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Daily Mirror
30-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Get a Lenovo Chromebook for just £44 in 'perfect for students' tech deal
The portable Lenovo Chromebook 11.6" Laptop is ideal for university students on the go and has been reduced by 51% in a huge deal that's still available to shop Shoppers have been quick to grab a Lenovo Chromebook, originally priced at £99, now down to £44 in a massive online Wowcher deal. The website is renowned for slashing prices on a plethora of tech products from big brands like Apple, including reductions on AirPods and Macbooks. The Lenovo Chromebook 11.6" 100e Laptop is portable, making it an ideal choice for university students attending lectures for note-taking. It's a refurbished model, currently discounted by 51%. On the Wowcher website, the full product description reads: "Get more done with this portable, high-performance Lenovo Chromebook-perfect for students, professionals, and anyone on the move. Featuring an efficient MediaTek processor, crisp HD display, robust durability features, and Chrome OS for fast, secure computing. Ideal for everyday tasks, online learning, streaming, or creative work." What's Included? Lenovo Chromebook 11.6" 100e Laptop (Refurbished – Good Condition) Compatible charger/power adapter User setup instructions Protective packaging Full features include: 360° Flexibility: Fold the screen to use as a laptop or tablet—work and play from any angle Efficient Processor: MediaTek MT8173C dual-core processor (1.7GHz) delivers smooth multitasking and fast performance Vivid HD Display: Crisp 11.6" HD (1366x768) screen for clear visuals, streaming, and presentations Reliable Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keep you connected wherever you work or study Durable Build: Reinforced ports, spill-resistant keyboard, and shock-absorbing bumpers withstand daily use Fast & Secure OS: Chrome OS with 4GB RAM and 32GB eMMC storage for quick boot times and productivity Eco-Friendly Choice: Refurbished device helps reduce your carbon footprint Express Delivery: Order by midday for next-day delivery options To redeem your Wowcher deal, simply select your choice which is applicable for next day delivery, and you'll receive an email confirmation with the voucher code and instructions. Then all you need to do is redeem your voucher on the merchant's website using your code to get the saving. You can take advantage of the Wowcher deal here. Elsewhere, for something a bit larger, AO has cut the price of this Lenovo 14" IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook from £279 to £199. The lightweight laptop reportedly has up to 13 hours of battery life, making it perfect for busy students. You can check out the deal here. Alternatively, Amazon is selling this HP Stream 14" Laptop for £159.99, which shoppers are hailing as "stylish" and "perfect for every day use". Have a look at the laptop here, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Daily Record
29-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Shoppers rush to buy £44 Lenovo Chromebook that's 'perfect for students' and online learning
This is the perfect laptop for those who need a basic laptop to help take notes in class. Wowcher has a wide variety of tech deals currently on offer for fans to check out. From tablets to AirPods to Macbooks, there is a bargain available for everyone who is happy to use an older, refurbished piece of tech. All of these devices have been treated by experts, so shoppers should only notice some cosmetic wear on the device as it has had a previous owner. Apart from this, they should operate just like they did when they first came out of the box. For students who are looking for a cheap device to use during classes and to store their notes, Wowcher currently has a cracking deal on a Chromebook. Originally priced at £99, savvy shoppers can now grab a Lenovo Chromebook 11.6" 100e Laptop for only £44.99. Described as being perfect for students, professionals and anyone on the move, this 'high performance' Lenovo Chromebook features an efficient MediaTek processor, a crisp HD display and a variety of robust, durable features, reports the Liverpool Echo. As the device is run by Chrome OS, shoppers need to be aware that the keyboard features a slightly different layout than Windows and Apple laptops, which could take a little while to get used to. Additionally, this model was first launched in 2018, so shoppers shouldn't expect crazy fast speeds if trying to multitask. One of the appealing features of this laptop is that it is equipped with 360 degree flexibility. This means users can fold the screen to switch between using the device as a laptop or a tablet. This also means that while in tablet mode, shoppers can use the base of the device as a stand for a more comfortable experience. Lenovo Chromebook 11.6" 100e Laptop £99 £44.99 Wowcher Buy Now Product Description In order to redeem the Lenovo Chromebook through Wowcher, shoppers will need to choose their desired delivery and wait for a confirmation email. Once they have received their voucher code and instruction, shoppers can redeem the voucher through the merchant's website. For those who are wanting a more up to date Chromebook that will arrive new, Argos has slightly dropped the price of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14in MediaTek 8GB 128GB Chromebook. Now retailing for £169 (RRP £179), this laptop features a 13.5 