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28/03 1:42 pm
Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic. - WSJ

Amazon.com said it invested an additional $2.75 billion in the artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic.



28/03 8:02 am
Amazon Fined In Poland For Dark Pattern Design Tricks - Slashdot

Poland has fined Amazon close to $8 million for misleading consumers about the conclusion of sales contracts on its online marketplace

about Amazon's sales practices since September 2021, following complaints from shoppers, including some who did not receive their purchases. The authority opened a formal investigation into Amazon's practices in February 2023. Wednesday's sanction is the conclusion of that probe. The UOKiK found consumers who ordered products on Amazon could have their purchases subsequently cancelled by the tech giant as it does not treat the moment of purchase as the conclusion of a sales contract, despite sending consumers confirmation of their order -- even after consumers have paid for the product. For Amazon, the conclusion of a sales contract only occurs once it has sent information about the actual shipment. [...] Its enforcement also calls out Amazon for using deceptive design to encourage shoppers to click buy by presenting misleading information about product availability and delivery windows -- such as by listing how many items were in stock to be purchased and providing a countdown clock to order an item in order to get it on a particular delivery date. Its investigation found Amazon does not always meet these deadlines for orders, nor ship products immediately as they may be out of stock despite claims to the contrary shown to consumers. "Amazon treats the data it provides on availability and shipping date as indicative but the way it is presented does not indicate this," the UOKiK noted, adding: "Consumers can only find out about this in the terms of sale on the platform." While Amazon does offer a delivery guarantee -- offering a refund if items do not ship within the stated time -- the authority found it failed to provide consumers with information about the rules of this service before placing an order. It only offers details at the order summary stage. And then only "if the consumer decides to read the subsequent links specifying delivery details." Shoppers who did not follow the link to read more may not have been aware of their right to apply for and receive a refund from Amazon if there is a delay in shipment. It also found the e-commerce giant failed to provide information about the "Delivery Guarantee" in the purchase confirmation sent to shoppers. Amazon said it will appeal the fine. The company also writes: "Fast and reliable delivery across a wide selection of products is a top priority for us, and Amazon.pl has millions of items available with fast and free Prime delivery. Since launching Amazon.pl in 2021, we have continuously invested and worked hard to provide customers with a clear, reliable delivery promise at check out, and while the vast majority of our deliveries arrive on time, customers can contact us in the rare event that they experience a delay or order cancellation, and we will make it right. Over the last year, we have collaborated with the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), and proposed multiple voluntary amendments to continue to improve the customer experience on Amazon.pl. We strictly follow legal standards in all countries where we operate and we strongly disagree with the assessment and penalty issued by the UOKiK. We will appeal this decision." Read more of this story at Slashdot.



28/03 7:35 am
Amazon Invests $2.75 Billion More in AI Startup Anthropic - WSJ

The tech giants total stake has grown to $4 billion, its largest investment in another company.





Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction - Arstechnica - 28/03 6:24 am

Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction.





Amazon doubles down on Anthropic, completing its planned $4B investment - Techcrunch - 28/03 6:22 am

Amazon invested a further $2.75 billion in growing AI power Anthropic on Wednesday, following through on the option it left open last September





Listen up! Some of Klipsch's best speakers are 50% off ??? but you have to act fast - Tomsguide - 28/03 5:22 am

Klipsch is offering deals on two of its best speakers this week on Amazon





'Thousands' of businesses at mercy of miscreants thanks to unpatched Ray AI flaw - Theregister - 28/03 5:17 am

Anyscale claims issue is 'long-standing design decision' ??? as users are raided by intruders Thousands of companies remain vulnerable to a remote-code-execution bug in Ray, an open-source AI framework used by Amazon, OpenAI, and others, that is being abused by miscreants in the wild to steal sensitive data and illicitly mine for cryptocurrency.???





Amazon finishes pumping $4B into AI darling Anthropic - Theregister - 28/03 3:55 am

Adds $2.75B to the ML sweepstakes ante and is counting on Claude Amazon says it has concluded its investment in AI super-startup Anthropic, which now stands at $4 billion, a figure the e-commerce colossus committed to last year.???



Apple's M3 and M2 MacBook Airs have never been cheaper - Engadget - 28/03 3:51 am

We consider Apple's newest MacBook Air to be the best laptop for most people , and it's now dropped to a new low of $999 at Amazon and B&H

showing a shipping delay. B says the offer will run through March 28. A few other configurations are also on sale. For one, B has a model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $1,399, which is another $100 discount. If you'd prefer a bigger display, Amazon is also selling the 15-inch version of the M3 Air for $1,204. That deal has been around for the past few days, but it's still a $95 discount and the best price we've tracked for this entry-level config since the new notebooks were released earlier this month. If you can accept an older processor, meanwhile, B has the last-gen MacBook Air with Apple's M2 chip on sale for $849. That's another all-time low and $150 off Apple's list price. Again, the retailer says this deal will only run through March 28. Lastly, a config of the 15-inch M2 Air with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is down to a low of $1,499 as well. We gave the both versions of the M3-powered MacBook Air a score of 90 in our review. Like the M2 Airs before them, they're slim, light and sturdy slabs, with comfortable keyboards and trackpads, accurate displays, 1080p webcams than enough battery life for a typical workday. Now, they each have a slightly faster chip, Wi-Fi 6E support and the option to connect to two external monitors (albeit only when the laptop itself is closed). Between the two sizes on sale, the 15-inch model has a slightly stronger GPU robust speakers alongside its roomier display. The port selection isn't great on either, but there are two Thunderbolt USB-C ports, a MagSafe charging port and a headphone jack. As my colleague Daniel Cooper has noted, though, the best thing about the new notebooks might be that they've made the M2 versions cheaper . The difference between the M2 and M3 Airs isn't hugely noticeable in day-to-day use, so if you really want to save $150, the older model might be the better deal, especially if you're upgrading from a more dated Air with an Intel chip. (Those coming from an M1 model will probably be better off jumping to the M3.) The base M3 Air technically has a faster SSD than its predecessor, however, so it may be worth it if you often work with large files. That said, you should only get these 8GB RAM/256GB SSD configurations if you'll mostly stick to less demanding tasks. Go beyond that and they can start to run hot. It's worth noting that 2020 M1 version of the notebook is now going for $699 at Walmart, which is a great price. Unless you just want a competent MacBook for as little as possible, though, the M2 version is enough of an upgrade to be worth the extra cost for most. We'll also highlight a hardware-level security exploit that was recently discovered for all M-series Macs, though the real-world risk of falling victim to that flaw is generally low. In any case, if you're looking to make a MacBook upgrade, this looks like a decent time to take advantage. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...ss



Samsung Galaxy S24 phones are on sale for record-low prices at Amazon - Engadget - 28/03 3:00 am

Samsung makes some of the best Android phones you can get right now and the latest models have dropped to all-time-low prices

