Paying with a handwave once sounded like science fiction, but contactless palm recognition service Amazon One has already been used more than 8 million timesaccording to the company. That’s Amazon, though, which explains why it has been deployed in Amazon stores and more than 500 Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S., but only 150 third-party locations. Meanwhile, fintech startups like Latvia’s Handwave are stepping onto the field, aiming to provide third-party retailers with a similar but independent solution for faster checkout while leveraging the giant’s role in popularizing biometric payments in the West. (China has already begun adopting biometric…
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Lego is releasing a new series of minifigures themed around Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on September 1. Like other minifigure collections, this one features 12 characters and will be sold individually in mystery bags for $6 each as well as in 6-packs for $30. Walmart has opened preorders for the 6-packs, which are sure to be quite popular. And since we’re talking about Spider-Verse here, that means the set has a few of the zanier Spider-Men from the multiverse, including Werewolf Spider-Man., Spider-Punk, and Sun-Spider. $30 | Releases September 1 It’s not impossible to receive a duplicate in these minifigure…
One of the best Verizon freebies from the past few years is back again this week, with the carrier giving away a free NFL Sunday Ticket worth up to $480 with select phones and internet plans.Eligible for both new and existing customers, this redeemable freebie will get you completely unlimited streaming access for the upcoming 2025 season via YouTube. That’s up to four games on one screen, unlimited mobile streaming, and options for key plays and highlights.There are a few days to get a free ticket, too. If you’re a new customer, you’ll be eligible if you buy a select…
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The Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2025 is now live for all platform users. On the occasion of India’s annual Independence Day celebration, celebrated on August 15, the e-commerce giant is hosting a platform-wide sale with discounts on a wide range of products. During the sale, users can find price cuts on smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, earphones, washing machines, smart TVs, speakers, and more. If you’re in the market for a new laptop under Rs. 30,000, the company is offering discounted devices from reputable brands such as HP, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo.Amazon Freedom Sale 2025: Deals and DiscountsAt noon on July…
ChatGPT is the most popular AI chatbot on the internet for good reason. Over the last three years, AI has changed the way we interact with the world around us, making it easier to do all kinds of things. Whether you’re planning a trip, trying to save money on groceries or you’re searching for specific information, AI has you covered. While I’m a fan, I also know the limitations of ChatGPT, and you should too, whether you’re a newbie or an expert. It’s fun for trying new recipes, learning a foreign language or planning a vacation, but you don’t want to…
Elyse Betters Picaro/ZDNETIf your computer desktop looks a little chaotic and you’re noticing some performance slowdown, it might be time to do a cleanup. The best way to keep things running smoothly is to ensure you’re running the most updated version of Windows (you’d be surprised how many folks’ devices are several updates behind). But if you’re up-to-date, there are other things you can do to optimize.Also: A decade of Windows 10: Chaos, Cortana, and conspiracy theories that never panned outWindows has a few helpful utilities that can free up some space (and they’re already on your PC). These utilities…
GitHub Copilot, an AI coding tool offered by Microsoft-owned GitHub, has now reached more than 20 million users, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday. A GitHub spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch that this number represents “all-time users.” That means five million people have tried out GitHub Copilot for the first time in the last three months; the company reported in April the tool had reached 15 million users. Microsoft and GitHub don’t report how many of these 20 million people have continued to use the AI coding tool on a monthly or daily basis — though…
The moment many Battlefield fans have patiently awaited is nearly upon us. The worldwide multiplayer reveal of Battlefield 6 is close, and it’s one event that will no doubt mark a new era for the beleaguered franchise. Can DICE and its co-development studios make a case for a major new Battlefield? Everyone – including those who don’t typically care about Battlefield – is eager to find out. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The recent Battlefield 6 reveal trailer didn’t include a single scene of multiplayer footage, and was instead designed to pitch the game’s…
OnePlus has announced its Independence Day Sale in India, which will kick off on Thursday, on the same that that Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival sale begins. The sale is confirmed to offer discounts on smartphones like the OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5, and OnePlus 13 series. Other OnePlus devices, including earphones and tablets, will also be available at reduced prices in the sale. In addition to flat discounts, buyers can benefit from exchange bonuses, bank offers, and no-cost EMI options during the OnePlus Independence Day Sale. OnePlus’s newly launched OnePlus Pad Lite is confirmed to be available for purchase…