You’re about to re-enter a world of pure imagination. The ‘Wonka’ movie is one of the most highly-anticipated films of 2023, and now we’ve finally got our hands on the first trailer. Here’s everything we know so far.
You’re about to re-enter a world of pure imagination. The ‘Wonka’ movie is one of the most highly-anticipated films of 2023, and now we’ve finally got our hands on the first trailer. Here’s everything we know so far.
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Amazon Prime Day is usually a boon for monitor deals. You can typically find a bunch of monitors on sale at all-time-low prices, or close to them, making it one of the best times to grab a display for your desk setup. This year is no different, with monitors from Samsung, LG, Dell and others discounted for Amazon’s two-day shopping event. First, you should consider the size you need — you may want a big, ultra-wide monitor, but there might not be enough space for it on your desk. Then, you should consider if you need a display with specific features like high color accuracy, fast frame rates and the like. You’ll also want to be realistic about your budget; while you can pick up an external monitor for quite cheap on Prime Day, there are tempting options at higher price ranges. Here are the best monitor deals we could find for Amazon Prime Day 2023.
A huge selection of Samsung monitors are on sale for Prime Day, including the Smart Monitor M80B for $380. That isn’t a record-low price, but it’s pretty close to it. This 32-inch display pulls triple duty as a monitor, smart TV and smart home hub. You can connect it to your computer just like any other external display, but it comes with Samsung’s smart TV interface and a remote. It also has a built-in SmartThings hub so you can build out your IoT network from there with smart light bulbs and other compatible devices. You’ll find Samsung monitors of all sizes (and at all price points) on sale for Prime Day, including some higher-end Odyssey gaming monitors — including the massive 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor for $400 off.
LG has discounted a number of its UltraFine and UltraGear monitors for Prime Day. Included among the sales is this 34-inch curved UltraWide monitor for $330, or 30 percent off its usual price. It supports 99 percent coverage of the sRGB spectrum and it has a Reader Mode that provides blue light reduction and helps eliminate on-screen flickers. You can easily find a budget-friendly monitor among LG’s discounts, but there are more premium models on sale, too, like this 27-inch OLED monitor that’s 15 percent off and down to $850.
Prime Day has brought steep discounts to ASUS, Acer, MSI, Sceptre and other gaming monitors. A standout is this 27-inch ASUS TUF gaming monitor for $154, which is 23 percent off and down to a record low. It’s an FHD display that supports a 165Hz refresh rate, low motion blur and FreeSync Premium. These are the monitor discounts to check out on Prime Day if you’re in the market for a gaming monitor in particular and also have a tight budget to stick to; most of the displays on sale here come in at $300 or less.
If you’re just looking for an external display to use in your home office, there are a bunch of good sales on monitors from Dell, Acer, BenQ and others that fit the bill. A budget-friendly option is this 24-inch Dell FHD monitor that comes in at $120, or 20 percent off its usual rate. In addition to a 75Hz refresh rate, this display has an anti-glare coating and a relatively small footprint, so it will fit into most desk setups easily. If you’re a creative professional, consider ASUS’s 31.5-inch ProArt Display, which is $100 off for Prime Day and down to only $299.
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-amazon-prime-day-monitor-deals-164410754.html?src=rss
Discord is announcing Family Center, a new tool that will help keep parents and guardians in the loop on what their teens are doing on the platform. The company says the main goal of the tool is to help both teens and parents build better internet habits.
The new Family Center utility comes in two parts: an activity dashboard and a weekly email summary. The dashboard will give parents an insight into how many people their kids have messaged or called, along with data on how many friends they’ve added and how many servers they’re connected to at any time. The weekly summary is all of that, but in an email sent every week.
Family Center will join all of the existing parental control tools already found on Discord, giving both teens and guardians more options to customize their experience on the platform. Tools such as direct message and explicit image filtering, friend request settings and user blocking have helped teens stay safe on Discord.
