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I tested one of the cheapest portable power stations and it made road-tripping a breeze – and it’s $250 off on Amazon

Bluetti AC70 power station. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysBluetti AC70 is portable power station that won't break the bank or your back.A powerful unit, capable of 1,000W output for regular loads, increasing to 2,000W for resistive loads, such as heaters and hair dryers.You'll need to companion app to access more advanced features.What's the deal? The Bluetti AC70 is on sale for $250 off right now during Amazon's Big Spring Sale, a portable power station that won't break the bank or your back. The

Dragon’s Dogma 2 changed how I look at fast travel in video games

Capcom I never had reason to give much thought to fast travel in games before starting Dragon’s Dogma 2. In most open-world games that include the feature, the only requirement for accessing it is reaching points of interest. Once players do so, they are generally free to zip from point to point around the map with little to no inconvenience. That isn’t how Dragon’s Dogma 2 operates — fast travel is based around a limited currency called Ferrystones — and it has completely changed my mindset on the mechanic as a…

No downturn in unicorn hiring; smartphone makers to gain further ground

The ongoing funding winter and concerns over profitability have not deterred homegrown unicorns from onboarding top talent. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.Also in this letter:■ ETtech Deals Digest ■ IT stocks tumble on Accenture guidance cut■ Reddit stock price soars post market debutProgramming note: There won’t be an edition of ETtech Top 5 and Morning Dispatch newsletters on March 25 on the occasion of Holi. Happy Holi to all our readers. Do stay tuned for all the news and updates on ETtech.com.Top unicorns…

5 calendar apps you should use instead of Google Calendar

Gaining Visuals / Unsplash Google Calendar is an incredibly popular way to manage your schedule, but there are plenty of reasons that you might want to find an alternative. From concerns over Google’s privacy practices to a desire to break free of its rigid customization constraints, you might have decided it’s time to step away and find something new. If that’s the case, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up five of the best alternatives to Google Calendar, and each app offers plenty of compelling reasons to…

Gwyneth Paltrow confirms rumour about Bill Clinton snoring through White House screening of ‘Emma’

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeGwyneth Paltrow has confirmed a longheld rumour about former US president Bill Clinton’s reaction to her film, Emma. Paltrow played the title role in the 1996 Jane Austen film adaptation directed by Douglas McGrath, and won critical acclaim for her performance. In her appearance on the long-running YouTube series, Hot Ones, the 51-year-old actor and businesswoman confirmed how Clinton…

Instagram and Threads users are automatically getting logged out of their accounts

Logging into social media accounts repeatedly can be a pain, which is why every social media application and website gives users the option to stay logged in. However, according to recent reports, several Instagram users and the ever-increasing number of Threads users are automatically getting logged out of their accounts. Interestingly, these reports surfaced hours after Instagram went down for many users. The timing indicates that the problem might be related to the previous outage. Meta owns Instagram and Threads, so…

Why I limit my iPhone 15’s charge capacity to 80% (and you should you too)

Jason Hiner/ZDNETIn my experience, no topic has generated more articles, blog posts, and YouTube videos than how to get the best possible battery life from your iPhone. It's the topic on which I've received the most questions and comments. People are obsessed with their iPhone's battery life and getting the longest runtime possible from every charge.Also: The best iPhone power banks you can buyEvery minute of runtime, every percentage point of battery life matters. But if people are obsessed with charging, why does it…

Samsung Galaxy M55 Live Images, Key Features Leak Again; Tipped to Launch in India Alongside Galaxy M15

Samsung Galaxy M55 is expected to launch in India soon. Details about the handset have surfaced online recently suggesting the design, colour options and key features of the model. A new leak now hints at the India launch of the Galaxy M15 5G, which was recently unveiled in select global markets. The tipster has also suggested some more specifications of the Galaxy M55. It is likely to come with upgrades over the preceding Galaxy M54 5G.Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) shared in a post on X that the Samsung Galaxy…

The Download: Tracing a mysterious covid strain, and fighting dengue with drones

3 What it’s like to receive a brain-computer implantJeffrey Keefer, who has Parkinson’s, agreed to having the device temporarily applied to the surface of his brain. (WSJ $)+ Former Neuralink workers think the firm is taking unnecessary risks. (Vox)+ How it feels to have a life-changing brain implant removed. (MIT Technology Review) 4 Tragic news stories drove readers to donate thousands of dollarsThe only problem is, the victims didn’t exist. (NBC News)+ Surveillance company Flock Safety claims to have solved 10% of…

Aviation Regulator Slaps Rs 80 Lakh Penalty On Air India For Violating Norms

On March 1, the regulator issued a show cause notice to Air India concerning the violations. (File photo for representation)DGCA said the airline violated norms related to flight duty time limitations and fatigue management system of flight crew, adding that there were instances of exceeding duty periods, & wrongly marked training recordsAviation watchdog DGCA on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for violations of norms related to flight duty time limitations and fatigue management system of flight…