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2022 Kia EV6 First Drive Review: Simply the Best

2022 Kia EV6 First Drive Review: Simply the Best

The all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 is finally here and the first examples will be hitting dealerships about the same time as the Korean automaker's big Super Bowl LVI ad airs. The battery-electric crossover SUV is based on the same Electric Global Modular Platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60 but rolls out with a slightly different approach to performance and its own unique aesthetic. All told, this model is a huge step forward for Kia -- the company's engineers and designers have put their best foot all the way forward with this one.

Power, range and charging

The EV6 is available with three powertrain configurations. There's a 167-horsepower base model with a 58-kilowatt-hour battery pack and 232-mile Environmental Protection Agency-estimated range. Upgrading to a larger 77.4-kWh battery pack boosts the single-motor output to 225 hp and estimated range to 310 miles. Peak torque for both battery configurations is stated at 258 pound-feet.

My tester features the more potent dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, which retains the 77.4-kWh battery but adds a second motor to the front axle, boosting total output to 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. Predictably, more power comes a small compromise to maximum range, dropping down to an EPA-estimated 272 miles per full charge.

Kia paid particular attention to the charging experience; the EV6's 800-volt system boasts some of the fastest theoretical charging speeds on the road today. At a 350-kW DC fast-charging station, the Kia can add up to 180 miles of range in around 15 minutes and hustle through a 20 to 80% charge in around 20 minutes. At a slower 50-kW DC station, a full charge takes a little over an hour, while an 11-kW Level 2 home or public station takes between six and seven hours. Every EV6 includes 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging at Electrify America stations, and some quick back-of-the-napkin math figures that to be around 3,500 miles of free best-case-scenario range.

I only wish the EV6's charging port was located near the front, rather than its current spot above the rear bumper. In my experience, it's usually easier to pull nose first into most charging stations -- particularly in lots with angled parking -- but that's mostly nitpicking. The EV6's charging port is also bidirectional. With the aid of the included vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging adapter, users are able to plug in 110-volt accessories and appliances for mobile or emergency power. Kia gives the example of powering a home refrigerator for more than 300 hours (almost two weeks) in the event of an extended blackout. There's also a second 110-volt outlet beneath the rear seats. Owners can set a discharge limit on the V2L output, ensuring there's enough range to get home at the end of a day tailgating.

Electric grin generator

Last year, I had an opportunity to test the EV6 on a very short agility course, so I already knew how hard this dual-motor configuration launches, but I was more than happy to experience it again and again on the road. The EV6 completes the 0-to-60-mph sprint in 4.6 seconds, surging forward with smooth, silent confidence and pulling my facial features back into a grin. Stoplight shenanigans are fun, but the EV6's flat torque curve means that it's just as responsive during a short merge at the base of an on-ramp or a quick pass at highway speeds.

The EV6 has one of the fastest charging speeds of any new car today.

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The EV6 features paddles that adjust the level of regenerative braking applied when lifting the accelerator. There are four main settings, ranging from Level 0's no-regen coasting to Level 3 with near-max regeneration, which is pretty close to one-pedal driving, but still requires the brake pedal to hold at a complete stop and will creep forward at very low speeds. There is a fifth i-Pedal mode that enables true, full-stop, one-pedal braking, but it's only selectable under certain conditions and the EV6 will always revert to Level 3 when restarting.

Four drive modes are also selectable. Eco mode detunes the accelerator's responsiveness and deactivates the front motor under most conditions for the best possible range. Sport boosts throttle sensitivity and makes full use of both motors for maximum responsiveness. Normal is the default setting, splitting the difference with on-demand use of the front motor. Dual-motor models also feature a fourth Snow mode for increased traction in slippery conditions.

The EV6's static suspension is nicely tuned with a firm ride that emphasizes the sportier side of the E-GMP architecture. After my initial short test, I feared it would skew too firm for comfort, but on the road my fears were allayed by the crossover's balanced agility with a still excellent level of compliance over bumps. The EV6 won't fool you into thinking it's a sports car, but there's some performance potential in this Kia.

This dual-motor GT-Line model steps up to larger 20-inch wheels.

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The steering is nicely weighted with enough positive feedback to make going around bends enjoyable. Interestingly, during full-throttle launches, the EV6 squats back onto its haunches enough that I was able to feel the steering lighten up a touch -- not so much that it detracts from the overall surefooted stance and flat, controlled handling, but enough of an effect to add to the "holy crap, I'm hauling" feeling.

