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Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Shortly after Humane released its $699 AI Pin in April, the returns started flowing in. Between May and August, more AI Pins were returned than purchased, according to internal sales data obtained by The Verge. By June, only around 8,000 units hadn’t been returned, a source with direct knowledge of sales and return data told me. As of today, the number of units still in customer hands had fallen closer to 7,000, a source with direct knowledge said. At launch, the AI Pin was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews. Our own David Pierce said it “just doesn’t work,” and Marques Brownlee called it “the worst product” he’s ever reviewed. Now, Humane is attempting to stabilize its operations and maintain confidence among staff and potential... Continue reading…

The Chromecast is going away after more than a decade in Google’s hardware portfolio, with the company phasing it out to make room for the new Google TV Streamer. In 2013, the timing was perfect for the Chromecast’s success. Most TVs of that era had rudimentary entertainment apps that were often slow, so beaming content from your phone to a TV made a lot of sense. But times have changed. With the Chromecast with Google TV in 2020. Google pivoted in the opposite direction with a much more traditional, lean-back entertainment experience. Casting took a backseat to carousels of content recommendations, and native apps returned. The Google TV Streamer is designed to build on that strategy by infusing Gemini AI smarts into the software. It’ll... Continue reading…

A dial can be used to select one of four charging modes on Anker’s new desktop Prime Charger. | Image: Anker Anker announced several additions to the company’s Prime line of chargers today, including a new desktop version that allows the power output of its six USB ports to be customized through a control dial. As a result, connected devices get exactly as much power as they need. The new $169.99 Anker Prime Charger shares 250W of power across four USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. The first USB-C port can deliver up to 140W of power while the other three max out at 100W. The two USB-A ports deliver up to 22.5W each. Image: Anker An LCD screen shows the power output of each USB-C port. The charger offers four different power distribution modes, adjustable through a built-in control dial or Anker’s mobile app. In the... Continue reading…

A week after releasing iOS 17.6 to all users, Apple is making available iOS 17.6.1 to iPhone and iPad owners. This update brings bug fixes and security improvements, including one that prevented Advanced Data Protection from being turned on and off. iOS 17.6.1 is likely one of the last software updates before iOS 18 becomes available to all iPhone users later this fall. With iOS 17.6, Apple added the following features: Apple News+ is getting Live Activity support for Home Screen and Lock Screen, so you can keep following games and other factual stories happening at that moment. It also brings a new Messages app setting that lets you filter unknown senders if they’re international senders. SOS Emergency via Satellite expansion to Japan, which means people in the region can send messages and make calls when they don't have cellular or Wi-Fi networks available. Apple Account Card expansion to Canadian and Australian users. This feature allows users to make purchases using tap-to-pay at Apple Stores. This function is also available in the US and Japan. While the switch from iOS 16 to iOS 17 left iPhone 8 and iPhone X users out of this major software update, iOS 18 will support all current models, which means the iOS 17.6 cycle is one of the less interesting updates so far. Many users are already enjoying iOS 18 public beta, and developers are focusing on iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence. Still, if you're running the stable version of iOS 17.6, the new iOS 17.6.1 update might fix some issues you might have encountered. So far, it doesn't seem Apple is releasing minor software updates for Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, or Mac. BGR will let you know once we learn more about iOS 17.6.1. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence The post Apple releases iOS 17.6.1 with Advanced Data Protection bug fix appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $450+ free Today’s deals: $10 off school supplies, $189 Apple Watch SE, $140 FlexiSpot electric standing desk, more Today’s deals: $200 off PSVR2, $299 iPad 10th-Gen, $3.75 smart plugs, $189 ASUS laptop, more Today’s deals: Rare PlayStation 5 discount, $19 Roku, $20 pet hair remover, $60 Keurig coffee maker, more

