Plus a pair of astonishingly affordable earbuds |
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Today we've got a whole host of things to get excited about: an exceptionally affordable pair of Pixel Buds, a new set of NASA missions to Venus, and if we're lucky, maybe even a Tesla branded restaurant chain. Check it out! |
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The Google Pixel Buds A-Series are here, and as expected, they're a more affordable version of Google's previous true wireless earbuds. They achieve their lower price ($99 versus $179) by ditching a few features, but on the whole, they offer a very similar experience. Available in all-white and a new olive green color, pre-orders begin today and Google expects them to start shipping by June 17.
When Google launched the second version of the Pixel Buds (the first version wasn't a true wireless design), its signature features were hands-free access to the Google Assistant by simply saying the wake words "Hey Google," as well as a real-time translation capability.
These features stick around on the A-Series, but Google has removed the wireless charging capability from the case (it charges via USB-C), eliminated the internal charging indicator light (the external one remains, but repositioned higher on the case), and the earbuds themselves no longer have swipe gesture support (only taps are recognized). The A-Series also lacks wind-reduction for voice calls.
You can't control volume level using the tap controls, but Google points out that the Google Assistant can always take care of that for you if you ask. Those seem like entirely reasonable trade-offs to get these tiny true wireless earbuds to a sub-$100 price. |
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He's sent rockets to space (and landed them), given the EV market a much-needed boost, and launched a transportation project for ultra-high-speed travel. Now Elon Musk wants to open a diner.
Say what? A diner? Well, yes, at least according to a recent filing by Tesla for three new trademarks geared toward various restaurant services. Specifically, Tesla's filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refers to "restaurant services, pop-up restaurant services, self-service restaurant services, take-out restaurant services."
Basically, this suggests that the company might be interested in including Tesla-branded restaurants at some of its Supercharger stations. Some existing Supercharger facilities may already sell drinks in a cafe setting and also include a lounge with vending machines where you can relax while you wait for your vehicle to charge, but at the current time, you have to explore nearby amenities if you're after a proper dining experience. |
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NASA has announced plans for two missions to Venus, our nearest planetary neighbor. The missions, announced by the space agency on Wednesday, June 2, are expected to launch around 2028-2030 and will be the first NASA voyages to Venus in more than 30 years.
The missions will aim to learn more about how Venus, which is a little smaller than Earth and covered permanently in thick clouds, became "an inferno-like world when it has so many other characteristics similar to ours," NASA said, adding that the planet may even have been the first habitable world in the solar system, "complete with an ocean and Earth-like climate."
The upcoming missions, named DAVINCI+ and VERITAS, were selected as part of NASA's Discovery Program, an initiative set up in 1992 that gives scientists and engineers more freedom to design their own space missions for possible selection by the space agency. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
When gaming, the graphics processing unit (GPU) is your best friend. It renders everything you see on-screen, from the user interface to the mountains rising in the distance. It works in tandem with the CPU, but really, it does the bulk of the heavy lifting, so we need to treat it right to keep it happy and running optimally.
Unfortunately, there are many factors taking place within your PC that create a virtual rain cloud hovering over your GPU's performance. But don't fret: Here's how to speed up your graphics card to achieve the best gaming experience possible. |
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