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Gizmodo
15 hours ago
- Gizmodo
SanDisk 64GB mixroSDXC Card With Adapter Is Going for Nothing Thanks to Prime Day Effect
A lot of devices these days can have storage added via a microSD card. Seriously, consoles, phones, tablets, and even things like dash cams can sometimes be boosted with a good microSD card. It means that they stay in high demand pretty much all the time, which also means they hold their value really well. Because of this, any chance to save on a good microSD card is one that you should probably take if you've got a device that needs one. Right now, you can pick up a SanDisk 64GB Max Endurance microSD card with an adapter for just $16. It'd normally cost you $21, so while this is only a $5 reduction, that still equates to 24% off. That makes this thing an absolute steal, especially as these kinds of SD cards can be so useful. See at Amazon This style of microSD card is designed specifically for dash cams and security cameras. There are two reasons for this. The first is that it's designed to be able to be used over and over again over the course of a staggering amount of time. The other is that they're highly durable. It just means they do very well when outdoors, or in the kinds of temperature fluctuations you'd expect in a car. This particular microSD card is capable of being used to record and re-record up to 30,000 hours worth of video, which is a truly silly amount of hours. You could comfortably use this for over a decade without any major issues, and that's the kind of reliability you want from a microSD card. It's also the kind of reliability you want when using a security camera, so it's a great match. Then there's the durability. This thing's hardier than most homes. It's temperature-proof, waterproof, shockproof, and x-ray proof. It means that you'd have to really go for it to try and destroy it while it's in a device, at least when it comes to any conditions that might normally impact a security camera or a dash cam. You can even use this to save video in either full HD, which will allow for more video to be recorded at once, or in 4K, just in case you need the additional detail. This thing does an incredible amount of work for just $21, so being able to get it while it's down to just $16 instead is the kind of deal you should pounce on. See at Amazon
GSM Arena
a day ago
- GSM Arena
Honor X70 vs. excavator and fire hose
Honor is unveiling the X70 on July 15, and the brand has ramped up its teaser campaign for the phone now that it's mere hours away from becoming official. Have you ever wondered who'd win a confrontation between a yet-unannounced smartphone and a Sany SY205C-S excavator? Well, the video below will give you the answer. Spoiler alert: the phone is affixed to one of the excavator's bucket's teeth, and then the excavator does some good 'ol excavating, with the phone over there. At the end, after being exposed to a whole lot of dirt, it survives unscathed, as you'd expect. In the second part of the video, the phone is hit by the excavator's bucket, which makes it fly in the air for a while until it falls to the ground. Naturally, it's fine. And finally (and most insanely), it's 'pressed' by the excavator's bucket, once again making it through with no issues. Next up, a fire hose. This one's more straightforward - the fire hose shoots water directly at the phone, and it's fine thanks to its IP69 and IP69K water resistance ratings, even though other items aren't. The Honor X70 will have a record-breaking (for a mainstream smartphone) 8,300 mAh battery but will somehow still be less than 8mm thick and weigh less than 200g. It's going to boast a 6.79-inch 1200x2640 OLED screen, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC at the helm, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and MagicOS 9 out of the box.
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
Not again: Sony's WH-1000XM6 hinge shows signs of cracking
TL;DR A WH-1000XM6 user has reported a broken hinge, even after using the headphones 'carefully.' While there has only been this one report so far, Sony supposedly redesigned the XM6 hinge to prevent this. The problem echoes an issue that plagued the previous XM5 model. The flagship Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are barely two months old, but a new report is raising concerns about their durability. Specifically, it's an issue from the predecessor device we had hoped was in the past. A Reddit post spotted by Gizmodo shows what may be the first reported case of a WH-1000XM6 with a snapped hinge near the headband — a location many will remember as the weak point that plagued the previous-generation XM5. The original source appears to be a user on the Chinese platform Red Note, who shared photos and claimed to have handled the headphones 'carefully.' Red Note A Red Note user shared this image of the XM6's broken hinge. That's important context because the XM6 was supposed to fix this exact problem. According to our sister site, SoundGuys, Sony completely redesigned the hinge with this new model, embedding a metal component within the plastic housing and reintroducing a folding mechanism for compact storage. The XM5 used a flatter design with no folding arms and suffered enough failures that 25% of SoundGuys readers polled said their hinge had broken. Even when you factor in that people with a broken hinge might be more likely to partake in such a poll, it was still a concerning stat. It's far too soon to say whether this is an isolated case or the start of another widespread durability issue. After all, there will always be some devices that break, and we can't be sure that the report of the headphones being handled carefully is accurate. Nevertheless, it was enough to concern some of the Reddit users in the thread, especially given the $450 price tag and Sony's track record with hinge strength. The WH-1000XM6 has been seen as a fix-it release, addressing complaints about things like hinge durability. SoundGuys' review praised the headphones for solid audio, excellent ANC, and being a meaningful step up from the XM5 in most categories. If the hinge is once again a potential point of failure, it could undermine Sony's efforts. For now, this appears to be a single failure, but we'll keep an eye out. If you've upgraded to the XM6 and experienced any issues, let us know in the comments. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wayne Dalton™ Launches New Hydraulic Dock Leveler
LEWISVILLE, Texas, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne Dalton™ is introducing new hydraulic dock levelers: Models H68WD and H78WD, which were designed with durability, safety and ease of installation in mind. Built for demanding environments, these models are the latest additions to the brand's expanding dock equipment lineup and further reinforce its position as a Total Solutions Partner. With a range of exclusive design elements, the H68WD and H78WD models set a new standard for performance and installer-friendly functionality in the field. Wayne Dalton engineers took in consideration safety features to bolster the hydraulic dock leveler while maintaining ease of set-up processes for installers. Both models come standard with a textured powder-coat finish, three-wheel support bracing and removable full range toe guards. The building-to-truck transportation, a forethought for forklift operators, was designed for smooth product shifts. "Our X frame design provides a much cleaner pit design than others in the industry," Technical Sales Dock Manager Tim Wolfe said. "Unlike other hydraulic dock levelers, installers only place shims under the main cylinder, adjustable lip keepers and maintenance brace." To ensure maximum performance and safety, the hydraulic lift cylinder is mounted to the center of the unit. Installation is facilitated by cutouts on the rear hinge, which identify fillet weld locations. "Our deck-to-beam weld coverage is an industry-leading 34%, ensuring long term durability," Dor Gamliel, dock product engineering manager, said. The stability of lifting the levelers from a truck is insured by four steel fork loops bolted to the deck. These loops allow chain lifting with forklifts, whether from the interior or exterior of the building, which eliminates sliding when the levelers are stacked. These features keep processes steady and safe. The top side adjustable leveling bolts quickly position the hydraulic dock leveler with the building floor, requiring no shimming or welding at the rear of the pit. Models H68WD and H78WD are available in 30k, 35k, 40k and 45k Comparative Industry Rating (CIR) capacity, and are ANSI MH30.1-2022 certified. When purchased with a Wayne Dalton™ commercial door, these models are backed by an enhanced two-year limited warranty. For more information about Wayne Dalton's extensive dock product line up, please visit email DockTechSupport@ or call 1-800-764-1457 option 6. About Wayne Dalton™ Wayne Dalton™, a division of Overhead Door Corporation, is a world-class designer and manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. Wayne Dalton was built on a dedication to ingenuity and customer service. As the business grew, so did their commitment to expanding its product lines, featuring some of the most innovative and technologically advanced residential and commercial products. Today, Wayne Dalton simplifies the purchase process for customers by providing a full range of doors and styles through conveniently located dealers. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Wayne Dalton Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
