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Users of the popular social media platform have got a new iOS trick to make life easier working across multiple devices.

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Now is a good moment to buy the Beats Fit Pro if you’re a habitual Amazon shopper. Amazon is offering a free $25 gift card when you buy the true wireless earbuds for $200. While that doesn’t represent a discount for the buds themselves, as we’ve seen in the past, it’s still a significant bargain if you’re likely to shop on Amazon again.

Buy Beats Fit Pro at Amazon – $200

In some ways, the Beats Fit Pro represent a better value than much of Apple’s earbud lineup, including the third-gen AirPods and even the AirPods Pro. They’re comfortable, sweat-resistant and should stay put during many workouts, but they offer punchier bass than the regular AirPods and last a healthy six hours with active noise cancellation compared to just 4.5 for the AirPods Pro. They’re also considerably more discreet than the Powerbeats Pro, and certainly more colorful than Apple-branded earbuds.

There are some catches, such as the lack of wireless charging, the risk of accidental button presses and a few (thankfully minor) iOS-only features. The biggest obstacle might simply be sales on other Apple and Beats models. The AirPods Pro and Powerbeats Pro are frequently on sale, and sometimes cost less than the Beats Fit Pro — you may want to do some comparisons if you’re mainly interested in the lowest possible price. Even so, the Beats Fit Pro remain good value for money.

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As feature-rich smartwatches continue to steal buyers away, the makers of traditional mechanical watches continue to hunt for ways to make their timepieces a unique and compelling alternative. But do you really want a watch completely covered in Vantablack paint that could easily go missing in the dark?

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Hertz isn’t just leaning on Tesla to electrify its fleet. The rental car agency has struck a deal that will see it buy “up to” 65,000 Polestar EVs over the next five years. The initial mix will focus on the Polestar 2 sedan, but should expand to other models over time. Vehicles will be available to rent in Europe starting this spring, and should reach both North America and Australia late this year.

The team-up is a continuation of Hertz’s plan to offer the biggest selection of EV rentals in North America, and “one of the largest” worldwide. The strategy includes offering EVs to rideshare drivers working for companies like Uber.

The purchase is a gradual one, and Hertz has clearly given itself wiggle room in case it wants fewer models. This is still a large order, though, and could significantly increase the chances that your next rental might be an EV. It’s also a bigger deal for Polestar than it was for Tesla. Polestar sold just 29,000 cars in 2021, and ‘only’ expects to more than double that number in 2022 — Hertz could play a large role in the manufacturer’s near-term success.