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Microsoft’s Surface team is reportedly making an AirPods competitor
It was just last October that Microsoft released the Surface Headphones, its first real foray into headphones. It turns out the company might not be stopping there. Microsoft is reportedly planning on building its own “true wireless” headphones in the vein of Apple’s AirPods. äàëüøå »
2019-4-16 20:56
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CHEAP: This beefy JBL Link smart speaker is now HALF PRICE OMFG
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Say hello, everyone, to the JBL Link 500. This is a voice-activated smart speaker with a big sound. Oh, and it’s currently HALF PRICE, meaning you can pick one up for the low, low cost of $199. äàëüøå »
2019-4-16 15:20
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Google will reveal a new Pixel product on May 7
After several leaks detailing Google’s upcoming mid-range phones over the past couple of months, we might finally see the Pixel 3a, and the Pixel 3a XL in a matter of weeks. Google just announced that it’ll hold a briefing on May 7 (May 8 for some parts in the world), and it’s almost certainly about the company’s new handsets. äàëüøå »
2019-4-16 09:11
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These phones give you the most battery life per dollar
Phones have improved in pretty much every way over the past 20 years. Well, apart from in one area: battery life. Yep, the days when you could expect your phone to last you a week without a full charge are long gone. äàëüøå »
2019-4-15 17:59
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Video: We forced the R2D2 builders association to reveal its raison d’etre
This video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. Despite science’s continual advances, there are mysteries we’ve still never solved. äàëüøå »
2019-4-15 16:27
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CHEAP: Get 3 (yes, a whole 3!) Amazon Echo Dots for only $70! WOW!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! It’s almost Easter everyone! That means one thing: rolling back a boulder and revealing some spicy deals. äàëüøå »
2019-4-15 13:01
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CHEAP: Protect your family with Ring’s 15-piece home security kit for just $300
Not long ago, getting your hands on a decent automated home security system was an almost impossible task – at least for those who didn’t have a few thousand dollars to burn. Things are different now, and you can pick up a sophisticated home protection system for just a few hundred dollars. äàëüøå »
2019-4-15 23:06
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CHEAP: 29% off Harman/Kardon’s Onyx Studio 4 speaker, just for you
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If not just straight-up ugly, a lot of Bluetooth speakers are, well, instantly forgettable. But you know one that isn’t? Yep, that’s right: the Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 4. äàëüøå »
2019-4-13 15:00
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CHEAP: Get $20 off Anker’s noise-cancelling neckband earbuds
It was only a few years ago that Anker started making premium audio gear, through its Soundcore sub-brand. Even though it doesn’t exactly have much of a historical pedigree, it’s managed to impress through worthwhile products like the Soundcore Space NC. äàëüøå »
2019-4-13 23:15
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Umm, how did a fly get into this ‘weather-sealed’ camera lens?
Weather-sealed camera lenses let you shoot in the rain, in the snow, at the beach, in a desert, and all sorts of situations that might otherwise make you think twice about bringing your gear. They’re sealed against the elements, so though it’s not uncommon to find some specs of dust here and there, that’s usually as bad as it gets… which is why I’d really like to know: how did a whole fly get into one? Roger Cicala from the aptly named Lensrentals. äàëüøå »
2019-4-12 21:19
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Samsung Galaxy Fold: You can now pre-order your pre-order (not a typo)
Samsung’s biggest announcement of the year wasn’t the S10, but the Galaxy Fold. Despite the astronomical $1,980 price, early adopters will surely be lining in time for the April 26 release date. äàëüøå »
2019-4-12 18:29
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CHEAP: PlayStation Classic for $30? Don’t mind if I do.