2 support were drawbacks. However, we appreciated the camera upgrades and felt the S24 Ultra delivered great performance and offered terrific battery life. It often had a 50 percent charge remaining after 24 hours of regular use, thanks to the large battery and power efficiency gains afforded by the new processor. One other major thing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset powers is a host of on-device generative AI (GAI) features, the big selling point for the Galaxy lineup this year as Samsung tries to compete with Google Pixel devices on that front. An interpreter mode can translate languages during calls, while the Chat Assist tool can check the grammar, spelling and tone of your messages before sending them. There are also AI-powered options for image editing and search. While the AI tools more or less work as expected, we felt that they're not quite as polished as Google's versions. Nevertheless, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is our pick for the best premium Android phone. The Galaxy S24+ also has a $150 discount right now. That too marks a record low for a version with 256GB of storage the handset currently costs $850. Like its smaller sibling, the S24, the S24+ earned a score of 87 in our review . We appreciated the battery life and (for the most part) the GAI tools, though we felt that low-light photography performance was somewhat lacking. Those who prefer foldables may be more interested in the Galaxy Z Flip 5 . Again, that's $150 off at $850 for 256GB of storage . However, it's $50 more than the lowest price we've seen for the handset thus far. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...42331.html?src=rss



Amazon Spends $2.75 Billion on AI Startup Anthropic in Its Largest Venture Investment Yet - Slashdot - 28/03 2:01 am

Amazon is making its largest outside investment in its three-decade history as it looks to gain an edge in the AI race

would invest up to $4 billion. Wednesday's news marks Amazon's second tranche of that funding. Amazon will maintain a minority stake in the company and won't have an Anthropic board seat, the company said. The deal was struck at the AI startup's last valuation, which was $18.4 billion, according to a source. Over the past year, Anthropic closed five different funding deals worth about $7.3 billion -- and with the new Amazon investment, the total exceeds $10 billion. The company's product directly competes with OpenAI's ChatGPT in both the enterprise and consumer worlds, and it was founded by ex-OpenAI research executives and employees. Read more of this story at Slashdot.





Amazon invests another $2.75B in Anthropic ??? reportedly ‘largest’ in company history - Venturebeat - 28/03 1:35 am

Anthropic has been on a tear lately, releasing its powerful, new Claude 3 family of large language models (LLMs).





This thermal camera gives your iPhone a cool superpower, and it's still $60 off - Zdnet - 28/03 12:12 am

The industrial-grade Topdon TC002 is a fantastic addition to any repair toolkit and you can get it at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated thermal imaging camera, thanks to this Amazon coupon.





Google will let you swipe right or left on clothes to get better fashion recommendations - Techcrunch - 28/03 12:00 am

The new feature lets users rate different products in order to get style recommendations when shopping for apparel, shoes and accessories. The update comes as Google continues to compete with companies like Amazon […] ?? 2024 TechCrunch





Apple's New 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air Hits $999 Low Price on Amazon - MacRumors - Macrumors - 27/03 11:22 pm

Apple's New 13-Inch M3 MacBook Air Hits $999 Low Price on Amazon ?? MacRumors The excellent new MacBook Air M3 is already $100 off right now ?? CNN Underscored Walmart Has An Apple MacBook Air For Less Than $700 Right Now ?? HuffPost Apple's New M3 MacBook Air Hits Its Lowest Amazon Price Yet With $100 Off ?? CNET Apple's just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air hits $999 with new all-time low ?? 9to5Toys





Galaxy AI is coming to 2023 Samsung flagships tomorrow - Gsmarena - 27/03 11:13 pm

The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE, as well as the foldable Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 will receive a One UI 6.1 update tomorrow that will enable the new Galaxy AI features. Note to US readers: this is for phones from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, UScellular and other carriers, as well as ones bought from Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers

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Samsung Announces 2024 Neo QLED And OLED Smart TV Lineup - Lowyat.NET - Lowyat - 27/03 10:56 pm

Samsung Announces 2024 Neo QLED And OLED Smart TV Lineup ?? Lowyat.NET Samsung will give you a free 65-inch 4K TV right now, but Amazon's offer is even better ?? ZDNet Walmart has a BOGO deal on Samsung TVs that will score you a free 65-inch model ??? but only for a limited time ?? NJ.com Here's How to Take Advantage of Samsung's Buy-One, Get-One-Free TV Promotion ?? WIRED Samsung reveals new 2024 OLED, QLED, and Frame TV lineup ?? Mashable





Amazon will have to publish an ads library in EU after all - Techcrunch - 27/03 8:57 pm

Amazon will have to provide information about the ads running on its platform in a publicly accessible online archive after all, following a decision by the European Union’s highest court Wednesday





Facebook secretly looked at Snapchat, Amazon, and YouTube user data, documents reveal - Mashable - 27/03 8:13 pm

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg asked employees to find analytics of its rival Snapchat, as found in newly unsealed court documents.





Amazon loses court fight to suspend EU tech rules' ad clause - Star - 27/03 7:28 pm

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Amazon on Wednesday lost its fight to suspend a requirement regarding its online advertising under EU tech rules after Europe's top court backed EU regulators, saying EU interests outweigh the U.S





Amazon fined $7.8 million by Polish consumer watchdog - Star - 27/03 6:17 pm

WARSAW (Reuters) - Amazon has been fined 31 million zlotys ($7.8 million) in Poland for misleading customers about product availability and delivery dates, consumer watchdog UOKiK said on Wednesday





Huawei introduces Watch GT 4 Spring Edition in five elegant colors - HC Newsroom - Huaweicentral - 27/03 3:48 pm

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Big Cuisinart sale at Amazon ??? here are 3 appliances I'd scoop up - Tomsguide - 27/03 4:33 am

Amazon???s Big Spring Sale may be over, but these Cuisinart kitchen appliance deals are still going strong





Audible and Amazon MGM partner to develop more TV series based on podcasts - Theverge - 27/03 3:48 am

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Audible will co-develop and co-produce TV shows adapted from original podcasts and audiobooks with Amazon MGM Studios that it can pitch to Prime Video and MGM Plus, as well as buyers outside of Amazon

last year, noted to The Verge that the goal was to use audio to ??????help launch IP, and then ultimately find new life for it as scripted features or scripted documentaries.?????? A number of originals from both of Amazon Music??????s podcast properties, Audible and Wondery, have turned into TV shows... Continue reading???



Facebook Accused of Using Your Phone To Wiretap Snapchat - Slashdot - 27/03 2:07 am

You should figure out how to do this." Thus, Project Ghostbusters was born. It's Meta's in-house wiretapping tool to spy on data analytics from Snapchat starting in 2016, later used on YouTube and Amazon

Facebook executives in 2016, unsealed in Meta's antitrust case on Saturday. "It seems important to figure out a new way to get reliable analytics about them... You should figure out how to do this." Thus, Project Ghostbusters was born. It's Meta's in-house wiretapping tool to spy on data analytics from Snapchat starting in 2016, later used on YouTube and Amazon. This involved creating "kits" that can be installed on iOS and Android devices, to intercept traffic for certain apps, according to the filings. This was described as a "man-in-the-middle" approach to get data on Facebook's rivals, but users of Onavo were the "men in the middle." Meta's Onavo unit has a history of using invasive techniques to collect data on Facebook's users. Meta acquired Onavo from an Israeli firm over 10 years ago, promising users private networking, as most VPNs do. However, the service was reportedly used to spy on rival social media apps through tens of millions of people who downloaded Onavo. It gave Facebook valuable intel about competitors, and this week's court filings seem to confirm that. A team of senior executives and roughly 41 lawyers worked on Project Ghostbusters, according to court filings. The group was heavily concerned with whether to continue the program in the face of press scrutiny. Facebook ultimately shut down Onavo in 2019 after Apple booted the VPN from its app store. Read more of this story at Slashdot.





Amazon Pharmacy now offers medicine delivery 'within hours' in two more US cities - Zdnet - 27/03 12:18 am

More than a dozen cities will have the service by the end of 2024.



