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Acer is launching a slew of educational laptops that the company revealed at the BETT show in London. The line-up includes two 12-inch Chromebooks, the 512 and its convertible twin, the Spin 512, along with four new 11.6-inch Chromebooks: the Spin 511, 311 (C721), 311 (C733) and Spin 311. Acer is also debuting its first AMD-based Windows notebook designed for education, the TravelMate B114-21. The best part is that each system will land in the sub-$500 range, making it affordable for schools or parents to buy....

The highly-portable 2.4-pound, 0.67-inch thick laptop will be available with 32, 64 or 128GB of eMMC memory and 2 or 4GB of RAM. The Flip 12 has a plethora of ports, including one USB Type-C port, two USB 3.0 connectors, HDMI-out and a microSD card reader. A fingerprint reader lets you log in using Windows Hello authentication. Despite the VivoBook Flip 12’s modest specs, the bundled pen is an active stylus that has 1024 degrees of pressure for accurate drawing and writing....

More: Apple doesn’t need to launch the AirPods Pro 2 any time soon — here’s why This has been a long time coming for a range of Apple products, especially on future iPhone models. The iPhone 14 isn’t expected to make the jump to USB-C, but we know that iPhones will require USB-C by 2024 in the EU thanks to an agreement to make USB-C mandatory for all devices. Gurman doesn’t state otherwise, and it makes sense for Apple to bring USB-C connectivity to a product that hasn’t seen a proper upgrade since 2019....

Best phone deals in 2021Best wireless earbuds 2021 AirPods Pro deal The AirPods Pro in this deal are water-and-sweat resistant, offer hands-free Siri activation and feature transparency mode so you can hear what’s going on around you while still listening to music, podcasts or shows. As noted in our AirPods Pro review, we were impressed with the earbuds’ comfortable design and seamless pairing with Apple devices. Their clear, crisp sound and noise cancellation were also highlights....

Apple AirPods Pro 2: Price, release date, features, and moreBest wireless earbuds in 2021Best headphone deals in 2021 Speaking to MacRumors, the streaming giant stated the feature is in the process of rolling out, meaning it may not be available to all users immediately. A post on Reddit claims it is now working on the Netflix app. Apple has been working on bringing spatial audio to more platforms, bringing the audio feature and lossless audio to Apple Music, too....

Alienware AW2720HF deal Alienware’s AW2720HF gaming monitor packs a 27-inch 1080p LED back-lit panel, fast 240Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. AMD FreeSync technology ensures lag-free gameplay — it’s also Nvidia G-Sync compatible. Although we didn’t test this monitor, Alienware AW2720HF reviews from happy owners praise its performance, image quality, and fast response with no ghosting. Alienware’s AW2720HF boasts a strikingly premium design and near bezel-less display that looks great in any setup....

The best gaming laptop deals in March 2021Best gaming keyboards in 2021Best Dell and Alienware Laptops 2021 Alienware’s “MX Ultra Low Profile” mechanical keyboard Alienware originally teased that it was partnering with Cheery MX to bring us something “sweet,” and now we know it’s in the (small) form of the “MX Ultra Low Profile.” Apparently, it took 160 prototypes to get it right over the past 3.5 years, so here’s hoping the new design does the laptop justice....

This is one of the best Black Friday iPad deals yet, and the savings apply to all configurations: Wi-Fi only and cellular models with 32GB and 128GB of storage. It may be Apple’s least expensive tablet, but the 10.2-inch iPad is a capable device. In our iPad review, we praised the slate for its long battery life, large, bright display, and keyboard support. The iPad is the best option for people who want an Apple tablet but don’t need the fastest performance....

The first Prime Early Access Sale is underway but ends soon, so you have to act fast. Here are the best monitor deals we’ve spotted so far. Today’s best monitor deals Best Prime Day Monitor deals

Prime members can save up to 50% on select Alexa-enabled Fire TVs. For instance, the top-rated LG OLED C1 Series 55-inch 4K TV for $1,096 (opens in new tab) ($403 off). We tested its sibling, the similar LG OLED CX48 and loved its pristine picture quality and great sound. We gave it an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and our Editor’s Choice award. It boasts a 3,840 x 2,160-pixel 4K Ultra HD resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync/G-Sync capabilities for buttery smooth gaming and streaming....

