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If you’re a creator in the market for a good-quality wireless microphone, DJI has not just one but two of its best products on sale for October Prime Day. The Mic Mini, which is already a good deal at the regular $169 price, is marked down to just $99 for a savings of 41 percent. And DJI’s Mic 2, which offers features like 32-bit float recording and support for external microphones, is currently available for $269 or $80 off the regular price. 

DJI’s Mic Mini bundle includes two mic transmitters and a receiver that can be connected to a camera or phone, along with a charging case. The mics weigh just a third of an ounce and attach easily to subjects via magnets or clips. Everything pairs automatically and they offer high quality 24-bit, 20Hz to 20K Hz recording. They also connect easily to smartphones over Bluetooth and other DJI devices like the Action 5 Pro and Osmo Pocket 3 cams using DJI’s OsmoAudio direct connection. With a range of 1300 feet and 48 hours of battery life with the charger case, they’re an excellent addition to a creator’s bag of tricks.

DJI’s wireless Mic 2 can not only be connected to a mirrorless camera via a 3.5mm cable, but also supports Bluetooth audio to easily pair with a smartphone as well. It can transmit at a range of up to 820 feet (less with a Bluetooth connection) and automatically reduces background noise like wind, city sounds and even drone noise. Sound quality is exceptional thanks to the 20 to 20K Hz frequency response and up to 32-bit float recording internally. And for professionals (and unlike the new Mic 3), you can connect external microphones from Shure, Sennheiser and others if you want. This deal includes two mic transmitters, a receiver for your camera, a charging case and wind muffs.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/audio/djis-popular-wireless-mic-mini-kit-is-discounted-to-99-for-prime-day-163220479.html?src=rss 

Verizon is buying the smaller broadband carrier Starry for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to close by the first quarter of 2026, but is subject to FCC approval. Verizon has already done some work to appease the US government by ending DEI initiatives, so the FCC is likely to give this merger its stamp of approval.

This acquisition should help Verizon expand its wireless broadband footprint throughout the country. Starry specializes in delivering high-speed internet to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and urban communities. These environments are difficult to adequately cover, as urban settings present some unique challenges.

Starry gets around this by employing its proprietary millimeter wave technology, which Verizon will now own. Simply put, the company installs nodes throughout populated areas that broadcast concentrated radio waves that are picked up by receivers outside of apartment buildings and the like. This allows for a service that rivals a fiber connection when it comes to downloads, but everything is done wirelessly.

The company has experienced rapid growth these past several years, with more than 100,000 customers in cities like Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Denver and Washington DC. “Starry has demonstrated a unique and efficient approach to delivering high-speed internet in complex MDU environments,” said Joe Russo, executive vice president of Verizon. “By integrating their technology and expertise, we will accelerate our fixed wireless access capabilities.”

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/verizon-buys-starry-to-expand-its-wireless-broadband-footprint-163557816.html?src=rss 

Amazon’s quest to become a genuine all-in-one healthcare solution has already seen it commit to same-day prescription deliveries, but visitors to its One Medical offices can now pick up their medication from a vending machine right after an appointment.

Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks will start rolling out in December, initially in One Medical practices in the greater Los Angeles area, with plans already in place for an expansion into other locations in the near future. Amazon says it intends to combat the high percentage of people who never file their prescriptions by making them immediately available at the point of care. The idea is that if people don’t need to make a separate trip to a dedicated pharmacy to pick up their prescription drugs, they’re more likely to get them, while clinicians won’t have to worry about their patients’ conditions going untreated.

One Medical customers can request pickup for a prescription at an on-site Amazon Pharmacy Kiosk in the Amazon app as soon as it’s handed to them, with the company promising that most medications will be available to collect within minutes. You’ll need to already have an Amazon Pharmacy account and attend an appointment at a participating One Medical location to make use of the service.

Upfront costs and any available deductions will be displayed in the Amazon app before you check out, and if needed you can also connect to an Amazon Pharmacy pharmacist via the app for a video or phone consultation. Medications that will be stored in the vending machines include antibiotics, inhalers and blood pressure medications, but not controlled substances or anything that requires refrigeration.

One Medical subscriptions usually cost $9 per month of $99 annually for Prime members, or $199 for everyone else, although Amazon is currently offering memberships to its Prime customers for $30 off. You can also schedule virtual appointments for a one-off fee without a membership, but to use an Amazon Pharmacy Kiosk during the launch period you’ll need to visit an in-person One Medical office. Amazon says there won’t be any added fees to use the machines, whether you’re a Prime member or not.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/amazon-will-start-dispensing-prescription-drugs-through-vending-machines-144555105.html?src=rss 

The French RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially sold five million copies across all platforms. That’s a fantastic metric for an original IP, even one that has garnered stellar reviews.

Developer Sandfall Interactive is currently prepping a fairly substantial update as a “thank you” to fans, according to a report by Eurogamer. There’s no release date yet on this, but it will be free DLC. We also know there will be a new story that focuses on the fan favorite character Esquie.

The update will include new boss battles, a brand-new location, updated costumes for all party members and “even more surprises fans can look forward to.” Finally, there will be some quality-of-life additions and localization to several new languages.

“We want to prepare an update to say a big thank you to our players, because it’s thanks to our players that we are in such a comfortable situation now,” game director Guillaume Broche said. “They brought us so much emotion and gave us so much love in return for the game that we want to address that and make a big thank you update with new content, new enemies, new stuff to do for every type of player.”

For the uninitiated, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a well-regarded RPG that we called “a beautiful game with dramatic heft and satisfying combat.” It features some well-known voice actors, including Charlie Cox and Andy Serkis.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/clair-obscur-expedition-33-has-sold-five-million-copies-153148952.html?src=rss 

If you finally got your hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 and have been loading it up with games, the thought of storage expansion may have crossed your mind by now (maybe more than once). But since the Switch 2 is only compatible with newer microSD Express cards, the pickings are slim at the moment. You can’t just buy any microSD card on sale for Prime Day — but day two of the sale has brought some new deals on microSD Express cards, specifically. The most affordable of the bunch is this 128GB PNY microSD Express card, which is 15 percent off for Prime members and down to $38.

Engadget’s Jeff Dunn has been testing microSD Express cards since the Switch 2 launched. The best microSD Express card for Switch 2 at the moment is really the one you can most easily afford. While the cards he’s tried out so far didn’t perform identically in our benchmark tests, the differences in overall performance and load times will be tough for most people to notice. Thankfully, the ones he’s tested so far have been good — there isn’t a bad one in the bunch, and while the most consistent performer was the SanDisk microSD Express card, you won’t really sacrifice by getting a different one. In fact, at least in the case of Prime Day deals, you’ll be gaining by saving some cash.

PNY’s card in particular was actually slightly faster than SanDisk’s in our testing when it came to moving games from the card back to the Switch 2’s internal storage. However, it was a bit slower in writing games to the card itself. That just means you may wait a few extra minutes before you can open Mario Kart World and get to racing, but for most people, the difference will be negligible.

Also on sale for Prime Day are two configurations of Lexar’s Play Pro microSD card. The 256GB version is down to $50, while the 512GB model is on sale for $100. That’s 17 percent off each and the lowest they’ve been. If you’re hoping to make a one-and-done purchase and you already plan on packing your console with the best Switch 2 games, we’d recommend getting the card with the highest capacity that’s still within your budget.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/nintendo-switch-2-compatible-microsd-express-cards-are-on-sale-for-the-first-time-thanks-to-prime-day-134147311.html?src=rss