Apple today added the second-generation HomePod to its refurbished store in the U.S., but it is not yet possible to place an order. The refurbished models will be available in Midnight or White for $249, compared to $299 brand new. Apple says certified refurbished HomePods undergo full functionality testing, and are inspected, cleaned, and repackaged in a plain white box with the power cord and documentation. The refurbished HomePods are covered by Apple's limited one-year warranty policy and are eligible for extended AppleCare+ coverage. Introduced in January 2023, the second-generation HomePod has a similar design as the full-size HomePod that was discontinued in 2021, but with a larger backlit touch surface and some internal changes, including two fewer tweeters and…

In response to the U.S. state of Montana banning TikTok from operating there as of January 1, 2024, the first U.S. state to do so, it’s expected that TikTok users and/or civil liberty groups will attempt to fight the ban in court. U.S. state Montana on Wednesday banned the CCP-controlled TikTok app, with the state’s lawmakers saying they aimed to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by the Chinese Communist Party. Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe for The New York Times: A court battle over First Amendment rights appeared to be brewing in Montana on Thursday, in response to the state banning TikTok from operating there as of Jan. 1, the first prohibition of its kind in the nation. Under…

In response to the U.S. state of Montana banning TikTok from operating there as of January 1, 2024, the first U.S. state to do so, it’s expected that TikTok users and/or civil liberty groups will attempt to fight the ban in court. U.S. state Montana on Wednesday banned the CCP-controlled TikTok app, with the state’s lawmakers saying they aimed to protect residents from alleged intelligence gathering by the Chinese Communist Party. Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe for The New York Times: A court battle over First Amendment rights appeared to be brewing in Montana on Thursday, in response to the state banning TikTok from operating there as of Jan. 1, the first prohibition of its kind in the nation. Under…

Bluetti's newest and most portable power station, the AC60, hits shelves just in time for summer adventures, supplying hours of charge to keep all your favorite essential devices running.Take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing at $599.The Bluetti A60 Portable Power Station has a 600W inverter that produces 403Wh of power from a LiFePO4 battery pack. For a limited time, take advantage of Bluetti's A60 Super Early Bird pre-sale for only $599. Read more...

Bluetti's newest and most portable power station, the AC60, hits shelves just in time for summer adventures, supplying hours of charge to keep all your favorite essential devices running.Take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing at $599.The Bluetti A60 Portable Power Station has a 600W inverter that produces 403Wh of power from a LiFePO4 battery pack. For a limited time, take advantage of Bluetti's A60 Super Early Bird pre-sale for only $599. Read more...

Bluetti's newest and most portable power station, the AC60, hits shelves just in time for summer adventures, supplying hours of charge to keep all your favorite essential devices running.Take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing at $599.The Bluetti A60 Portable Power Station has a 600W inverter that produces 403Wh of power from a LiFePO4 battery pack. For a limited time, take advantage of Bluetti's A60 Super Early Bird pre-sale for only $599. Read more...