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Tech columnist Marc Saltzman is sharing some of his favorite tech tools for travelers.  Today we're looking at a budget-friendly laptop that doubles as a tablet, the Asus Chromebook Flip.  More here: https://www.everythingzoomer.com/lifestyle/2023/08/29/budget-friendly-top-tech-tools-and-tips-for-travellers/

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman is sharing some of his favorite tech tools for travelers.  Today we're looking at Apple's AirTags to help locate lost luggage.  More here: https://www.everythingzoomer.com/lifestyle/2023/08/29/budget-friendly-top-tech-tools-and-tips-for-travellers/

Deal Secrets' Rick Broida talks to us about his review of the new Fire Max 11 tablet from Amazon.  More here: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fire-max-11-tablet-review-110044804.html

The new line of iPhones has introduced a USB-C charging port, replacing the Lightning Port which has been in use since 2012.  We speak with Tom's Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer about the big change.  More here

We speak with Tom's Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer about all of the upgrades that come with Apple's new smartwatches.  More here

We speak with Tom's Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer about all of the upgrades that come with the latest iPhones.  More here

We speak with Tom's Guide Global Editor in Chief Mark Spoonauer about all of the upgrades that come with the latest iPhones.  More here

We've got more of "Rick's Picks" for travel.  Rick Broida writes the Deal Secrets newsletter on Substack.  He says an electronic sim card or eSim is an easy and affordable way to use data overseas.  One brand he likes is Airalo. More here: https://substack.com/@dealsecrets

A company called Apptronik has unveiled a humanoid robot called Apollo.  It's designed to work seamlessly alongside humans in warehouses and manufacturing plants.

We speak with CNET's Lexy Savvides about her review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-watch-6-and-6-classic-review-small-updates-big-screens/

We speak with CNET's Lexy Savvides about her review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/galaxy-watch-6-and-6-classic-review-small-updates-big-screens/

MLB and the Phillies are testing Go Ahead Entry, which uses facial recognition technology.  Fans who opt-in can take a selfie in the Ballpark app and connect their ticket to their face.

We've got more of "Rick's Picks" for travel.  Rick Broida writes the Deal Secrets newsletter on Substack.  He says a Bluetooth wireless transmitter is essential for air travel. One model he recommends is the Airfly Pro.   More here: https://substack.com/@dealsecrets

The Apple-1 computer is signed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and has been restored to a fully operational state.

After 25 years, Netflix is closing the curtain on its DVD rental business.

Amazon customers without a Prime membership will now have to spend $35 to get free shipping in some markets, an increase of $10.

X, the platform formally known as Twitter, will soon collect biometric data from premium users who opt-in.  It's a move to make X more secure.

We've got "Rick's Picks" for travel.  Rick Broida writes the Deal Secrets newsletter on Substack.  He says your travel planning should start with Kayak's "Best Time to Travel" tool.  More here: https://substack.com/@dealsecrets

Meta's upstart social media platform designed to take on X (formerly Twitter) is now available on computers.

Amazon is testing generative artificial intelligence to distill hundreds of product reviews into a short summary to save customers time.

Bloomberg News reporter Ashley Carman says internal documents show Spotify could save $38 million a year in profits by eliminating white noise podcasts and nudging listeners to more profitable music and talk podcasts.  More here

Some test versions of the upcoming iOS 17 showed the familiar red hang up button had been moved to the right side of the screen.  But most recent test versions show the button is back in the middle.  

By simply recording a bird song or taking a picture, Merlin Bird ID can help you identify more than 6,000 different species of birds.

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman is sharing his favorite apps to boost your mental health.  Today, we're focusing on Talkspace.  More here: Top mental health apps

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman is sharing his favorite apps to boost your mental health.  Today, we're focusing on BetterSleep.  More here: Top mental health apps