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Review: RHA’s $170 TrueConnect wireless earbuds are worth every penny
Totally wireless headphones tend to be fundamentally compromised. Sure, you get to walk around like a cyborg, with little bits of plastic and metal hanging out of your ears, but when it comes to the holy trinity of durability, battery life, and audio quality, they underwhelm. дальше »
2018-10-26 15:50
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Shure’s AptX HD cable turns fancy earbuds into fancy Bluetooth earbuds
There are more Bluetooth headphones than ever now that smartphones are getting rid of the 3. 5mm jack left and right. Some of these headphones are very good, but both the number of options and actual sound quality pale in comparison to the wealth of wired options. дальше »
2018-10-26 05:02
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Fidue Sirius A91 Review: Stellar earbuds with a sky-high price
Do you need to spend $900 for good earbuds? No. But spend a few minutes listening to the Fidue Sirius A91, and you might want to. I had to get the price out of the way. Not many people are willing to drop that amount of dough on full-size headphones, let alone earbuds – or more precisely, IEMs or in-ear monitors. дальше »
2018-10-26 00:37
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Mobvoi’s TicWatch C2 is a classy Wear OS smartwatch for $200
Mobvoi has a new smartwatch on the way: The TicWatch Classic 2, or C2 for short. Fittingly enough, it’s one of the classier Wear OS smartwatches we’ve seen to date – Mobvoi already has some solid entries under its belt – and it comes in at a relatively affordable price of $200. дальше »
2018-10-25 22:50
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This Day in Deals: A 9ft inflatable dragon to earn you UNESCO recognition
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. Here’s a photo of the very large Chartres Cathedral: On this day all the way back in 1260, this magnificent French cathedral was consecrated in the presence of King Louis IX. дальше »
2018-10-24 14:20
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Miss the iPod? Get yourself one of these groovy music players
Despite it being 17 years to the day since the release of the first iPod and four years since the classic model was discontinued, there are still shedloads of people who love an MP3 player. Myself included. дальше »
2018-10-23 18:59
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Apple will fix the iPhone XS’ problematic ‘beauty filter’ in iOS 12.1
Apple caught a lot of flak for the way selfies from the new iPhone XS range of handsets looked, because it seemed like the devices were applying a ‘beauty filter’ with no way to turn it off. The Verge reports that Apple will fix it soon enough with a software update in iOS 12. дальше »
2018-10-23 16:59
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OnePlus announces it’ll launch a 5G phone next year
A week ahead of the OnePlus 6T’s launch, the company’s CEO Carl Pei has announced that OnePlus will launch a 5G-enabled phone next year. On the stage of the 4G/5G summit in Hong Kong, Pei said that the company will release the phone in the first half of 2019, making it one of the first companies to launch a 5G-enabled phone. дальше »
2018-10-23 15:34
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The iPod is the greatest gadget ever – fight me
Come, pull up your chairs. Closer. Closer. Good. Now listen closely, we’re here today for one reason: it’s the iPod‘s birthday and I’m going to tell you why it’s the greatest gadget ever. The first version of the device was released on October 23, 2001 – a full 17 years ago. дальше »
2018-10-23 14:46
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The ‘R’ in iPhone XR doesn’t stand for anything but ‘R’, Apple reveals
We’ve spent weeks scratching our heads over what the ‘R’ in the new iPhone XR stands for. And finally we’ve got a definitive answer to this great mystery: It just means “R. ” Apple’s VP of marketing, Phil Schiller spilled the beans in an interview with Engadget and said that XR and XS are just letters with no special meanings attached to it. дальше »
2018-10-23 12:20
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This Day in Deals: Celebrate Weird Al’s birthday by buying an accordion
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. “Weird Al” Yankokic is a rarity these days: a non-problematic celebrity who has been around forever. дальше »
2018-10-23 11:32
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Everything we know about Xiaomi’s ridiculous Mi Mix 3
Xiaomi is launching its ambitious flagship phone Mi Mix 3 in China on October 25. Before the launch, the company announced a bunch of things related to the phone, including a 10GB RAM variant and 5G capability. дальше »
2018-10-23 11:30
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This rangefinder camera uses your phone as a screen
French startup Pixii has an interesting idea to advance modern photography: its upcoming rangefinder camera looks like a sleek shooter on its own, and pairs with your phone to store and display pictures you’ve shot. дальше »
2018-10-22 15:17
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This Day in Deals: Why don’t you just go fly a kite?
