OnePlus' Next Phone Might Be a Budget Handset With a Massive Battery

Earlier this summer, OnePlus pulled a big tease when it released the mid-range OnePlus Nord and then announced that it wouldn’t be available in the U.S. But now it appears OnePlus is working on an even cheaper phone with a massive battery and most importantly, an actual stateside release.

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Powerbeats 2 class action gets $9.75 million Apple settlement: How to claim

Though it’s been five years since Beats and Apple released Powerbeats 2, the wireless earbuds are working their way back into the news today with the settlement of a lawsuit levied against Apple. The lawsuit alleged that Powerbeats 2 were essentially defective, as they stopped holding a charge or just stopped working entirely after a short period of time. That, … Continue reading

‘Ni No Kuni’ mobile MMO looks utterly gorgeous

Ni No Kuni games have a history of being heartbreakingly beautiful, and in that regard, the upcoming massively-multiplayer online (MMO) version for mobile won’t disappoint. A trailer for the new Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds MMO shows gorgeous anime-inspi…

Thousands Expected To March For Racial Justice And Police Reform In Washington

Event marks 57th anniversary of the original March on Washington, continuing momentous summer of anti-racism protests.

4,000 People Died From COVID-19 While The RNC Pretended The Pandemic Is Over

Republicans repeatedly spoke of the virus in the past tense and gathered maskless on the White House lawn.

The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in September

Viewers are turning to streaming entertainment more than ever thanks to people staying home during the global pandemic—the plethora of services can serve as a much-needed escape. At the start of each month, most services do a little shuffle, adding new movies and taking some away, and io9 is here to help with your…

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GoPro's Latest Update Lets You Turn Your Action Cam Into a Webcam

An update launched this week lets you turn your waterproof GoPro action camera into a working webcam. The update, which is compatible with the with the HERO8 Black, allows you to connect the camera via a USB-C cable and have it appear as a camera in apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

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Aston Martin DB5 Junior is an affordable way to Aston Martin ownership

Make no mistake, the Aston Martin DB5 junior is not a toy. It is, in essence, an electric vehicle for kids we admit, but Aston Martin claims the DB5 Junior allows enough room for an adult and child to seat side-by-side, which is awesome if you’re a filthy rich, dotting father. And with base prices starting at around $46,000, your … Continue reading

OnePlus Watch filing suggests wearables are next

OnePlus is planning to follow its Nord affordable smartphone expansion with a smartwatch, it’s believed, with the OnePlus Watch spotted in regulatory testing. Simply named, the wearable hasn’t had a simple route to market, with OnePlus having completed one design several years ago only to scrap it before the big unveil. Back in mid-2016, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that … Continue reading

Xiaomi's under-display camera tech is coming to phones next year

Under-display cameras do a neat trick, allowing manufacturers to build all-screen phones without complex pop-up selfie cameras. Now, Xiaomi has unveiled its third-generation of under-display cameras and promised that the technology will be coming to…