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Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat's the Cyber Monday deal?Amazon's brand new Echo Show 8 was just officially released by Amazon, and I've been able to test it for the past few days. Coming from a first-generation Echo Show 8ZDNET RECOMMENDS Echo Show 8 (2023) The third-generation Echo Show 8 is available for $105 and features a vibrant, upgraded screen, improved speed, and a faster processor. Amazon's updates are evident from the moment you unbox the device. The typical plastic packaging shines for its absence, as the device is…

For years, the US electric motorcycle market was dominated by $20,000+ flagship models. While those bikes are still leading the pack, a new wave of lower-cost commuter electric motorcycles has expanded the market’s reach. The latest such bike, the Ryvid Anthem, has recently expanded its deliveries after production began earlier this year. And with a price tag under half of the major flagship electric models, it’s opening the door to more riders than ever before. After its announcement and unveiling…

While Beats' new Studio Pro headphones don't offer much in the way of upgrades over the old model, they're still the best Beats over-ear headphones you can buy from the company, and at a hefty discount, they're a potent choice for anyone who wants some headphones for working out, commuting, and more.If you head on over to Amazon the retailer is offering the $349.99 headphones for just $169.99 - a steep, steep discount. The new ones come with USB-C, noise-canceling, and a transparency mode.Where to find the best AirPods…

Maria Diaz/ZDNETWhat's the Black Friday deal?Amazon's brand new Echo Show 8 was just officially released by Amazon, and I've been able to test it for the past few days. Coming from a first-generation Echo Show 8ZDNET RECOMMENDS Echo Show 8 (2023) The third-generation Echo Show 8 is available for $105 and features a vibrant, upgraded screen, improved speed, and a faster processor. Amazon's updates are evident from the moment you unbox the device. The typical plastic packaging shines for its absence, as the device is…

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Gesture control systems work best when they are simple, quick, and easy to learn. They also have to feel natural and intuitive, preferably so you remember them, and most of all, they need to be reliable. Apple’s Double Tap on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a good example of a gesture control working well. I think it’s a cool, fun feature, and I’m not alone. However, it’s not the first of its kind, and history shows us that, unfortunately, gestures on mobile devices…

Riot has revealed the next champion who will be added to League of Legends' extensive roster: Hwei, the visionary. The new champ is a mid-lane mage with a complex kit themed around painting and a brooding, emo design.In the lore, Hwei is an Ionian champion who uses art both to confront criminals and comfort their victims. He is haunted by his own overwhelming creativity and troubled past, which would explain his brooding design. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Hwei also has history with one of League of Legends'…

Qualcomm Qualcomm has a new mobile platform on the table, and this one targets upper-midrange smartphones and promises to bring some new AI tricks. The latest from the chipmaker is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, which technically succeeds the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, but the company is comparing most of the improvements against the older Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.  The new platform is said to bring a 15% boost in processing power, a 20% rise in energy efficiency, and a massive 50% jump in graphics capabilities. Based on the 4nm…

Vanguard had been announced in December 2021 along with the news that Chinese publisher Tencent would be brought on to localize and distribute the game in China. It had originally been billed as “a free-to-play, co-operative PvE shooter that combines Remedy’s narrative expertise and action gameplay into an immersive multiplayer experience.”However, this latest announcement said that such an idea wasn’t working out anymore. “Due to uncertainties in creating a successful game to the rapidly changing free-to-play market and…

OpenAI recently announced multiple new features for ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools during its recent developer conference. The upcoming launch of a creator tool for chatbots, called GPTs (short for generative pretrained transformers), and a new model for ChatGPT, called GPT-4 Turbo, are two of the most important announcements from the company’s event.This isn’t the first time OpenAI has given ChatGPT a new model. Earlier this year, OpenAI updated the algorithm for ChatGPT from GPT-3.5 to GPT-4. Are you…

Over the years of true wireless earbuds, Sony has consistently kept its place among the best with its 1000X series. Just when it seems like others may gain ground through software tricks or beefed-up noise-cancellation, the company adds new features or improves audio quality to ensure it continues to dominate. Engadget With this year’s , there’s a notable caveat: At $300, these are the most expensive earbuds yet from Sony – and a chunk of change above rival headphones. These earbuds are undoubtedly the company’s best and…