![Shure hid a preamp inside its latest SM7dB microphone](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/B/r/R/R/w/shure-hid-a-preamp-inside-its-latest-sm7db-microphone.webp)
Even if you’ve never heard of Shure’s SM7B, you’ve almost certainly heard the SM7B. From live radio to podcasting and streaming, the sleek, black microphone can be found hanging in front of mouths, delivering its trademark broadcast sound. Today, Shure is unveiling the latest edition — the SM7dB — to celebrate the microphone’s 50th anniversary. It also happens to solve
![Honbike’s e-bike of the future is perfect for cities](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/G/K/9/9/G/honbike-s-e-bike-of-the-future-is-perfect-for-cities.webp)
Editorial Note: Apologies for the delay in this review, earlier this year I was in a bike accident – not with this bike, I should add – that left me with a months-long concussion.
I am a proud townie. I don’t mind the odd nature walk, but I’m far happier striding for hours at a time through cities, coffee in hand. I loved walking from law school in the center of London back to my apartment, six miles away, through the hustle and bustle. That’s possibly why I feel such a kinship
![Mercedes take the wheel: Testing Drive Pilot L3 autonomy in traffic](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/1/0/j/0/0/6/mercedes-take-the-wheel-testing-drive-pilot-l3-autonomy-in-traffic.webp)
The day is finally here: There's a self-driving car available for purchase in the US. Or, at least, there will be within the next few months. Mercedes-Benz is bringing its Drive Pilot-equipped cars to California and Nevada, and, when they're deployed, you'll not only be able to take your hands off the wheel but also take your eyes off the road.
Drive Pilot is the first proper SAE Level 3 autonomy system on the road, meaning when the car is driving itself you, the driver, aren't even lia
![EA pulls its FIFA games from digital storefronts such as Steam](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/L/d/8/8/B/ea-pulls-its-fifa-games-from-digital-storefronts-such-as-steam.webp)
Electronic Arts has pulled its FIFA games from digital storefronts such as Steam and console stores just as EA Sports FC 24 arrives. As noted by X (formerly Twitter)
![Ex-Microsoft exec Panos Panay is confirmed as the new head of Amazon's devices team](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/o/x/9/6/a/ex-microsoft-exec-panos-panay-is-confirmed-as-the-new-head-of-amazon-s-devices-team.webp)
Former Microsoft executive Panos Panay will be taking over as the head of Amazon’s Devices and Services (D&S) division, the company confirmed. He'll start his new role at the end of October, CEO Andy Jassy said.
"As a strong product builder and inventor who has deep experience in both hardware and integrated services, Panos will be a great addition t
![Threads will allow users to delete accounts separately from Instagram](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/e/r/j/v/6/x/threads-will-allow-users-to-delete-accounts-separately-from-instagram.webp)
Threads is preparing a feature that allows users to delete a Threads account without also deleting their Instagram account, as reported by TechCrunch. This comes straight from Meta’s chief privacy officer Michael Protti. He stated at last week’s TechCrunch Disrupt event that the feature would be ready for
Apple has released a firmware update for its Studio Display to improve its contentious 12MP ultrawide webcam, it said in the
![The Morning After: What to expect at Meta Connect 2023](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/Q/j/8/K/A/the-morning-after-what-to-expect-at-meta-connect-2023.webp)
Meta is gearing up its annual event devoted to all things VR, AR and the metaverse. The company is once again showing off a new VR headset, the Meta Quest 3, as well as its next-generation smart glasses. We already know quite a bit about the Meta Quest 3, thanks to a preview from Zuckerberg earlier this year. The $499 headset has been considerably slimmed down and has redesigned controllers. It will also have better graphics, thanks to a new next-gen Qualcomm chipset, which will power new mix
![Nothing's budget-friendly brand CMF debuts a $69 smartwatch and $49 earbuds](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/D/P/z/8/y/n/nothing-s-budget-friendly-brand-cmf-debuts-a-69-smartwatch-and-49-earbuds.webp)
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand Nothing announced back in August, has launched its first products: A smartwatch, a pair of earbuds and a GaN charger. The $69 Watch Pro comes with a 1.96-inch AMOLED display and built-in GPS. Its battery can last for up to 13 days, and it
![The Talos Principle 2 will hit consoles and PC on November 2](https://www.cdn5.niftycent.com/d/k/l/A/7/X/b/the-talos-principle-2-will-hit-consoles-and-pc-on-november-2.webp)
You can play the much-awaited sequel to the underground indie hit The Talos Principle in just a month's time. The Talos Principle 2 is coming out for PC (via Steam and Epic Games), the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, and you can get the sci-fi puzzler with a 10 percent discount if you pre-order it before its launch da