The Lexar Play is a gaming-oriented follow-up to the NM790. It keeps the good all-around performance and power efficiency but adds a heatsink and an 8TB SKU. The MSRP is far too high, but street pricing has already dropped to more reasonable levels.

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Qualcomm celebrates legal victory over Arm in Nuvia-related case.

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Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced that you can now register to beta test Starlink connectivity on your mobile phone, with actual testing expected to begin early next year – roughly two years after the initial announcement.

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Thanks to a usually-reliable tip off from iPhoneSoft, we may already know device compatibility for Apple’s next major operating system updates coming next year.

The report says that every iPhone model that currently supports iOS 18 will also support iOS 19, although like every year, some features may be limited to newer phones. Nevertheless, that means another year of support for iPhones as old as the iPhone XS and XR, first released in 2018.

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The SAP D-Zone team has announced the release of Privileges 2, a clever macOS application that gives users greater control over their administrative privileges. With over 1 million downloads, Privileges has become a trusted solution for organizations looking to enhance security while maintaining user productivity. This latest update brings new features to make the application even more versatile, secure, and user-friendly.

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If your iPhone storage is full, you’ll need to quickly clear up space. There are easy ways to free up iPhone storage without losing any data.

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On December 21, 1994, Mac gamers got their hands on "Marathon," an innovative sci-fi title that quickly became a fan favorite.

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U.S. to ban Sophgo, which supplied AI chiplets to Huawei, but its affiliate Bitmain avoids sanctions.

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Shapeways is back, with plans to convert Thangs into the ultimate 3D printing marketplace.

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Micron's HBM update: HBM4 is on track for 2026. HBM4E will introduce customizable base dies for higher performance and tailored features.

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The Cherry Xtrfy M64 Wireless mouse is a comfortable wireless gaming mouse built with pro gamers in mind. This no-fuss mouse is built for speed and function forgoing many of the frills common to premium mice.

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A German retailer has accidentally shipped the Arc B570 before its embargo though we'll need to wait for official drivers for proper testing.

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You can screen share from your Mac to someone else’s Mac directly using iMessage — no third-party apps or downloads required.

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Sick of replacing AirTag batteries? ElevationLabs' TimeCapsule AirTag battery case greatly extends the life of Apple's tracking tag.

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Today's featured M4 Pro Mac mini user keeps a ton of peripherals connected with a speedy Thunderbolt 4 hub.

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On December 20, 1996, Apple Computer officially bought NeXT, the computer company Steve Jobs founded after leaving Apple a decade earlier.

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Merry Christmas! In the CdkeySales Christmas Sale, you can get an incredible deal on Windows 11 Pro and other Microsoft software.

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Apple has puled the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus from sale in the European Union ahead of the USB requirement.

Learn how to edit a picture and add a signature using Dropbox for a seamless file storing, sharing, and editing experience.

As we reported in August, Meta has confirmed that it will discontinue Spark, Instagram’s AR filters, in January 2025. At the time, the company didn’t give many details except to say that it would prioritize its efforts on other products. Now we know what’s coming next: realistic AI-based filters.

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