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Samsung plans to slash SSD prices to hard drive levels by 2020
Samsung wants to slash SSD prices by 2020, with a 512GB drive matching the price of a 1TB HDD today. Samsung will need to cut prices by nearly 70% if it wants to pull that off.
Armies of hacked smart devices launch unprecedented DDoS attacks
Security researchers have been warning for years that poor security for internet of things devices could have serious consequences. We’re now seeing those warnings come true, with botnets made up of compromised IoT devices capable of launching distributed denial-of-service attacks … Continue reading
Sonos comes to the Apple store, but what does that mean for Beats speakers?
Apple is expanding its partnership with Sonos by bringing in the company’s most popular Wi-Fi speakers to an Apple store near you. Sonos announced that U.S. customers will be able to get the Play:1 and Play:5 on Apple.com by the … Continue reading
39% off iClever Backlight Bluetooth Folding Keyboard for Smartphone, PC, or Tablet – Deal Alert
This lightweight and super portable keyboard from iClever features a compact design with full standard-size keys, but folds down into ⅓ of the size. This model has a convenient backlight feature with red, blue, or green selectable at two brightness … Continue reading
22% off ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Pest Control Outdoor and Camping Lantern – Deal Alert
The Thermacell Mosquito Repellent Lantern effectively repels mosquitoes and other biting insects in a 15 x 15-foot zone. It has no open flames, operates on a single butane cartridge, and is perfect for a deck, porch or campsite. It averages 4.5 … Continue reading
SpaceX test-fires new Raptor rocket engine that could take humans to Mars
Elon Musk has just posted photos of SpaceX’s new Raptor engine undergoing its first successful test fire.
Xiaomi Mi Box Android TV appears in the wild with a $69 price tag
A savvy buyer spotted the forthcoming Xiaomi Mi Android TV box for sale at a Wal-Mart recently, even though the company still lists the set-top box as “coming soon” on the promo page. Not only did this quick-thinking individual grab … Continue reading
Plex Cloud lets you say goodbye to your always-on home media server
Popular home media server Plex is heading to the cloud. The company just announced its latest new premium feature designed to help anyone who’s tired of maintaining a physical Plex Media Server at home. Plex Cloud lets you store your … Continue reading
Roku reboots its entire lineup with five all-new Express, Premiere, and Ultra models
Roku is replacing its entire lineup of streaming-video boxes, keeping the Roku Stick while introducing five all-new products, two of which support 4K and HDR (high dynamic range) video decoding. The least-expensive model, the $30 Roku Express, offers twice as … Continue reading
