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• The Morning After: The iPhone 12 has 5G, new sizes and MagSafe charging
• Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2 are $50 off for Prime Day
• Google applies its AI tech to reporting with 'Journalist Studio' tools
• Canon makes its EOS Mark II camera more compelling for vloggers
• Nikon's Z6 II and Z7 II flagships feature dual card slots and 4K 60p video
• The list of PS4 games that don’t work on PS5 just got shorter
• Apple cuts prices on EarPods and its iPhone power adapter by $10
• Facebook's $299 Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is now available
• Google's 'Search On' event will reveal new AI-powered features on Thursday
• Netflix drops its free trial promo in favor of other marketing approaches
• Here’s everything Apple announced at its iPhone 12 event
• Apple bundles free Arcade and TV+ access with new device purchases
• Apple's iPhone 12 costs $30 extra if you're not buying from AT&T or Verizon
• Sony OLED TVs are cheaper than ever in Best Buy's 'Prime Day' sale
• Eight nations sign NASA's Artemis Accords, pledging peace on the moon
• The latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks
• Fitbit and Garmin smartwatches drop to all-time lows for Prime Day
• The iPhone 12 Pro and the Pro Max vs. the competition: Heavy-hitting cameras
• The best deals on Apple devices you can get during Prime Day
• The iPhone 12 vs. the competition: Now with 5G
• The iPhone 12 Pro will come equipped with a LiDAR scanner
• Beats Flex earbuds offer 12 hours of listening for just $50
• Apple brings HDR video recording to the iPhone
• Land 30 great games for just $40 with GameThrill
• Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max have larger screens and steel cases

The Morning After: The iPhone 12 has 5G, new sizes and MagSafe charging Posted: 14 Oct 2020 04:28 AM PDT The combined might of Apple (iPhone launch day) and Amazon (Prime Day) made for a hectic 24 hours in tech. But purchasing advice aside (there's some of that below), I want to focus on Apple's showcase from the afternoon. iPhones have 5G and have simu...

Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2 are $50 off for Prime Day Posted: 14 Oct 2020 04:10 AM PDT Amazon's Prime Day event has made a bunch of audio devices easier on the wallet, including Microsoft's Surface Headphones 2. If you've been looking to buy a pair of these over-ear noise canceling headphones, this is probably one of the best times to...

Google applies its AI tech to reporting with 'Journalist Studio' tools Posted: 14 Oct 2020 04:00 AM PDT Since introducing the Google News Initiative in 2018, the company has used the $300 million journalism project to fight disinformation and help publishers make money. Now, Google is also investing in journalism-specific software with Journalist Studi...

Canon makes its EOS Mark II camera more compelling for vloggers Posted: 14 Oct 2020 02:39 AM PDT Canon has unveiled the 24-megapixel EOS M50 Mark II with relatively minor updates to the popular original aimed mostly at creators. The biggest change is an upgraded Dual Pixel autofocus system that now allows for continuous eye-tracking in video, ra...

Nikon's Z6 II and Z7 II flagships feature dual card slots and 4K 60p video Posted: 14 Oct 2020 01:50 AM PDT Nikon has unveiled the 24-megapixel Z6 II and 45.6-megapixel Z7 II full-frame mirrorless flagship cameras with similar bodies to the originals, but some much-needed improvements under the hood. To start with, both models now support 4K video at 60 fp...

The list of PS4 games that don’t work on PS5 just got shorter Posted: 14 Oct 2020 12:59 AM PDT A few days ago, Sony revealed that 99 percent of PS4 games will be compatible with the PS5 and that there are very few titles you can't play on the upcoming console. Now, the list of 10 just got shorter. NACON and KT Racing told Push Square that they...

Apple cuts prices on EarPods and its iPhone power adapter by $10 Posted: 13 Oct 2020 10:36 PM PDT Apple made its EarPods and new power adapter for the iPhone a bit more affordable after confirming that the new iPhones will no longer ship with accessories. The tech giant now sells the EarPods with Lightning connector on the Apple Store for $19 (as...

Facebook's $299 Oculus Quest 2 VR headset is now available Posted: 13 Oct 2020 08:55 PM PDT If you've been waiting for the right time to dive into virtual reality, it may have arrived. Devindra Hardawar called the Oculus Quest 2 "The $299 VR headset to rule them all" in his review and it's easy to see why. The headset is lighter and more po...

Google's 'Search On' event will reveal new AI-powered features on Thursday Posted: 13 Oct 2020 07:01 PM PDT If you're not done with presentations after Apple's iPhone 12 launch earlier, set some time aside on Thursday afternoon to find out what's new in search. Google just sent out invites for a live stream event on October 15th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET where...

Netflix drops its free trial promo in favor of other marketing approaches Posted: 13 Oct 2020 04:54 PM PDT As Netflix nears 200 million subscribers globally, it's shaking some things up when it comes to marketing. In the US it's offered a free trial period for years — remember when Netflix streaming came bundled with new games? — that gave full access to...