An Apple AirTag four-pack is back down to $80 right now - Engadget - 27/03 12:15 am

So long as you want to keep tabs on multiple items, it's also cheaper than buying a few single AirTags , as those are currently going for $24 each. This offer is available at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart

So long as you want to keep tabs on multiple items, it's also cheaper than buying a few single AirTags , as those are currently going for $24 each. This offer is available at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart . We highlight the AirTag in our guide because it can utilize Apple's giant network of devices to locate items. If you misplace an AirTag-equipped bookbag, for instance, nearby Apple devices can anonymously alert Apple's Find My network when the bag is close, then the Find My app will report that location back to you. Since there are more than two billion iPhones, iPads, Macs and other Apple gadgets active in the wild, the odds of finding something are generally better here than with other trackers that use much smaller crowd-finding networks. Once you're in the vicinity of a lost item, the AirTag uses a wireless connection called ultrawideband (UWB) to more precisely lead you in the right direction, displaying an arrow and distance estimate when you're nearby. The tracker has an IP67 rating , so it can survive a brief dip underwater, and it's one of the few Apple gadgets with an easily replaceable battery. On its own, Apple says the battery is designed to last "more than a year" before it needs changing. The biggest disadvantage the AirTag has compared to competitors like Tile is that it's only available in one shape. Its coin-like design is easy to tuck away but doesn't come with a built-in keyring hole or adhesive. If you want to actually attach it to an item, you need to pay for a separate accessory . It's also worth noting that AirTags aren't designed to find stolen items. They could help with that, but if your AirTag is found moving with someone else, that person will receive an alert telling them so. This feature is meant to hinder those who might use AirTags for stalking, which has been an unfortunate side effect of the device's effectiveness. That said, both Apple and Google have issued updates to further combat bad actors. As a bit of extra security against losing your stuff, the AirTag works well, and this deal makes it a little more accessible. There should be no worry about a new model coming anytime soon, either, as a Bloomberg report earlier this year said a second-generation device isn't expected until 2025. If you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, meanwhile, we'll note that a four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 is also on sale for an all-time low of $70. This is another pick in our buying guide: It's not quite as precise as an AirTag and only works with Samsung phones, but it's easy to setup, it has a built-in cutout and it works similarly if you're a committed Galaxy user. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...rss





Amazon Web Services and WAX blockchain join to support Web3 gaming tools - Venturebeat - 27/03 12:00 am

Amazon Web Services and the WAX blockchain have joined to enable developers to easily integrate Web3 functions at the touch of a button.





Confetti, a team-building platform used by Apple, Google and Microsoft, raises $16M - Techcrunch - 26/03 11:18 pm

Not many startups can claim Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta as paying customers, but Confetti can



Breville's Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is 20 percent off on Amazon - Engadget - 26/03 11:10 pm

The Amazon Big Spring Sale might be over, but there are still plenty of deals worth shopping across the site

bake and warm to more specific options like cookies, proof and dehydrate. Taking up one cubic foot of space, the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is basically a second oven that can make perfectly crispy fries. In fact, it's so big you could fit a 14-pound turkey, 9x13 sheets or a Dutch Oven inside it. Worth noting: Despite having the title "Smart Oven," Breville's Air Fryer Pro, it's not smart in the way most things these days are. Breville's Joule Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is the one to go with if you want an actual "smart" device as in one that can talk to Alexa. It will notify you when your food is done and offer guided recipes in an app, among other perks. Plus, it's also 20 percent off right now, down to $440 from $550. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...tml?src=rss





You can still get an Echo Pop speaker for just $23 on Amazon - Zdnet - 26/03 10:56 pm

An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life this spring, pun intended.





Amazon Pharmacy launches same-day prescription delivery in New York and LA - Mashable - 26/03 10:11 pm

Amazon Pharmacy will deliver same-day prescriptions in New York and LA, also expanding to a dozen other U.S



Amazon Big Spring Sale: All of the best tech deals still available today - Engadget - 26/03 7:55 pm

Amazons Big Spring Sale has officially ended but a few deals are still going strong

list your last chance to reap the discounts from Amazon's latest sale. (Of course, if you miss out now, Prime Day typically comes back around in July every year.) Here are the best Amazon Spring Sale discounts on tech we love that you can still get today. Best Spring Sale deals under $50 Best Spring Sale deals on Amazon devices Best Spring Sale deals on Apple devices Best Spring Sale deals on headphones, earbuds and speakers Best Spring Sale deals on smartphones Best Spring Sale deals on gaming gear Best Spring Sale deals on smart home tech Best Spring Sale deals on other tech Best tech deals available elsewhere on the web Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide : Spring sales are in the air, headlined by Amazons Big Spring sale event . Our expert editors are curating all the best spring sales right here. Follow Engadget to shop the best tech deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale , hear from Autoblogs car experts on the best spring auto deals on Amazon , and find spring sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...5547005.html?src=rss



The best projector for 2024 - Engadget - 26/03 5:00 pm

It also offers a 1.6x zoom with lens shift and an HDMI 2.1 port that allows for 4K at 60p with up to 12-bit color depth. It comes with LGs webOS, so it supports Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services without the need for a dongle

