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Bose is prepared to develop a new style if the existing wireless earbuds are not working for you. These wireless Sport Open Earbuds don't go in or over your ear canal. They are placed above your ear canal which allows you to hear the audio and still hear the sounds around you. GAMES

Although the design may be a bit awkward, Bose claims that they will stay in place in any weather. They also boast clear, clear audio that you can hear without having to blast it out to everyone. I'll need to see reviews from one of our audio experts before I can believe fully in what it's offering, but the possibility of a headset with more comfortable fitting is worth a look.

- Richard Lawler

'Minecraft Earth' will shut down on June 30th

Microsoft's AR mobile game was launched in the US in the year 2000.

Minecraft Earth players have until June 30th to play the augmented reality game before Microsoft shuts down its servers and it's not available to download from marketplaces for apps. According to its developer Mojang Studios, "Minecraft Earth was created around free movement and collaborative play which are now almost impossible to achieve in the current global situation."

The studio is rolling out one final update that it claims contains modifications "to make your time on Minecraft Earth as fun as possible." Among other tweaks, the update does away the use of real money transactions and significantly reduces the time it'll take players to design and build things within the game.

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

Dell unveils its first ultrawide monitor, measuring 40 inches in size

Laptops that are SafeShutter-equipped for business use

The CES 2021 rush is already beginning. Dell launched a range of devices that were designed to meet specific business requirements. The first ultrawide Dell 40-inch monitor has 5120 pixels by 2,160 and is able to accommodate 4K videos as well as display editing controls on the sides.

The company is also releasing a collection of monitors designed for video conferencing, due to the built-in 5MP cameras as well as speakers, noise cancelling microphones and even dedicated Microsoft Teams buttons. Then, lastly, new Latitude 9000 laptops are the first to come with an "automatic shutter" that shuts off the camera when you're not using it. This is crucial if you want to use your laptop both for Zoom calls as well as in areas where photos aren't permitted. Continue reading.

The next-generation Tile tracker might make use of ultrawideband technology

You might also utilize AR to locate it. While we're waiting for tracker tags that are specifically designed for Apple or Samsung, Tile is working to stay up to date. TechCrunch reports that the company is developing a tracker which makes use of ultra-wideband (UWB) instead of Bluetooth to help you locate lost objects. UWB has a number of advantages over Bluetooth because its high-frequency waves can transmit spatial and directional data, which make it more accurate in tracking the location of devices and tags. The latest iPhones as well as Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 2, come with UWB capabilities already. Continue reading.

Verizon suspends 3G Shutdown Plans indefinitely

It will keep the network operating in conjunction with its 5G and 4G networks. Verizon Media, the parent company of Engadget will not be preparing 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 the company doesn't have plans to close it down. King also said that Verizon will "work with customers to transition them to newer technology."

Verizon has stopped activating 3G phones in 2018, because "virtually all traffic on [its] network is on its 4G LTE network," it said at the time. Verizon and King did not disclose how many 3G devices were still connected. However, the number could be significant if the network is kept operational alongside 4G or 5G. Continue reading.

Amazon buys planes for the first time to expand its air cargo fleet

Amazon Air has leased aircraft until today.

Amazon's cargo airfleet appears be a hit. With the expansion of 11 jets since it launched in 2016 the company will have more than 85 aircraft delivering whatever global customers are purchasing by 2022. Amazon's latest announcement is notable because it is the first purchase of additional aircraft instead of leasing them. Continue reading.

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