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This tech gear flew off the shelves on Cyber Monday

Data suggests online shoppers in the U.S. drained their bank accounts to the tune of $10.7 billion on Cyber Monday. So, what tech gear did buyers go for?
Renault's Air4 concept flying vehicle.

Iconic Renault 4 celebrates 60 years with ‘flying car’ design

Renault has created a flying version of one of its most iconic cars as part of celebrations to mark the vehicle's 60th anniversary.
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This tech gear proved popular during Black Friday 2021

Black Friday is over for another year. So what turned out to be the most popular tech gear among online shoppers in the U.S. this time around?
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NASA offers important update on health of James Webb Space Telescope

NASA has released an update on the health of the James Webb Space Telescope after a recent incident that could've caused a serious delay to its launch schedule.
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T-Mobile agrees to pay big bucks for last year’s 911 outage

T-Mobile has agreed a $19.5 million settlement with the Federal Communications Commission after a 12-hour outage last year that resulted in failed 911 calls.
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Twitter taps big retailer for launch of new livestream shopping feature

Twitter has partnered with Walmart for the launch of its livestream shopping platform designed to compete with similar ones from Facebook, TikTok, and others.
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Barking mad? The DogPhone lets a canine call its owner

There are plenty of gadgets that let owners check in on their pets, but how about one that lets your animal initiate a video call? Say hello to the DogPhone.
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Twitter just fixed one of its most annoying problems

Twitter has finally fixed an annoying problem with the web version of its service that seemed to make tweets suddenly disappear.
Netflix's Top 10 website.

Netflix launches new ‘Top 10’ website with refreshed metrics

Netflix has launched a new website featuring Top 10 rankings for its library of content that features a new way of measuring a movie or show's popularity.
The drone used by Wing's delivery service.

Drone-delivery specialist Wing lifts the lid on its secret testing facility

Wing has lifted the lid on its secret drone facility used for testing and developing autonomous aircraft for delivery services.
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SpaceX reveals date for Starlink global internet coverage

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell has been talking about when the company's Starlink internet service should be able to offer global coverage.
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Microsoft is sending out free gift cards worth up to $100 each

Microsoft is getting into the holiday mood by sending out thousands of virtual gift cards worth up to $100. Be sure to check if you're one of the lucky ones.
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Instagram tests Take a Break feature for better time management

Instagram is testing a new feature called Take a Break that's designed to help you better manage your time on the popular app.
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Apple yields to demands to make iPhone 13 display repairs easier

Apple has promised to end a restriction that made it difficult for a third-party repair service to replace the display on an iPhone 13.
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See how DJI’s new Mavic 3 drone handles stormy conditions

How well can DJI's new Mavic 3 drone shoot video in stormy weather conditions? A tech YouTuber has just given us the answer.
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Google responds to complaints about Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor

Google has finally acknowledged a troubling issue with the in-screen fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 6, but the company didn’t exactly offer a fix.
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Boeing gets permission for Starlink-like internet-from-space project

Boeing has been granted permission to deploy satellites capable of beaming internet from space, similar to what SpaceX's Starlink service is already doing.
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Instagram link previews have finally returned to Twitter

Instagram links on Twitter are showing preview images again. The feature disappeared from Twitter nine years ago, forcing users to click through to Instagram.
SkyDrive SD-03 eVTOL aircraft.

This drone-like ‘flying car’ has just taken a step toward commercialization

SkyDrive's drone-like aircraft has received a safety certification from the Japanese government as the company works toward launching an air taxi service.
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Tesla starts opening up its Supercharger network to other EVs

Tesla has started to open up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles, though the pilot scheme is currently limited to just one country.
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Watch this futuristic hoverbike take a tentative test flight

Watch this flying motorbike take to the skies in a recent piloted test flight. The company behind the aircraft plans to start selling it next year.
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Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dance like the Stones’ Mick Jagger

Watch Boston Dynamics' versatile Spot robot mirror moves by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in the latest demonstration of its dancing skills.
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Parents rejoice as Roblox gets back online after three-day outage

Roblox says its popular game creation platform is up and running again after a global outage that started three days ago.
Facebook's smartwatch, according to reports.

Facebook’s first-ever smartwatch reportedly looks like this

Facebook’s newly announced parent company, Meta, has reportedly been working on a smartwatch for much of this year. This is what it looks like.
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Amazon is spending big in an effort to ensure timely holiday deliveries

Amazon's new CEO says the company is spending "several billion dollars" in a bid to ensure customers’ packages arrive on time this holiday season.
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Apple’s smart glasses could feature futuristic projection tech

Apple could one day release a pair of smart glasses that projects images directly onto the wearer’s retina, according to a recently granted patent.
A Tesla Model 3 electric car.

Tesla receives massive Model 3 order from car-rental giant Hertz

Tesla’s market value increased beyond $1 trillion on Monday after Hertz announced a plan to purchase 100,000 vehicles from the automaker.
The view from a Tesla vehicle.

Tesla pulls latest Full Self-Driving beta less than a day after release

Tesla boss Elon Musk said on Sunday the automaker had pulled the latest version of its Full Self-Driving feature after discovering a number of issues with it.
A 2021 Tesla Model S.

Tesla’s electric cars get second price bump in a month

A number of Tesla vehicles have just received a significant price bump, the second this month. Shipping dates for some models have also slipped.
Razer's Zephyr N95 mask.

Razer says its Zephyr N95 face mask sold out ‘within minutes’

Razer's new attention-grabbing face mask apparently sold out within minutes of going on sale, leaving many wondering how many were available in the first place.
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Fire-starting drones are actually helping some firefighters

A drone designed to start fires on purpose may sound like an alarming idea, but such a machine is actually providing assistance to firefighters in Australia.
Apple's new Polishing Cloth.

Apple’s $19 Polishing Cloth appears to have sold out

The new polishing cloth that Apple quietly added to its online store after its Unleashed event earlier this week appears to have sold out.
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100 greatest TV series of the 21st century revealed in BBC poll

Hundreds of critics, journalists, academics, and industry figures from around the world have voted for their top TV series of the last two decades.
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Drone will attempt to rescue four dogs trapped by volcanic lava

A drone company will attempt to rescue four dogs trapped by lava spewing from a volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma.