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CHEAP: Get your pool party started with Sony XB10 portable speaker for just $33
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Have a pool party coming up? And you haven’t found a way to lug your expensive speaker system out in the back yard so you can play some sick tunes? We’ve got your back. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 15:23
Street photography with Huawei’s P30 Pro only made me love my camera more
The Huawei P30 Pro made waves with its camera setup. It boasted AI assistance that helped get brightness, contrast, and color right, a night mode that captured more details than the human eye could see, and a wild 50x optical zoom feature. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 14:14
Instagram turns ‘Throwback Thursday’ into a Stories feature
Instagram stories are incredibly popular with more than 500 million people using the feature every day. So there’s no surprise the company tries to keep the experience fresh with new features. Today, the photo-sharing platform rolled out a new ‘create’ mode that has a bunch of options including a throwback feature called “On this day. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 10:47
Essential just teased a ‘radically different’ extra-long phone
What in the world has Andy Rubin been up to? After launching the Essential Phone – a stunning device that was plagued by poor software but has improved significantly over time – Android’s creator has been pretty quiet. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 07:17
The Tap Strap wearable keyboard gets better with airmouse gestures
The Tap Strap is one of the more interesting gadgets to hit the market last year. It’s a Bluetooth keyboard with an integrated optical mouse that you wear over your fingers like flexible brass knuckles. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 19:33
macOS Catalina’s new features, ranked by how ‘Apple’ they are
When we say something is ‘Apple,’ we all understand what that means, right? It might be hard to precisely define, but — and to paraphrase former United States Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart — we know it when we see it. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 16:27
CHEAP: Even the heartless would love 83% off the JBL Heart Rate bluetooth sports
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! When working out, it’s important to have a great sweat-proof pair of earphones to blast tunes that keep you motivated. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 16:06
iPhone repairs could become much cheaper thanks to these laser machines
It’s always been expensive to repair a broken Phone, but the last couple of years, official prices have really soared into ludicrous territory. Replacing a broken screen on the iPhone XS Max or iPhone 11 Pro Max, for instance, will cost you $329 if you don’t have AppleCare+. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 23:30
CHEAP: Gush skin, GUSH! (There’s 20% off the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Some people love working up a sweat in the gym. Others, on the other hand, don’t. For some it’s an uplifting, almost meditative experience, but for different folks it’s a painful, never-ending slog. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 12:48
Review: Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro are feature-packed, long-lasting wireless earbuds
Do you know what the most overused word in consumer tech is? It’s “pro. ” Brands love to attach those three little letters to their products in the hope it’ll make the general public salivate with desire. äàëüøå »
2019-10-7 11:18
Just putting it out there: I will not be phablet-shamed
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions we form about it. You can read the rest of the articles in this series here. äàëüøå »
2019-10-6 17:37
CHEAP: Friend — you deserve $300 off the 1TB Samsung Galaxy S10+
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The days of phones getting smaller and smaller are over. I mean, who really wants a device that they might actually lose in, say, a shoe? Not me, for one. äàëüøå »
2019-10-6 15:01
CHEAP: My favorite true wireless earbuds have 31% off — go get ’em
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! There are rafts of true wireless earbuds on the market. You have the fashionable and incredibly popular AirPods. äàëüøå »
2019-10-5 15:01
SmartDesk 2 review: A sit/stand desk with a lot to like for $349
I’ve been using a sit/stand desk since 2017. I was never really keen on the idea for standing during an entire working day, but sit/stand desks — the autonomous creatures that raise and lower depending on your needs — were bulky, expensive, and just outside of my ability to justify spending the extra money. äàëüøå »
2019-10-5 03:17
Sennheiser is definitely mocking Beats in its new ad campaign
“Would you really take sound advice from a basketball player?” That line sums up Sennheiser‘s ad campaign for its new Momentum 3 Wireless headphones. The venerable audio company doesn’t usually do much in the way of commercials, but this one highlighted a particular pet peeve of mine in mainstream headphone commercials: the celebrities peddling them don’t know jack about audio (probably). äàëüøå »
2019-10-5 00:51
CHEAP: Get 32 inches of delight with this Dell 1440p monitor for just $180
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! You won’t find a smoother viewing experience than a 4K screen with 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 12:18
Hands-on: The Surface Laptop 3 is the Surface for people who don’t want a Surface
If I were to rank my personal favorite Surface products, the Surface Laptop would be near the bottom of the list. This isn’t to say the Laptop is bad; it’s one of the first products I recommend for people looking for a new laptop. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 23:05
I, an Apple fan, don’t know how to feel about Microsoft’s new Surface devices