experience, a good home theater projector is the best way to get it. But the projector space is vast, with dozens of options running from ultra-short-throw to portable to long-throw. There are also a lot of terms to understand, like lens shift, LCD vs. DLP, laser vs. lamp illumination . In this buying guide, well help you understand everything you need to know before purchasing the best projector for your needs within your budget, and detail our topic picks across all of the different types of projectors available today. The t echnology: LCD and DLP projectors Here are the basics: Traditional projectors generally use two types of technology, LCD and DLP. Theyre fundamentally different systems, with their own advantages and drawbacks. The rise of ultra-short-throw projectors and brighter long-throw models, meanwhile, has been powered by falling prices in laser illumination technology. Lasers are a far better solution than lamps, because theyre brighter and last far longer up to 30,000 hours instead of 6,000. Thats essentially a lifetime of use (about 10 years). Most projector manufacturers now use DLPs, or digital light processing units, manufactured nearly exclusively by Texas Instruments (TI). The heart of the tech is an optical semiconductor called a digital micromirror device (DMD) that contains millions of aluminum mirrors. Those tilt either toward the light source (on) or away from it (off) at up to 5,000 times per second. Budget projectors like BenQs HT3550i use TIs 0.47-inch DMD, while higher end models, like the Samsung Premium LSP9T use the 0.66-inch chip. Both use mirrors that tilt by +12 and -12 degrees for white and black, but TI recently unveiled a new 0.47-inch 4K-capable DMD with +/-17 degrees of tilt, which should enhance both brightness and contrast. DLP projector makers include LG, Optoma, LG, BenQ and Panasonic. The benefits of the tech are portability, high contrast, less fringing and cheaper projectors, especially 4K and ultra-short-throw models. The biggest drawback is the rainbow effect, or bright red/blue/green artifacts that affect some viewers more than others. LCD tech, meanwhile, uses a prism to split a light source into red, green and blue beams. Those then pass through LCD displays containing the image and converge via another prism before passing through the projectors lens. Epson is the primary user of LCD tech, along with Sony, Sanyo and others. LCD projectors tend to be sharper, more efficient color accurate, but have lower contrast ratios and can experience image degradation over time. In general, theyre also more expensive. What to look for in a projector Ultra-short-throw Since the last time we updated our guide, ultra-short-throw projectors have become the hot new category, offering several benefits. You can mount them close to the wall like a TV, with no need to run wires through the walls and ceiling, but still get an immersive image as large as 120 inches something thats impossible with a TV unless youre very rich . They use brighter lasers that never need to be replaced and because laser light is collimated, focusing is eliminated. Theyre also physically less awkward to install than a ceiling-mounted projector, though that doesnt mean installation is super easy. To get the perfect screen fit and alignment, you must place them an exact height and distance from your wall or screen. This can be quite a pain, as Ive discovered . You also need a perfectly flat wall or projector screen, because ultra-short-throw projectors beam up at an acute angle, so any imperfections will show as shadows. For that reason, you cant use a roll-down screen because they have slight ripples. For the best results, particularly with a lot of ambient light, you should use an ambient light-rejecting (ALR) screen. Those have small ridges that reflect light from below back to your eyes, but absorb any light (ie ambient light) that comes from above. For one of those, youll need to budget at least $450 and way up . Some projectors, including models from Epson and HiSense, come with ALR screens. Elite Starling Brightness and contrast Home theater projectors generally range in brightness between 2,000 to 4,000 lumens, but you'll need to take those figures with a grain of salt. Some models might actually hit 3,000 lumens or more, but cranking the lamp to that level will hurt the image quality and lifespan of your bulb. Also, some manufacturers tend to exaggerate maximum brightness. As a point of reference, many 4K flat panel TVs nowadays can hit 1,000 nits of brightness, but the brightest consumer projectors only display between 100 and 150 nits from the screen. Thats not as big a deal as it might seem, because projector images are much larger and meant to be used in dark rooms, where your eyes will automatically adjust to the light and brighten the image. Contrast is also substantially different on home theater projectors. Unlike OLED TVs, projectors dont allow for zero black levels because of ambient light, reflections and other reasons. You also cant have local dimming zones found on LED TVs for true blacks. Some projectors do have a dynamic iris to improve the contrast scene-by-scene, but those can often produce a pumping effect, with the image dimming or brightening in mid-scene. Mounting and fan noise A big advantage of regular long throw projectors is that you can mount the projector and screen on the ceiling, using zero space in your room. If you plan to do that, dont forget to budget for a mounting bracket and any necessary long cables, including extra power for Google's finicky Chromecast. Also, keep in mind that it's easier to mount a lightweight home theater projector, and DLP models are usually lighter than those with LCD tech. Some projectors are noisier than others, and usually the more you spend, the less noise you get. Many of the new 4K DLP projectors, when operating in 4K mode, are particularly noisy. There's one other (cool) thing: if you have a portable projector or even one that is relatively easy to take down and put up, you can take it outside for magical night screenings under the stars. HDR and resolution As related to projectors, these things could each take up an entire article. In fact, they have for a deeper dive, take a look at Projector Central s excellent takes on HDR and resolution . On the resolution front, only expensive projectors have native 4K resolution; indeed, most movie theaters still use 2K projectors for various reasons . However, there are many relatively inexpensive DLP projectors that use pixel-shifting to attain 4K resolution. That system emits each pixel four times while moving it to the correct position for a 4K image, all in less than 1/60th of a second. As such, it puts as many pixels on the screen in the same amount of time as a 4K native projector and visually, it performs nearly as well. On the other hand, Epson's LCD 4K enhanced projectors also have 1080p resolution, but the image is just shifted twice, not four times. So, those projectors are not 4K natively or otherwise, but do produce double the pixel count of a 1080p projector. If you really want a 4K native projector, youll have to pay: two of the cheapest ones are Sony's VPL-VW295ES ($5,000) and JVC's DLA-NX5 ($5,000). HDR is a very different animal on projectors compared to TVs. As mentioned, projectors cant produce anywhere close to the amount of light required (1,000 nits) to qualify as true HDR. Rather, they use a technique called tone-mapping to fit the entire HDR gamut into a lower brightness range. For that reason, among others, almost all projectors only support HDR10. Only one uses Dolby Vision (the Xiaomi Laser Cinema 2, only available officially in China), and just a couple of models work with Samsungs HDR10+ and those are Samsungs own Premiere 4K models. However, most support a wider 10-bit color gamut that allows for superior color reproduction. Samsung Optics If you're mounting a short- or long-throw projector between five and 25 feet, you might need to consider the zoom range and whether the projector has a lens shift option. A decent zoom range will make it easier to mount the projector where you want with the screen size that you want. Lens shift, meanwhile, is used if the projector is mounted higher or lower relative to the screen than recommended by the manufacturer (or any horizontal distance off center). That creates a trapezoidal shaped image, but by dialing in some lens shift, you can optically square it up. Otherwise, you might have to use a "keystone correction," which digitally stretches or shrinks part of the image, resulting in noticeable distortion or pixel artifacts. Digital correction might not work in gaming modes either, for some projector models. Gaming If youre interested in a gaming projector, youll want to look up the refresh rate and input lag figures. Some new projectors from Viewsonic, Optoma and others offer up to 240 Hz 1080p refresh rates and input lag settings down to 4 or 5 milliseconds. However, some projectors designed more for home entertainment have very poor input lag and refresh rates at just 60 Hz. Portable projectors Finally, portable projectors have become popular enough to merit discussion this year. Theyre relatively cheap, compact and portable and can run on batteries making them ideal for entertainment outside or while camping. These outdoor projectors are not nearly as bright as others, of course, but are more designed for a fun night of entertainment under the stars. Engadget picks As with previous updates, Im dividing projectors into ultra-short-throw and long-throw categories. As mentioned, ultra-short-throw models have rapidly established themselves in the market due to the extra performance and convenience, and all manufacturers sell at least a couple of models. Within the ultra-short-throw category, Well