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Three new DJI drones may be on the way

Three new DJI drones may be on the way

DJI seems to be preparing three new drones for release in the coming months: a Mini 5 Pro, Avata 3, and a Neo 2, according to DroneXL. The site published leaked images and video of the drones, along with a new FCC filing that suggests DJI is also working on a new action camera called the DJI Osmo Nano. DroneXL published a video showing two drones that may be follow-ups to the Avata 2 and the adorable DJI Neo. DroneXL notes a few differences, like that the Avata 3’s battery sits farther back and it’s got a larger camera unit…
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The best Memorial Day deals actually worth shopping for

The best Memorial Day deals actually worth shopping for

Hisense’s U65QF QLED, which features a 144Hz panel and built-in Google TV, is down to $529.99 for a limited time. Memorial Day weekend isn't just for barbecues and beach trips - it's also a chance to score some of the best tech deals you'll find all season. And despite the fact the holiday isn't until tomorrow, May 26th, multiple retailers are already offering steep discounts on some of our favorite gadgets, from big-ticket items to everyday essentials. Below, we've rounded up a few highlights, from LG's C4 OLED TV to Garmin's Forerunner 265, both of which are down to their…
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Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era

Gemini in Chrome feels like a small step toward Google’s agentic era

Gemini will automatically surface recommended prompts when you select it. I spent my morning with Gemini in Chrome, the new integration that puts the AI-powered assistant right in your browser. Instead of going to the chatbot's web app, you can click the new Gemini button in Chrome's top-right corner to start a conversation - but the key difference is that the browser's built-in assistant can "see" what's on your screen while you navigate the web. To me, Gemini's integration in Chrome seems like just the start of Google's mission to make its AI more "agentic," as I found myself wanting…
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The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon

The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon

It’s finally time to upgrade for many owners of the earliest Amazon Fire TV devices, as Netflix is ending support for them next month, reports German outlet Heise. The cutoff for US users is June 3rd, according to ZDNet, which writes that the company has been emailing those who would be affected by the change. Netflix is specifically ending support for the 1st-generation Fire TV streaming box and Fire TV Stick, as well as the 2016 Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, ZDNet writes. If you didn’t get the email but want to be certain whether your Fire TV…
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X is back after an apparent widespread outage

X is back after an apparent widespread outage

X is back up for most users after what appeared to be a significant outage that spiked early this morning around 9AM ET. Global internet monitor NetBlocks posted this morning that X “has been experiencing international outages for some users for a second time in a week,” adding that the issue isn’t “related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering.” Downdetector showed complaints of an outage rose sharply after 8AM ET before beginning to fall about 45 minutes later. As of this writing, those reports have dropped from tens of thousands of reports to only hundreds. Elsewhere on social media, people…
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Whoop is reportedly replacing defective MG trackers

Whoop is reportedly replacing defective MG trackers

Users of Whoop’s fitness trackers have been reporting that their Whoop MG fitness trackers are turning unresponsive, in some cases within under an hour of setting them up. Now, the company is apparently replacing the trackers, in some cases before the users even ask, TechIssuesToday reports. Launched alongside the Whoop 5.0 earlier this month, the Whoop MG (which stands for “Medical Grade”) comes with EKG capabilities and blood pressure insights and requires a premium Whoop Life subscription that’s $359 per year. Users started reporting issues with the tracker almost immediately. On May 11th, a user reported in the Whoop community…
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Twelve South’s slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price

Twelve South’s slick 3-in-1 charging stand has dropped to a new low price

The Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe is down to $79.99 for Memorial Day. | Image: The Verge Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and if you somehow managed to skip your spring cleaning earlier this year, the turning of the season offers a fresh chance to declutter your space. Thankfully, the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe offers a stylish way to organize your desk or bedside table, and it’s currently available for a new low of $79.99 ($20 off) from Amazon and Twelve South. Twelve South’s sturdy HiRise 3 Deluxe is a great 3-in-1 charging stand for a…
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Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year

Valve CEO Gabe Newell’s Neuralink competitor is expecting its first brain chip this year

Valve CEO Gabe Newell pretends to get a hole drilled into his head for a brain-computer interface. Valve co-founder and CEO Gabe Newell, the company behind Half-Life and DOTA 2 and Counter-Strike and preeminent PC game distribution platform Steam, has long toyed with the idea that your brain should be more connected to your PC. It began over a decade ago with in-house psychologists studying people’s biological responses to video games; Valve once considered earlobe monitors for its first VR headset. The company publicly explored the idea of brain-computer interfaces for gaming at GDC in 2019. But Newell decided to…
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Where to preorder the Pro 2 controller and other Switch 2 accessories

Where to preorder the Pro 2 controller and other Switch 2 accessories

Nintendo’s next-gen Pro Controller introduces some welcome additions to one of the best gamepads around. We’re now just a few weeks away from the release of the Switch 2, but it isn’t the only hardware launching on June 5th. Soon, Nintendo will also release a variety of new accessories for its upcoming gaming console, the bulk of which are now available for preorder at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target ahead of their release. From a redesigned Pro Controller and cases to a camera that lets you video chat with your friends, each is designed to level up your gaming experience.…
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Marvel’s next two Avengers have been delayed

Marvel’s next two Avengers have been delayed

Marvel Studios has pushed back the release dates of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Doomsday is being delayed from May 1st, 2026, to December 18th, 2026. Secret Wars’s release has been pushed from May 7th, 2027 to December 17th, 2027. The Russo brothers are returning to direct the two films. Robert Downey Jr. will also be back, though this time as Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man, and Marvel reportedly spent big to get him. Marvel has also already revealed that Doomsday will have a gigantic cast that includes actors from other Avengers movies,…
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