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    Preorder the new Apple Watch Series 10 now, here’s how (plus ways to save)

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETOn Monday, Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 10 at the “It’s Glowtime” event in Cupertino, California. The new Apple Watch features the largest display and thinnest design yet, Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the event. It’s also the fastest-charging Apple Watch, getting you up to 80% battery in 30 minutes, Apple says. In terms of features, the Series 10 includes sleep apnea detection for the first time and an impressive 18-hour battery life.The Apple Watch Series 10 offers two bigger sizes (42mm and 46mm) and a slim design, which should make it more comfortable to wear on your wrist. You can opt for an aluminum or titanium display (the titanium has a more durable sapphire crystal display), along with new matching loops. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 also got a new colorway in satin black, though no other changes.Here’s what to know about when the new watches will be released and where to preorder. (You can also find out how to preorder the new iPhone 16 line and the new AirPods 4 and AirPods Max.)Apple Watch Series 10 release date and preorder informationThe Apple Watch Series 10 More

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    The HP Victus 15L gaming PC just dropped to $520, nearly 40% off

    HP Gaming desktops can get pretty expensive, but right now you can snag the HP Victus 15L<!–> direct from HP.com for 38% off with this post-Labor Day deal. And just because this PC is $480 doesn’t mean it skimps out on quality components. This configuration is built with an Intel Core i5-13400 processor, Intel Arc […] More

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    Apple retires iPhone 13 and iPhone 15 Pro models – what should you buy instead?

    The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini.  Jason Cipriani/ZDNetApple has scrubbed two of its older model iPhones in the wake of Monday’s launch of the new iPhone 16 lineup. No longer up for sale are the iPhone 13 and the two Pro models of the iPhone 15. This leaves the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus, iPhone SE, and of course, the new iPhone 16 models as your only options should you want to buy directly from Apple.Also: iPhone 15 vs. iPhone 16: Should you upgrade to Apple’s latest model?The retirement of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max comes as no great surprise. When Apple launched the iPhone 15 series last year, it also jettisoned the Pro models of the iPhone 14. Retiring only the Pro flavors of the previous year’s phone is an attempt by Apple to push buyers who want a Pro version to grab the latest model. That’s as true this year as it was last year.But, the exit of the iPhone 13 marks a significant milestone for Apple’s phone lineup. The iPhone 13 was the last model to include a physical SIM. The iPhone 14 and its predecessors are eSIM-only phones. For me, that’s perfectly fine. I’m not a huge fan of physical SIMs. More

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    How VR and digital twins are streamlining remote work in technical professions

    XH4D/Getty Images “Houston, we’ve had a problem here…We are venting something out into space.” Those are two phrases you never want to speak, especially when you’re about 200,000 miles from the nearest mechanic. It was April 13, 1970, and an explosion had just taken place aboard Apollo 13. The spacecraft lost power and oxygen, and […] More

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    Microsoft will start charging for Windows 10 updates next year. Here’s how much

    undefined undefined/Getty Images As Windows 10 begins its final year of official support, Microsoft is executing a familiar game plan for its business customers.  Also: What is a TPM, and why does Windows 11 require one? Last April, in separate posts on the Windows IT Pro Blog and on the Microsoft Education Blog, the company revealed its price list […] More