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The Morning after - Engadget

If the existing designs of wireless earbuds have not been able to satisfy your needs, Bose is ready to test a new design. These wireless Sport Open Earbuds don't go into or over your ear canal. They are placed over your ear canal and allow you to hear the audio and still be able to hear the sounds around you.



The design is a bit unnatural compared to other headphones but Bose assures that they'll be securely positioned in any weather conditions, and provide clear, loud sound that you can enjoy without broadcasting it to everyone else. I'll need to see reviews from one of our audio experts before I believe fully in what it's selling, but the possibility of a headset with an improved fitting is worth a look.



- Richard Lawler



'Minecraft Earth' will end on June 30th



Microsoft's AR mobile game was introduced in the US last year.



Minecraft Earth players have until June 30th to play the augmented reality game before Microsoft shuts down its servers and makes it no longer available to download from marketplaces for apps. According to the developer, Mojang Studios, "Minecraft Earth was created around the freedom of movement and collaboration and collaboration - two things that are becoming nearly impossible in the current climate."



The studio is rolling out one final update that it claims contains modifications "to ensure that your time on Minecraft Earth as fun as possible." Among other tweaks that the update removes of real-money transactions and dramatically reduces the amount of time it will take for players to craft and construct things within the game.



Microsoft will delete player data on July 1st, and the game that was launched at WWDC 2019 will disappear. Continue reading.



Dell unveils its first 40-inch ultrawide monitor



SafeShutter-equipped laptops designed for business use



The CES 2021 rush is already getting underway. Dell has introduced new products that are specifically designed to meet the needs of business. The first ultrawide Dell 40-inch monitor features 5120 pixels x 2,160 and can accommodate a 4K video and also display editing controls to the sides.



It also introduced a set of monitors for video conferencing with 5MP cameras, speakers and noise-canceling mics. Last but not least, new Latitude 9000 laptops are the first in the market to feature an "automatic shutter" which will close off the camera when you're not using it. This is key if you'd like to use your laptop both for Zoom calls as well as in places where photography isn't permitted. Continue reading.



Tile's next-gen tracker could use ultra-wideband technology



AR could be used to identify it. We're still waiting to see dedicated tracker tags from Apple and Samsung however Tile is trying to keep its edge. TechCrunch reports that the company is developing a tracker that uses ultra-wideband (UWB), instead of Bluetooth to aid in finding lost items. UWB has a handful of advantages over Bluetooth because its high-frequency waves can transmit directional and spatial data, which make it more precise in tracking the location of devices and tags. UWB is already available in the most recent iPhones, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (and Galaxy Z Fold 2) models. Continue reading.



Verizon suspends 3G Shutdown Plans indefinitely



It will keep the network functional alongside its 4G and 5G networks. Verizon Media, the parent company of Engadget isn't planning to shut down its 3G network anytime soon. Kevin King, the carrier's spokesperson said to Light Reading that Verizon's "3G network is in operation" and that the company isn't planning to stop it from operating. King said that Verizon would assist customers in transitioning to newer technology and would "work with customers to help them transition."



Verizon has stopped activating 3G phones in 2018, as "virtually all traffic on its network is on its 4G LTE network," it said at the time. Neither King nor Verizon revealed how many 3G devices are still connected, but the number could be significant if the company chose to keep the network operational alongside 5G and 4G. Extrema Continue reading.



Amazon purchases planes for the first time to expand its cargo air network



Up to today, Amazon Air leased aircraft.



Amazon's cargo airfleet is proving to be a huge success. The company owns more than 85 planes to bring what customers worldwide want by 2022, a significant increase from the 11 planes that it first launched in the year 2016. Amazon's latest announcement is noteworthy as it marks the first purchase of additional aircraft, instead of leasing them. Continue reading.



Wait, there's more... The smart-home brand has changed its name from C By GE to Cync



Deals on Engadget: Crucial's 1TB MX500 internal SSD is currently on sale for $85 - the lowest Amazon price ever



The Persona soundtracks can be downloaded from Spotify and Apple Music



This week's show on TV: The finale of the 'StarTrek: Discovery Season



Twitter calls a forecaster's tweet about Georgia's election as uncontroversial.



'Call of Duty: Warzone' players used an application to cheat matchmaking



Flipper Zero turns hacking into a Tamagotchi-style game



Hologram Electronics Microcosm review



OnePlus's new and affordable Nord phones will arrive in the US on January 15th



Asobo Studio displays real-time snow in Microsoft Flight Simulator.


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