hour battery life and a 14-inch FHD display. However, if shoppers are happy to spend a bit more, another popular laptop for students is the ASUS Vivobook. Reduced down from £499.99 to £393, this laptop comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Boasting a 15.6-inch display, this laptop may be more difficult to lug around to classes in comparison to the refurbed Lenovo. The Lenovo Chromebook has been refurbished by Renew Electronics, which has received a variety of reviews from previous customers on Trustpilot. One happy shopper said: "Can't really fault them.. ordered a 'good' Apple Watch Series 4, arrived a few days later than it advised but I think that was a Royal Mail issue, customer service good and helpful." With another five-star reviewer adding: "Order arrived promptly. The packaging was excellent and the laptop was better than I expected." However, one shopper had an issue with the delivery, writing: "Computer fine. Delivery awful. Waited in on arrival when notified. Never appeared. Computer was sent to Airdrie instead of Coatbridge. Once again never arrived when notified. Took 8 days to get it." While another shopper noted: "I did have a slight problem with start up, however it was a problem of my making. I emailed the company but never received any communication back, which was rather disappointing. Got the problem sorted myself." Despite this, another pleased customer wrote: "Bought a cheap Chromebook from these guys … and for the price I paid it's amazing. Doesn't look like a refurb, runs well, and everything I needed was in the box. Great buy." While a sixth person was happy with the customer service, writing: "It was easy, there was a small issue with a charger and it was replaced right away, the replacement arrived within 3 days." To buy the Lenovo Chromebook 11.6" 100e Laptop from Wowcher, click HERE. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Time Magazine
14-05-2025
- Time Magazine
What to Know About the Apple Class Action Lawsuit—and How You Can File a Claim
Apple users—specifically those who use Siri through products such as Macbooks, iPhones, and Apple TVs—may be entitled to make a claim after Apple's class action lawsuit settlement, worth $95 million dollars, regarding the voice-activated assistant. The settlement comes from a lawsuit filed in 2021 by Californian Fumiko Lopez, who claimed that Apple, via Siri, conducted 'unlawful and intentional interception and recording of individuals' confidential communications without their consent and subsequent unauthorized disclosure of those communications.' 'Apple intentionally, willfully, and knowingly violated consumers' privacy rights, including within the sanctity of consumers' own homes where they have the greatest expectation of privacy,' the lawsuit stated. 'Plaintiffs and Class Members would not have bought their Siri Devices, or would have paid less for them, if they had known Apple was intercepting, recording, disclosing, and otherwise misusing their conversations without consent or authorization.' In 2019, Apple published a statement titled "Improving Siri's privacy protections," in which they said they hadn't "been fully living up" to their "high ideals" and vowed to issue improvements. Apple agreed to the settlement on Dec. 31, 2024. According to the settlement website: "Apple denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit and denies that [they] did anything improper or unlawful." The website also provides information about who is eligible to file a claim and the deadlines they need to adhere to. Here's what you need to know about how you can file a claim: Who is eligible to file a claim? People eligible to make a claim include those who owned or purchased a Siri device—which includes the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, Apple TV—between Sept. 17, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2024. They must have 'purchased or owned a Siri Device in the United States or its territories and enabled Siri on that device.' According to the settlement agreement, eligible parties also should have 'experienced an unintended Siri activation during a confidential or private communication.' Those not eligible include Apple employees, legal representatives, and judicial officers assigned to the case. How can you make a claim and when is the deadline? Claimants can submit a claim form via the settlement website, and can submit claims for up to five Siri devices. The deadline to make a claim is July 2, 2025. This is also the deadline to opt out of the payment, which would allow the customer to keep their right to bring any other claim against Apple arising out of, or related to, the claims in the case. Some of those eligible to make a claim may have received a postcard or an email—with the subject line 'Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement'—notifying them about the settlement. This correspondence would likely include a Claim Identification Code and a Confirmation Code. Per the settlement website, people can use these codes when making a claim, but eligible Apple customers who haven't received any correspondence can still file a claim. When can you expect to receive payment? On August 1, 2025, the courts are due to host a final approval hearing, but there could still be appeals. Payments will only be issued after any appeals are resolved. The settlement website is set to keep customers updated on timings and payment schedules, as and when that information is available.