Hold on to your seats! According to a Mackeeper (opens in new tab) study, if Apple launched a PS5 and Xbox Series X rival, it’d cost a whopping $3,969. Mackeeper didn’t stop at gaming hardware, though. The utility-software firm also analyzed the hypothetical price tags of Apple products if the company entered into a slew of other industries, including makeup, hygiene, fitness and more. Apple AirPods Max review: Is it worth $600?...

The best productivity apps of 2021Chrome Incognito Mode still tracks you and collects your personal dataThe best cheap laptop deals for March 2021 As reported by Gizmodo, the new rules CCPA regulations add to the regulations approved in August 2020, which protect consumers from business practices that would otherwise confuse or mislead users when seeking to exercise their data privacy rights. “California is at the cutting edge of online privacy protection, and this newest approval by OAL clears even more hurdles in empowering consumers to exercise their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act,” said Attorney General Xavier Becerra in the press release....

Multiple users have reported that the Photos app pre-installed on Windows 10 repeatedly crashes when they attempt to open a photo. Fortunately, Microsoft appears to have quietly pushed out a fix for the annoying bug — at least, to some users. How to Upgrade to Windows 10 for free in 2020How to Use Windows 10New Dell XPS 13 and XPS 13 2-in-1 confirmed with Intel 11th Gen CPUs We uncovered various complaints from Windows 10 users on Twitter, Reddit and Microsoft’s official forums who were unable to view a photo in the default image viewer....

Consumer Reports’ battery tests show a wildly varying series of test times, with the 13-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pro ranging from as long as 16 hours to as short as 3 hours and 45 minutes. The 13-inch model without a Touch Bar went 19:30 in one test and then 4:30 in another. The 15-inch Touch Bar unit also showed unpredictable life, with results ranging from 18.5 to 8 hours. MORE: Laptops with the Longest Battery Life Just like the Laptop Mag Battery Test, Consumer Reports sets the notebook brightness level to 100 nits....

As expected, the event was anchored by the new M1 chip, which finds its way into the new ultra-slim iMac and the iPad Pro. Everything the M1 touches turns to gold so it’s no wonder those two products made the eyes of Apple fans glisten. There was even a brand new product in the form of the long-awaited AirTags, Apple’s take on Tile trackers. iPad Pro vs. iPad vs. iPad mini: Which is best?...

The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), approved a filing for a “portable personal computer” submitted by Apple (via 9to5Mac). Filings like this one typically preface the release of a new MacBook model. Unfortunately, we don’t know which laptop is being updated, or if Apple will release a brand new model. The only concrete information available to us is the model number (A2289) and that the device will run macOS 10.15. Whatever it is, we just hope it has the new scissor-style keyboard Apple put in the 16-inch MacBook Pro....

For a limited time, you can get the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 2019 for $1,949.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab). That’s $450 off and the second-lowest price we’ve ever seen for this laptop. It’s also one of the best MacBook deals we’ve seen all month. Save! The best laptop deals right nowFace off: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro In terms of performance, the 15-inch MacBook Pro is among the best laptops around....

In our Apple AirTag review, we praised the device’s excellent tracking capabilities and lightweight design, but a few issues, such as a lack of a keyhole and how the tracking only works within Apple’s software landscape, held it back. Since its launch, however, Apple has rolled out several upgrades to make it a more appealing tracker. This includes the Find My app allowing users to scan for AirTags that may be tracking their location to thwart potential stalkers, along with new privacy features like “Precision Finding” and an Android app to scan for AirTags....

Thanks to the acquisition, iOS users can expect a standalone, classical-music themed app next year (via The Verge). Apple AirPods Max reviewPhones with the longest battery life in 2021 Apple to provide a better music experience to classical music fans Apple sang the praises of Primephonic’s classical-music streaming service, which, according to the iPhone maker, offers an “outstanding” listening experience to its patrons. The Cupertino-based tech giant raved about Primephonic’s search-and-browse functionality, well-curated expert recommendations, and more....

Apple removed the Touch ID sensor from the iPad Air and trimmed down its bezels to accommodate the larger display without making drastic changes to the physical size of the tablet. Best tablets in 2020iPad Buying Guide: iPad vs iPad Air vs iPad Pro vs iPad miniNew iPad unveiled with A12 Bionic and iPadOS 14 — starts at $329 Better yet, the new power button on the side doubles as a Touch ID fingerprint reader for logging in without a password or pattern....