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President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will take a 10 percent stake in Intel. During a press conference on Friday, Trump said Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan agreed to give the government the stake, which is valued at around $10 billion. Earlier this month, Trump called on Tan to resign over his ties to China, and today he positioned the deal as a way for the executive to “keep his job.”Trump told reporters that he floated the offer during negotiations with Tan. “I said, ‘I think it would be good having the United States as your partner,’” Trump said.…
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 feature that will let you resume using your Android apps right on your PC. The capability is gradually rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels, and only supports the Spotify app for now.If you’re in the test, you can try out the feature by linking your Android phone to your PC, and then opening up a song on Spotify’s mobile app. From there, Windows 11 will display a “Resume from your phone” notification alongside the Spotify icon and a prompt to “Continue on this PC.”Once you select the notification,…
Android Headlines reports that it’s seen additional images of the mystery speaker, which will apparently come in four colors: bright red, light green, black, and white. As seen briefly in the keynote video, it features a light around the base — rather than across the top, as on previous Google speakers — and a fabric finish.As for features, the big new one is that the speaker will apparently be able to pair with a Google TV Streamer to deliver spatial TV audio, a trick borrowed from Apple’s HomePods, which can connect to Apple TV hardware. Hopefully it can also connect…
Noise-canceling earbuds are great productivity tools, blocking out noisy roommates and busy coffee shops so you can focus on studying or work. While there are a number of great options these days, few are as eye-catching like the translucent Beats Studio Buds Plus. And right now, you can buy the stylish wireless earbuds for just $84.99 from Woot — a 50 percent discount and the best price we’ve seen outside of a brief drop to $63 earlier in June.The wireless earbuds are some of our favorites, and not just because they look cool. Despite the fact Apple owns Beats, they…
The Pixel line has often been on the cutting edge of mobile photography. This year, that means baking AI straight into the camera app and making us grapple with all of the very messy things that means. I’ve been scouring the internet for sample images of the Pixel 10 Pro’s AI-enhanced 100x zoom feature — Pro Res Zoom — and the early results have been all over the place. There are early samples that look great and others that make me very worried about what Google has unleashed.This week on The Vergecast, we’re talking all things Pixel. Victoria Song and…
Cutting the grass doesn’t need to be a sweaty weekend chore anymore. The best cordless lawnmowers have become a go-to choice for anyone who wants the freedom of a petrol mower without the fumes, noise, or constant pull-cord drama. All of the cordless mowers in this guide run on rechargeable batteries, so you can wheel them out, hit the button, and get straight to work without worrying about extension leads trailing across the garden. And while the best robot lawn mower will happily trim your lawn without you lifting a finger, not everyone’s ready to hand over full control to…
Google has added a Drive shortcut for Workspace users that provides a quicker way to edit videos without having to manually open them in Google Vids. When previewing a video saved in their Drive, users will now see an “Open” button at the top right corner that automatically opens the file in Google Vids, where users can then make simple edits like trimming clips, adding text or music, and more.The Vids shortcut will be enabled by default and can be disabled by Workspace organization admins. It started rolling out on August 21st, but could take more than two weeks to…
Wireless charging has been a regular sight on smartphone spec sheets for years. Most gadgets offering wireless charging use the Qi standard, which was updated back in 2023 to include support for magnetic chargers. Now known as Qi2, it effectively brings Apple’s MagSafe charging to the wider world – or least it will once other companies start supporting it. It took several years from the standard being signed off to the tech appearing in Android phones you could actually buy. But now they’re finally here, here’s everything you need to know about how it works, and why you’re definitely going…
Are you thinking of turning the thermostat up? The cooler months are most definitely here and maybe, if you haven’t already, it’s time to finally upgrade to a smart thermostat. But in a crowded field, which is the best smart thermostat out there right now? There are lots of reasons to upgrade your heating tech. Firstly, many of them let you talk to your heating via voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, but the main benefit is saving you cash and cutting down on wasted energy. Thanks to tech like geofencing and smart radiator valves, they can help your…
Belkin’s new wireless chargers will power up compatible phones much faster. | Image: Belkin After announcing certification from the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) a month ago, Belkin is now debuting its first three devices that support the Qi2.2 standard and faster 25W wireless charging speeds. The most expensive and elaborate of the new accessories is the $129.99 Belkin UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock, which is a multi-device wireless charger designed to find a permanent spot on desks and bedside tables. It features an AirPods charger on its weighted base, an Apple Watch charger sticking out the back, and an…
Picking up one of the best Xbox headsets can truly enhance your gaming. A good gaming headset is unrivalled even compared to a great speaker system. It’s all so much more personal. Being able to hear an enemy coming around a corner in Call of Duty: Warzone could give you an advantage in a split-second battle. Similarly, listening out for something creepy coming your way in Resident Evil 4 or Dead Space is the ideal way to unnerve you substantially but also make you feel more part of the experience. When it comes to wireless headsets, Xbox compatibility with headsets…
Digg is making a comeback. With the backing of people like Digg cofounder Kevin Rose and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian, Digg has ambitions to once again be the homepage of the internet. The revival is still in its very early days — the platform is still invite-only — but Digg launched its new mobile apps this week, and I installed the iOS app on my phone to see what it’s like.New Digg operates similarly to Reddit: people submit links that others can comment and vote on, and links with a lot of “diggs” (upvotes) will bubble up the feed. You…