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VanMoof ebike mess highlights a risk with pricey smart hardware

Anyone with a VanMoof ebike is likely concerned after the Dutch company confirmed that it is in financial trouble. One of those concerns is that an app is required to use many of the smart features of its bikes – and that app relies on communication with VanMoof servers. If the company goes under, and the servers go offline, that could leave ebike owners unable to even unlock their bikes … VanMoof ebikes eBikes are extremely popular in the Netherlands, where bicycles are an everyday form…

Pricey Hurdle Before the Wedding: A Splashy, $4,500 Proposal

South Koreans like to pop the question in a fancy hotel suite, with a new designer handbag to mark the occasion. South Koreans like to pop the question in a fancy hotel suite, with a new designer handbag to mark the occasion. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their…

Kärcher RCV 5 Review: Good Suction but Far Too Pricey

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsGood suction powerSmart mapping and navigation technologyAvoids most obstaclesConsHas difficulty cleaning in cornersExpensiveOur VerdictThe RCV 5 performs well overall, has a modern navigation system with obstacle detection and is easy to use. We like the clear app and the ability to customise the map. However, it’s too expensive compared to competitors. Kärcher is not resting on its laurels. A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to test one of the manufacturer’s new air…

Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Review: Powerful but Pricey

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsVery powerful Automated washing, drying and emptying Impressive mopping Good obstacle avoidanceConsHit-and-miss carpet cleaning Dock doesn’t work on carpets Big and bulky ExpensiveOur VerdictThe S8 Pro Ultra is an impressively powerful robot vac with an excellent range of features. But the core cleaning performance has flaws, making its high price tag hard to justify. Best Prices Today: Roborock S8 Pro Ultra…

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.After years of speculation, the stage is set for the widely anticipated announcement to be made Monday at Apple's annual developers conference in a Cupertino, California, theater named after the company's late co-founder Steve Jobs. Apple is also likely to use the…

Weekly poll results: the Sony Xperia 1 V is well-liked but pricey, the Xperia 10 V fails to convince

Snapdragon 695? “No, thanks”, said the people in last week’s poll. The Sony Xperia 10 V is looking like a flop as the outdated chipset and 60Hz display are a tough sell at €450. And that improved 48MP camera looks odd with its 1080p @ 30fps video limitation set by the chipset that really should have been retired by now. There isn’t much else to say about the 10 V, a few people who like the phone for its size, card slot and headphone jack commented that they may as well get the Mark 4 – the few upgrades of the 2023…

Planta is a pricey, but detailed houseplant care iPhone app for indoor gardeners

If you’re a fledgling indoor gardener or just one who can’t seem to keep their Peace Lily or Aloe Vera alive, then it might be time to check out one of the many plant care apps out there.With over 6 million users now using it, Planta is by far one of the most popular, and with good reason.A super useful tool for novice and more experienced houseplant owners alike, the app offers detailed care schedules tailored to each unique plant you own.If you’ve been gifted a mysterious new potted creature, type in its name or take a…

Norton’s new super-naked cafe racer is highly saucy, way too pricey

Norton has made good on its threat to turn its slinky V4SV superbike into a cafe racer – without neutering its rorty 1200cc V4 engine. The new V4CR carries an absolutely brutal price tag, but a bike this pretty might just get away with it.When I think British naked motorcycles, the second thing I think of is a nice, curvy tubular Spondon frame with too much motor in it and as little of everything else as possible. The first thing, of course, is the magnificent Triumph Speed Triple, the only true dream bike I've ever…

Disney’s pricey, immersive Star Wars hotel is shutting down

Less than 19 months after opening Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, will close the hotel's doors. fans who are willing to splurge now have until the end of September to try the two-night experience. “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is one of our most creative projects ever and has been praised by our guests and recognized for setting a new bar for innovation and immersive entertainment,” Disney told in a statement. “This premium, boutique experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100…

Meta’s Pricey Bet on AI Comes With New Custom Chips, Coder Tools

In Meta Platforms Inc.'s year of cost cutting and layoffs, there's one area that's seeing record spending: an update of the social media giant's infrastructure to keep pace in the artificial intelligence arms race. On Thursday, the Facebook owner unveiled a slew of new technologies, including a new chip developed in-house to help train AI faster, and a tool that helps coders get suggestions for how to build their products. The company is also revamping its data centers to make it easier to deploy AI technology. “This…