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Apparently Sonos speakers weren't expensive enough already, so here are some 'helpful' price hikes If you've tried to make a big purchase over the last year or so, you've probably noticed some severe fluctuations in the market. Thanks to a global chip shortage, everything from cars to gaming consoles are experiencing production issues, and Sonos is the next company to feel its effects. Continue Reading . . . https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/09/13/apparently-sonos-speakers-werent-expensive-enough-already-so-here-are-some-helpful-price-hikes/

What to expect from Microsoft’s Surface event Microsoft is holding a Surface event on September 22nd, where “the company will talk about devices and Windows 11.” With Windows 11 set to debut on October 5th, we’re expecting to see four new Surface devices showcasing all the latest software features in the new OS. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/13/22671271/microsoft-surface-event-pro-8-surface-book-4-rumors

What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 13 event Apple’s first fall event is coming up on Tuesday, September 14th, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT, right around the time when the company typically introduces its latest version of the iPhone. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/13/22663715/apple-iphone-13-event-rumors-announcements-california-streaming

Marvel Solves A 9 Year-Old Problem With Awkwafina’s Shang-Chi Role The MCU had gradually increased its comedic elements for the past 9 years, but Awkwafina’s role in Shang-Chi finally gets comic relief right. Continue Reading . . . https://screenrant.com/shang-chi-awkwafina-katy-mcu-problem-comedic-relief/

This Rarely Used Technique Can Give You Cleaner Photos Back before we had spectacularly capable modern sensors and advanced post-processing programs, photographers had to turn toward more involved techniques for reducing noise, and those methods are still useful today. Continue Reading . . . https://fstoppers.com/photoshop/rarely-used-technique-can-give-cleaner-photos-579131

Google One adds a 5TB storage plan for $24.99 per month After it ended free unlimited storage for Google Photos in June, many Google users had figure out how to store images and other data in the Google accounts. They could keep their Google account stored data under 15GB, or pay for a Google One plan. Options included a 100GB plan for $1. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/11/22668790/google-one-adds-5tb-storage-plan-photos

Amazon is updating Kindles to make them easier to navigate Amazon is rolling out a software update for its Kindle, Paperwhite and Oasis devices that could make them easier to use. The company announced the changes will be arriving in the coming weeks for Kindles 8th-generation and later, Paperwhites 7th-generation and newer as well as the Oasis line. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/amazon-kindle-update-easier-navigation-221531631.html