While Discord’s new Family Center tool is a step in the right direction, the company has a lot of work to do to make its platform a safe space not only for teenagers but adults as well. Last month, it was reported that Discord was in hot water over an astonishing amount of cases regarding child safety on the platform. Hopefully, Family Center can help reduce these incidents on Discord.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/new-family-center-tool-gives-parents-better-insight-into-their-teens-discord-usage-150014579.html?src=rss
If you’ve had your eye on an air fryer as the next appliance to add to your kitchen, you’re in luck. A number of the best air fryers are on sale for Amazon Prime Day, so you can get the right model for your needs at some of the best prices we’ve seen. Regardless of whether you want one for yourself to help you prepare meals for big dinner parties and family gatherings, or you’re just looking for a compact machine that can crisp up leftovers, you’ll likely be able to find a solid air fryer on sale during Prime Day. Here are the best Amazon Prime Day air fryer deals we could find.
The top pick in our air fryer guide, the Instant Vortex Plus is on sale for $100 right now. Not only does this machine do a good job turning all types of food into crispy goodness, but it also has a “ClearCook” window so you can see your food while it’s being prepared. It also has OdorEase technology, which does a decent job temping down cooking smells and reducing smokiness.
The Ninja Foodi DualZone air fryer has dropped to $180 for Prime Day. This 10-quart machine may take up a healthy amount of counter space, but it’s a stellar air fryer that can cook two different foods at once. It even has a Smart Finish feature, which will let you cook two foods in different ways but have them both be ready to eat at the same time.
The Instant Vortex Mini has been discounted to $43 for Prime Day. It’s our favorite budget air fryer thanks to its affordable starting price, strong cooking skills and ease of use. It’s also quite compact, so while you won’t be able to cook more than an appetizer at a time in it, that also means it won’t take up too much space in your kitchen.
If you’re looking for an air fryer that can do much more than air fry, Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is a good option, especially when it’s on sale for $400 like it is for Prime Day. It has 13 cooking modes and it’s big enough to fit a full turkey or a 9 x 13-inch pan, so you can prep full meals or side dishes in here. Those who love to cook, or who have large families for which to cook for, will get a ton of use out of Breville’s machine.
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A judge has rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction to prevent Microsoft from buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Both Microsoft and Activision said they’d abandon the blockbuster merger if Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granted the injunction.
“Our merger will benefit consumers and workers. It will enable competition rather than allow entrenched market leaders to continue to dominate our rapidly growing industry.” Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said in a statement.
“We’re grateful to the court in San Francisco for this quick and thorough decision and hope other jurisdictions will continue working towards a timely resolution.” Microsoft president and vice chair Brad Smith said. “As we’ve demonstrated consistently throughout this process, we are committed to working creatively and collaboratively to address regulatory concerns.”
Our statement on today’s decision: pic.twitter.com/jRDD8PhBeT
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) July 11, 2023
The FTC sued to block the merger last December and a hearing in its administrative proceeding is set for August 2nd. However, the merger agreement has a deadline of July 18th, so Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are eager to close the deal by then. Otherwise, Microsoft will be on the hook for a $3 billion breakup fee to Activision unless the two sides are able to renegotiate terms. As such, they wanted the court to review the FTC’s injunction request swiftly.
The companies claimed that, if the preliminary injunction were granted, it would “effectively block the transaction because the FTC’s process is ‘glacial’ and one no substantial business transaction could ever survive.”
Along with the FTC, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority is the only other national antitrust regulator that has formally challenged the Activision takeover. Microsoft and Activision are appealing the CMA’s decision to block the merger over cloud gaming concerns. The appeal process that can take several months. There are suggestions that the companies will lock in the deal regardless.
That prompted the FTC to request an injunction in the hopes of being able to “assess the legality of the proposed acquisition” in next month’s hearing before the deal closes. “Press reports began circulating suggesting that defendants were seriously contemplating closing the proposed acquisition despite the pending administrative litigation and the CMA orders,” the FTC’s request read.
Corley issued a ruling following a five-day trial in June that saw all manner of juicy gaming industry secrets and emails between industry leaders laid bare for all to see. For one thing, we learned that MachineGames’ Indiana Jones project was originally going to be a multiplatform game, but after Microsoft bought ZeniMax, it made the title an Xbox console exclusive.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard aren’t entirely in the clear. Regulators in dozens of countries have cleared the deal, including in the European Union. However, the UK antitrust authority presented a significant road block (an appeal process will start with a hearing later this month). The FTC’s administrative trial is pending and it can still appeal Corley’s decision. However, the companies have cleared a major hurdle by winning this particular battle.