The Ridiculously Thin Galaxy Z Flip 7 Is Sturdy AF. Ask Me How I Know
If you're concerned about how durable Samsung's foldable phones are, I'm here to tell you not to worry. And that's especially true when it comes to the new Galaxy Z Flip 7, which holds its own among today's best smartphones. After less than six hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 7, I accidentally performed my own informal drop test. At a catered affair in Brooklyn, I walked outside to get a view of the waterfront, and when I pulled the Z Flip 7 out of my pocket, I fumbled it. I watched helplessly as Samsung's newest foldable phone fell to the ground. The noise it made when it clacked against the concrete caused everyone around to look at me with a knowing, sympathetic expression that said, "Aw, that's a shame. Your phone is toast." Have you ever dropped your phone? There's that Schrödinger's cat-like moment before you pick it up when you're anxious to see if the phone survived. Fortunately, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 was fine. The 4.1-inch cover screen didn't have any cracks or scuffs. The 6.9-inch inner display was unharmed because the phone was shut. The only tell that it kissed the ground was a tiny scuff on the bottom of the phone near the microphones. Samsung's claim that its new "Armour Flex Hinge" is built to withstand impact is indeed true. In the early days of foldable phones, one of the biggest unknowns was their durability. It's amazing that about six years later, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 can handle being dropped on concrete like it had landed on a velvet pillow. Now, I still wouldn't take the Flip 7 (or any foldable phone) to the beach, as it can only withstand particles that are 1mm or larger. So going to a confetti factory would be fine, but a salt factory is a definite no-no. Ultra Thin: First Look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Ultra Thin: First Look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Click to unmute Video Player is loading. 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Ultra Thin: First Look at the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 The Galaxy Z Flip 7's thin design The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is 6.5mm thick when open and 13.7mm thick when closed. Joe Maldonado/CNET/PCMag The star of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event was the Galaxy Z Fold 7. At 8.9mm thick when closed, the Fold 7 is ridiculously thin. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 looks like it also went on Ozempic, but it's 13.7mm thick when closed. That's slim, but not Fold 7 slim. Why couldn't the Flip 7 be super slim like the Fold 7? I just keep imagining a Galaxy Z Flip 8 with the same thinness as the Fold 7. For some perspective, here's how the Flip 7 compares to its clamshell kinfolk: Galaxy Z Flip 7 thickness vs. other flip phones Phone Closed Open Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 13.7mm 6.5mm Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 14.9mm 6.9mm Motorola Razr Plus 15.32mm 7.09mm Motorola Razr Ultra 15.69mm 7.19mm Motorola Razr (2025) 15.85mm 7.25mm The Galaxy Z Flip 7's big cover screen Here are three Galaxy Z Flip 7 phones in different colors. Joe Maldonado/CNET The original Galaxy Z Flip had a tiny, 1.1-inch pill-shaped cover display. It was perfect for showing the time but pretty much useless for anything else. The defining feature on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is its 4.1-inch cover display. The screen looks incredible. I was checking my notifications on the screen under direct sunlight and was able to read everything. One of the hang-ups I had reviewing the Galaxy Z Flip 6 was switching from the inner screen to the cover display outdoors. There would be times on sunny days where I could barely make out what was on the cover display, despite having no issues with the main screen. Samsung has increased the maximum brightness of the Flip 7's cover screen to 2,600 nits, which is the same as the inner display. Both screens now top out at 120Hz, too, which should make for a much more consistent experience by having system animations, gameplay and scrolling through a social feed look super smooth. The 6.9-inch inner screen is big, but it doesn't feel unwieldy when I use it. The Flip 6 had a 6.7-inch display, but that extra 0.2 inches on the Flip 7's screen makes it feel much bigger, which my middle-aged eyes are grateful for. In terms of functionality, the cover screen's natural state is widgets. And some, like Spotify's widget, are all I need in lieu of using full apps. But I want apps on the home screen, so I need to enable this functionality in the Labs section of Settings and download the MultiStar app. It takes a couple of minutes to set up, but I do wish the interface