compare two price categories: under $7,000 and $3,500, with three projectors each. In the long-throw category, were again looking at projectors under $1,000, $2,000 and $6,000, with three products in each range. Finally, well take a look at the best portable projectors. Best UST projector under $3,500: LG CineBeam HU715Q More ultra-short-throw projectors under $3,500 Optoma CinemaX P2 Optomas CinemaX P2 made our list last year, but its one of the best projectors now because the price has dropped considerably. It delivers 3,000 lumen brightness, impressive contrast ratio and accurate colors with 80 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Its not quite as sharp as the pricier projectors, as it uses TIs 0.47-inch rather than 0.66-inch DLP tech, though youll still get a near-4K image. The CinemaX P2 may also better match your living room decor, as it comes in white rather than dark grey like the P1. The 40-watt NuForce Dolby Digital 2.0 soundbar is one of the best on any ultra-short-throw projector, as well. On the downside, it does offer apps but theyre not as good as youll find on, say, Googles Chromecast. BenQ V7050i BenQs first UST laser projector is at the top end of the price scale at $3,500, but it offers some impressive capabilities. Light output is a bright 2,500 ANSI lumens and it delivers a full 98 percent DCI-P3 coverage for as good an HDR experience as you can get on a projector. You also get a Filmmaker Mode to see colors as the directors intended. Its powered by Android TV so you get all the streaming services and apps you want, along with apps, games . The downside is the lack of decent speakers, as it only offers dual 5-watt speakers with clear sound but limited bass. Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300W If youre okay with 1080p projection, Epsons EpiqVision Ultra LS300W is a very interesting option because of the design, excellent sound, built-in Android TV and extreme 3,600 ANSI lumen brightness. That allows for a wide color gamut with no rainbow effect, excellent connectivity and very good sound without the need to buy a soundbar or surround sound system. Best of all, its priced at just $2,000, making it one of the cheaper short-throw projectors out there. Best UST projector under $7,000: Samsung Premium LSP9T More ultra-short-throw projectors under $7,000 Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS500 If you need the brightest possible image, Epsons LCD-powered EpiqVision Ultra LS500 ($3,899) delivers. Its rated at up to 4,000 lumens, making it one of the brightest ultra-short-throw projectors in any price range. It also supports HDR modes in HDR10 and HLG and is sold with both 100-inch and 120-inch ALR screens, making the price effectively lower. The main drawback is that it only offers double the pixels of 1080p, rather than four times like competing DLP tech. It also offers a relatively weak 10-watt built-in speaker system. HiSense L9G This is HiSenses new $4,300 flagship UST that uses a tricolor laser to achieve high brightness (3,000 ANSI lumens) and an incredible 107 percent BT.2020 HDR coverage, topping even Samsungs formidable LSP9T. It has a powerful 40W Dolby Atmos sound system and built-in Android TV with Google Assistant and Alexa. Best of all, that price includes a 100-inch ALR Daylight screen, or for an extra $500, you can get it with a 120-inch ALR cinema screen. Best projector under $1,000: Viewsonic PX701-4K More projectors under $1,000 BenQ HT2050A For around $700, the BenQ HT2050A is still one of the best budget 1080p projectors. It delivers where it counts with the best contrast (ANSI 1,574:1) and color accuracy in its class, and is reasonably bright as well, with 2,200 lumens in "vivid" mode. On top of that, it comes with a 1.3x zoom and vertical lens shift option for maximum installation flexibility. The drawbacks include slightly excessive fan noise, rainbow effect and red-tinted 3D. Optoma HD146X If youre looking to spend a little less on a budget projector, the Optoma HD146X is your best option. Using DLP tech, it delivers 1080p at up to 3,600 lumens with excellent brightness, color accuracy, contrast and black levels. You also get decent (16.4-millisecond) input lag for gaming. The drawbacks are a single HDMI port, 1.1x optical zoom and poor built-in audio. Best projector under $2,000: BenQ HT3550i More projectors under $2,000 Optoma UHD38 For extra brightness and speed for gaming, the answer is Optomas all-new, $1,600 4K-capable UHD38 . It cranks the lumens up to 4,000 and like the Viewsonic PX701-4K, offers 240Hz gaming at 1080p with one of the lowest latency figures weve seen yet in a projector at 4.2 milliseconds. Otherwise, you can do 4K 60 Hz gaming with 16.7 milliseconds of lag, which is very quick for 4K. Its optimized more for gaming than entertainment unlike BenQs HT3550i, but it can still handle HDR10 and HLG. It supports both zoom (albeit just 1.1x), but also vertical and horizontal lens shift. Epson Home Cinema 4010 4K Pro Epsons $2,000 Home Cinema 4010 4K Pro is the Cadillac of under-$2K home projectors thanks to features like 2,400 lumen brightness, dynamic iris, and motorized zoom (2.1x), focus and lens shift. This Epson projector delivers in picture quality too, covering 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color space in cinema mode with both HDR10 and HLG. It also offers near-4K quality using 1,920 x 1,080 LCD image chips with pixel shifting. The drawbacks are lack of support for 60Hz 4K due to the HDMI 1.4 ports. If you need that, want to pay a bit less and dont care about the motorized focus, Epsons $1,700 Home Cinema 3080 4K Pro is the way to go. It offers similar features like HDR10 and HLG, but supports 4K 60p thanks to the HDMI 2.0b ports. Theres no motorization and the zoom drops to 1.6x, but it supports generous tilt, shift and zoom ranges. Best projector under $6,000: Epson Home Cinema LS11000 laser More projectors under $6,000 Optoma UHZ65LV Optomas $6,000 UHZ65LV also uses a long-lasting laser light source to deliver a 5,000 lumen image, much brighter than any lamp-powered projector. It also delivers true 4K resolution up to 60p, thanks to the TI 0.66-inch DLP chip. The extra brightness and contrast make it ideal for HDR10 or HLG content. It also comes with desirable features for a long-throw laser projector, like a 1.6x zoom and vertical lens shift. LG CineBeam HU810PW 4K Speaking of long-throw laser projectors, LGs $3,000 CineBeam HU810PW is another excellent pick at a much lower price point. There are some compromises, as the laser light pushes out a lower 2,700 lumens (thats still a lot), and it has a smaller 0.47-inch DLP chip that delivers slightly lower perceived resolution. However, it has dual blue and green lasers which help it deliver accurate HDR colors with an excellent 97 percent DCI-P3 coverage. It also offers a 1.6x zoom with lens shift and an HDMI 2.1 port that allows for 4K at 60p with up to 12-bit color depth. It comes with LGs webOS, so it supports Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services without the need for a dongle. Sony VPL-VW295ES If youre looking for a true, native 4K projector, Sonys $4,500 VPL-VW295ES is the least costly option out there. Its by far the sharpest 4K projector in this roundup, thanks to Sonys proprietary 4K SXRD native DCI 4K (4,096 x 2,160) panels. It also delivers extremely accurate colors, with 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10/HLG support. You also get niceties like a 2.06 zoom lens with powered zoom, lens shift and focus. The main drawback is a relatively dim 1,500 lumen brightness, but its a top pick if picture quality is paramount above all. Best budget portable projector: Xgimi MoGo Pro More budget portable projectors BenQ GS2 This $470 model is designed specifically for outdoor entertainment, so its battery-powered and splash and shock resistant making it your best bet for backyard movie nights or for watching sports events, camping . Its also one of the brightest portable projectors out there and has a battery life of up to three hours. This outdoor projector only delivers 720p resolution, but it does come with a streaming app in the form of Aptoide TV. Anker Nebula Solar HD This 1080p projector has a pretty rich feature set considering the $600 price including a battery. This portable projector delivers 400 lumens for reasonably bright outdoor use, has a reasonably powerful 2x3W speaker system with Dolby Digital Plus, comes with Android TV and has a built-in stand for easy adjustment. FAQs Are 4K projectors better? Yes, because higher resolution is more noticeable on larger screens, so 4K is particularly useful with projectors since they beam images up to 200 inches in size. That being said, brightness and contrast are more important. Is a projector better than a TV? Projectors can provide a more immersive experience thanks to the large screen, but theyre not necessarily better. Since you usually have to dim the lights with a projector, TVs are superior for everyday use. Is 2000 lumens bright enough for a projector? Yes, 2000 lumens is easily bright enough, even with some ambient light in the room. However, the image will still be hard to see with the windows open on a bright day. Should I get a 4K or 1080p projector? That depends on your budget and needs. If your budget is below $1,000, look for a 1080p projector with the best brightness and contrast. Between $1,000-$2,000, youll need to weigh whether brightness or 4K resolution is most important. Above that, choose the brightest 4K projector you can afford. What are the best projectors in daylight? The best projectors in daylight are ultra short throw (UST) models, as they have the brightest and sharpest image. However, they generally cost more than $2,000. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...