I was surprised to find a menu in the infotainment system that allowed me to select from three settings for the EV6's faux engine sound. There's the subtle Stylish sound, a deep Dynamic tone and a sci-fi Cyber sound, each with three volume levels that correspond to the throttle position and speed. Users can also customize the behaviors of any of the three presets or completely disable the generated sounds altogether. 

Infotainment and interior design

Overall, the EV6's cabin is about the same size as that of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. However, the Kia feels more compact and its inteior more cockpit-like thanks mostly to its larger, floating center console that stretches up to almost meet the dashboard -- not to mention my tester's darker upholstery. Kia's console doesn't slide like Hyundai's, so passengers won't be able to take as much advantage of the flat floor, but I like the EV6's center unit makes room for dedicated and easily reached controls for the heated seats and steering wheel just ahead of the electronic rotary shifter. (Hyundai hides these commonly accessed controls in a touchscreen submenu.)

The EV6's larger center console makes the crossover feel more cramped than the Ioniq 5, but noticeably improves ergonomics.

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Dual 12.3-inch screens stretch across the dashboard behind a single curved panel. The left screen serves as the fully digital instrument cluster, while the right is the touch-sensitive main infotainment display.  The menu system is similar to the icon-based setup used in many modern Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles and is logically organized, satisfyingly responsive and packed with a complement of useful and weird features like a voice memo recorder or ambient soundscapes. Personally, I prefer Kia's dark interface to the retina searing white menus of the Ioniq 5, particularly when driving at night.

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard, but wireless connectivity for the technologies is not supported. That makes the standard wireless charging pad, which just barely fits my Google Pixel 6 Pro, a bit less useful, in my opinion -- an annoyance that's compounded by the fact that the only USBs usable for data connectivity are beneath the dashboard near the floor. Overall, the EV6 features four USB ports, including a pair of Type-C ports on the front seat backs for easy backseat charging.

Just beneath the main touchscreen is a capacitive bank that serves double duty as climate controls and menu shortcuts. By default, there are knobs for volume and tuning and shortcuts to various infotainment functions like the map or phone menus, but with the tap of a button it switches to knobs for dual-zone temperature control and buttons for various climate modes. Now, on the one hand, having to toggle between the two modes is a little annoying at first. However, if you're the kind of person who likes to set their automatic temperature settings and forget them, it's not so bad, especially considering the climate features I'm most likely to fiddle with -- the heated and ventilated seats -- are always available on the console. After a few days behind the wheel, the rare toggle became second nature.

This bank of capacitive buttons and knobs can be toggled between climate and infotainment controls with a tap.

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Drivewise safety suite

The 2022 Kia EV6 comes standard with Kia's excellent Drivewise driver-assistance suite. This includes lane-centering steering assist in addition to front, rear and blind-spot collision avoidance tech and machine-learning adaptive cruise control that works in stop-and-go traffic and adapts over time to match the driver's habits. The EV6 also boasts a surround-view camera system that aids in precise parking and the automaker's blind spot camera system that displays a video feed of the adjacent lane when signaling for a lane change. Rounding out the packed list of features is Kia's Remote Smart Parking Assist, which allows the EV6 to pull straight forward or back in or out of a narrow parking spot while the driver controls from curbside with the key fob.

For the most part, I'm pleased with the EV6's tech suite. However, the extra-large HUD needs work: It promises to replicate a 44-inch display projected over the hood of the car but, from my normal seating position, clips the bottom edge at all but the highest vertical adjustment level. Augmented reality data is also supposed to highlight the car ahead when cruise control is active, but the system doesn't automatically track my head/eye position like Mercedes-Benz's AR system, so the glowing highlight sits too far to the left. There are manual adjustments I can tweak to better line up the overlay, but the highlighted zone doesn't appear when parked, meaning I'd have to fine-tune it while driving, which is distracting. I'm normally a fan of head-up tech, but this is the rare example where I just find myself not bothering and turning off most of the HUD's features.

The HUD is a dud, but that's hardly a dealbreaker on an otherwise excellent machine.

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Pricing and competition

The 2022 Kia EV6 starts at $42,115 including a $1,215 destination charge for the base EV6 Light with the smaller, standard range battery. My top-spec EV6 GT-Line AWD stickers for $57,115, arriving at an as-tested $58,105 thanks to $695 Steel Matte Gray Paint and $295 GT-Line suede seats. Ignoring these aesthetic choices, the EV6 is between $370 and $1,190 more expensive than a comparably equipped Ioniq 5 but boasts between 7 and 18 miles of additional range depending on the selected trim level. I also prefer the look of the EV6 and is smarter cabin controls, but your preferences may vary.

