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The European Commission designated Apple as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act for its iOS and iPadOS platforms, as well as its App Store and its Safari browser. VisionOS is nowhere in that list, but Apple is getting ahead of the commission this time and has announced that apps for the headset distributed on the App Store in the EU can offer alternative payment options. As 9to5Mac notes, Apple made the announcement just before the Vision Pro is released in the region — the headset will be available in France and Germany starting on July 12.
For developers to be able to offer alternative payment methods outside of the App Store, visionOS version 1.2 is required. Developers can already offer alternative payment solutions on Apple's other platforms in the EU, and in those cases, users are redirected to a third-party provider or a website to pay for their purchase or subscription. Chances are, that's also how it's going to work for the headset.
A few days ago, European
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Here's what you need to know about why this happens and what you can do to fix the problem.
Why your Google Drive storage space doesn't free up after deleting files
It can be puzzling when you remove files from Google Drive and see that your storage capacity isn't affected. The reason for this is simpler than you might think: "deleted" files are actually just moved to Trash, where they continue to take up storage space.
Google does it this way because it's a security measure that prevents users from accidentally deleting important files.
Normally, Google Drive keeps deleted files in Trash for 30 days before actually deleting them. This gives you enough time in case you change your mind and need to retrieve deleted files.
But if you need to free up storage space right away, you don't have to wait. You can simply empty the Trash manually.
Empty your Google Drive's Trash to immediately free up storage space
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If you don't want to wait until fall, you can try out all the new iOS 18 features today.
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We still have about two weeks until Amazon Prime Day 2024 hits, but a number of notable deals have already popped up. The latest Prime Day sale officially starts on Tuesday, July 16 and will run through July 17. We expect to see discounts on gear from every department, with some of those deals reserved for Prime members, and others open to everyone. We're mostly focused on the tech gadgets and devices we've reviewed and recommend, and have rounded up the best of what we found here. As new early Prime Day deals crop up on our radar, we'll continue to update this post. Check back regularly to see the latest discounts.
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Fourth of July mattress sales are here. Right now, you can snag a queen Nectar bed for only $649 or the Nectar Premier for $949.
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Xfinity should be your top pick in Coon Rapids, but Gateway Fiber is emerging as an excellent alternative. Here are CNET's picks for the best internet service providers in Coon Rapids.
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Amazon Prime Day 2024 is nearly here, but there are already a bunch of solid early Prime Day deals available on tech products in the lead-up. Bose items are among the deals: you can grab this quality set of active noise cancelling (ANC) wireless earbuds for $100 off. The Bose QuietComfort II buds typically retail for $279, but it's available in two colorways for $179. That marks an all-time-low price for these earbuds.
Admittedly, this isn't the latest set of ANC earbuds in Bose's lineup. The most recent model, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, is among our picks for the best wireless earbuds. However, a set of those costs $299. The QuietComfort II buds offer similar features at what's currently a significantl
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China's leading EV manufacturer, BYD, is catching up with Tesla in sales, according to sales figures published by Reuters. The company posted a 21 percent increase in electric vehicle sales throughout the second quarter. This totals 426,039 EVs from April to June, which is just 12,000 fewer vehicles than Tesla's estimated deliveries for the same time period. This places BYD in a good position to become the world's leading vendor.
Tesla just reported a five percent drop in deliveries for the most recent quarter, which is the first time the company has ever experienced two straight quarters of decline. It produced 410,831 units and delivered 443,956 EVs in Q2. Production decreased by over 20,000 units compared to quarter one. Analysts like Barclays predicted an even steeper drop, so this is (sort of) good news for the company.
There are a lot of factors playing into Tesla's decline, but the biggest one is likely the fact that it seems to have abandoned budget-friendly models in favor of robotaxis and
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 When Apple released macOS Monterey in 2021, some key features required a Mac with Apple silicon. The same scenario played out with macOS Ventura in 2022, and then again the following year with the release of macOS Sonoma. With macOS Sequoia set to arrive in the fall, which new features can Intel Mac owners expect to be unavailable to them this time around?
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That's why you need a portable power bank. Don't have one yet? The Iniu B41 Portable Charger is currently on sale at Amazon for $16 (down from $30), which is as cheap as they come.
This sleek, ultra-thin power bank packs a punch. Its 10,000mAh capacity is enough to fully charge even the biggest phones, and its impressive 0.5-inch thickness makes it extremely portable for any bag or pocket. Plus, with a weight of 0.7 ounces, you won't even know it's there.
The Iniu B41 Portable Charger features two USB-A ports and a USB-C port (which supports both input and output, unlike most budget-tier power banks). With 3A high-speed charging capability, it can recharge your phone to full in just over an hour.
At this price, it's a no-brainer if you don't yet have a power bank—or if you need another one as a backup. Snag this Iniu power bank for $16 and make sure you clip the Amazon coupon for maximum savings!
This ultra-slim power bank is only $16 right now
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 Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing headset today arrived at Apple Store locations across China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The launches mark the first time the Vision Pro has been officially available outside of the United States, where the device has been on sale since February.
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 Twelve years on, Microsoft has finally made an Arm-powered Surface tablet that doesn't send our reviewers into a rage. The 2024 Surface Pro, or the Surface Pro Copilot , is the fastest and most efficient Microsoft tablet we've seen, especially when paired with its Flex keyboard. The new OLED screen is great, and its NPU allows for powerful AI features.
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However, those much-hyped AI features are far less compelling than the one-two punch of speed and solid battery life. (Take note: That's most of what we want, laptop/tablet makers.) You can use Cocreator in Paint to generate AI images alongside text prompts and doodles, and the device can translate 40-plus languages into English using Windows 11's Live Captions feature. The controversial Recall capability, meant to help you find anything you were doing on your computer through a natural conversation, is nowhere to be seen. There are security concerns other accounts could get into your Recall data.
A shame the keyboards are sold separately, though. Check out the full review right here.
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It's that time of year again. The Steam Summer Sale is officially live, offering deep discounts on thousands of games and even the Steam Deck. The sale goes until July 11, so you have a bit of time to browse and fill up that wishlist.
The venerable Steam Deck is on sale, with some caveats. The deals only apply to the LCD model, and not the newer OLED version. Also, the 256GB LCD is not on sale. That leaves the 64GB at $300 instead of $350 and the 512GB model at $382 instead of $450. Incidentally, that puts the 64GB model at the same price as the Nintendo Switch. I love the Switch, but it sure can't run Elden Ring.
Speaking of Elden Ring, it's on sale for $42. The good news? That's a 30 percent discount. The bad news? There's no sale for the recently-released (and brutally difficult) expansion DLC Shadow of the Erdtree. That'll have to wait for next year.
That's not the only AAA title available at a discount. Cyberpunk 2077 is half off, at $30, and Baldur's Gate 3 is $48, which is 20 percent off. It's rare to find a discount on Baldur's Gate 3 at all, so this might be just the time to finally try out
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