I've been using the Apple Watch for years for one main purpose: health tracking. I wear the Apple Watch around the clock, except for when it's charging, so it can capture health data during my day-to-day life and when I work out. I've intensified my training in the past couple of years as I got back into running half-marathons and then started training for a full marathon. I ran my first marathon recently, and I couldn't have done it without the Apple Watch. Even the 40mm second-gen Apple Watch SE was good enough for my needs during training and the actual race. What I'm getting at is that I'm happy with the Apple Watch's health-tracking capabilities, including workout data. I will most likely upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 10 this fall so I can track even more health data. However, I've just discovered the most annoying thing I've encountered so far, not just on an Apple Watch but on any Apple device. Continue reading... The post I’m a longtime Apple Watch user, and I just discovered the worst thing about it appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Galaxy Z Flip 6 launch sale, $450 65-inch TV, gaming laptops, $60 cookware set, more Today’s deals: $299 Apple Watch Series 9, $50 off PS5, $200 off PSVR, $100 Hoover carpet cleaner, more Today’s deals: $10 off school supplies, $189 Apple Watch SE, $140 FlexiSpot electric standing desk, more Best Apple Watch deals for August 2024

A week after releasing macOS 14.6 to all users, Apple is now making available macOS 14.6.1 to all users. As it seems, this update is focused on bug fixes and security improvements. BGR will update this story as we learn exactly what Apple's changing with this version. With macOS 14.6, Apple fixed several bugs, including one that affected iPod nano users: Finder: Home Videos unexpectedly sync as Music Videos to iPod nano (7th generation). This no longer occurs. ARKit: iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs quit unexpectedly when initializing ARSkeletonDefinition. Core Spotlight: iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs quit unexpectedly when invoking -[CSSearchableItemAttributeSet setActionIdentifiers:]. Video Subscriber Account:  iPhone and iPad apps on Apple Silicon Macs quit unexpectedly if VSOpenTVProviderSettingsURLString is referenced.  Video Toolbox: Fixed an issue on Apple Silicon; if width or height is greater than 4096 columns or rows and content uses 4:2:0 chroma subsampling and 8-bit depth, the hardware decoder driver will reject it, and a software decoder will be automatically selected to ensure artifact-free decoding. AVC (H.264) content at level 5.2 or lower can be handled by the hardware decoder. Content that otherwise conforms to level 5.2 but has a high frame rate (e.g., 4k at 100 or 120 fps) is labeled level 6, 6.1, or 6.2 and is also handled by hardware. If the content is 10-bit, 4:2:2, or 4:4:4, the hardware decoder will be used.  Besides that, with macOS 14.6, Apple finally added dual-monitor support for the M3 MacBook Pro. Previously exclusive to the M3 MacBook Air, this feature was finally added to all M3 Macs. Alongside macOS 14.6.1, Apple is releasing iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 to iPhone and iPad users. It's unclear if Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, or Apple TV users will also get a minor update soon. BGR will update this article if we learn more. Don't Miss: macOS Sonoma 14: Release date, features, Mac compatibility The post Apple releases macOS 14.6.1 to Mac users appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $229 iPad, $300 off Samsung foldables (last chance), $20 label maker, HP laptop sale, more Today’s deals: $200 off PSVR2, $299 iPad 10th-Gen, $3.75 smart plugs, $189 ASUS laptop, more Today’s deals: Galaxy Z Flip 6 launch sale, $450 65-inch TV, gaming laptops, $60 cookware set, more Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $450+ free

Recent excavations on the Greek island of Cephalonia have uncovered a remarkable pair of ancient wells, shedding light on some of the earliest material extraction practices in the Aegean region. Dating back to around 1200-1100 BC, these wells are not only a testament to early mining activities but also offer intriguing insights into the ritualistic behaviors of the time. The site, located on the hill of Kotroni near Lakithra, has astonished archaeologists with its complex design and the mysterious ceremonial practices associated with it. Uncovering the Wells of Kotroni A Greek Ministry of Culture release explains how the excavation at Kotroni, directed by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Cephalonia and Ithaca, began after aerial photographs revealed a circular structure protruding through dense vegetation. Initially, archaeologists expected to find a new burial monument akin to the Mycenaean Tzanata Tombs. However, the discoveries turned out to be far more unique and complex. Two large wells, approximately 16 feet (5 meters) deep, were found at the site. These wells are surrounded by meticulously arranged stone rings that not only support the outer slopes but also add a monumental quality to the structures. This design, combined with the mound-like appearance of the wells, suggests they were not merely practical tools for material extraction but also held significant ceremonial importance. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyEuropeAncient PlacesRead Later 

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday he will convene an expert group to determine if the increasing spread of the mpox virus in Africa warrants being declared a global emergency. At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom...