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A high-end model is long overdue Apple Starting this fall, your choices of Apple Watch models will double. Yes, “Pro.” Apple has long differentiated its lineups by offering more expensive pro-labeled versions. Apple Sometimes these are truly professional machines, like the Mac Pro or the current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. According to an insider report, the Apple Watch Pro will be a bit of both. Features-wise, the Pro model may get improved tracking for hiking and swimming....

It starts at $399. MyApple Watch Series 6still works well, but its a victim of its success. The changes to the case that Apple has made with its latest release are subtle but significant. Apple The Series 7 also comes in new colors, making me want to upgrade from my basic black model. Of course, Apple is also tossing out new Apple Watch band designs like a bunch of confetti....

In fact, theofficial web pagefor the new smartwatch still says “available later this fall.” How’s that for a treat? This indicates that a release date is approaching, but still doesn’t provide a specific timeline. Apple You just have to figure out if you want it in stainless steel, titanium, or aluminum colors. Apple

But AppleCare+ is different. Apple recently updated its AppleCare+ protection plan to include unlimited repairs for your iPhone. Previously, you’d get two heavily discounted repairs per year for any accidental damage you managed to sustain. Anton Maksimov 5642.su / Unsplash But that’s not the only reason AppleCare+ is great. “you’re free to use an incident whenever you want. I do it at least once a year, even if it’s a little scratch....

CDs could fix this. But is vinyl really that bad? “I still love physical products. Annie Spratt / Unsplash 12-Inch Footprint Henkes argument rests on the environmental concerns of vinyl, and hes got a point. Vinyl is made from plastic polyvinyl chloride, aka PVC, which comes from petrochemicals. Vinyl record manufacturing can create anorder of magnitude more emissionsthan other physical media, like CDs. Clem Onojeghuo / Unsplash But some record-pressing companies are cleaning things up....

The Vivobook is a 13.3-inch Windows tablet with an OLED screen and a detachable keyboard. But for serious text entry, youll want to stick with the included keyboard. Its impressive that Asus managed to throw in the keyboard at the base price. Asus Better Than iPad? These days I mostly use theiPad Pro 12.9 inchwith the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad. But as much as I love the iPad Pro, there are some things it could do better....

The classicand arguably iconicAtari 2600game console is returning via the slightly modernized and updatedAtari 2600+. Also the Atari logo lights up when you’re using it. There’s no specific release date yet, but Atari says the console will ship sometime in November. Atari Atari

Did you even know the singer is a gamer? The iPhone and Android gaming controller we all love is getting a new, limited edition look. Did you know Post Malone is a gamer? This new Post Malone Limited Edition of the Backbone One features distinctive styling.Backbone Backbone But that’s not the only difference you’ll see. For starters, each of the 500 units will be sequentially numbered and delivered in hand-assembled packaging....

It’s become a new staple on my desk Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Lifewire / Jon Fisher If youre like me, youve got a bunch of gadgets that all need charging. Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station.Lifewire / Jon Fisher A desk charging station is an awesome fix for that. Charging Everything All at Once This charging station can handle five devices at the same time....

This sparked a study by Belkhir and Ahmed Elmeligi, co-founder ofHealthcare Innovation in NeuroTechnology(HiNT). A good next step is to make smartphones more easily repairable. The hardware included in a phone is made of precious resources taken from the planet. Ann Johansson / Corbis / Getty Images An article posted toEngineering.combreaks down the raw materials used to make the hardware in those devices. Having the newest unit can be cool, and a lot of advancements have been made over the years....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Theres even an HDMI port and Bluetooth 5.3 to round out the connectivity for better versatility. Im also not sold on the $1,000 price point. Photo:Lifewire / Jonno Hill After all, a larger display means more real estate for immersive or competitive gaming. GSYNC and other solid compatibility and software appointments help ensure a smooth, modern feel. Increasing those specs will, as expected, increase the cost and make the Nitro too expensive to compete....

Hopefully, theyll be better colors than the awful washed-out, not-even-pastels of the current iPad Air. In fact, lets take a look at the best and worst Apple color schemes in history. Even the laterSnow Whitecolor scheme was pretty much just light beige. By Alterations by David Fuchs; original by Rama Just look at it. Except they dont really look like flowers. The original came in translucent turquoise, but other colors followed, including this beautiful tangerine number....

How technology is helping our environment In many cases, technology projects can be at odds with environmental interests. Here are 5 examples of technology being used to powerful effect. Within this first wave are a number of devices that allow for greater control over the physical environment. David Aaron Troy/Getty Images A number of startups have launched connected lighting products, usingLED technologyin an incandescent form factor with wireless connectivity. The most attention-grabbing of these companies is Tesla, founded by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk....