OnePlus 11 drops ‘Pro’ branding and keeps the alert slider, company confirms

Image: OnePlus Chinese technology maker OnePlus has announced that its upcoming global launch event — where it will reveal the OnePlus 11 5G and Buds Pro 2 — will be held on February 7 in New Delhi, India.  The company shared with ZDNET a banner image of what looks like the rear triple-camera module of […]

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Video meetings don’t work, so can the metaverse do better? Here’s what I found

High fiving my way around the metaverse. I’m sitting in a beach-side office, chatting with business journalists and some of Meta’s technology experts. A few minutes earlier, I’d been with the same group looking out the window onto what looked like a futuristic version of San Francisco.  Welcome to the next-generation workplace — or at […]

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What is VPN split tunneling and should I be using it?

There are three main types of split tunneling: URL-based, app-based, and inverse URL-based split tunneling targets traffic being routed to specific URLs, encrypting only that traffic. This type of setup could be configured to encrypt all traffic directed toward your bank’s website, your office’s sign-in and HR pages, or your medical providers’ portal. Any traffic tied […]

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This is the ultimate use of your Apple Watch Ultra’s Action button

I’m already on the record saying the Apple Watch Ultra is one of my favorite Apple products in years. The long battery life, large display, and overall experience are unlike those of any other smartwatch I’ve used, let alone one from Apple.  But, I’ll admit, I’d been underutilizing all of the Ultra’s features.  On the […]

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The 13 best Chromebook holiday deals

Chromebooks may not be the most powerful laptops on the market, but they’re excellent options for students, casual home users, and mobile professionals. With Chrome OS, you can run Android apps, as well as access GSuite programs like Docs, Sheets, and Google Drive to save your projects automatically to the cloud.  And even though Chromebooks […]

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The Mystery of Nevada’s Ancient Reptilian Boneyard

Berlin, Nevada, is a treasure chest for paleontologists. Just down the road from now-abandoned gold and silver mines, a rockbound collection of bones hints at an even richer past. The Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park is teeming with dozens of fossils of ancient marine reptiles. That bone bed is so abundant and weird that researchers have been […]

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How to Get Your 4 Free At-Home Covid-19 Tests (2022)

It took nearly two years of living through the Covid-19 pandemic to get our first round of free at-home rapid tests. Now, we’re on our third. Every household in the United States—including US territories and military addresses—can request four more free tests. Orders start shipping this week. If you need a test right now, we […]

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The Chilling White Lotus Scene That Epitomized 2022

At the end of the year, it’s time for reflection. Often, in popular culture, this boils down to lists and essays. But rarely do those capture the smaller moments of joy. The meme that briefly dominated the group chat. The book passage you reread 10 times. The lyrics you couldn’t stop hearing in your head […]

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13 Best Messenger Bags (2022): Crossbody, Slings, Shoulder Bags

If I’m out and about and I don’t have a bag slung across my body, I feel naked and unprepared. It’s like venturing into a dungeon without any health potions. What if I need ChapStick? Did I bring ChapStick? How can I fit my phone, keys, and face mask all in the truncated pockets of […]

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