Logitech Zone True Wireless Earbuds is certified by Zoom, Microsoft, and Google

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As a sign of the times, Logitech has just launched some new wireless and wired earbuds for business professionals. The pair we want to focus on is the new Zone True Wireless Earbuds. According to the company, these are the first buds to be certified for use on three major video conferencing platforms: Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. These TWS earbuds also support Bluetooth and Logitech's wireless USB receiver, allowing you to switch between smartphones and your computer easily.

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This is an Android alternative to Apple's MagSafe

realme, a Chinese smartphone brand owned by BBK Electronics (the conglomerate that also owns brands like OPPO and OnePlus), has just introduced its take on Apple MagSafe. The company has just launched MagDart, a magnetic wireless charging system ready to take on Apple's offering. MagDart leaps ahead by offering 50W magnetic charging, leveraging Realme's 65W SuperDart charging tech and an air-cooling system for maximum performance.

According to the company, the charging speed here should be comparable to its 50W SuperDart wired charger. The realme Flash concept phone armed with a 4,500mAh battery can charge the phone from zero to 100% in under an hour.

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Google teases Pixel 6, 6 Pro ahead of fall launch

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Google has been taking a different approach to its smartphone announcements. This year, the company is showing off the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro months before their launch, with the two new devices running on Google's first-ever smartphone chip—the Google Tensor. The processor focuses on aspects that Google does best: AI and machine learning. The company plans to improve the camera, voice commands, translation, captioning, and dictation on these phones.

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YouTube tests out cheaper 'Premium Lite' subscription in Europe

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YouTube wants to entice more people to subscribe to its Premium service, so they're now offering a more affordable tier that only takes out ads and doesn't bundle YouTube Music or include offline downloads and background playback. The plan costs EUR 6.99 per month, which is the same price as its student tier. The company is testing out the feature in countries like the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Norway.

According to the YouTube Premium Lite page, this tier offers ad-free YouTube and YouTube Kids across devices, including mobile, desktop, and TVs.

Source: Engadget