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9 buzzy new Miami Italian restaurants to try out for National Pasta Day

NewsWritten by Falyn WoodEditor, Time Out MiamiWednesday October 16 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppFrom Coconut Grove to Brickell, Miami Beach to Wynwood, Downtown to Little River, no Miami neighborhood has been spared from the latest wave of dining Italianification. However you might feel about Miami’s borderline absurd influx of Italian restaurants over the last few years, it probably doesn’t change how you feel about pasta.  At least one positive that comes with so many new Italian spots is the sheer abundance of pasta around town—and not just any pasta. All that competition tends to yield higher-quality plates of food for us: ultra-fresh, house-made,…

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USB explainer: what’s USB 4, USB-C, and more?

USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, more than likely powers a number of your home gadgets, smartphones and headphones. But as USB standards have evolved over time, this has often lead to some confusion among users. Currently, the most commonly used USB standards are USB 3.1, USB 3.2, and USB 4.0. Physically, USB connectors now come in three versions: USB-A, USB-B, and USB-C. But what’s the difference between all these USB formats? Let us unpick the finer details for you. Why USB? USB is a widely used interface that has revolutionised how we connect peripherals to our computers and other…

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This AI device will let you talk to your dog or cat (sort of)

This year, AI hardware is the latest buzzword. And apparently we’re also officially entering the era where your dog might start talking back to you. No, your Labrador hasn’t secretly been working on a stand-up comedy routine. It’s all thanks to a new voice-activated collar from a company called Personifi AI, which is trying to turn your pet into a chatbot-wearing companion. This isn’t exactly Dr. Dolittle levels of communication. The collar has a microphone and speaker, allowing it to hear your voice and respond with a pre-recorded human voice. That’s the caveat – you’re technically chatting to a cleverly…

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I Spent a Week Listening to AI Music, and Here’s What I Learned

Key Takeaways AI music is easily accessible on Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube. Listening to AI music provides a vast, endless variety of tunes. Despite its novelty, AI music may struggle to connect emotionally with listeners. With surprisingly catchy outcomes, artificial intelligence is generating a plethora of new tunes to try out on popular streaming platforms like Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube. While they may be fun at first, I wanted to switch back to traditionally created music by the end of the week for a few reasons. Where to Listen to AI-Generated Music While you can generate AI tunes using an…

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Best wired headphones in 2024 including in-ears, over-ears, open and closed-back

From in-ears to over-ears, closed-back and open-back, there are plenty of wired headphones options out there. They’re ideal if you’d rather have the reliable, charge-free, and tactile experience of a cable-toting pair of cans or buds. While Bluetooth headphones have become the norm, audiophiles and people who’d rather not have to deal with charging another gadget still flock to wired headphones to get their audio fix. With so many different options available, choosing the right ones for you can be tricky. That’s why we’ve rounded up our top pick of the best wired headphones, to help make your decision that…

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Amazon Finally Unveils a Spectacular Looking Color Kindle

Finally! After 17 years of Amazon’s iconic Kindle e-reader, the company has just announced the first version with a color screen—the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. In Living Color Amazon Good things come to those who wait, especially if you’re a reader. The new Kindle features a 7-inch Colorsoft display with no harsh glare of intense light like a traditional backlit screen. The Kindle’s display also features an auto-adjusting front light that will adjust from a white light to warm amber. To make the most of the color display, you can highlight in yellow, orange, blue, or pink, and then search…

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Taylor Swift Hard Rock Stadium seating map: best seats and capacity for Miami Eras tour

NewsWritten by Anna RahmananSenior National News EditorWednesday October 16 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsApp So, your Taylor Swift in Miami plans are in full motion: you’ve got tickets to the Eras Tour concerts at Hard Rock Stadium already downloaded, you know where you’re going to park your car and how much that will cost you and you’ve planned on stopping by the tour’s official merch store before Swift takes the stage. But all you can actually think of now is how close you will be to Swift once she starts performing. That, of course, depends on the passes you snagged and Hard Rock Stadium’s…

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Android 15 is here: the top new features your phone will get in the free update

Whether you’re reaching for your wallet in anticipation for the latest upcoming smartphones, or are content to stick with the handset already in your pocket, software makes your device. You’ve got two big players to pick from: Apple’s iOS or Android. Android 15 is the latest and greatest version of Google’s mobile OS, and is seeing more frequent updates than ever. After months of beta software releases, the free Android 15 update is finally available (although later than expected). Whether you’re a diehard Android fan, or a curious Apple user popping over to check out the other side of the fence,…

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Here’s How I Get the Best Value From Music Streaming Services

I pay for Spotify Premium every month. Yes, there’s a free version, but for me, spending a comparatively small sum is worth it. Considering all I have access to, it’s great value and helps to support the entertainment industry. Here’s how I make sure I’m getting the best bang for my buck. Not Paying Out for Too Many Streaming Services Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music, Tidal: there are so many music streaming platforms now that it can be hard to decide which to go with. Nonetheless, it’s important to find one or two that you like and stick with…

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I tried the new Kindle Scribe and these are the exciting new features you’ll love

Amazon has given its Kindle family the biggest makeover in its history, refreshing the compete line-up. It starts with the entry-level Kindle which is faster and brighter. Then there’s the new Kindle Paperwhite which is faster with a larger display. That’s joined by the Kindle Colorsoft which adds a colour display and then finally you have the big one, the Kindle Scribe. The Kindle Scribe is slightly different to other Kindles because it’s not just about reading, it’s about writing too. For some people, Scribe might only be about writing, but it has versatility that other Kindles don’t. It has…

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