My Apple fandom might be on the wane, but I still love Apple gear. Hell, my main phone, work laptop, home computer, and primary media player are all made by the Cupertino-based company. I’m enveloped by Apple. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 15:14
CHEAP: Forget about the cloud, get this 2TB Hitachi drive for $30
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Let’s be honest: with the volume of pics we snap these days, everyone could use some extra storage to hoard frozen memories (and selfies). äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 14:45
Hands-on: Microsoft’s Surface Buds are far more comfortable than they look
The Surface Earbuds will be divisive. As much as I think headphones should be about audio and convenience first, some people won’t appreciate having dinner plates sticking out of their ears. I felt some deja vu as I remembered the Pixel Buds’ launch back in 2017; the Surface Earbuds take that aesthetic to another level. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 09:33
Hands-on: The Surface Pro X and Pro 7 are two visions for the tablet PC
Microsoft went all out during its hardware event today, revealing a myriad of new devices, including the mythical Surface phone and dual-screen device. But the company didn’t forget about the device that started it all: the Surface Pro. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 07:08
Surface Duo, Neo, and everything else at Microsoft’s packed hardware event
I almost can’t believe I’m writing this, but the quasi-mythical Surface Phone – now known as the Surface Duo – is real. Microsoft had its busiest Surface event ever today, announcing a total of eight or nine new products, depending on how you’re counting. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 04:31
It’s real: Microsoft announces the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android phone
Microsoft announced a bunch of stuff at its event including a dual-screen device running new Windows 10X, the Surface earbuds, and the Surface laptop 3. And then, out of nowhere, it hit us with a dual-screen device that runs Android. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 18:50
Microsoft teases Windows 10X, optimized for dual screens
Microsoft revealed a new expression of Windows 10 at today’s Surface event, called Windows 10X. This new version of Windows is optimized to work with dual-screen devices, such as the Surfaces Neo and Duo, also announced at the same event. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 18:23
Microsoft’s ARM-powered Surface Pro X takes on the iPad Pro
Microsoft announced its ARM-powered Surface Pro laptop today with a 13-inch display at its surface event. The device is just 5. 3 mm thin and weighs just 0. 76 kg. It has a custom Microsoft SQ1 chip that has ‘Qualcomm Snapdragon DNA’ and custom AI processing as per the company. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 17:59
Microsoft announces $249 Surface Earbuds with tight Office integration
At its New York Surface event today, Microsoft announced the Surface Earbuds. It’s a device that for once wasn’t leaked weeks ahead, although we probably shouldn’t be surprised given everyone and their mothers are releasing true wireless earbuds. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 17:58
Microsoft reveals the Surface Pro 7 with USB-C
Microsoft today revealed the new Surface Pro 7 laptop, the latest in its series of Pro laptops. While it was somewhat upstaged by the flashier Surface Pro X, the 7 still has a few notable features of its own. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 17:47
How to make the home button on your Apple TV remote take you home again
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. If you own an Apple TV and are anything like me, you’ll have been hit with a weird surprise a while ago: a button on the remote randomly changed function. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 15:48
CHEAP: I’m crying – Samsung’s beautiful 49-inch Frame TV is $400 cheaper right now
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Some gadgets are so beautiful that you want to put a frame around them and put them on a wall. But what if the gadget IS A FRAME? Samsung released a line of incredibly well-designed Frame TVs this year which looks like a painting on your wall. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 14:06
Where to watch Microsoft reveal its new Surface devices
Microsoft is planning to announce new hardware tomorrow, and all signs suggest it’ll be one of the company’s biggest Surface events yet. The event is taking place in New York City at 10 AM Eastern Time, and it’s one of relatively few Microsoft will be streaming live – further pointing to some major reveals. äàëüøå »
2019-10-2 06:40
Dyson’s new Pure Cryptomic fan is a fancy way to destroy formaldehyde
Dyson, maker of very pretty, very effective, and very expensive gadgets that blow air around, today announced its latest air purifying fan, the Pure Cryptomic. Though you might be compelled to think the fan mines bitcoin while providing you with a nice cool breeze, you’d thankfully be mistaken. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 23:17
CHEAP: Store all your crap real fast with $270 off the Samsung X5 portable 1TB SSD
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Cloud storage is pretty great, but what about times you can’t access the internet? What’s more, it’s not always practical to keep buying more storage online to store away your large movie collection. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 15:48
Everything we know about Google’s upcoming Pixel 4
We’re just two weeks away from Google’s big Pixel 4 reveal on October 15. But it’s not a Pixel launch if the phone’s not leaked a gazillion times before then. So, we’re going to take a look at what we know about these devices so far. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 11:40
HP’s new Spectre x360 13 brings more power in a smaller, sleeker package