When Sony revived the PlayStation Classic, it was regarded by many in the gaming chattering classes as a lazy and transparent attempt to cash in on the retro gaming craze. Overwhelmingly, people’s complaints centered on one key issue: the games. äàëüøå »
2019-4-11 19:55
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6 things we learned after playing with Nintendo’s Labo VR kit
No one expected the Labo. Nintendo’s cardboard-based contraptions for its Switch are the sort of thing only the Japanese game giant could do. I mean, could you imagine Microsoft coming out with an arts-and-craft set that lets you turn the Xbox into a piano? Nah, me neither. äàëüøå »
2019-4-11 15:03
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How to use your Android phone as a security key for your Google accounts
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Google has been working to make it easier to secure your accounts for its services with two-factor authentication over the past few years. äàëüøå »
2019-4-11 14:51
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The Samsung Galaxy A80 takes selfies in a way that’s totally insane, but completely inspired
At an event in Bangkok, Samsung today announced a swathe of new phones for its mid-range ‘A’ line. These middle-of-the-road phones are decidedly conservative in nature. They seldom break ground, instead choosing to offer respectable specifications without breaking the bank. äàëüøå »
2019-4-10 20:51
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Video: Wood you believe this business makes bikes out of… wood?
This video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. Have you ever looked at a bike and thought “THERE’S TOO MUCH METAL THERE?” Well, at least one person has: Edouard from Atelier Suji. äàëüøå »
2019-4-10 15:12
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CHEAP: Get these excellent Jabra wireless workout earbuds for just $46
Whether you like to exercise at the gym, at home, or somewhere in the open, it can be tough to find the perfect pair of workout headphones. Your search ends here. Jabra Sport Coach SE Wireless Headphones are on sale for just $46 (a massive 62-percent discount), which means you can get a great bang for your buck. äàëüøå »
2019-4-10 15:00
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Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 730G chip is designed for cheaper ‘gaming phones’
The majority of ‘gaming phones’ from 2018 -including the Razer Phone 2, Asus’ ROG Phone, and Xiaomi’s Black Shark – were all powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 chip. It’s the same processor that was under the hood of many high-end non-gaming models from other brands, which means you weren’t getting anything special in terms of processing power. äàëüøå »
2019-4-9 19:30
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40 years of console wars, spellbindingly charted for your viewing pleasure
We enjoyed creating our last bar chart race about phone sales so much, we couldn’t resist doing another. So, this time round we’ve looked at something close to all our hearts: the console wars. äàëüøå »
2019-4-9 17:05
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CHEAP: $134 off Audio Technica’s noise cancelling headphones is a BLESSING
Hate noise? So do I. Luckily, drowning it out with specifically tunes sound waves has gotten quite affordable. Take the Audio Technica ATH-MSR7NC SonicPro Active Noise Canceling Headphones that are selling for just $165 – down from $299. äàëüøå »
2019-4-9 15:01
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The only 4/20 weed gear guide you’ll ever need
The days when weed was an underground pastime are over. The game’s changed. Hell, there are whole US states where weed is legal. The same process has happened with 4/20 (AKA that weird weed day). äàëüøå »
2019-4-9 14:38
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Ikea’s new smart speaker looks like a HomePod crossed with a lamp
Ikea’s just begun getting into the smart speaker business, and its new offering is designed to fit into any space in your home – but there’s no denying that it kinda resembles an Apple HomePod. äàëüøå »
2019-4-9 09:57
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CHEAP: Find tranquility with $100 off Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you work in a busy office, travel a lot, or just find yourself distracted by the outside world, you should probably get a pair of active noise-canceling headphones. äàëüøå »
2019-4-8 14:23
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Google accidentally revealed its mid-range Pixel 3a phone is on the way
Google just can’t stop info about its Pixel phones from leaking, can it? It happened several times last year ahead of the Pixel 3’s launch, and now, the latest news about the handset’s successor comes from, um, Google itself. äàëüøå »
2019-4-8 08:50
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CHEAP: 33% off Apple’s 64GB iPhone X makes it… pretty cheap tbf
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you’re still using an ageing, decrepit iPhone, but don’t really wanna pay an absolute shit ton for an Xs, Xs Max, an Xr, listen up. äàëüøå »
2019-4-7 15:01
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CHEAP: Don’t miss out on a 4TB Seagate portable hard drive for only $84
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Everyone needs an external hard drive – especially one that’s portable. So, when Seagate‘s 4TB external hard drive has 30 percent off and is down to only $84, you best take notice. äàëüøå »
2019-4-6 15:00
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Video: Welcome to the wild world of… wood sander racing?
