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Booming bass and pristine image quality come at a high price.

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It's a bargain at $499.

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The Morning After: Polymarket and a hairdryer
The biggest news stories this morning: Here’s to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook, Meta is downsizing by about 10 percent, Hey Meta workers, are you getting paid for those keystrokes?
Porsche's new Cayenne Turbo Coupé Electric can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds
Porsche has announced an electric version of its popular Cayenne Coupe that looks to be the company's most powerful vehicle ever — either ICE or electric.
Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations
With countries banning social media for kids left and right, Meta is trying different things to convince parents that its platforms are safe for teens.
DJI Lito 1 and Lito X1 drone review: High-quality aerial video at its most affordable
DJI's new budget drones offer more value thanks to features like obstacle detection and 4K 60p video.
Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events
The new feature will debut during the NBA Playoffs.
Here’s to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook
Tim Cook's legacy is far grander than just being the guy who followed Steve Jobs and didn't mess things up.
Hey Meta workers, are you getting paid for those keystrokes?
Labor typically results in compensation.
BMW's new i7 xDrive EVs will offer longer range and faster charging
BMW just announced its 7-series lineup for 2027 promising "the most extensive model update ever undertaken by BMW."
Anthropic is investigating 'unauthorized access' of its Mythos cybersecurity tool
Anthropic is investigating potential "unauthorized access" to its Claude Mythos model that has been touted for its ability to find cybersecurity flaws.
Framework is building an eGPU kit for its Laptop 16
The OCuLink Dev Kit is due to ship later this year.
Framework launches the Laptop 13 Pro with Intel's new Panther Lake chips
Framework's newest 13-inch laptop gets a Pro name, a bigger battery, and a touchscreen display.
Oppo announces the Find X9 Ultra with a 50MP 10x optical zoom telephoto camera
The Find X9 Ultra’s main camera is a 200-megapixel sensor. At 1/1.12 inches, Oppo says it’s the largest 200MP sensor in a phone yet, but the 10x optical zoom telephoto may be the star.
Samsung brings SmartThings integration to IKEA's Matter devices
Samsung just expanded its SmartThings connectivity platform to support a number of IKEA products. These devices, like smart lights, operate via the smart home connectivity standard Matter.
Chipolo and Secrid team up for a new trackable wallet
It's an all-in-one trackable wallet.
The Morning After: The next CEO of Apple will be hardware exec John Ternus
The biggest news stories this morning: The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAX, Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription.
Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly developing smart glasses that could be used to collect intelligence on immigrants and US citizens.
Meta is testing a WhatsApp Plus subscription that mostly focuses on cosmetic upgrades
WhatsApp Plus has already rolled out to some users, but Meta hasn't announced a release date yet.
DaVinci Resolve 21 hands-on: A viable Lightroom alternative for casual users
DaVinci's Resolve is now a viable free option to Lightroom, but it lacks some advanced features professionals require.
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: Almost the perfect floor cleaner for tiny apartments
The PencilVac is light, mobile and easy to use. It struggles with carpets, though.
Apple could be fined up to $38 billion by Indian antitrust regulator
The Competition Commission of India is giving Apple two more weeks to submit the requested financial data before the hearing.

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Hey Meta workers, are you getting paid for those keystrokes?

BMW's new i7 xDrive EVs will offer longer range and faster charging

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