Outside of Hyundai Motor Group, Ford's Mustang Mach-E plays in the same price and performance range, as does the Polestar 2. Of course, there's also the Tesla Model Y Long Range, which edges Kia out on estimated range at the cost of a larger price tag, interior quality and other compromises. 

Its outstanding range and excellent value would be enough to merit your attention, but the 2022 Kia EV6 stands even further apart from the crowd with head-turning style, truly satisfying performance and unique features like V2L power and ridiculously fast charging. It's not just a strong contender for one of the best vehicles in this growing class of electric crossovers, it's also one of the best, most thoughtful vehicles Kia has ever made.

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Adobe Lightroom gets cinema-style color editing to make photos moody or warm

Adobe Lightroom gets cinema-style color editing to make photos moody or warm

You might have noticed how moviemakers try to shape your mood with color: the sickly green tinge of the Matrix, the psychedelic purple and blue of Avatar, the miasmic orange of Blade Runner 2049 or the gritty dulled colors of Saving Private Ryan. It's done with a technology called color grading, and Adobe has just built it into its Lightroom photo editing software.

The technology, with roots in analog-era chemistry tweaks in film processing, is arriving in all versions of Lightroom, Adobe announced Tuesday at its free online Max conference for the creative set.

Even if you prefer undoctored photos, plenty of people like the moods possible with Instagram filters. Lightroom's color grading is a more sophisticated step in digital photography -- technology that once was out of the reach of mainstream photographers.

Lightroom color grading relies on three color wheels to control hues in a photo's bright, midrange and dark regions. You can warm up photos by making bright parts more vivid and yellowish, embrace the orange and teal look popular in lots of movies, or just explore lots of moody or wacky color schemes.

The feature helps Lightroom match rivals like Phase One's Capture One Pro that already have high-end color tools. Expect a new market in the cottage industry selling Lightroom presets designed to help wedding and portrait photographers quickly make photos look peppy, nostalgic, bold or solemn.

Unlike some Lightroom updates, color grading works in both of Adobe's Lightroom families -- Lightroom Classic for Windows and MacOS and the newer, cloud-synced Lightroom for Windows, MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS and the web.

Other Lightroom updates

Adobe is bringing several other features to its Lightroom versions:

• A best photo option using cloud-based AI suggests winning shots based on its assessment of parameters like exposure, focus and whether a subject's eyes are open. It works on Lightroom for iOS, iPadOS, Android and the web. Adobe is considering the best photo feature for Classic, which would use the laptop's own processing power instead of Adobe's cloud-based AI. "The priorities for Lightroom Classic are focused on speed, stability, and tethering," said Josh Haftel, director of product management for Lightroom.
• The ability to follow particular photographers who contribute Lightroom editing tutorials. This works on iOS, iPadOS, Android and Chrome OS. Lightroom will suggest others to follow based on your Lightroom activity, too.
• GPU acceleration for faster changes applied with brush and gradient tools on all Windows and Mac versions.
• Updating the versions feature, Lightroom for Windows, Mac, Web, iOS, iPadOS, Android and Chrome OS now automatically detects significant changes and saves them so you can undo changes or compare different photos.
• In Lightroom Classic, the ability to zoom to whatever level you want instead of just some preset, fixed options.

Two Lightroom families

It can be awkward for photographers that there are two separate families of Lightroom -- the newer Lightroom, with a photo catalog anchored in the cloud and synchronized across many devices, and the older Lightroom Classic, with a photo catalog stored on a PC's hard drive and more limited sync abilities. Lightroom Classic offers several advanced features Lightroom doesn't, and though the two versions can partially work in harmony, features like photo keywords don't synchronize.

Adobe doesn't plan to unify the two Lightroom versions into one.

"Lightroom Desktop and Lightroom Classic are two separate applications and there's no intention to merge these together," the company said in a statement.

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Panic Playdate vs. Analogue Pocket: Indie Gaming Handhelds Compared

Panic Playdate vs. Analogue Pocket: Indie Gaming Handhelds Compared

Gaming handhelds are suddenly a big thing again. Thank the Nintendo Switch, Valve's Steam Deck and two charming but unfortunately hard to get gaming handhelds called the Analogue Pocket and the Panic Playdate.

The Pocket, which first went on sale last fall, is a completely revamped take on the classic Game Boy and actually plays retro Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges. (It's not made or officially endorsed by Nintendo.) With adapters, it also plays Sega Game Gear and other retro handheld titles.

The Panic Playdate, which has just started shipping to those who preordered it, is a crank-enabled handheld with a black-and-white screen that plays its own unique games, 24 of which will get beamed to the system over a period of 12 weeks in a unique subscription model. 

I've reviewed both and love them both. These are definitely niche gaming handhelds compared to a Switch (or your smartphone or an iPad), but the spirit is hopefully a direction more gaming devices will explore in the future. 

They're priced differently ($220 for the Analogue Pocket, $179 for the Panic Playdate), and they are also designed for vastly different purposes. But does either one make sense to preorder over a Switch or a Steam Deck? Let's break down the differences and similarities.

The Analogue Pocket (left) and Panic Playdate (right).

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The Pocket assumes you have retro cartridges; the Playdate comes with games

The Pocket's biggest draw is that it plays classic carts via a sharp color screen and with a rechargeable battery and USB-C port. You do need to BYOGames, though: It doesn't play emulations, although you can sideload indie games, which means plugging it into a computer and installing new software.

The Playdate, meanwhile, includes 24 games to start. But you don't get them right away: Instead, these get delivered two a week in a unique "season" format. Others can be sideloaded, too.

The Pocket is largely offline; the Playdate has Wi-Fi

To install OS updates and extra indie games, the Pocket needs to load data onto a microSD card from a computer and then sideload it into the Pocket later: It doesn't have Wi-Fi. However, the Playdate has Wi-Fi and can download games and OS updates right from the device. 

The Pocket (left) plays cartridges. The Playdate (right) has downloadable games.

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The Pocket is backlit; the Playdate isn't

The Analogue Pocket's sharp color screen is brilliantly bright, and very crisp. The Panic Playdate's black and white screen also looks vivid, but has no backlighting at all: you'll need to keep a light on nearby, like an old-school Game Boy.

The Playdate is a lot smaller

The Analogue Pocket, at 3.46 by 5.86 by 0.86 inches (88 by 149 by 22 millimeters), is smaller than an original Game Boy but too big for most pants pockets. The Playdate, meanwhile, is teeny-tiny and very pocketable at roughly 3 by 3 by 0.4 inches (76 by 74 by 9 mm). 

Both make the Switch (4 by 9.4 by 1.1 inches; 102 by 239 by 28.7 mm) seem huge by comparison.

The Panic Playdate is significantly smaller than the Analogue Pocket.

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Both have USB-C charging

The Pocket and Playdate both recharge via USB-C and can last hours at a time. FYI: They both have headphone jacks, too.

Pocket and Playdate allow mirroring to bigger screens

The Analogue Pocket has a separate dock that connects to TVs and can play games via controllers. The Playdate has a mirroring tool for playing games on a large PC monitor. Either way, there are some methods for playing offscreen.

Both can play indie games

There's a large and fascinating community of indie games you can download from places like itch.io, where developers are already making unofficial games for both handhelds. Panic Playdate games can be uploaded to Panic's account site, where they're beamed to the Playdate. Pocket games need to be loaded onto a microSD card and sideloaded into the device. It's well worth exploring what's out there on both systems. So far, I've found a bunch of fun games for each.

Also both: You can make your own indie games

Panic has a browser-based game development kit called Pulp, which was made to create Playdate games easily. Analogue works with a program called GB Studio that also encourages indie game development. 

You probably can't buy either until 2023

And now the really unfortunate part. Both the Pocket and Playdate are backordered until 2023 at the moment. Anyone who preordered early may get one sooner, but both look like they'll be in short supply for a long while. Hopefully supplies will improve, but it's sad news for two great handhelds, and it means the Nintendo Switch is probably your best handheld gaming bet in 2022.

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The Panic Playdate is tiny, yellow, has a nonbacklit black-and-white screen, and plays its own unique indie games, 24 of which come included with the purchase price. Games are controlled with buttons, a D-pad, and a wacky turning crank that's used in multiple games to good effect. The Playdate's adorable and weird, very experimental-feeling, and we have no idea what future games will arrive. But it's destined to be a collector's item for handheld and indie game lovers.

Read our Panic Playdate review.

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For anyone with a pile of old Game Boy games, the Analogue Pocket is a Game Boy revival dream come true. The Pocket plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges, and other retro handheld games like Sega Game Gear with separately sold adapters. A sharp color screen and a battery with USB-C recharging mean games play and look fantastic. A separately sold dock can play games on a TV screen, too.