This video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. Humanity has raced for millennia. Humans racing humans. äàëüøå »
2019-4-5 15:11
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Amazon’s plan to rival Apple AirPods is about more than selling you earphones
Bloomberg reports that Amazon is working on wireless earphones, similar to Apple’s recently refreshed AirPods – but with support for the company’s Alexa voice assistant built in. The buds are slated to arrive sometime in the first half of this year. äàëüøå »
2019-4-5 09:44
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Xiaomi’s chipset division shifts focus from smartphones to IoT gadgets
Chinese hardware giant Xiaomi is spinning off a part of its China-based Pinecone chipset division into a new company called Dayu (which translates to ‘big fish’ in Mandarin). It will focus on research and development of AI-based IoT (AIoT) chips for connected gadgets. äàëüøå »
2019-4-5 09:26
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CHEAP: Xiaomi
Xiaomi’s arrival to the UK market wasn’t the slickly-executed affair you’d expect from a company of its stature, but a few months on, that doesn’t really matter. Brits can now get Xiaomi’s awesome tech at its rival-beating prices. äàëüøå »
2019-4-4 19:17
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Moshi’s stellar $50 earphones deliver surprisingly detailed sound over USB-C
I’m not remotely a fan of phones ditching the headphone jack, but these are the sad times we live in. One of my biggest gripes with that decision is that the range of USB-C accessories isn’t great, particularly in the field of audio gear. äàëüøå »
2019-4-4 16:11
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Beats’ new Powerbeats Pro want to be Airpods for gymrats
There’s big movements going on at Apple‘s audio wing. First, the Airpods were updated. And now? The Apple-owned Beats by Dre is getting its first pair of true wireless earbuds: the Powerbeats Pro. äàëüøå »
2019-4-4 14:22
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The most offbeat and awesome inventions we found at Lille’s Maker Faire
TNW took a trip to the Maker Faire in Lille to find the weirdest and wackiest devices around – and we discovered just that. We’re releasing a new video every couple of days and this is where you can find them all. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 16:54
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Video: Yep, this long-overdue device lets you play music on exotic fruit
This video is part of our series on Lille’s Maker Faire. To stay up-to-date on releases (and to find out more), check out our master post here. Sometimes an idea is so simple and pure, you’re shocked that no one has done it before. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 16:51
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CHEAP: Even people without brains would understand 70% off a Samsung Chromebook is a great deal
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you’re looking for a lightweight device to watch some videos and browse the web, we’ve got a perfect match for you. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 15:00
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Report: Apple might finally make the compact iPhone you wanted next year
At TNW, we’ve talked a lot about the absolute lack of compact phones. While I’m using the ‘compact’ iPhone Xs as my daily driver, there are plenty of people who want smaller screen size. According to a report from DigiTimes, Apple’s taken notice and is planning to release a 5. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 08:41
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Review: The Keychron K1 and K2 are the wireless mechanical keyboards I’ve been waiting for
If you spend most of your day typing, you need a good keyboard. Thankfully, there are good keyboards aplenty nowadays. Entire forums and YouTube channels are dedicated to mechanical keyboards, and people obsess over the feel of numerous switches and keycaps. äàëüøå »
2019-4-3 02:03
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For Nokia’s next trick, a 48MP smartphone with a punch-hole display
Is it too early to call time on the loathed smartphone display notch? Maybe. There’s an growing trend for companies to find innovative workarounds, like the punch-hole display now favored by Huawei’s Honor and Samsung. äàëüøå »
2019-4-2 18:54
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CHEAP: Forget AirPower, this Anker Wireless charging pad is 35% off!!!