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. Ever been the first to do anything? Maybe you set a school athletics record? Invented your own drink? Created a game? Well, something I know you weren’t the first to do was parachute from a t… This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2018-10-22 12:45
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Even bankruptcy can’t keep Vertu from selling $4,000 phones
UK-based brand Vertu made a name for itself handcrafting luxury phones that included premium materials, precious stones, and a global concierge service. It went under a year ago, because (shocker) not enough people were buying its $20,000 devices. дальше »
2018-10-19 15:51
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Apple’s next event is on October 30, probably for new iPads and Macs
It was just last month that Apple announced three new iPhones and its latest smartwatch, but it turns out the company isn’t done for the year. Apple just sent out invites to its next event, taking place in Brooklyn, New York on October 30. дальше »
2018-10-19 04:51
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This Day In Deals: A pet tracker to stop the French firing your cat into space
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day…
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2018-10-18 11:42
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Apple might launch Macs with proprietary chips by 2020
Apple is already a powerhouse when it comes to designing processors for its phones. Now, it’s also reportedly working on chips for its computers, which will feature in Macs by 2020. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will launch MacBooks with a chip designed in-house, two years from now. дальше »
2018-10-18 11:30
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Amazon debuts the new, waterproof Kindle Paperwhite
Amazon today updated its Paperwhite Kindle with several much-needed features — not the least of which is that it’ll now survive a dip in the pool. The new Paperwhite has a flush-front screen and twice the amount of storage as its previous iteration, coming in 8 GB at a minimum and 32 GB if you need even more room. дальше »
2018-10-17 01:45
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Hands-on: Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro is the most ambitious phone in recent memory
Huawei could have just delivered the P20 Pro this year and left it at that. It was one of the most feature-packed smartphones I’ve ever tested, and its unique triple-camera array featured the largest sensor we’ve seen in a modern smartphone. дальше »
2018-10-16 16:51
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This Day In Deals – 16th October
This Day In Days is a new section where we share the best deals of the day alongside a historical fact, and try to connect the two. The aim? To enrich ourselves financially, and you spiritually. дальше »
2018-10-16 15:33
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Palm’s new companion phone is the comeback we didn’t ask for
It’s been years since the Palm brand graced a new electronic device. It’s now on a ‘companion phone,’ which is essentially a small, more portable smartphone that shares your existing number and is available only with a Verizon carrier contract. дальше »
2018-10-16 12:30
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Pixel 3 vs iPhone XS: Which camera is better?
Over its last two iterations, the Google Pixel’s camera was practically celebrated as a star quarterback, set to outperform the rest of the pack by a mile. Naturally, there were monumental expectations for what the Pixel 3’s camera would be capable of. дальше »
2018-10-16 20:34
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Early Review: The Pixel 3 is a great phone that could’ve been better
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were arguably the best phones you could buy last year. Impressive performance, a clean software experience, and the best camera in the business added up to to a phone that was easy to recommend. дальше »
2018-10-16 20:03
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Early Review: The Pixel 3 is a great phone that should’ve been better
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL were arguably the best phones you could buy last year. Impressive performance, a clean software experience, and the best camera in the business added up to to a phone that was easy to recommend. дальше »
2018-10-16 20:03
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Video: I commuted on a DIY electric kid’s vehicle – and survived
As you would’ve gathered from the video, Infento creates a kit that lets children build fully-functional vehicles. In other words, it’s like a souped-up version of LEGO or Meccano. Being the mature, respectable, and well-adjusted adult you see before you, I had to give it a go. дальше »
2018-10-15 17:35
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Pixel Slate hands-on: Google’s gorgeous Chrome OS tablet features odd choices
The Pixel 3 may have been the star of the show at Google’s event this week, but the Pixel Slate tablet offers a compelling new product category for the search giant. Well, not totally new. A few years ago, Google had the Pixel C, a beautiful Android tablet that was somewhat ahead of its time, given the OS couldn’t even run two apps side-by-side back then. дальше »
2018-10-15 02:27
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review: This is how you make a $1000 phone
The Galaxy Note 8 was one of the best phones of 2017, yet I couldn’t help but feel Samsung played things safe after the flaming Note 7 fiasco. Not so with the Note 9. The company has regained its confidence and returned the series to its overpowered roots. дальше »
2018-10-13 03:49
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The Dazz 3D L120 Pro is the best noob-friendly 3D printer I’ve used
Chinese company Dazzle is set to launch its Dazz 3D L120 Pro, an SLA/LCD-powered 3D printer hoping to fill the gap between cheaper no-frills devices and the $2,500 – $5,000 monsters that dominate the field. дальше »
2018-10-13 01:45
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Samsung slaps four rear cameras on a phone, because why the hell not?