Read our Analogue Pocket review.

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Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7: Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 is bigger, better than before

Surface Pro 8 vs. Surface Pro 7: Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 is bigger, better than before

Microsoft announced its latest premier two-in-one, the Surface Pro 8, at its Sept. 22 event and it's now available to buy starting at $1,100. The Surface Pro hadn't received a full update since October 2019, when the Pro 7 was introduced. That seems like eons ago -- and even then it didn't change much from the Surface Pro 6. 

Earlier this year, Microsoft did introduce the Surface Pro 7 Plus for Business. However, it has the same design as the Pro 7 but with 11th-gen Intel processors and Windows 10 Pro. There's also the 13-inch Surface Pro X that uses a custom Arm-based chipset from Microsoft instead of an Intel processor. With Windows 11 now available, though, this is a good time to update it inside and out, and that's what we got. 

While the Surface Pro 7 is no longer in the lineup, you'll still be able to buy one -- likely at a discount -- until retailers sell through their stock. Microsoft is keeping the Surface Pro 7 Plus around and will have a consumer version of it with Windows 11 Home for those who want a "classic Surface Pro." 

A larger, faster display

The Surface Pro 8 is essentially a mashup of the Pro 7 Plus and Pro X; it's the same-ish body of the 13-inch Pro X with the processors of the Pro 7 Plus. The Pro 8 is thicker and heavier than the Pro X but not by much. Since the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus are built around a 12.3-inch display, the 13-inch Pro 8 is larger than that model, too. 

Although the Surface Pro 8 display is the same size and resolution as the Pro X, the Surface Pro 8's screen has a refresh rate that goes up to 120Hz, which should make writing and drawing on the display a smoother experience (and gaming, too). When the extra speed isn't needed, it can drop to 60Hz to save battery life. 

Specs

	Surface Pro 8	Surface Pro 7 Plus (2021)	Surface Pro 7 (2019)	iPad Pro (12.9-inch, 2021)
Price	Starts at $1,100, £999, AU$1,649	Starts at $900, £909, AU$1,349	Starts at $650, £639, AU$1,149	Starts at $999, £199, AU$1,649
Optional keyboard	$180, £160, AU$260	$129, £125, AU$200	$129, £125, AU$200	$329, £329, AU$549
Optional stylus	$130, £120, AU$190	$99, £60, AU$140	$99, £60, AU$140	$119, £119, AU$199
Display	13-inch PixelSense display (120Hz), 2,880x1,920 (267 ppi)	12.3-inch PixelSense display, 2,736x1,824 resolution (267 ppi)	12.3-inch PixelSense display, 2,736x1,824 resolution (267 ppi)	12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR True Tone with ProMotion display, 2,732x2,048 resolution (264 ppi)
Processor	11th-gen Intel Core i5, i7	11th-gen Intel Core i3, i5, i7	10th-gen Intel Core i3, i5, i7	M1
RAM	8GB / 16GB / 32GB	8GB / 16GB / 32GB	4GB / 8GB / 16GB	8GB / 16GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
SIM card support for cellular model	None	Nano-SIM, eSIM	None	Nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G support (sub-6 GHz and mmWave)
Wireless	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.1	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.0	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.0	802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0
Ports	USB-C (2; USB 4.0/Thunderbolt 4), Surface Connect, Surface Type Cover port, 3.5mm headphone jack	USB-C, Surface Connect, Surface Type Cover port, MicroSDXC, USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack	USB-C, Surface Connect, Surface Type Cover port, MicroSDXC, USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack	USB-C with Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 support
Cameras	Front: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: 10-megapixel	Front: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: 8-megapixel	Front: 5-megapixel with support for Windows Hello, rear: 8-megapixel	Front: 12-megapixel TrueDepth; 1080p video, rear: 12-megapixel f/1.8 wide, 10-megapixel f/2.4 ultrawide
OS	Windows 11 Home	Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro	Windows 10 Home	iPadOS
Dimensions (HWD)	11.3 x 8.2 x 0.37 inches	11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches	11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches	11 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
Weight	2 lb., 0.9 kg	1.7 lb., 0.77 kg	1.7 lb., 0.77 kg	1.5 lb., 0.68 kg
Battery life	Up to 16 hours	Up to 15 hours	Up to 10.5 hours	Up to 10 hours

Buh-bye, USB-A; hello, Thunderbolt 4

With the move to 11th-gen Intel processors, Microsoft added not one, but two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports. This makes it easier than ever to connect external displays directly to the Surface Pro, as well as giving you high-speed data transfers and more expansion options with a dock or hub. And even though Microsoft still uses its proprietary Surface Connector for the power adapter, you can charge the Pro 8 via the USB-C ports. 

