Apple discontinues Powerbeats, Beats Solo Pro, and Beats EP

After introducing the Beats Fit Pro, Apple has phased out three older Beats headphones. The Powerbeats, Beats Solo Pro, and Beats EP are no longer listed on Apple's online store, and they are no longer available for purchase. Twitter users spotted the change a few hours after the debut of the new wireless earbuds.

Aside from the Beats Fit Pro, the Beats lineup you can still buy includes the Beats Studio Buds, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Pro Over-Ear Headphones, Beats Flex, Beats Studio3, Beats Solo3, and Beats Pill+. 

Source: MacRumors

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE tipped to launch at CES 2022

Samsung might be finally ready to unveil the Galaxy S21 FE. This report comes out after supposed delays and a cancellation rumour. SamMobile reports that the Galaxy S21 FE may debut at CES 2022, which is happening from January 5 to 8, 2022. If the rumour tracks, it isn't too unusual. Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite were introduced at CES 2020.

As 9to5Google pointed out, the launch will be welcomed as the Galaxy S20 FE was considered a hit, but it will come out at a weird time. Samsung is rumoured to launch the Galaxy S22 series in February. 

Lego finally adds Luigi's Mansion sets as part of its Super Mario World collection

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Lego is finally giving Luigi some love with Luigi's Mansion expansion sets. It's part of the toymaker's Super Mario World collection. You can get three different sets: the Lab and Poltergust set (US$30), Entryway (US$40), and Haunt-and-Seek (US$80).

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Beats Fit Pro debuts with wingtip design

Apple-owned Beats has a new pair of wireless earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro slot in between the Studi Buds and the Powerbeats Pro/Powerbeats. They feature a wingtip design meant to keep these earbuds locked in your ears even through your intense workouts. These buds have active noise cancellation, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, and up to seven hours of continuous playback or 30 hours with the case.

The Fit Pro get Apple's H1 chip, giving it access to features like one-step pairing, auto-sync with iCloud devices, auto-switch between Apple hardware, and more. They also get dynamic head tracking for spatial audio, and the new skin detect sensor seen on the recently launched third-generation AirPods. The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are available in black, white, gray, and purple/pink. These buds retail for US$199.99 (roughly CA$247 converted).

Source: The Verge