A temporary restraining order stipulated that Microsoft and Activision are unable to close the merger “until after 11:59PM Pacific Time on the fifth business day after the court rules on the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction or a date set by the court, whichever is later.” Still, they just about have time to seal the deal before their deadline.
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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-activision-acquisition-moves-ahead-as-judge-rejects-ftc-injunction-request-152845890.html?src=rss
Nothing has finally unveiled the Phone 2 after plenty of teasers, and it’s likely what you’re looking for if you thought the Phone 1 was underpowered — or if you simply couldn’t buy the earlier model where you live. The new device offers performance much closer to a flagship thanks to a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip versus the mid-tier 778G+ from last year’s hardware. While that’s still not cutting edge, the company claims it’s 80 percent faster. It enables 4K video at 60 frames per second, too, and RAW HDR photography captures eight frames (and thus more overall scene detail) instead of three frames like its predecessor.
Accordingly, Nothing says it has upgraded the Phone 2’s camera quality. The updated 50MP primary and 50MP ultra-wide rear cams now have 2X “super-res” digital zoom, object tracking and other imaging updates. The front camera, meanwhile, jumps from a 16MP sensor to 32MP. As with some competitors, there’s now an “Action Mode” to deliver extra-stable video recording.
There are some more conspicuous changes. You can expect a larger 6.7-inch, 120Hz LTPO OLED (if still 1080p) screen with a higher 1,600-nit peak brightness and thinner bezels. There’s a tapered “2.5D” glass back. And yes, the signature Glyph lighting on the back is more advanced. In addition to more LED segments, you can create different lighting sequences for every contact and notification type. You can also have persistent lights for must-see notifications, and some lights now double as progress trackers for delivery and ride hailing services like Uber.
Software plays a considerably more important role. Where the first model only had a few modest customizations, Nothing OS 2.0 on the Phone 2 lets you tweak considerably more. You can now have multiple home screens with custom color themes, grid sizes and app labels. You’ll likewise find customizable folders, and a more advanced widget set includes shortcuts to quick settings. Those widgets are available on the lock screen as well.
The Phone 2 is billed as longer-lasting thanks to its 4,700mAh battery, and you’ll get a complete charge in 55 minutes. The 15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging aren’t surprising, but they’re not always present in this upper-midrange phone segment.
Crucially, the Nothing Phone 2 will be priced right when it arrives in North America. It will be available in the US and Canada on July 17th at 4AM Eastern starting at $599 (and an oddly high $929 CAD) for a version with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Pay $699 ($999 CAD) and you’ll get 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, while the top-end 12GB/512GB configuration sells for $799 ($1,099 CAD). Pre-orders are available now, and there will be early sales on July 13th through physical “Nothing Drops” in New York City (69 Gansevoort Street) and London (4 Peter Street).
There’s no mention of North American carrier deals as of this writing, so this sequel might not be as easy to find as more mainstream offerings. However, the launch in the region remains a big deal. The Phone 2 significantly expands the audience for Nothing’s handsets, and provides fresh competition to bang-for-the-buck phones like Google’s similarly-priced Pixel 7.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nothing-phone-2-comes-to-the-us-on-july-17th-for-599-153012499.html?src=rss
Nicola Peltz shared a cute photo of her and her sister-in-law rocking matching butterfly tattoos to commemorate her 12th birthday.
Nicola Peltz shared a cute photo of her and her sister-in-law rocking matching butterfly tattoos to commemorate her 12th birthday.
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Happy Amazon Prime Day to all who celebrate. It’s no secret that visiting Amazon during these sales can be a bit of an overwhelming experience, even when looking at a single brand. With that in mind, we’ve combed through Google’s Prime Day deals and found the best ones, from phones to doorbells, for you to shop. While Amazon and Google haven’t always played nicely with each other over the past few years, it’s possible to pick up some Google devices at the online retailer — and Prime Day has discounted a number of our favorites.
