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Walmart takes $380 off the MacBook Air for a limited time
Walmart is offering a steep discount on the MacBook Air. Though the $380 discount is lovely, this offer comes with an extra charger to sweeten the deal. If you're looking to pick up an Apple MacBook for less, now is an excellent time.
Computing
Wi-Fi vulnerability could allow attackers to steal your data on unencrypted sites
A 20-year-old security flaw in the design of the Wi-Fi standard and how computers communicate using the transmission control protocol could allow hackers to perform a web cache poisoning attack to steal your data and login information.
Emerging Tech
Robot jellyfish could be used to patrol fragile coral reefs
Could schools of robotic jellyfish soon be patrolling the world’s oceans, monitoring fragile environments such as coral reefs? A team of United States researchers certainly thinks so.
Computing
Tap Strap wearable keyboard gains support for VR applications
TAP System's wearable keyboard gains support for virtual reality, now compatible with Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and HTV headsets. Type and tap for up to eight hours in VR without needing to look at a physical keyboard.
Movies & TV
Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ reboot gets its first, creepy teaser
Get Out writer and director Jordan Peele is developing and hosting a reboot of the classic sci-fi anthology series The Twilight Zone for CBS All Access, and the show now has its first, creepy teaser.
Gaming
These are the best Xbox One games out right now
More than four years into its lifespan, Microsoft's latest console is finally coming into its own. From 'Cuphead' to 'Halo 5,' the best Xbox One games offer something for everyone.
Virtual Reality
Walmart stocks its stores with VR training for its employees
Walmart will begin rolling out virtual reality training experiences to all of its stores this year with the power of Oculus Go. More than 6,300 stores will receive the new technology, helping the company train its employees.
Smart Home
That's a lotta Alexa. Amazon drops smart subs, plugs, even a microwave
Amazon's hardware announcement likely means a whole bunch of new Amazon Alexa gadgets. From a microwave to stereo equipment, here are our guesses on which devices we'll see, which could total as many as eight.
Wearables
WatchOS 5 comes with tons of new features -- here are our favorites
Months after Apple announced its latest software at WWDC, you can now download WatchOS for the Apple Watch. WatchOS 5 brings a number of new features including new watch faces and improved health tracking.
Emerging Tech
These flying cars want to take your commute to new heights
The future is closer than you'd think: Companies around the world are working on flying car models, with many successful tests! Here are all the flying cars and taxis currently in development, and how they work!
Computing
Chromebook keyboard showcase may have leaked Pixelbook 2 images
As we approach Google's #madebygoogle event taking place in early October, new rumors and leaks for a possible Pixelbook 2 are appearing online. This latest one may show what the rumored Nocturne design will look like.
Smart Home
Special-edition Instant Pots pay tribute to Pioneer Women with flowery designs
Food Network star Ree Drummond launched the Pioneer Woman Instant Pot in two different floral patterns only at Walmart. Drummond's special-edition multicooker is a pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, sauté pan, steamer, and warmer.
Photography
Joby’s tiny tripods double as selfie sticks and hide four different modes
The Joby TelePod models are more than just compact tripods -- they also double as hand grips, selfie sticks, and tabletop tripods. Designed to accommodate smaller gear like smartphones and lightweight mirrorless, the tripods use a unique…
Gaming
Box-office buster: Spider-Man’ on PS4 tops ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ with big debut
Insomniac Games' new PlayStation 4 exclusive Spider-Man managed to set records for the fastest-selling exclusive on the system, and it even outperformed the recent Spider-Man: Homecoming film.
Mobile
Here's the Samsung Galaxy S9's new Android 9.0 Pie interface
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are here. The flagship devices boast some awesome new features and a powerful new processor. Here's everything you need to know about these Samsung phones.
Gaming
Gamers are already hacking the Nintendo Switch Online NES emulator
Players have already managed to hack the NES emulator included with the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service, allowing them to load the system up with additional ROMs of classic games.
Emerging Tech
Harvard’s soft robotic exosuit adapts itself to the needs of every wearer
Harvard engineers have developed a new multi-joint, textile-based soft robotic exosuit, designed to help soldiers, firefighters, and other rescue workers. Here's what makes it so exciting.
Movies & TV
‘True Detective’ director Cary Joji Fukunaga will helm James Bond 25
True Detective season 1 director Cary Joji Fukunaga will helm the 25th installment of the James Bond franchise after the departure of Danny Boyle, and the film will now premiere in February 2020.