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The Gemini North telescope atop Hawaii’s Mauna Kea has delivered stunning new images of the Perseus galaxy cluster, a massive structure located some 240 million light-years from Earth. This complex picture highlights hundreds of galaxies in various stages of evolution, including giant elliptical galaxies, spiral galaxies, and edge-on galaxies that interact with or merge with neighboring galaxies. At the center of this cosmology is NGC1270a massive elliptical galaxy with a supermassive black hole, exemplifying the powerful forces that form galaxy clusters. Cosmic interactions within the Perseus galaxy cluster The Perseus Cluster, named after its location in the constellation Perseus, is…

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New discounts also apply to Apple iPad, new mini 7 – Image courtesy of Apple Amazon’s weekend sale includes discounts on the latest iPad mini 7, as well as the 10th generation, M4 iPad Pro, and 2024 iPad Air.Up to $200 off the entire iPad lineup This weekend, select models from Apple’s entire iPad line will be discounted at Apple resellers, with Amazon offering its first double-digit discount on the new iPad mini 7.If you prefer to shop outside of Amazon, you can use promo codes to save up to $25 on each model from Adorama Appinsider. Use the same APINSIDER…

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As announced at last week’s October Pixel Drop, Google is rolling out “hold to cast,” or tap to cast, between Pixel Pro phones and Pixel tablets. Updated 10/26: After playing around with it a bit, I found that “cast near the hold” (although this is still an awkward name) works pretty well. Tablets can be locked in hub mode on the charging speaker dock, but Pixel phones must be unlocked. However, you don’t need to have the music app open. A pill-shaped prompt similar to Watch Unlock will appear at the top of your phone, indicating your current status and…

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Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Tablets may not be the hot new thing in 2024, but they’re still excellent machines for streaming movies, playing games, or getting work done on the go. And while it seems like the best iPads dominate most of the tablet market, there are still plenty of excellent Android tablet options to consider if you don’t want to be locked in Apple’s walled garden. Whether you want an ultra-premium and superpowerful option, or something more affordable and compact, the Android tablet market has something for everyone. No matter your budget or spec preferences, here are the…

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A federal jury ruled Friday that Masimo’s smartwatch infringes Apple’s patents, but Apple doesn’t make a big paycheck. The company was only asking for the legal minimum of $250, and that’s all that was sold, Bloomberg Law reported. “We’re not here for the money,” Apple attorney John Desmarais reportedly told jurors. Instead, he said, the company wants Masimo to “stop copying our designs.” The company may have been disappointed in that respect. The jury found that the original design of Masimo’s W1 Freedom and Health module, and its original charger, infringed Apple’s patents and that the infringement was willful. However,…

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The new iPad mini went on sale worldwide earlier this week, so let’s check out the price and some alternatives. The Apple iPad mini (2024) comes with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM in its base configuration. The latter is paired with a downgraded A17 Pro chipset to support Apple Intelligence. These AI features will be available soon as part of the iPadOS 18.1 update (initially limited to the US). There are a few other upgrades from the old mini, including faster Wi-Fi 6E and USB-C connectivity (from 5Gbps to 10Gbps). However, even if this chip successfully…

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Welcome to the Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we introduce you to the latest apps from the indie app world. If you are a developer and would like your app featured, please contact us. Access is a great companion app to Apple’s new Passwords app, allowing users to securely store card numbers, gift cards, license keys, and other sensitive information you want to keep safe beyond passwords. Main features Access lets you store payment cards, bank accounts, IDs, various documents, driver’s licenses, insurance cards, passports, certificates, loyalty cards, gift cards, software license keys, and more.…

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 smartwatch is available now from Amazon US starting at just $170. At such a low price, the Galaxy Watch6 offers incredible value for consumers looking for a decent smartwatch experience with their Android smartphone. Galaxy Watch6 features a 20% larger display and 30% slimmer bezels compared to the previous generation, allowing users to enjoy more on-screen text and a larger keyboard. It also has a high-resolution display with 2,000 nits peak brightness, so you can see clearly even in bright sunlight. With a new processor and 2GB more RAM, Galaxy Watch6 delivers superior performance. The Galaxy…

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A NASDAQ screen shows Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report in New York City’s Times Square on February 21, with the chipmaker surpassing it and briefly making Nvidia the world’s most valuable on Friday. It became a company with a File photo: John Angelillo/UPI | License photo October 26 (UPI) — Chipmaker Nvidia surpassed Apple in market capitalization on Friday, briefly making it the world’s most valuable company, but by the close of trading, Apple had regained the top spot. Nvidia stock hit a high of $144.13 on Friday, a 3% increase, increasing Nvidia’s total value to $3.53 trillion compared to Apple’s…

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If you’re looking to get the best VR headset, or you’ve already got a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S, you’ll want to know how to best use it. We know that finding new VR titles can be difficult. So each month I’ll introduce you to the titles I’ve played.Since my last talk, three major VR headsets have been released: Meta Quest 3S, Pico 4 Ultra, and HTC Vive Focus Vision. You can read my Meta Quest 3S and Pico 4 Ultra Ultra reviews now. I should have also published a review of the HTC Vive Focus Vision in…

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