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June 27, 2024
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Fast Company

Figma just overhauled its UI to become more powerful than ever

Figma has unveiled a major redesign of its user interface, the first significant update in nearly five years, according to Noah Levin, Figma’s VP of Design. The company was on a mission to declutter and give easier access to the arsenal of tools it has …

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The Verge

Apple will soon offer better support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries

True Tone and battery health data will be available for third-party replacement parts ‘later this year’ even if Apple can’t verify their authenticity. By …

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WIRED

NASA Desperately Needs New Spacesuits. Private Firms Are Struggling to Make Them

Collins Aerospace is expected to back out of a contract with NASA, while high interest rates and a difficult supply chain environment have affected Axiom.

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Space.com

NASA dips into futuristic AR tech to build powerful Roman Space Telescope

Armed with virtual headsets and precision measurements, engineers can perform dry runs before strenuous assembly. Comments (0). A person in a dark red shirt and jeans stands in the background behind a web. Engineers wearing augmented reality headsets …

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CNN

The UE Everboom speaker offers the perfect combo of size and sound — for a price

The Everboom spreads music in every direction and generates impressive bass for its size. It lasts for 20 hours on a charge and is waterproof. It’s not too big or too heavy. But it costs more than many similar-sized Bluetooth speakers.

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CBS News

Are the new AI-powered Windows Copilot+ laptops worth it? Our hands-on opinion

The Asus Vivobook S15 CoPilot+ PC is one of the first laptops to integrate Microsoft’s CoPilot AI tools and features. This includes the addition of a Copilot key on the keyboard. Tap the button and get instant access to AI-powered answers and functions.

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CNET

Score Not One, but Two Anker Chargers and Cables for Just $13

Getting just a single charger and cable at this price would be a good deal, so getting two is impressive. Each charger has a 20-watt USB-C port, which is enough for fast charging even the latest iPhones.

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The Verge

Verizon’s new V logo arrives as the lines blur between 5G, Fios, and streaming

Verizon has ditched its checkmark logo for a red and yellow “V” and, with the change, introduced a new commercial that revisits its “Can you hear me now?” tagline. It also announced updated home internet plans, now called “myHome,” that include a slew …

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The Verge

Erdtree gets a little easier with new Elden Ring update

Bandai Namco has seemingly heard the great hue and cry from reviewers and players alike that Erdtree is far too difficult. In response, the publisher is implementing a “calibration update” that will reduce the level of difficulty by making players stronger …

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MarketWatch

Opinion: Apple ‘Mac killers’ might be lurking in those new AI-powered Windows PCs

The Copilot+ laptops are proving to be Snapdragon’s breakout performers — at just the right time for Qualcomm. Windows PC makers, Microsoft, retailers and especially Qualcomm are betting big that their new Copilot+ laptops are Mac killers.

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