Here’s everything Apple announced at its iPhone 12 event Posted: 13 Oct 2020 02:25 PM PDT Apple made us wait to get a glimpse of its 2020 iPhone lineup, and now it's easy to see why. All told, it announced four new iPhone models on Tuesday. Add that a more affordable HomePod mini speaker, and it was a jam-packed event.iPhone 12 Apple App...

Apple bundles free Arcade and TV+ access with new device purchases Posted: 13 Oct 2020 01:41 PM PDT For a limited time, if you buy one of the new iPhones or iPads that Apple recently revealed or pick up a Mac or Apple TV, you'll get three months of free access to Apple Arcade. That's on top of a promo Apple has been running since last year, through...

Apple's iPhone 12 costs $30 extra if you're not buying from AT&T or Verizon Posted: 13 Oct 2020 01:19 PM PDT Even though Apple has gone big on trade-in discounts lately, they're usually pretty clear about how much a new iPhone costs. This year, the iPhone 12 Mini is priced at $699, while the standard iPhone 12 comes in at $799. However, things aren't quite...

Sony OLED TVs are cheaper than ever in Best Buy's 'Prime Day' sale Posted: 13 Oct 2020 01:15 PM PDT With the slew of deals going on across the web today, it appears Best Buy has some of the best sale prices on smart TVs. Of note in Best Buy's "anti-Prime Day" sale are discounts on Sony's A8H series OLED smart TVs — the 55-inch model is $600 off, br...

Eight nations sign NASA's Artemis Accords, pledging peace on the moon Posted: 13 Oct 2020 12:51 PM PDT The United States and seven additional countries have signed the Artemis Accords, reaffirming their commitment to peaceful, cooperative and transparent activities on the moon. Yes, that moon. The founding Artemis Accords nations are as follows: Austr...

The latest Chrome OS update improves accessibility on Chromebooks Posted: 13 Oct 2020 12:46 PM PDT Google has released Chrome OS 86, which will bring more accessibility options to Chromebooks. You can change the color of your cursor in the mouse and touchpad settings. The seven new hues are red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta and pink. Google...

Fitbit and Garmin smartwatches drop to all-time lows for Prime Day Posted: 13 Oct 2020 12:30 PM PDT If you're starting up a new fitness regimen, a smartwatch can help you stay on track and monitor your progress. But wearables can get expensive as you pile on the features. Luckily, Prime Day 2020 has a handful of good deal on smartwatches we actuall...

The iPhone 12 Pro and the Pro Max vs. the competition: Heavy-hitting cameras Posted: 13 Oct 2020 12:00 PM PDT Today we got our first look at four new iPhones, including the new iPhone 12 mini. On the opposite end of the size spectrum, however, we've got the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, with 5G and more powerful cameras that include LiDAR for depth sensing and...

The best deals on Apple devices you can get during Prime Day Posted: 13 Oct 2020 11:45 AM PDT Apple chose an interesting day to announce its latest iPhones because today is also Amazon Prime Day. While that means decent deals across the entirety of Amazon's website, there are also a handful of good deals on Apple products as well. No, you won...

The iPhone 12 vs. the competition: Now with 5G Posted: 13 Oct 2020 11:31 AM PDT Early fall always means iPhone announcements, and this year we're looking at four new models. If you'd prefer something on the larger side check out the iPhone 12 Max and Max Pro, while the iPhone 12 mini will suit those will smaller hands. Right her...

The iPhone 12 Pro will come equipped with a LiDAR scanner Posted: 13 Oct 2020 11:29 AM PDT Back in March, Apple unveiled its latest generation iPad Pro, a big 12.9-inch tablet sporting for the first time a teensy 1-millimeter LiDAR sensor alongside its main camera cluster. On Tuesday, Apple revealed that the iPad is on longer the only devi...

Beats Flex earbuds offer 12 hours of listening for just $50 Posted: 13 Oct 2020 11:15 AM PDT BeatsX wireless earbuds offer AirPod tech inside a $150 package. However, the behind-your-neck set is well overdue for an update since it debuted in early 2017. The company isn't trotting out a new version of the X just yet, but it is giving budget c...

Apple brings HDR video recording to the iPhone Posted: 13 Oct 2020 11:14 AM PDT Apple is justifying the "professional" label on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max by adding a string of camera features. Both of the new high-end iPhones will be the first smartphones to record video in Dolby Vision HDR — you can capture footage at up to...

Land 30 great games for just $40 with GameThrill Posted: 13 Oct 2020 10:55 AM PDT If you're like most people, you've been spending a bit more time indoors than usual lately. Due to a relentless pandemic and a subsequent sea of social distancing guidelines, most of us have been forced to forgo our usual outdoor adventures and set u...

Apple's iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max have larger screens and steel cases Posted: 13 Oct 2020 10:51 AM PDT The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max showed us how Apple could elevate its smartphones, delivering devices that packed in more features than mainstream iPhones for a higher price. With the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, the company is basically doing the same t...

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