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Fujifilm's Instax Pal 2 can plug directly into your smartphone to transfer images
The small digital camera combines software filters with tactile controls.
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Breville's new $600 coffee machine makes pour-overs from scratch
You do still have to buy the beans though.
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Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit
The Old Reddit is dying; the new Reddit struggles to avoid scraping.
Gaming
An Analogue Pocket restock is coming October 2
It's sure to sell out fast again.
Other
Tinder now offers group hangouts as an alternative to one-on-one dates
At least in theory, it's a little less nerve-wracking.
Gaming
Xbox's disc-to-digital feature is now available for everyone
Many (if not all) Xbox Series X and Xbox One games are supported.
Gadgets
Freckle's smartphone aims to get kids back outside on their own
Freckle's smartphone encourages kids to get outside. What a concept!
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Affordable alternatives to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4
The best options when DJI's gimbal camera is too expensive or unavailable.
Gaming
Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game is officially dead
It joins other smartphone titles in the graveyard, like Miitomo, Dr. Mario World and Dragalia Lost.
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DoorDash drone deliveries are first coming to northern California with Chipotle and Popeyes on board
You can now text your DoorDash orders instead of using the app or website.
AI
Meta introduces a new AI assistant for its Instagram creators
The Edits assistant offers personalized guidance based on your audience and best-performing content.
Gaming
If only all games had Control Resonant's Assist Mode
Sometimes you don't want a casual mode, but you also want a challenging game to cut you some slack. Control Resonant does that.
Gadgets
Amazon's new Fire TV interface and mobile app will come with Alexa+ upgrades
The Amazon Fire TV interface and mobile app will get a dedicated hub for a more powerful Alexa+ this November.
Gadgets
Shure's MV6 Gen 2 microphone gives creators more control over their audio
The USB microphone comes in a new color, has updated audio controls and can even work with an iPhone or iPad.
Gadgets
Amazon simplifies its Fire TV streaming device lineup
The days of picking between Select, Plus and Max are over.
Gadgets
Amazon unveils a thinner and faster Fire TV Stick 4K, plus a new remote
It will cost just $30 during the Prime Day deals event next week, and retail for $60 otherwise.
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Apple's smart home hub could arrive next month
Apple's smart home hub with a six-inch display may finally be ready to go.
Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review: The apex Android tablet
Starting at $1,400, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra is super expensive. But that's the price you'll have to pay for the best Android tablet.
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Airbnb is adding a personalized map and other discovery tools
The rental service is getting more social and more AI.
Gadgets
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3's special feature is being a pet activity monitor
Not only can it keep tabs on your furball's location, it can monitor their motion and sleep too.
Gadgets
Apple Pay finally arrives in India on a limited basis
Apple Pay is now available in India, but it only supports cards by Axis Bank for now.
AI
The US government's new AI chatbot gives Minecraft's end poem a bureaucratic twist
The new America.gov chatbot will write you a remixed version of Minecraft's end poem, then deny ever doing it.
Gaming
Sony implements a lottery system to deal with the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan
Gamers in Japan will have to prove they actually use their PS consoles to be able to buy a PS5 Pro.
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Don't throw away your old router — Do this instead
Your old router shouldn't be destined for the recycling bin. You can repurpose it to extend your current network and much more.