Of course, with the addition of the USB-C ports, something had to go: There is no more good ol' USB-A port on the Surface Pro 8. Microsoft also did away with the microSD card slot for expanding storage. The two-in-one does offer a removable SSD option, though it is a short M.2 2230 drive. Still, it's an option down the road if you need more physical storage.

Read more:  Here's what the Surface Duo 2 needs to succeed . Plus, check out how the specs stack up between the Surface Duo 2 and Surface Duo, and some cool camera tricks the Surface Duo can do.

The new Slim Pen 2 magnetically stores and charges at the top of the keyboard cover.

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New keyboard, new pen; neither are included

As you might expect, the increased screen size of the Surface Pro 8 means the keyboard cover from the Pro 7 won't fit. If you're upgrading to the Pro 8, you'll need a new keyboard cover, too. Microsoft did develop a new one for the Pro 8 that has a spot at the top to hold and charge the new Surface Slim Pen 2. 

Like past Surface Pro models, the keyboard cover isn't included with the Surface Pro 8. Neither is the pen. They are not cheap. The keyboard alone is $180, the pen is $130 and bundled together they're $280. At least the kickstand is built into the body of the Pro 8 so you don't have to buy a separate cover for that function.

A lot more time to work, create and play

While the 11th-gen Intel Core processors will certainly boost performance over the Surface Pro 7's 10th-gen chips, it'll also give you much better battery life. True, it helps that the Surface Pro 8 also has a larger battery pack. But, according to Microsoft's numbers, the Pro 7 Plus, using the same size battery as the regular Pro 7, gets up to 15 hours of battery life compared to the Pro 7's 10.5 hours. The Pro 8 will run for up to 16 hours. 

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The Surface Pro 8 has a larger, faster display, new processors to improve performance and extend battery life, Thunderbolt 4 for greater versatility and a new keyboard and pen. It is, however, still pricey, and the keyboard, which is pretty much a must-have, isn't included. Neither is its active pen. 

Read our Surface Pro 8 review.

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Tips to Find the Right Therapist For You

Tips to Find the Right Therapist For You

The world throws a lot at you -- work, school, family and personal responsibilities. Stress and exhaustion can debilitate your physical and mental health. Talking to a trained professional is one way of relieving your burdens. 

Due to the recent pandemic, the number of adults seeking therapy has skyrocketed. According to a survey conducted by the American Psychological Association in November of 2020, 74% of psychologists surveyed reported seeing more patients with anxiety, and 60% are seeing more patients with depression than before the start of the pandemic. 

You aren't alone, and equally, you don't have to carry this weight on your own. Here is how to find the best therapist in your area.

Read more: Best Online Therapy Services

Most common types of therapy

There are five main approaches to therapy: psychoanalysis, behavior, cognitive, humanistic and integrative. Within these five main categories, there are many specific types of therapy you might encounter. Here are the most common:

Cognitive Behavior Therapy : Therapy that identifies thought patterns that lead to negative feelings. CBT also teaches positive coping skills. It is used to treat a wide range of conditions like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and eating disorders.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy : This method focuses on regulating heavy emotions, connecting with others, finding healthy coping skills and integrating mindfulness. DBT is often used to treat borderline personality disorder in women, eating disorders and severe depression. 

Client-Centered Therapy : This is a type of psychotherapy where the therapist doesn't give advice but rather offers great compassion, positivity and empathy. Through this process of talking and support, clients become self-aware. CCT is used to treat lots of conditions such as depression.

Psychodynamic Therapy : This type of talk therapy aims to find the psychological root of the problem or ailment while deeply understanding emotions. It is rooted in the idea that through talking about problems, clients can self-reflect and develop coping skills. It is often used to treat stress, anxiety and depression.

Read more: What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Finding the best therapist

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Beginning your healing journey may seem daunting, but the hardest part is knowing where to start. You have options and plenty of resources at your fingertips.

Here are a few starting places to consider.

Word of mouth 

Ask your family and friends, peers and colleagues for recommendations. Word travels fast about the best therapists in the area. 

