the last-gen <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-gen-2-chip-offers-hardware-accelerated-ray-tracing-230008445.html">Snapdragon 8 Gen 2</a> chip. </p>
<p>The new chip adds another sub-category to Qualcomm's lineup, particularly if you count the last-gen chips still used in devices like the <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:OnePlus;elmt:;cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=d8d4d385-7f93-4537-83d1-d5fb47d219ec&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=OnePlus&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5vbmVwbHVzLmNvbS9jYV9lbi8xMnIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6Ijg0MWMyZDU5LWU4M2ItNDcwMi04OGEzLTA4MzQ4MjQwNDQ5NSJ9&signature=AQAAAUyTQrZD-Q2AB5g3F0x5LI7MgQSlPRwhcho9GCr5gaS3&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneplus.com%2Fca_en%2F12r" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.oneplus.com/ca_en/12r">OnePlus 12R</a>. The chip will appear in Honor, iQOO, Realme, Redmi and Xiaomi smartphones announced later this month — so it'll be interesting to see how they're priced compared to the flagship models. </p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/qualcomms-snapdragon-8s-gen-3-chip-is-a-notch-below-its-flagship-processor-075258397.html?src=rss2024-03-18T07:52:58Zurn:uuid:de1c9c27-20bc-fc55-11e2-80420cc6745fHow to organize your desk at home<p>Some people are fine working amongst chaos, while others can’t type a word if a Post-It is out of place. Those of us who fall somewhere in between may have desks that go from meticulous to mayhem over the course of a week. If you’re looking for a way to keep things on the neater side of the spectrum, some of these gadgets may help. Here are our recommendations for a more organized work-from-home setup.</p>
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<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/how-to-organize-your-desk-work-from-home-setup-133015500.html?src=rss2024-03-18T07:00:37Zurn:uuid:25347e37-2ea2-ff2b-6d0d-7b2519260705Hertz CEO steps down following Tesla EV purchase debacle<p>Following Hertz's disastrous misadventure with EVs, CEO Stephen Scherr is stepping down, <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/hertz-replaces-ceo-with-former-gm-cruise-executive-after-ev-bet-fizzles"><em>Bloomberg</em></a> reported. He'll be replaced by the former COO of GM's robotaxi Cruise division, Gil West, who will also join the board of directors. </p>
<p>A year after emerging from bankruptcy in 2020, Hertz said it would transform its car rental business by <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/hertz-reportedly-orders-100000-teslas-in-the-single-large-ev-purchase-ever-132633765.html">purchasing 100,000 Tesla EVs</a>. "The new Hertz is going to lead the way as a mobility company, starting with the largest EV rental fleet in North America," the company said at the time. The announcement helped send Tesla's value soaring to a $1 trillion valuation. </p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Scherr joined Hertz after that decision was made, but increased Hertz's bet on EVs by placing orders with Polestar and GM as well. The company didn't purchase many EVs from those automakers, but by the end, it had around 60,000 from the three automakers. </p>
<p>Things went sideways after that, though. Tesla drastically cut prices of its Model 3 and Model Y EVs, <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2024/03/10/used-electric-vehicle-prices-still-dropping-with-tesla-model-y-model-3-leading-the-way/?sh=387e90d27680">scorching</a> resale values. In addition, Hertz said that Tesla's vehicles were expensive to repair and unpopular with renters. </p>
<p>As a result, the company started unloading 20,000 EVs, about a third of its electrified fleet. That resulted in a $245 million charge for Hertz and its largest quarterly loss since the pandemic. Other rental car firms have also recently ditched EVs, with Germany's Sixt doing away with its entire fleet. </p>
