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EcoFlow EcoFlow, a leading name in power stations and off-grid solutions, has unveiled a range of new products, from a wireless power bank to a kit for transforming an RV into an off-grid vehicle and a whole-home power backup solution. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy Rapid Series Power Banks <!–> –> […] More

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Nina Raemont/ZDNETAs earbuds become more capable and packed with sophisticated features, it can be a laborious task to find which earbuds will work best for you. Choosing from different shapes, sizes, and capabilities leaves you with a sea of options.Review: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphonesBut the latest from Bose More

Ron Watts/Getty Images Arc has been my jam for some time now. I find the browser to be a breath of fresh air in a world of too much of the same thing. While most browsers still struggle with tab management, Arc has made the task effortless and elegant.  At the same time, Arc offers a […] More

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June Wan/ZDNETGoogle is rolling out five new Android features as part of its September 2024 update sporting a connecting theme of “exploration.” While they’re not major upgrades, they all aim to help people access what they’re looking for more seamlessly.Starting from the top, Android’s TalkBack tool is receiving an AI upgrade. The feature helps blind people and those with low vision navigate the internet by providing an audio description of onscreen images. Moving forward, those descriptions will now be powered by Gemini. The presumed goal here is to have the AI provide improved text outputs to better explain the photos in a camera roll or pictures on social media.Also: Google reveals Android 15 rollout timing and it’s not good newsNext, Circle to Search has officially gained the ability to look up songs playing on a web page or a nearby speaker. To activate it, Google revealed that you must press the Home button or navigation bar first as usual. Then, tap the music button (as indicated by the note icon) to identify the track name, and artist, and even open a YouTube video of the song. We have seen this feature crop up in previous patches although it wasn’t widely available. It’s good to see that the feature finally has an official release.The Chrome app is seeing its own patch too. Users now have the option to “listen to [a] page” within the mobile browser — offering the option to choose different voices, languages, and listening speeds.  More

Max Buondonno/ZDNETThe next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google has announced the expansion of its earthquake alert program, which was previously only available in a handful of states.Starting today, earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Minor Outlying Islands.Also: 7 essential tech prep steps to take before weather emergencies strikeHere’s how the alerts work. Since 2020, Google has made earthquake alerts available in California, Oregon, and Washington thanks to a partnership with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), and the USGS’ ShakeAlert system. Those alerts relied on traditional seismometers to detect earthquakes.  More