Your healthcare provider 

Oftentimes, your healthcare provider will have a mental health unit. Look at the directory or ask your primary physician. 

Online resources

The most common means for finding a mental health professional is a quick Google search of therapists available in your area. If those results get too overwhelming, here are some tools that break it down for you. 

Specialized resources:

Local groups

You can look into local resources if you have depleted your online options. Your school, church, community or workplace might have connections to professionals in the area or in online programs (often at a discounted rate, especially if it is through your university or place of work). 

Local support groups are another great way to not only connect with a trained physician but others in similar situations. You can locate local support groups through Mental Health America and Psychology Today.

Read more: Best Mental Health Apps

Narrowing the search 

You have found a few individual therapists after much searching -- now what? How do you know if one is a better fit for you than another? Here are a few aspects to consider before booking the first appointment with a new therapist:

Are they well-versed in your area of concern? 

Choose someone who has experience treating your condition, whether that be grief, trauma, anxiety or depression. 

Do they serve your age group?

Look for their area of expertise; some therapists only take child clients. 

Are they covered by insurance?

Some practitioners are covered by Medicare or Medicaid or other private insurance providers. If you are worried about paying out of pocket, find out if your insurance covers your sessions. 

Do they speak your preferred language?

Your comfortability is key. The right therapist for you will speak the language you feel most at ease with. 

Is your therapist right for you?

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You finally found a therapist that you like and scheduled your first session. There is still a chance that this professional may not be the perfect fit for you. During your first or second appointment, ask yourself:

Am I comfortable sharing personal information with this person?

Do I feel truly understood and heard?

Will this person help me reach the goals I have set for myself?

Does this person validate my experiences?

Do I feel as if I am the center of our conversations?

If you answer "no" to any of these questions, chances are this therapist isn't a good fit for you. It might take a few tries to find the right one. 

Remember that therapy will not always be comfortable, but you need to make sure your provider creates a space that is welcoming. There is no shame in having to tell a professional that you may not be a good match, and they should do the same for you. Repeat these steps as many times as you wish until you find the best therapist for you. 

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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Android 12: Google's major new revamp changes your phone from head to toe. Here's how

Android 12: Google's major new revamp changes your phone from head to toe. Here's how

Google's Android 12 operating system, revealed at the Google I/O developer conference Tuesday, represents the biggest design change in the history of the OS, complete with customizable color palettes, updated notifications and faster, battery-saving performance.

There are now more than 3 billion active Android devices worldwide, Sameer Samat, vice president of Android, said during the Google I/O keynote. Now available as a public beta (here's how to download Android 12) and with a general release likely arriving around September, Android 12's new features may differ depending on your device. On Google Pixelphones, when you choose your wallpaper, a feature called color extraction will update the whole system, including your lock screen, widgets and notifications, with custom complementary colors, Samat said.

Another part of the redesign involves more fluid motions, animations and responses to your touch. You'll find an always-on display, and more adaptive notifications -- for example, when you dismiss them on the lock screen, the clock will appear larger, so you know you're caught up. 

Several under-the-hood improvements promise to speed up your phone and save battery life, including reducing the CPU time needed for core system services by up to 22% and reducing the use of big cores by the system server by up to 15%, Samat said. 

Notifications also get a refresh to give you a better at-a-glance view. The Quick Settings bar also gets an update, and now includes Google Pay and Home Controls along with more customization so you can keep everything you need in one place that's easy to access. 

When you press the power button, you'll trigger Google Assistant for helping to make phone calls, asking questions or reading articles aloud. 

For more, check out how to use Android 12's new app privacy features, and the best new Android 12 features. 

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Mortgage Interest Rates Today for Aug. 17, 2022: 30-Year Fixed Rate Eases

Mortgage Interest Rates Today for Aug. 17, 2022: 30-Year Fixed Rate Eases

Today rates followed a split path. While 15-year fixed mortgage rates saw an increase along with 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages, interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages sank a bit. 

Though mortgage rates have been rather consistently going up since the start of this year, what happens next depends on whether inflation continues to climb or begins to retreat. Interest rates are dynamic and unpredictable -- at least on a daily or weekly basis -- and they respond to a wide variety of economic factors. Right now, they're particularly sensitive to inflation and the prospect of a US recession. With so much uncertainty in the market, if you're looking to buy a home, trying to time the market may not play to your favor. If inflation rises and rates climb, this could translate to higher interest rates and steeper monthly mortgage payments. For this reason, you may have better luck locking in a lower mortgage interest rate sooner rather than later. No matter when you decide to shop for a home, it's always a good idea to seek out multiple lenders to compare rates and fees to find the best mortgage for your specific situation.

