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Samsung's Galaxy S21 phones won't have a charger in the box As expected, Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 phones won’t come with a power adapter in the box. Each phone ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable, but you’ll need to provide your own charger. Samsung is reducing the price of its 25W charger to $20, down from $35, to make up for the fact. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-no-charger-151531920.html

Google now owns Fitbit Google has completed its $2.1 billion purchase of Fitbit, more than a year after the deal was first announced. The EU approved the acquisition in late December, clearing the way towards Google’s ownership over what is perhaps the best-known brand out there for mainstream fitness-tracking devices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-now-owns-fitbit-141747501.html

Philips Hue launches a long-awaited light switch module and more Signify is introducing three new Philips Hue products today: an in-wall Hue module for existing light switches, a new outdoor light bar, and a refined dimmer. The Philips Hue Wall Switch Module solves a problem long suffered by Hue smart light owners. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/14/22230616/philips-hue-wall-switch-module-outdoor-light-bar-price-date

Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update will arrive in the second half of 2021 CD Projekt Red will release Cyberpunk 2077’s free next-gen console update in the second half of 2021, the studio announced today. “We’re aiming for the second half of the year and we’ll reveal more when we have more to share,” CD Projekt Red said in an update on the game’s status. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/cyberpunk-2077-212705795.html

Apple’s first major racial equity investments include a Detroit developer center and HBCU tech hub Apple is announcing the next big investments to come out of its $100 million commitment to racial equity and justice today: the launch of an Apple Developer Academy in Detroit; founding support for an Atlanta tech hub for historically Black colleges and universities; and new grants, scholarships, an Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/13/22228580/apple-detroit-developer-academy-equity-center-hbcu-tech-hub

Sony Launches 35mm F1.4 G Master SAN DIEGO, CA – January 13, 2020 – Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the FE 35mm F1.4 GM (model SEL35F14GM) – the newest addition to its acclaimed G Master full-frame lens series– delivering first-class image quality and beautiful bokeh in a compact and lightweight design. Continue Reading . . . https://alphauniverse.com/stories/sony-launches-35mm-f1-4-g-master/

Intel is replacing its CEO next month Intel CEO Bob Swan is stepping down from the position on February 15th, the company has announced. He will be replaced by VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger. Swan was named Intel’s permanent CEO two years ago in January 2019. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/13/22228702/intel-ceo-bob-swan-pat-gelsinger-technical-financial