HP has been seriously upping its design game the last few years, what with some svelte laptops and even one that was basically half leather. Today HP announced the latest in its renewed product line, the impressively sleek Spectre x360 13. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 01:11
CHEAP: Every day is bass day with 35% off the Beats Pill+ portable bluetooth speaker
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! In this day and age you shouldn’t be without high quality music. Like, why should you sacrifice sound quality when you go to the park? Don’t you deserve to hear music in high-quality at a garden party? Shouldn’t you experience pounding bass while hanging out under the bridge? Yes. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 17:08
72 hours with Apple’s $699 iPhone 11: Goddamn it’s great
In the past, I’ve written about why I like the size of the iPhone Xs, and how this was one of the reasons I used that phone as my primary device for over a year. So, when I got the iPhone 11 last week, I was initially skeptical about the size and screen. äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 15:19
Review: Anker’s Soundcore Life Q20 headphones are perfect entry-level ANC cans
Anker when buying a pair of noise-cancelling cans, you don’t get much for less than $80. Spend less than that, and you’ll start encountering significant compromises. Not here. These over-ear headphones are almost perfect (for the price). äàëüøå »
2019-9-30 14:07
CHEAP: Oof, I’m sweating over these $50 Bose SoundSport in-ear headphones
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Look, exercise is important. If you don’t do it, you’re probably gonna be unhealthy, and if you’re unhealthy, you’re probably gonna have a bad time. äàëüøå »
2019-9-29 15:01
CHEAP: Yes, I will take 54% off this Google Home Hub thank you very much
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! For a long time I wasn’t really a fan of smart speakers. The idea was cool, but relying only on audio seemed like a clumsy way to interact with technology. äàëüøå »
2019-9-28 15:01
Waterfield’s leather messenger bag gives my gadgets the treatment they deserve
San Francisco-based bag company Waterfield has been in business since 1998, making a range of storage gear in small batches in the city. I’d heard of the brand and its penchant for quality over the past couple of years, and was glad to see for myself when Waterfield sent across its new Executive Leather Messenger bag. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 15:44
The Redmi K20 Pro is my favorite ever Xiaomi phone
Last year, Xiaomi launched a sub-brand called Poco and announced a sub-$300 phone called the Pocophone F1. The phone packed the latest Qualcomm processor and sizable RAM in a plastic body. While it was great value for money, the company had cut corners in design and camera department to make it affordable. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 15:30
CHEAP: Light up your life with this Philips Hue starter kit for $55
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! It’s been a tough day at the office. You put your blood, sweat, and tears into your work, so you’re understandably drained. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 15:13
Every Alexa and Echo device Amazon announced this week in one handy list
Amazon hosted a massive hardware event this week, announcing a cavalcade of new Alexa-enabled and IoT devices. Make no mistake: Amazon wants to find a way into your home or pocket one way or another. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 06:13
Review: FluidFreeRide’s Mantis is a 40 mph e-scooter that feels as safe as a bike
Let’s get this out of the way: you probably don’t need a 40mph e-scooter. Barrelling down crowded city streets at those speeds is a death wish, and if you’re going that fast, you should probably be required to have a license and registration. äàëüøå »
2019-9-27 01:19
The OnePlus 7T launches with a 90Hz display and triple cameras, starting at $535
In May, OnePlus went all out with its OnePlus 7 Pro, which had a beautiful 90Hz curved screen and a triple camera setup. Now, the company’s bringing some of this stuff to at a lower price with the new OnePlus 7T. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 18:17
OnePlus unveils its first TV, a 55-inch 4K model powered by Android at $1,408
After months of hype, OnePlus has launched its first TV, the 55 Q1 Pro. As you can tell, this is a 55-inch model, and it comes with Android TV on board – as well as a couple of custom features from the company. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 18:13
Amazon’s Echo Buds look impressive, but they won’t trouble AirPods
You can barely move these days for true wireless earbuds. You have the incredibly popular Apple AirPods, the brilliant-sounding Sennheiser Momentum, a whole load of cheap knock-offs — and, now, Amazon‘s Echo Buds. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 17:09
CHEAP: $600 off a Sony A7 II camera kit (with a lens included)? Yes, please
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I’m obsessed with the latest and greatest tech available. As much as I want to deny it, I’m a sucker for specs. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 15:54
Amazon forays into wearables with Alexa powered-glasses and smart ring
Ever fantasize about becoming a spy, wearing miniature and carefully disguised gadgets, and talking to an invisible computer assistant through them? Well, Amazon is going to make that dream come true – to some extent. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 08:20
Amazon’s new Echo Studio promises high-end, 3D sound with Dolby Atmos
Amazon revealed an onslaught of new devices today, and among them was its first ‘high-end’ speaker: the Echo Studio. Amazon is claiming serious audio quality here, as the speaker was designed to go along with the company’s new Amazon Music HD service, which is able to deliver lossless audio. äàëüøå »