30-year fixed-rate mortgages

The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 5.54%, which is a decrease of 3 basis points from one week ago. (A basis point is equivalent to 0.01%.) Thirty-year fixed mortgages are the most frequently used loan term. A 30-year fixed rate mortgage will usually have a lower monthly payment than a 15-year one -- but often a higher interest rate. Although you'll pay more interest over time -- you're paying off your loan over a longer timeframe -- if you're looking for a lower monthly payment, a 30-year fixed mortgage may be a good option.

15-year fixed-rate mortgages

The average rate for a 15-year, fixed mortgage is 4.89%, which is an increase of 2 basis points from seven days ago. Compared to a 30-year fixed mortgage, a 15-year fixed mortgage with the same loan value and interest rate will have a larger monthly payment. But a 15-year loan will usually be the better deal, as long as you can afford the monthly payments. You'll most likely get a lower interest rate, and you'll pay less interest in total because you're paying off your mortgage much quicker.

5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages

A 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage has an average rate of 4.21%, an increase of 2 basis points from the same time last week. You'll typically get a lower interest rate (compared to a 30-year fixed mortgage) with a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage in the first five years of the mortgage. But since the rate changes with the market rate, you might end up paying more after that time, as described in the terms of your loan. Because of this, an ARM could be a good option if you plan to sell or refinance your house before the rate changes. If not, shifts in the market may significantly increase your interest rate.

Mortgage rate trends

Though mortgage rates were historically low at the beginning of 2022, they have been increasing somewhat steadily since then. The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points in an attempt to curb record-high inflation. The Fed has raised rates a total of four times this year, but inflation still remains high. As a general rule, when inflation is low, mortgage rates tend to be lower. When inflation is high, rates tend to be higher.

Though the Fed does not directly set mortgage rates, the central bank's policy actions influence how much you pay to finance your home loan. If you're looking to buy a house in 2022, keep in mind that the Fed has signaled it will continue to raise rates, and mortgage rates could increase as the year goes on. Whether rates follow their upward projection or begin to level out hinges on if inflation actually slows.

We use data collected by Bankrate, which is owned by the same parent company as CNET, to track rate changes over time. This table summarizes the average rates offered by lenders across the country:

Current average mortgage interest rates

Loan type	Interest rate	A week ago	Change
30-year fixed rate	5.54%	5.57%	-0.03
15-year fixed rate	4.89%	4.87%	+0.02
30-year jumbo mortgage rate	5.53%	5.56%	-0.03
30-year mortgage refinance rate	5.50%	5.53%	-0.03

Updated on Aug. 17, 2022.

How to find personalized mortgage rates

You can get a personalized mortgage rate by reaching out to your local mortgage broker or using an online calculator. When researching home mortgage rates, consider your goals and current financial situation. Specific mortgage rates will vary based on factors including credit score, down payment, debt-to-income ratio and loan-to-value ratio. Generally, you want a good credit score, a larger down payment, a lower DTI and a lower LTV to get a lower interest rate. The interest rate isn't the only factor that affects the cost of your home — be sure to also consider additional factors such as fees, closing costs, taxes and discount points. Make sure you talk to multiple lenders -- like local and national banks, credit unions and online lenders -- and comparison shop to find the best loan for you.

What is a good loan term?

One important thing to consider when choosing a mortgage is the loan term, or payment schedule. The most common mortgage terms are 15 years and 30 years, although 10-, 20- and 40-year mortgages also exist. Mortgages are further divided into fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages. The interest rates in a fixed-rate mortgage are fixed for the duration of the loan. Unlike a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rates for an adjustable-rate mortgage are only stable for a certain amount of time (commonly five, seven or 10 years). After that, the rate fluctuates annually based on the market interest rate.

One important factor to take into consideration when choosing between a fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage is how long you plan on living in your home. If you plan on staying long-term in a new house, fixed-rate mortgages may be the better option. Fixed-rate mortgages offer greater stability over time compared to adjustable-rate mortgages, but adjustable-rate mortgages might offer lower interest rates upfront. If you don't have plans to keep your new house for more than three to 10 years, though, an adjustable-rate mortgage may give you a better deal. There is no best loan term as a rule of thumb; it all depends on your goals and your current financial situation. It's important to do your research and know your own priorities when choosing a mortgage.

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