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Today we've got more good news and bad news -- but this time it's specifically related to gear. First up, we tested out TCL's wild new wearable display glasses and things didn't go like we had hoped. But on the bright side, there's a new pair of Amazfit wireless earbuds on the market that have us really, really excited. Check it out! |
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When I first heard about the TCL NXTWear G wearable display, I was very excited to try them out. Putting on a pair of high-tech glasses, and then using only my phone and a pair of Bluetooth headphones to get a big-screen cinema experience really fit in with my recent quest to shut out the sounds of the world.
However, my anticipation was short lived once I tried them on, as I hadn't bargained for the way the NXTWear G would assault my face. Unfortunately, it seems to have been designed by people who have never actually worn glasses, or possibly anything on their faces at all, and have instead taken inspiration for the design from an insidious torture device.
It's OK, TCL, I'll tell you everything you want to know, just don't make me wear the NXTWear G for too long. |
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It has been rumored that the next version of Apple's popular AirPods Pro true wireless earbuds will have fitness tracking features built-in. But why wait for an unknown amount of time (and money) when you can now order Amazfit's PowerBuds Pro for just $150? They're the first true wireless earbuds we've come across since Jabra's 2017 Elite Sport that can track your heart rate and monitor your workouts. They come in white and will be available to pre-order starting July 15.
Amazfit is best known for its series of ultra-affordable fitness-oriented smartwatches, but the company clearly has its sights set on appealing to a much wider audience. The PowerBuds Pro possess a seemingly endless list of features, including active noise cancellation (ANC), transparency mode, customizable EQ and touch controls, IP55 dust and water protection, up to 30 hours of battery life when you include the charging case, Google FastPair compatibility, volume level monitoring, and in-ear detection. |
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United Airlines could be flying passengers in electric planes just five years from now. To make it happen, the carrier's investment arm has given backing to Sweden-based Heart Aerospace, which is developing the ES-19 aircraft, a 19-seat electric plane with a range of 250 miles.
United Airlines/Heart Aerospace Backing is also coming from the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures as well as Arizona-based Mesa Airlines. The amount invested hasn't been disclosed.
The ES-19 electric aircraft would be able to fly on more than 100 of United's short regional routes out of most of its hubs, the carrier said, citing Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport, and San Francisco International Airport to Modesto City-County Airport as examples. Routes beyond 250 miles are expected to become possible later on as battery technology improves. |
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TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES |
by Michael Archambault and Paula Beaton |
Have you ever noticed that after the first time you open an app on your Android smartphone, it loads quicker? Tapping the home button on your device or swiping up to return to the home screen doesn't close out an app — it leaves it running in the background. Similar to minimizing a window when working on a PC, merely returning to your home screen keeps applications running in the background to be resumed faster in the future.
However, when problems arise or your smartphone begins to slow down, you may wish to close a few applications. First, let's look at how to close an application from the multitasking interface. Then, if all else fails, we'll show you how to force close apps in Android. |
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