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is the elite option in the Pixel phone family, and it’s touting a hefty discount for Prime Day. It’s 28 percent off right now, dropping to $899 from $649. Its 6.7-inch screen has a Smooth Display up to 120 Hz, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and up to 1,000 nits (HDR) and 1,500 nits at peak brightness. The Pixel 7 Pro’s adaptive Battery can last for 24 hours or even up to 72 hours if your phone is in Extreme Battery Saver mode. Additional features include a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus and a 48MP Quad Bayer PD telephoto camera. Plus, the Pixel 7 Pro has a 512 GB option and 12 GB of RAM, unlike its fellow Pixel phones.
The Google Pixel 7 is $100 off, dropping from $599 to $499. For $150 less, the Google Pixel 7 is a cheaper but respectable alternative to its Pro counterpart. Its 6.3-inch display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, up to 1,000 nits (HDR) and 1,400 nits at peak brightness, and the same scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus as the Pro. The Google Pixel 7 also matches up in battery length and standard features like a Titan M2 security chip, photo and face unblur, Magic Eraser and stereo speakers. It has 8 GB of RAM and comes in 125GB or 256GB models.
The Google Pixel 7a might be less discounted than the classic Google Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, but it’s still the least expensive phone of the trio. It’s $50 off thanks to Prime Day sales dropping it from $499 to $449 — a new record low. Google’s Pixel 7a has the same battery life, aspect ratio, scratch-resistant glass and standard features as the Pixel 7. It’s a tad smaller with a 6.1-inch display and a 13MP ultrawide rear camera. In our review, we felt like the Pixel 7a was just a slightly cheaper and slimmer version of the Pixel 7, so it might be worth saving $50 and choosing it over the classic model.
The Google Pixel Watch finally came out last fall after about a decade of waiting. If you’ve kept holding off on making the leap to it, now might be the time: The Google Pixel Watch is $250, down from $350 as part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. The watch combines Samsung and Fitbit technology into a clean, beautiful design.
If you’re looking to save money on the air conditioning bill this summer, then the Google Nest Thermostat is a good option. The smart device learns your routines and creates a heating and cooling schedule around them. Google designed the Nest Thermostat to look for energy-saving opportunities, and it provides you with tips and information on your usage. Right now, its 35 percent off, bringing its price to $85 from $130.
The Google Nest Security Camera Indoor is 30 percent off for Prime Day, bringing its price to $70 from $100. The camera is a good option for checking in on your house while on vacation or even peeking in on your dog while at work. You can review up to three hours of video history with night vision for free from anywhere and see up to 60 days with a Nest Aware subscription. Google’s Nest Security Camera Indoor also has a mic and listening device, along with the option for notifications direct to your phone.
The Google Nest Cam is more versatile, working indoors or outdoors, and its slightly higher price reflects that. It’s $120 for Prime Day, a 33 percent discount from its usual price of $180. It comes with a wall plate to mount on an outdoor wall and is battery-powered for outdoor convenience.
Take the guesswork out of who’s at the front door with the Google Nest Doorbell. For a Prime Day price of $120 (down from $180), you can see and speak to the person at your door, whether from inside your house as you rush to grab shoes or while away. It works with batteries, or you can wire it to your existing doorbell.Nest WiFi Pro – 2 Pack
Google’s Nest WiFi Pro is only a few weeks old, but it’s already undergoing a major sale. Prime Day deals have brought the price of a Snow-colored two-pack down to $220 from $300 — a 27 percent discount. The Pro is one of the cheapest WiFi 6E devices available right now, and we found it both easy to set up and to use. The only downside of the WiFi upgrade is that it’s not compatible with any Google or Nest WiFi hardware you already have.
The Google Nest WiFi Pro three-pack gives you all the same technology as the pair but with a wider range. With three routers, you can access WiFi across 6,600 square feet. At 25 percent off, the trio is $300, making each Nest WiFi Pro only $100 — it’s a steal considering they typically retail for $200 each. As for color, get them all in Snow or get a mix of Snow, Fog and Linen.
Your Prime Day Shopping Guide: See all of our Prime Day coverage. Shop the best Prime Day deals on Yahoo Life. Follow Engadget for the best Amazon Prime Day tech deals. Learn about Prime Day trends on In the Know. Hear from Autoblog’s car experts on must-shop auto-related Prime Day deals and find Prime Day sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-google-prime-day-deals-on-pixel-phones-nest-gadgets-and-more-140049153.html?src=rss