supported apps by default. The Galaxy Z Flip 7's cameras The Z Flip 7 has a 50-megapixel camera with a wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera in its cover screen. Joe Maldonado/CNET The Flip 7 has three cameras: a 50-megapixel wide-angle, a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a 10-megapixel selfie camera (in the main 6.9-inch screen). The cameras are the same as those on the Flip 6 and Flip 7 FE. But the phones run on different processors, so differences or improvements in photos and videos (if any) will come from Samsung's processing and machine learning. Here are some of my favorite photos from the Galaxy Z Flip 7 so far: Enlarge Image I grabbed this shot of the New York skyline with the Flip 7's main camera set at 2x. The highlights and texture in the clouds really make this photo pop. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image This image of CNET's Tara Brown and Vanessa Hand Orellana was taken with the Flip 7's main camera, which did a good job of handling the combination of warm front lighting and the bright white backlight from the sign. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image New York streets look great at night after it rains, especially in this photo I took with the main camera. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image I'm a fan of ultrawide cameras, and this snap that I took with the Flip 7 is one example why. I like the way Samsung's ultrawide lens distorts and exaggerates the subject and makes it look more dramatic. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image Here's another photo from the phone's main camera, taken in a dim airline cabin. Patrick Holland/CNET Enlarge Image Both these shots are from the main camera. The one on the left was lit purely by the sign, from behind me. And the one on the right captures the texture and details of the large gelato cone. Tara Brown, Patrick Holland/CNET Galaxy Z Flip 7 final thoughts for now The hinge on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is nearly 30% smaller compared with the one on last year's Galaxy Z Flip 6. Joe Maldonado/CNET/PCMag Samsung gave its foldable line a major overhaul. And while the Galaxy Z Fold 7 feels like an entirely different phone from previous Folds, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 seems like a nice refinement. I will say that I've had only two days with the phone. And as enamored as I am with the larger cover screen, I'm excited to see how the battery life measures up. Samsung gave the Flip 7 a 4,300-mAh battery (compared with the Galaxy Z Flip 6's 4,000-mAh battery), but I wonder if the increased capacity will be offset by the power needed for its Exynos 2500 chip and those larger, brighter displays. I have a lot more testing to do. But as I work my way toward a full review, I'll try not to drop the Flip 7 anymore. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 specs vs. Motorola Razr Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Cover display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 4.1-inch AMOLED, 948x1,048p, 120Hz refresh rate 4-inch pOLED, 2,992x1,224p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate 3.4-inch AMOLED; 720x748 pixels; 60Hz refresh rate Internal display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.9-inch AMOLED, 2,520x1,080p, 1-120Hz refresh rate 7-inch AMOLED; 1,272x1,080p, up to 165Hz variable refresh rate 6.7-inch AMOLED; 2,640x1,080 pixels; 1-120Hz refresh rate Pixel density Cover: 342ppi. Internal: 397ppi Cover: 417 ppi. Internal: 464 ppi Cover: 306 ppi. Internal: 425 ppi Dimensions (inches) Open: 2.96x6.56x0.26 Closed: 2.96x3.37x0.26 Open: 2.91x6.75x0.28 Closed: 2.91x3.47x0.62 Open: 6.5 x 2.83 x 0.27 Closed: 3.35 x 2.83 x 0.59 Dimensions (millimeters) Open: 75.2x166.7x6.5 Closed: 75.2x85.5x13.7 Open: 73.99x171.48x7.19 Closed: 73.99x88.12x15.69 Open: 165.1x71.9x6.9 Closed: 85.1x71.9x14.9 Weight (grams, ounces) 188 g (6.63 oz) 199 g (7 oz) 187 g (6.6 oz) Mobile software Android 16 Android 15 Android 14 Cameras 50 megapixel (main), 12 megapixel (ultrawide) 50 megapixel (wide), 50 megapixel (ultrawide) 50 megapixel (wide), 12 megapixel (ultrawide) Internal screen camera 10 megapixel 50 megapixel 10 megapixel Video capture 4K at 60fps 4K TBD Processor Samsung Exynos 2500 Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 RAM/storage 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB 16GB + 512GB, 1TB 12GB + 256GB, 512GB Expandable storage No None None Battery 4,300 mAh 4,700 mAh 4,000 mAh Fingerprint sensor Yes Side Side Connector USB-C USB-C USB-C Headphone jack None None None Special features One UI 8, IP48 water resistance, 25-watt wired charging, Qi wireless charging, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Galaxy AI IP48 rating, 68-watt wired charging, 30-watt wireless charging, 5-watt reverse charging, dual stereo speakers, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic cover display, 3,000 nits peak brightness on cover display, 4,500 nits peak brightness on main display, 5G. IP48 rating, 25-watt wired charging, wireless charging + powershare, 3x optical zoom (up to 10x digital and 30x Space Zoom with AI Super Resolution tech) US price starts at $1,100 $1,300 $1,100 Correction, Jul. 12: The Galaxy Z Flip 7 runs on Samsung's Exynos 2500 chip.