India.com
11-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Tim Cook's Apple wants to beat Mark Zuckerberg's Meta at its own game, this is how the tech giant plans to do it
Apple vs Meta: If the Bloomberg report is anything to by, then the American tech giant Apple is working to develop a new chip that will perform the functions of 'the brain' of its future smart devices, including its first smart glasses, more powerful Macbooks and artificial intelligence servers. Apple is said to have made big strides on the chip it is developing for its smart glasses. The new processor for these smart glasses is said to be inspired by the chips used in the Apple Watch. It is being used as it consumes less power than the parts used in other Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad and Mac. It is said that Apple has adjusted the chip to remove some parts to improve power efficiency and designing it to control multiple cameras. It is reported that Tim Cook's company is reportedly planning to mass produce these processors by the end of 2027. If it is successful, new Apple smart glasses could be released in the next two years and would be in direct competition with the Ray Ban smart glasses developed by Mark Zuckerberg's Meta. It is said that Apple has reportedly been planning to develop smart glasses for years and the original idea was to use augmented reality to superimpose media, notifications and apps on top of the real-world view, but this will require a long time to be realised, perhaps years. Apple is said to be venturing into the non-AR smart glasses market to compete with Meta for which it has also conducted user studies with employees on the concept. The non-AR glasses would reportedly use cameras to scan the environment and rely on AI to assist users. With its record of its AI capabilities being questioned with iOS 18 rollout, Apple is looking to improve its technology before launching the new smart glasses. Apart from the smart glasses, Apple is also said to be working on adding cameras to AirPods and smartwatches in a bid to turn these devices into AI products and is also working on many new Mac chips.
Mint
09-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Tim Cook wants to beat Meta at its own game, Apple's smart glasses could be ready by 2027: Report
Apple is working on a new chip that will act as the brain for its future smart devices, including its first smart glasses, more powerful Macbooks and artificial intelligence servers, according to a Bloomberg report. The Cupertino-based tech giant is said to have made progress on the chip it is developing for its smart glasses. The new processor for these smart glasses is said to be inspired by the chips used in the Apple Watch, which consume less power than the parts used in other Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad and Mac. Apple is said to have tweaked the chip to remove some parts to improve power efficiency, while also designing it to control multiple cameras. The Tim Cook-led company is reportedly planning to mass produce these processors by the end of 2027, and if successful, new Apple smart glasses could be released in the next two years. The new glasses would be in direct competition with the Ray Ban smart glasses developed by Meta. Apple has reportedly been planning to develop smart glasses for years. The original idea was to use augmented reality to superimpose media, notifications and apps on top of the real world view, but this idea is said to be years away from being practical. Meanwhile, Apple is now planning to jump into the non-AR smart glasses market to compete with Meta, and has also conducted user studies with employees on the concept. The non-AR glasses would reportedly use cameras to scan the environment and rely on AI to assist users. With its AI capabilities already being questioned with iOS 18 rollout, Apple is looking to improve its technology before launching the new smart glasses. Aside from the smart glasses, Apple is also said to be working on adding cameras to AirPods and smartwatches in a bid to turn these devices into AI products. For the camera-equipped Apple Watch, the company is developing a chip called Nevis, while the AirPods would have a similar component called Glennie. The tech giant is also working on many new Mac chips which could be known as M6 (codenamed Komodo) and M7 (codenamed Borneo). There is also a more advanced processor in development dubbed Sotra. Notably, Apple could bring out its M5 processor with the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro by the end of this year.