<p>West, meanwhile, was one of nine Cruise executives dismissed following an incident that saw a pedestrian <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/a-pedestrian-was-pinned-under-a-cruise-robotaxi-after-another-cars-hit-and-run-180404816.html">dragged by a Cruise vehicle</a> after being struck by another car. Authorities <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://fortune.com/2023/12/13/general-motors-cruise-executive-departures/">accused</a> the company of withholding a video that allegedly showed the victim underneath its vehicle.</p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/hertz-ceo-steps-down-following-tesla-ev-purchase-debacle-055220994.html?src=rss2024-03-18T05:52:20Zurn:uuid:5f134366-1e1c-63f4-a023-b950851a10ffThe agony of defeat shared at The PlayersWhile Scottie Scheffler celebrated in victory Sunday at TPC Sawgrass, a trio of players shared in disappointing defeat.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/agony-defeat-shared-players-030203872.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/r.niYOFwrH8wucQsZl1b8w--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/ff6cdfb9ea7b9205293ae02ae48e4a7f" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>While Scottie Scheffler celebrated in victory Sunday at TPC Sawgrass, a trio of players shared in disappointing defeat.</p></article>2024-03-18T03:02:03Zurn:uuid:079b2040-dee3-b178-442f-ade466be43d7Gene Frenette: Dramatic win by Scheffler in thrilling Players finish just what PGA Tour neededAfter a dramatic finish to The Players that went Scottie Scheffler's way again, the golf world must wonder who can take down the No. 1-ranked player.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/gene-frenette-dramatic-win-scheffler-023232158.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/7cX8emoXAASLlIUA_UqhNg--~B/aD0yMDMzO3c9Mjk2MTthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-florida-times-union/c8795996632d32cd0f93a79eabddca0a" width="2961" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>After a dramatic finish to The Players that went Scottie Scheffler's way again, the golf world must wonder who can take down the No. 1-ranked player.</p></article>2024-03-18T02:32:32Zurn:uuid:9cc2f684-a658-d1cc-992f-3e0360f08639The fighter: Scheffler shows grit in making historyScheffler overcame a neck injury on Day 2 of The Players to become the first player to win back-to-back.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/fighter-scheffler-shows-grit-making-021931608.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/5r.RAGgtE0FChjcSbU1Cug--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/072a8241e0eda875212e75130fb0f0c1" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Scheffler overcame a neck injury on Day 2 of The Players to become the first player to win back-to-back.</p></article>2024-03-18T02:19:31Zurn:uuid:3467a5fd-d120-cf1c-3d10-9eca79380bd250 years in the making: Scottie Scheffler becomes first back-to-back Players championThe Players Championship finally has a repeat winner. Scottie Scheffler shot 64 to top Xander Schauffle, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark by one shot<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/50-years-making-scottie-scheffler-020203661.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/HWpxdA1HomsIupLX9htIMg--~B/aD0zOTkwO3c9NjAwMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the-florida-times-union/2aa35d43acafc6de323aa26039055520" width="6000" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>The Players Championship finally has a repeat winner. Scottie Scheffler shot 64 to top Xander Schauffle, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark by one shot</p></article>2024-03-18T02:02:03Zurn:uuid:0430c3ca-32ff-8f13-d65c-d8ff71356ee1Rex & Lav: Dawning of the Scheffler era? Whose loss was most painful?After his back-to-back Players wins — and second win in as many weeks — does golf have its dominant figure?<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/rex-lav-dawning-scheffler-era-004145388.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/.wjgG8YS.DV0UQP4C51Omw--~B/aD0xMDgwO3c9MTkyMDthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_golf_channel_404/eb33bde67c3c976f5f24c00366366c08" width="1920" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>After his back-to-back Players wins — and second win in as many weeks — does golf have its dominant figure?</p></article>2024-03-18T00:41:45Zurn:uuid:987a94a2-46fa-fb4e-d62c-db8ab5b64a9aPlayers Championship: Scottie Scheffler wins title at SawgrassScottie Scheffler overcomes a neck injury and record five-shot deficit in the final round to become the first man to defend the Players Championship.<article><p><a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/players-championship-scottie-scheffler-first-225103267.html"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/grL2vHoBCWNnlERmlUtD3A--~B/aD0xMTUyO3c9MjA0ODthcHBpZD15dGFjaHlvbg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/bbc_us_articles_995/c64ebd4d98b62bc9a6f790b589a38f34" width="2048" height="auto" style="max-width: 600px;"></img></a></p><p>Scottie Scheffler overcomes a neck injury and record five-shot deficit in the final round to become the first man to defend the Players Championship.</p></article>2024-03-18T00:29:44Zurn:uuid:a13621a0-218a-f77d-0c90-a49fa64e1967