Nest Wifi Pro vs. Eero Pro 6E: Which Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Router Is Best? - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 10:40 am

The Wi-Fi 6E routers from Google and Amazon are both capable of incredibly fast speeds on the ultrawide 6GHz band



Best Apple Watch Deals: Direct Discounts and Trade-In Value During Amazon's Big Spring Sale - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 8:00 am

If you're looking to grab yourself an Apple Watch, you'll be happy to know there are still discounts during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.





Microsoft has a new Windows and Surface chief - Theverge - 26/03 7:51 am

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Amazon Echo Pop - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 7:30 am

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Attention, Bargain Hunters: These Sub-$25 Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals End in Just a Few Hours - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 7:12 am

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You only have a few hours left to shop top deals on home goods, tech before Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends.





Buy a Dyson V11 Plus cordless vacuum for 40% off during Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Last chance - Zdnet - 26/03 5:20 am

If you're looking for a powerful stick vacuum for both hardwood and carpet, you won't find a better deal on a Dyson than this





Hisense's flagship 4K TV should cost more than it does, and it's $350 off with this Amazon deal - Zdnet - 26/03 4:53 am

The Hisense U8K is the brand's latest flagship model, offering premium-grade features and excellent picture quality at a more accessible price. And right now, you can save big on the 55-inch version during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.



Our Favorite Bone-Conduction Headphones Are Down to Just $140 at Amazon - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 3:59 am

These Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are a great open-ear option for runners and fitness enthusiasts, and they're currently $40 off.



Last Chance: Shop the 22 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals, According to CNET Readers - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 3:51 am

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Best Laptop Deals: Amazon's Big Spring Sale Sees Big Savings on Gaming, Work and School Laptops - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 3:30 am

There are a lot of excellent laptop deals going around during Amazon's Big Spring Sale -- and not only from Amazon.





Hurry! Get this 75-inch Mini-LED TV for $300 off before Amazon???s Big Spring Sale ends - Tomsguide - 26/03 3:16 am

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EU launches mass DMA violation probes against Apple, Google, and Meta - Appleinsider - 26/03 3:04 am

As part of that same DMA, the EU now has the authority and regulatory powers to investigate qualifying firms and, if it sees fit, apply steep fines for any perceived breaches of the law. Now the EU has formally announced the start of several such investigations, covering Apple, Meta, and Google's parent company Alphabet, with some elements also pertaining to Amazon's dealings with some of these firms

investigate qualifying firms and, if it sees fit, apply steep fines for any perceived breaches of the law. Now the EU has formally announced the start of several such investigations, covering Apple, Meta, and Google's parent company Alphabet, with some elements also pertaining to Amazon's dealings with some of these firms. For Apple, the investigation covers: Continue Reading on AppleInsider Discuss on our Forums





Anker MagGo Power Bank Review - 9to5Mac - 9to5mac - 26/03 3:00 am

Anker MagGo Power Bank Review ?? 9to5Mac I don???t travel without this power bank ??? and it???s $1 shy of its all-time-low price ?? CNN Underscored This Anker charging plug is the answer to all our cord problems and it's on sale ?? New York Post Grab Discounted Charging Gear for All Your Devices During Amazon's Big Spring Sale ?? CNET Anker's speedy Qi2 MagSafe chargers have dropped to new all-time low prices ?? The Verge



Get Some Extra Storage for Cheap During Amazon's Big Spring Sale - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 2:50 am

If you're constantly struggling with low storage on your devices, then these Western Digital and SanDisk deals are perfect, but you'll want to act fast.





Meta Quest 2 just crashed to its lowest price ever on Amazon ??? just $199 right now - Tomsguide - 26/03 2:28 am

The Meta Quest 2 is an incredible option for getting into VR, especially at only $199



Apple's Latest iPad Air Is $150 Off in the Final Hours of Amazon's Big Spring Sale - CNET - Cnet - 26/03 2:07 am

You can score the M1-powered iPad Air and pay just $449 at Amazon, but we don't know how long that will be the case.





What Amazon's 1 Cent iPhone 15 Actually Costs You - Gizmodo - 26/03 2:00 am

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Amazon knows you don't have the AI skills for tomorrow, and has a plan to help - Zdnet - 26/03 1:59 am

With AI literacy becoming as fundamental to future jobs as reading, Victor Reinoso - in an exclusive interview - details the many ways Amazon is working to bridge the education gap.



Pick up the 2023 Echo Show 8 with a free smart bulb for $100 in the Amazon Spring Sale - Engadget - 26/03 12:09 am

Today marks the end of the Amazon Big Spring Sale and there are still a few tech deals still worth checking out, including this bundle of an Echo Show 8 paired with an Amazon Basics smart bulb

path towards smart home grandeur, you can think of the set as a starter kit, as the Echo Show gives you voice and routine control over your new bulb. We named the previous generation of the Echo Show 8 the best Amazon display in our guide . It strikes a good balance between not taking up too much space and offering a sizable enough viewing area with its 8-inch screen. We also liked how adept it is at handling video calls. We were able to get a look at this latest version of the display at a demo during Amazon's hardware event last fall. It has a new edge-to-edge glass front and a more refined design overall. But perhaps the most interesting update is the introduction of the adaptive content feature. Depending on where you are in the room, the display will show different content: large-font time and weather info when you're far away, personalized calendar and news articles when you get closer. The bulb lets you change its brightness and color just by talking to your smart display. You can also use the Alexa app to set up routines that will, for example, turn off the light when you say "goodnight" or turn it on an hour before sunset. Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide : Spring sales are in the air, headlined by Amazons Big Spring sale event . Our expert editors are curating all the best spring sales right here. Follow Engadget to shop the best tech deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale , hear from Autoblogs car experts on the best spring auto deals on Amazon , and find spring sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...spring-sale-160940079.html?src=rss





Nintendo's 'Blockbuster Sale' Kicks Off Today With 70% Off Select eShop Titles (Europe) - Nintendo Life - Nintendolife - 25/03 11:15 pm

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Prime members can get two Switch-ready SanDisk microSD cards for $25 in the Amazon Spring Sale - Engadget - 25/03 11:13 pm

Amazon is selling a two-pack of SanDisk microSD cards for $25 as part of the companys Big Spring Sale

AAA titles. Nintendo may be wizards when it comes to compressing its games, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is only 16GB, but that space is still gonna fill up fast. As a Switch-friendly bonus, each card comes emblazoned with a Mario-esque mushroom logo. Weve always liked these SanDisk drives and gave them a call out in our list of the best microSD cards . They come with a lifetime warranty and boast read/write speeds that are, more or less, comparable to rival products. The max write speed is 90MB/s and the max read speed is 100MB/s. This isnt as fast as something like the Samsung Pro Ultimate , but its a whole lot cheaper. Looking for more than 128GB of storage? The above deal is part of a larger sale on SanDisk and Western Digital products . There are microSD drives up to 1TB, plenty of USB stick drives and external storage solutions. Also, if Mushroom Kingdom iconography is not your bag, you can pick up a 1TB SanDisk card that has been stamped with the Triforce from Zelda for $95 . Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...-amazon-spring-sale-151356052.html?src=rss



The Apple Watch SE is back on sale for $189 during the Amazon Spring Sale - Engadget - 25/03 10:47 pm

The Amazon Big Spring Sale isn't over yet, and new deals are still popping up all over the site on everything from outdoor cameras to smartwatchesincluding our favorite budget Apple Watch for 2024

company's alternatives. The smartwatch has all the usual options, like heart-rate monitoring, crash detection, and emergency calling. The retina display offers up to 1,000 nits brightness, and the battery lasts 18 hours. If you're considering buying an Apple Watch SE , one thing to keep in mind is that it's not IPX6 rated for dust resistance like the Series 8 and Ultra. However, it is water resistant up to 50 meters. Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide : Spring sales are in the air, headlined by Amazons Big Spring sale event . Our expert editors are curating all the best spring sales right here. Follow Engadget to shop the best tech deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale , hear from Autoblogs car experts on the best spring auto deals on Amazon , and find spring sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...44728862.html?src=rss





Sizzling-hot deal on the JBL Xtreme 3 steals the spotlight in the final Amazon Spring Sale hours - Phonearena - 25/03 10:46 pm

The JBL Xtreme 3 is now a fantastic choice for music fans, as Amazon offers it at 34% off its price tag!



