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MacBook Pros are some of thebest laptopsmoney can buy. With the M4 chip now onboard, these laptops have never been so powerful, and the update brings some interesting upgrades, such as the improved 12-megapixel webcam and brighter screen. They’re thebest MacBooksthat have ever been made, and it’s a perfect time to pick one up based on upgrade timing. But just because the entire MacBook Pro lineup is better now, that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to choose between the two size options that are available....

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) come witha substantial carbon footprint. And while NFTs are yet another hot new trend that Meta seems eager to jump on, the technology conglomerate has apparently tempered its zeal with valid concerns about sustainability andits recent entrance into the world of digital assets. On Tuesday,Meta issued a statementthat offered a closer look at how NFTs will be incorporated into its photo and video sharing platform, Instagram. But amid all of the colorful screenshots of its limited-release NFT sharing feature, Meta did attempt to address the ecological-impact elephant in the room....

At this week’sBuild 2021developers conference, Microsoft ishighlightingtwo performance-boosting features in Microsoft Edge version 91: Sleeping tabs and a startup boost. The company also pointed to several milestone moments for the browser. With the startup boost feature, Edge is now able to respond more quickly by running a set of core Edge processes in the background without adding additional resources when existing windows are open. The feature can help you jump back into the action quickly after turning your PC back on....

New LEGO Minecraft sets revealed for next year Grab your pickaxe and enchanted sword because new LEGO Minecraft sets are on the way next year. LEGO is often greeted with immense success when they release a new LEGO set, especially with their video game tie-in collaboration. We’re all excited for the upcomingLEGO Super Mario expansion setsand in-gameFortnite x LEGO event, which we hope results in someLEGO Fortnite sets soon. Onto today’s topic: Several new LEGOMinecraftsets have been revealed, new adventurous battles and some tremendous themed houses, and they all aim for anearly release date next year....

Silicon Alley is looking to compete, and a new Tech Training Fund just may help. New York is investing in technology to the tune of $5 million, as Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the establishment of aTech Training Fund.The goal is to “equip New Yorkers for 21st century tech jobs across the state.” The first fund of its kind, the new initiative will award up to $5 million to tech training providers seeking to educate New Yorkers for various jobs in the tech industry....

For almost two decades, I’ve carried more than twenty pounds of electronics in my backpack for the slightest chance of needing to capture content for my professional life. My backpack usually contained my MacBook, a full-frame camera with a big lens, a tripod, and an assortment of video and audio gear that I always deemed essential. As it turns out, over the past two years, many of these items were rendered obsolete, as many companies launched new products that were quickly able to replace technology that I previously considered irreplaceable....

Samsung says it has delayed the official launch of its flagship Exynos 2200 system on a chip, and that it will now be unveiled alongside theGalaxy S22 seriesat its Unpacked event next month. We still don’t have confirmation, but we expect that the Exynos 2200 will be the mainstay chip of the international S22 models. “We are planning to unveil the new application processor at the time of launching a new Samsung smartphone....

Gamers who are on the hunt for bothmonitor dealsandSSD deals, you’re in luck because there’s a very tempting bundle available from Samsung right now. The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor and the 4TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD, which have an original total price of $2,175, are on sale together for just $1,330 for massive savings of $845. We’ve placed both these devices at top spots in their respective rankings recently....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Featuring Hi-Definition MicroSpeakers plus Tuned BassPorts, the Shure SE310 delivers extended range audio for optimal high frequencies and enhanced low-end performance. The Shure SE310 also provides enhanced bass.Evolved from in-ear monitor technology pioneered by Shure for pro musicians, the SE310 uses premium Hi-Definition MicroSpeakers plus Tuned BassPorts to deliver stunning audio quality....

The two-stage Falcon 9 launch vehicle lifts off carrying the SpaceX Dragon resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station for its 16th commercial resupply services mission.NASA SpaceX will shortly be launching another resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The SpaceX launch is scheduled to take place at 4:21 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 30. This will mark SpaceX’s 17th mission as part of the NASA Commercial Resupply Services contract, under which SpaceX delivers food, scientific equipment, and other supplies to the ISS....

In February, Spotify announced its ambitions to join the increasingly popular lossless audio space with a new subscription tiercalled Spotify HiFi. At the time, the streaming music company was silent regarding pricing or the potential timing for the new tier’s debut, but a recently spotted video suggests it could happen imminently. Late last week, Reddit user Nickx000xposted a video to the Spotify subredditthat appears to show an introductory animation for Spotify HiFi....

Squid Game: The Challenge contestant claims Netflix made players live 24/7 in “nasty” tracksuits Contestants on Squid Game: The Challenge players have claimed Netflix made the players live in “nasty” tracksuits throughout the entirety of the show. FollowingSquid Game’simmense success, streaming titan Netflix has not onlyfollowed up by producing another seasonbut also a reality game show based on the hit Korean series. Just like the original Squad Game, 456 players compete in the hopes of winning a staggering $4....

Summary Star Trek: Discoveryushered in a new era with real-life technology producers have dubbed a"holodeck".PastStar Trekseries and movies created strange new worlds using matte paintings, styrofoam sets, and CGI. However,Star Trek: Discoveryintroduced the AR wall, which is similar to The Volume used byStar Warsshows likeThe Mandalorian. The AR wall is a massive 270-degree LED screen located in Toronto that can digitally and realistically create any environment -which is as close to an actual holodeck asStar Trekhas achieved in real life so far....