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Your Fancy Wine Could Well Be Fake. Some Are Hoping to Sniff Out a Solution

WIRED Top Stories - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:30
One fifth of all wine sold worldwide could be fake. Now tech similar to similar MRI scans and gas-smelling, aroma-analyzing equipment might yield the answer.
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FTC's Junk Fees Ban for Tickets and Travel to Go Into Effect by Next Summer

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:16
The commission says the new rules will save people time and money, with more transparent pricing and fewer hidden fees.
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I Took a Nap on Demand, Thanks to This $350 Headband

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:14
Elemind uses artificial intelligence to read your brain waves and responds in real-time to help you fall asleep.
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Petkit Purobot Ultra Review: Taking Litter Boxes to the Next Level

WIRED Top Stories - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:04
The world's first AI-powered automatic litter box dares to ask the question: What does it look like inside the box when my cat poops?
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If You’re Quick You Can Get the Roku Express 4K Plus at Its Lowest-Ever Price

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:03
If you want to upgrade your TV with better access to your favorite streaming services, then you should move quickly to get this media streamer for just $22.
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Black Mirror star looks unrecognizable in new images for gritty Hulu show A Thousand Blows

TechRadar News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 08:00

A Thousand Blows is looking like it'll be even more of a knockout new show when it arrives on Hulu in the US and Disney Plus internationally next year, following the release of new artwork.

Alongside the reveal of the new images (see above and below), which show BAFTA award-wining actor Malachi Kirby playing the boxer Hezekiah Moscow aka 'Ching Hook', Disney also confirmed that the show will premiere on February 21, 2025, which means it'll arrive two days after the new Pixar series Win or Lose debuts.

With such a stacked February lineup, it's probably safe to assume that our best Disney Plus shows and best Hulu shows guides will be in need of an overhaul.

(Image credit: Disney; Robert Viglasky)

A Thousand Blows is made by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, so you can count on it to fill that British period drama-shaped hole in your life when it arrives, because (yes, you guessed it) it's another period piece, centered around the world of boxing in Victorian London this time.

While the show is fictionalized, it's loosely based on the real lives of a group of East Londoners in the 1880s, who find themselves in the criminal underbelly of a bare-knuckle boxing scene. Such a setting requires a gritty cast that can pull it off and Kirby looks fighting ready in the new images.

According to Disney's plotline for the show, Hezekiah Moscow will find fortune and fame in the boxing ring but his new-found attention also attracts an infamous crime leader Mary Carr (Erin Doherty) and self-declared leader of East London boxing Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham), who sets out to exploit him.

With such a talented cast onboard, I can't wait to stream A Thousand Blows when it arrives on Disney Plus in the UK on February 16, 2025.

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Best Internet Providers in Houston

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:45
Find the fastest broadband speeds and most affordable pricing with the best internet providers in Houston.
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40 Techy Gifts Under $100 That We Tested and Love

WIRED Top Stories - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:34
Score a great gift for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Every one of these gifts comes WIRED-recommended.
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I Found the Best Price of 2024 on Anker's Prime Power Bank Just in Time for the Holidays

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:24
Nab yourself or someone you love this powerful 20,000-mAh capacity multipoint charger for just $78 with this hefty 40% discount.
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Best Essential Oil Diffusers for 2024

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:13
The right essential oil diffuser can elevate your space with pleasant scents and wellness benefits. Here's our CNET-tested best.
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Forget an iPhone Flip. I Want a Foldable iPad Instead

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
Commentary: A foldable iPad would feel like an evolution of Apple's tablet, unlike foldable phones which can feel like two experiences crammed together.
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What Will a Government Shutdown Mean for Your Benefits and Services?

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
Congress has until Friday to approve funding for the federal government before it shuts down. But what would a shutdown actually mean for you and your family?
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16 Anime Shows and Movies You Need to Watch Before the End of 2024

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
It's not too late to watch some of this year's top fantasy, action and comedy anime releases.
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I Tried AI to See How I'll Age. It Wasn't as Bad as I Expected

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
Will using AI lead me to Botox or towards more natural treatments?
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Best Cheap VPN for 2024: Privacy on a Budget

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
Discover the best cheap VPNs for 2024. Enjoy top privacy features without breaking the bank. Keep your online activities private today.
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Pro Tips: The Best Way to Charge Your Wireless Camera Batteries

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
Get the best results for your wireless camera by charging it the right way -- and getting more battery life.
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AT&T Internet Air Review: How Does This 5G Home Broadband Service Stack Up?

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
AT&T's latest internet offering uses 5G to get you online. Should you try it out? CNET has the details.
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CNET's 2024 Game of the Year Awards

CNET News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 07:00
The video game lovers of CNET came together and collected what they think were the best games that came out this year.
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Volvo EX90 Review: A Luxurious Tech-Heavy Ride

WIRED Top Stories - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 06:30
The electric SUV, the flagship of the Swedish brand, is the most connected and safe car Volvo has ever made. There’s so much to like, but we also have a few gripes.
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This viral thread about AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids shows how good they are –and why Apple should take a lesson from its own Beats division

TechRadar News - Wed, 12/18/2024 - 06:15
  • Hollywood power player Frankin Leonard's AirPods post went viral
  • He loves what AirPods Pro 2 can do for his hearing
  • But they're so very, very white against darker skin tones

When Franklin Leonard posted about his experience of AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid mode, he wasn't trying to go viral. But 250,000 views and over 3,000 likes later, that's exactly what happened. And his post, which we've embedded below, is well worth reading if you're interested in Apple's hearing aid mode.

Leonard is a well-known figure in the entertainment industry and founded The Black List, the famous list of unproduced screenplays that could well include the next big blockbuster. Watching movies – lots of movies – is what Leonard does, but when an illness damaged his hearing two years ago he started struggling to hear the dialog in the movies he loves so much.

As he wrote in his post, "I considered getting hearing aids, but even the cheapest good ones cost thousands of dollars, and health insurance does not cover their cost, even when you have a documented need."

Enter AirPods Pro 2 and their hearing aid feature.

I never post anything this long on Twitter, and I don’t foresee myself doing it again any time soon, but yeah it’s happening. Also, this is not an ad. It's an explanation: For the foreseeable future, it's very likely that you're going to be seeing me wearing Airpods in social… pic.twitter.com/pCNBcUXLggDecember 9, 2024

AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid mode: the good and the not so good

Leonard's folks saw the Apple AirPods Pro 2 ad and bought him a pair for Christmas. "They're already a game changer for me," he wrote. While they're not cheap, they're a fraction of the cost of hearing aids – "and that alone is a potential game changer". Leonard is "overjoyed" by the benefits of hearing aid mode.

That said, he's also identified something that Beats already does but Apple doesn't. Copying in Apple's account, he said "let's talk about skin toned color product" and showed a picture of the AirPods Pro in his ears, where they couldn't look more distractingly white if they were a Hollywood star's teeth.

I know that the pearly whiteness of AirPods is part of the branding, a marketing thing that goes back to the very first iPod and its associated ads. But for people buying AirPods for their hearing aids feature, that visibility may be a downside because it draws attention to them.

It'd be really nice if Apple could take a leaf out of its Beats division's book and offer some colors that are less "look at my AirPods" against olive, brown and black skin. The reaction to the skin toned Beats Fit Pro was very positive, and I'm sure there are lots of people who'd buy skin-toned AirPods in a snap.

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