Amazon Big Spring Sale: It's the last day to save up to 50 percent on tech from Apple, Anker, Sony and others - Engadget - 25/03 10:00 pm

Amazons Big Spring Sale is nearly over and if youre interested in saving on tech, youve come to the right place

good price in November). As a reminder, the Big Spring Sale comes to a close at the end of the day March 25, so you have limited time left to shop these deals. Here are the best Amazon Spring Sale discounts on tech we love that you can get before the event ends. Best Spring Sale deals under $50 Best Spring Sale deals on Amazon devices Best Spring Sale deals on Apple devices Best Spring Sale deals on headphones, earbuds and speakers Best Spring Sale deals on smartphones Best Spring Sale deals on gaming gear Best Spring Sale deals on smart home tech Best Spring Sale deals on other tech Best tech deals available elsewhere on the web Your Spring Sales Shopping Guide : Spring sales are in the air, headlined by Amazons Big Spring sale event . Our expert editors are curating all the best spring sales right here. Follow Engadget to shop the best tech deals from Amazons Big Spring Sale , hear from Autoblogs car experts on the best spring auto deals on Amazon , and find spring sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ......





These Galaxy Watch 6 models are much more tempting on Amazon right now - Phonearena - 25/03 9:01 pm

You can save 19-24% on a brand-new Galaxy Watch 6 model at Amazon



The EU is investigating Apple, Meta and Google over fees and self-preferencing - Engadget - 25/03 8:41 pm

"There are things that we take a keen interest in, for instance, if the new Apple fee structure will de facto not make it in any way attractive to use the benefits of the DMA," antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager told Reuters on March 19. "That kind of thing is what we will be investigating." Today's announcement also hints that Apple's "new fee structure" for alternative app stores may still be on the docket for future intervention, along with, apparently, Amazon's possible self-preferencing in its digital storefront

new rules from these tech companies may "constrain ... developers' ability to freely communicate and promote offers and directly conclude contracts, including by imposing various charges." The European Commission said it also believes Alphabet's search may still engage in self-preferencing of Google-owned services, like Google Flights. Apple, it said, may not be allowing users meaningful choice in selecting alternatives to default iOS services or preferences the ability to uninstall any pre-loaded app, for instance. Also caught up in the probe is Meta, in relation to its new EU scheme wherein users can opt out of ads , but only for a price. The European Commission had, in the lead up to these probes, been hinting at a possible investigation into Apple and Google. In January, Apple announced a raft of App Store changes to comply with the DMA, which required it to (among other things) enable alternative app marketplaces on iOS in the EU and to let developers direct users to third-party payment systems. Included in Apple's updates was a new "core technology fee" of 0.50 that developers will have to pay per user per year after the first 1 million installs of an app even if a user downloads the software from a third-party marketplace. Google is also charging developers fees in the EU if they bypass the Play Store . Many of Apple's rivals slammed the App Store changes . Some criticized the company's fees for third-party payments in the US too. The EU, perhaps unsurprisingly, is keeping a close eye on how companies subject to DMA rules are complying (or not) with them. "There are things that we take a keen interest in, for instance, if the new Apple fee structure will de facto not make it in any way attractive to use the benefits of the DMA," antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager told Reuters on March 19. "That kind of thing is what we will be investigating." Today's announcement also hints that Apple's "new fee structure" for alternative app stores may still be on the docket for future intervention, along with, apparently, Amazon's possible self-preferencing in its digital storefront. In statements to press Apple has said it's "confident our plan complies with the DMA" while Alphabet has said it will "continue to defend our approach in the coming months." A Meta spokesperson called its paid, ad-free option "a well-established business model across many industries." News of the sweeping probe comes soon after the US Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple . The government than a dozen states accused Apple of fostering a mobile app monopoly, claiming the company makes it too difficult for rivals to compete with its own products and services. It might be a while before we learn the outcome of the EU probes. According to Bloomberg , EC investigators try to reach a final decision within a year of starting a formal investigation. If officials determine that these companies aren't complying with the DMA, they face hefty penalties. Under the law, the EU can fine a company up to 10 percent of its total annual revenue, and up to 20 percent for repeated violations. Such penalties could make the $2 billion that the EU recently fined Apple for allegedly suppressing iTunes and Apple Music competitors like Spotify look like pocket change. This article originally appeared on Engadget at ...ing-124147179.html?src=rss





The industry-leading Sony WH-1000XM5 are more affordable on Amazon but for a little while - Phonearena - 25/03 7:13 pm

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are some of the best high-end headphones, and they can now be yours at lower prices through Amazon's limited-time offer.





You're invited to the New Era of Samsung AI TV - TNGlobal - TechNode Global - Technode - 25/03 5:54 pm

You're invited to the New Era of Samsung AI TV - TNGlobal ?? TechNode Global Here's How to Take Advantage of Samsung's Buy-One, Get-One-Free TV Promotion ?? WIRED Samsung will give you a free 65-inch 4K TV right now, but Amazon's offer is even better ?? ZDNet Samsung's fake '90s sitcom with Molly Shannon and Tim Meadows shows off AI upscaling on its new TVs ?? Ad Age Samsung's 2024 TVs ??? including The Frame ??? come with a second TV free at Amazon right now ?? Yahoo Life





Tecno Pova 6 Pro launch date in India confirmed - Gsmarena - 25/03 5:32 pm

The phone was initially introduced at MWC 2024, and today we learned the official launch date for India, one of Tecno's key markets. The Pova 6 Pro will arrive in the Asian country on March 29 with a launch at noon local time and will be available on Amazon

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The best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024 - Engadget - 25/03 5:00 pm

My tests included checking for dead zones, moving from room to room to measure consistency, and streaming multiple videos at once. The best mesh Wi-Fi system for most people: TP-Link Deco XE75 T he best mesh Wi-Fi system for novice users: Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro T he best mesh Wi-Fi system for power users: ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Other mesh Wi-Fi router systems we tested Amazon Eero 6E On one hand, Eero Pro 6E does count as an easy device, the sort you could hand to a total novice and expect them to thrive with