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! We’re all sad over the death of Airpower. But no need to keep shedding tears, Anker PowerWave Fast Wireless Charging Pad the Anker PowerWave Fast Wireless Charging Pad selling at $16(with a 35 percent discount) The wireless charger is is Qi certified, and works with all popular phones supporting wireless charging including the new iPhones, the new Samsung Galaxy devices, and the updated AirPods. äàëüøå »
2019-4-2 15:37
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Report: 2019 iPhones will be able to wirelessly charge other devices
Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro introduced a neat party trick that I found to be surprisingly useful: It can wirelessly charge other devices placed on its back. A similar featured appeared on Samsung’s Galaxy S10, and now it’s making its way to the 2019 iPhones, according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (and via MacRumors). äàëüøå »
2019-4-1 23:28
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CHEAP: Get a Klipsch subwoofer for an earth-shattering 39% off
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! This is my hype. A subwoofer from a fantastic audio brand with a powerful $136. 03 off its list price? Yes, I will show you how to get hold of the Klipsch R-12SW. äàëüøå »
2019-4-1 14:02
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CHEAP: This Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant is HALF OFF
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Yes, this is my hype. The Lenovo Smart Display (with, of course, Google Assistant) is on offer for only $99. äàëüøå »
2019-3-30 15:00
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Apple cancels the AirPower wireless charging mat, citing quality issues
It’s official. Today, Apple cancelled its perennially delayed wireless charging product, AirPower. In a statement, Cupertino blamed issues meeting its own quality standards. Here’s what Dan Riccio, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, said in a statement emailed to TechCrunch: “After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project. äàëüøå »
2019-3-30 23:22
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The Neato Botvac D6 robo-vacuum is a godsend for hairy pet owners
Neato’s oddly-shaped Botvac D6 robotic vacuum might have a bit of tunnel vision, but it’s quite thorough, especially in a house full of dog hair, and has an amazing controller app. As a first-time robot owner, I have to say I was impressed. äàëüøå »
2019-3-30 22:04
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24-years of worldwide phone sales, mesmerizingly visualized
Bar chart races are all the rage these days, and we couldn’t miss the chance to get involved over here at Plugged. So, uh, we did. In our lovely chart, we mesmerizingly visualized what company sold the most phones per year from 1993 all the way through to 2017. äàëüøå »
2019-3-29 18:05
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Pssst, looking for this week’s most discounted Apple products?
‘Pssst,’ is our new service for you, in which we spend hours scouring the deep troughs of the web to get you the finest discounts. Apple. Not only do we all know the company, lots of us like it too. äàëüøå »
2019-3-29 17:11
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CHEAP: The Apple Watch Series 3 is under $200 AGAIN, only 30% left!!
Welcome to CHEAP, our brand-new series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Did you miss this deal last time? Were you left slapping your legs in anger that you missed this offer on the Apple Watch Series 3? Don’t worry my lovely friends, because the deal’s back and you can get one for under $200 again. äàëüøå »
2019-3-29 13:51
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Canon’s new Ivy Cliq cameras join the modern Polaroid fad
What’s old is new again. Just like vinyl, instant-print cameras are making a return to the mainstream as people come to realize that sometimes having physical objects is better than ones and zeros on your computer. äàëüøå »
2019-3-29 01:20
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Why I’m elated Apple Watch’s ECG feature is now available in Europe
When I first heard about the Apple Watch Series 4’s electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, I was sceptical. Tech companies meddling in healthcare leaves me feeling cold, you only have to look at the saga of Theranos to understand why. äàëüøå »
2019-3-28 18:04
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Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 3 is ideal for notch-haters who love a good camera
Last year, phone makers tried to get rid of the notch through various means. Vivo introduced the pop-up selfie camera, and Oppo opted for a sliding camera module. Xiaomi, on the other hand, took an old-school route by choosing to hide the selfie camera through a slider mechanism with… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Xiaomi äàëüøå »
2019-3-28 16:09
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