wireless modem and router just cant reach everywhere from its spot in a far corner of your house. This is where mesh Wi-Fi routers can come in handy. Its these maladies that mesh systems deal with as a distributed set of smaller Wi-Fi nodes that are spread around your home, pushing internet into every corner. Mesh routers arent new, and weve reviewed plenty, but now we have a one-stop shop for everything you need to know in order to find the best buy for you. After testing a number of systems for connection consistency, dead zones, available parental controls, general ease of use , we've collected our top picks for the best mesh Wi-Fi systems you can get today. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is governed by the International Standard IEEE 802.11 , and every few years the standards evolve. Until 2018, routers were sold under their IEEE designation, leaving consumers to deal with the word soup of products labeled 802.11 b/a/g/n/ac et cetera. Mercifully, wiser heads opted to rebrand the standards with numbers: Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6. Were presently between two Wi-Fi generations, Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, which relates to the frequencies the standard uses. Wi-Fi 6 covers routers which operate on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, while the latter means it can also use the 6GHz band. Each Wi-Fi band has tradeoffs, because the slower radio frequencies have greater range but less speed. 2.4GHz signals will travel a long way in your home but arent quick, while 6GHz is blisteringly fast, but can be defeated by a sturdy brick wall. A lot of Wi-Fi-enabled gear, like a lot of smart home products , only use 2.4GHz because the range is better and its a lot cheaper. But it means that the band is also overcrowded and slow. Linksys CEO Jonathan Bettino told Engadget why mesh systems are an advancement in Wi-Fi technology over buying a single point router. With one transmitter, the signal can degrade the further away from the router you go, or the local environment isnt ideal. You can have a small [home], but theres thick walls [...] or things in the way that just interfere with your wireless signal, he said. Historically, the solution to a homes Wi-Fi dead zone was to buy a Wi-Fi Range Extender but Bettino said the hardware has both a terrible user experience and one of the highest return rates of any consumer electronics product. Mesh Wi-Fi, by comparison, offers multiple nodes that can be placed anywhere in your home, says Bettino, resulting in ubiquitous Wi-Fi that feels as if you have a router in every room. Having a router in every room is the biggest selling point for mesh Wi-Fi given how reliant we all are on the internet. Each node is in constant contact with each other, broadcasting a single, seamless network to all of your devices. Theres no separate network for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, just a single name that you connect to. What to look for Its a pretty good time to buy a mesh Wi-Fi system, since Wi-Fi 6E represents a fairly significant leap in the technology. Matt MacPherson, Ciscos Chief Technology Officer for Wireless , said that Wi-Fi 6E is a substantial inflection point and can take advantage of a much broader chunk of the wireless spectrum than its predecessors. If youre using that spectrum with a Wi-Fi 6 [device], he said, youre going to get significant gains [in speed.] MacPherson added that Wi-Fi 6E will likely carry you for a long time, thanks to the fact that its top throughputs now typically exceed what people can actually connect their home to. In short, with a top theoretical per-stream speed of 1.2 Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E is fast enough to outrun all but the fastest internet connection. (You may also see talk of Wi-Fi 7 devices, some of which have been released already before the standard is officially launched next year. Given that it will take a generation for all of the devices in your home to be compatible with Wi-Fi 7, its not worth thinking about this for several years yet.) Range and speed Every mesh product will boast of its theoretical broadcast range in square feet, as well as its theoretical top speed. Given there are so many factors outside of the manufacturers control, these numbers dont really mean much in the real world. Your internet providers real speed, the construction materials and layout of your home, amongst other things, will all affect your Wi-Fi. Its worth saying that raw speed isnt everything, and that for most normal users, you probably need a lot less than youre paying for. Netflix recommends a minimum speed of just 15 Mbps to stream a 4K video to a single device. Naturally, thats just for one connection, so youll need some more capacity if youve got other devices all running at the same time. As cool as it is to say youve got 100, 200 or 500 Mbps download speed, factors like latency and reliability are way more crucial. Backhaul Mesh Wi-Fi systems work by connecting every hardware node to a single wireless network, letting them all communicate with each other. Imagine four people in a busy, noisy restaurant all trying to order their dinner from a weary staff member, all at once. Now imagine, while this is going on, that four more people at that same table are also trying to tell a funny anecdote. Its no surprise that it might take a long while for the right information to reach its intended destination. To combat this, higher-end mesh systems offer dedicated wireless backhaul; a slice of the spectrum for node-to-node communication. So rather than everyone talking at once in the same space, the conversations are essentially separated, reducing the invisible clutter in the air. Because theres less confusing cross-chatter, everything moves faster, offering a significant performance boost to those systems. Connectivity These days, even your washing machine has a wireless connection , but that doesnt mean you should ignore the joys of wired internet. No matter how fast WiFi is, a hard line will always be faster, and some gear, like Philips Hue bridge, still needs an ethernet connection. Plenty of routers can also use these hard connections as backhaul, eliminating further wireless clutter. Its convenient for spread-out systems and power users, but it will mean running more wires through your home. The most common standard is Cat 5e, or gigabit ethernet which, unsurprisingly, has a top speed of 1 Gigabit per second (Gbps). Flexibility and scalability Mesh enables you to add (or subtract) modules from your network to suit your needs. D-Links Alan Jones said users should check how scalable the prospective product is before you buy. This sense of scale doesnt just apply to the number of nodes on the network, but how many simultaneous connections it can handle. Placement Modern mesh networking products offer one, two or three (or more) pieces of equipment that are commonly the same hardware inside and out. It normally doesnt matter which module you make the primary one to connect to your modem, usually over ethernet. Youll then set up the other, secondary nodes around your home, which is often just a case of adding them to the existing mesh network. When installing your hardware, remember that every physical obstacle between nodes may hurt your performance. The ideal spot is, at the very least, at waist height on a piece of furniture without too many obstructions. Tables, sideboards, free-standing cupboards, and bookcases make for a good home. The rule of thumb is to place each node no more than two rooms away from the last one. How we test Wi-Fi routers My home covers around 2,200 square feet across three stories, with my office on the third floor. Its relatively long and thin, with the living room at the front of the house, the kitchen at the back and three bedrooms on the second floor. Its age means there are a lot of solid brick walls, old school lathe and plaster, as well as aluminum foil-backed insulation boards to help with energy efficiency. There are two major Wi-Fi dead zones in the house, the bathroom and the bedroom behind it, since theres lots of old and new pipework in the walls and floors. For sets that have two nodes, I placed the first in my living room, connected via ethernet to my cable modem, with the second on the first-floor landing in the (ostensible) center of the house. For three-node sets, the third went in my kitchen, which Ive found is the optimal layout to get the bulk of my house covered in Wi-Fi. Each mesh is judged on ease of setup, coverage, reliability, speed and any additional features. I looked at how user-friendly each companion app is from the perspective of a novice, as well. My tests included checking for dead zones, moving from room to room to measure consistency, and streaming multiple videos at once. The best mesh Wi-Fi system for most people: TP-Link Deco XE75 T he best mesh Wi-Fi system for novice users: Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro T he best mesh Wi-Fi system for power users: ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Other mesh Wi-Fi router systems we tested Amazon Eero 6E On one hand, Eero Pro 6E does count as an easy device, the sort you could hand to a total novice and expect them to thrive with. Theres very little brain work needed to get things set up, and the app has a clean UI with plenty of hand-holding. But and its a big but the fact so many common management tools arent available to me here because theyre paywalled irks me. Amazon and Eero are playing in the same slightly shallow waters as Google / Nest, building a good enough mesh product for "everyone; types who want to set up the hardware or less forget about it for several years at a time knowing that everything is in hand. But the fact that the Nest WiFi Pro offers more features for free compared to Eeros package means that, despite my gripes about Googles system, it wins out in a straight duel. Netgear Orbi 960 The Orbi 96T0 (RBKE963) is Netgears flagship mesh WiFi product, which the company calls the worlds most powerful WiFi 6E system. Its also one of the most expensive consumer-level kits on the market, setting you back $1,499.99 for a three pack. It's a fantastic piece of gear but it's worth saying that the subset of people who could, would or should buy it remains far smaller than you might expect. 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