Today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Samsung announced the world’s first phone with four cameras on the back: the Galaxy A9. The company has aimed the mid-range device at photography enthusiasts. A few days ago, Samsung released the Galaxy A7 with three rear cameras. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:13
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UK payments startup SumUp launches a 3G-powered credit card reader
SumUp, the London-based payments startup, today launched the SumUp 3G Reader — a card terminal that lets merchants process payments without the need for a mobile app or a constant Wi-Fi connection. дальше »
2018-10-11 11:00
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The Razer Phone 2 shows it’s what’s inside that counts
Razer’s first smartphone was one of the more unique devices last year. Bucking the trend of tiny bezels and curvy lines, Razer built a beastly, boxy device with giant speakers, a massive battery, and the first 120hz display in a smartphone. дальше »
2018-10-11 06:19
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Samsung A9 Pro’s 4 cameras may include telephoto, ultra-wide, and depth-sensing optics
I’ve long been clamoring for phones to embrace multiple cameras at various focal lengths, and it seems manufacturers are really starting to go all out. Case in point: the upcoming Samsung A9 Pro will sport a whopping four cameras on its rear. дальше »
2018-10-11 01:20
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Google’s new Chromecast looks suspiciously similar to its old Chromecast
Amid the excitement of the Pixel 3, the Home Hub, and the, uh, now-wired once-wireless headphones, you might have missed the 3rd generation Chromecast. So, what’s it like? Well, it’s very similar to the old one. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:52
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Google could have avoided the Pixel 3 XL’s notch
From the Pixel 3 XL’s first leak, all the way through to using the device, I’ve been thinking about its big ugly notch. I hoped it wouldn’t be as bad as pictures. But I can confirm it’s both huge and distracting. дальше »
2018-10-10 16:36
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Google updated its wireless earbuds with a bold new feature — a wire
Many people (us included) expected Google to announce the new version of its wireless Pixel Buds at its hardware event. This didn’t happen. Instead we got the Google Pixel USB-C earbuds – a modified and wired version of its original pair. дальше »
2018-10-10 12:59
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Here’s how to hide the Pixel 3 XL’s giant notch
People have had one consistent comment about the Pixel 3 XL since the first leaks hit the web: That notch is huge. Ever since the Essential Phone and iPhone X started the trend, we’ve seen numerous notchtastic phones hit the market, though none quite as exaggerated as Pixel 3 XL. дальше »
2018-10-10 10:45
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Hands-on: Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL bring polished hardware and software
I went through some d more excited than I thought I’d be given how much we knew about the device beforehand. Note: We covered the device’s specs and features extensively in our announcement post. дальше »
2018-10-10 05:28
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These analog noise-reducing ear buds helped me with my anxiety
Knops are, basically, ear plugs with volume buttons. They’re a weird little analog gadget that’s perfect for people who get anxious in noisy places. They’re one of the strangest products I’ve reviewed. дальше »
2018-10-10 02:48
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Here’s everything Google revealed at its Pixel 3 event
Google today held its annual Made By Google event, where it showed off its newest toys. While it’s true we got a glimpse of most of them ahead of time thanks to copious leaks (which Google themselves lightly poked fun at during the opening segment), it was still fun to see them in action. дальше »
2018-10-10 23:39
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Google’s Pixel 3 will use AI to respond to telemarketer calls
Google today announced its Duplex AI feature will roll out to Pixel 3 owners next month, but that’s not the only cool new AI experience they’ll get. A new call-screening and response feature will launch with Duplex, and it could mean an end to spam calls. дальше »
2018-10-9 20:11
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Google wants its Pixel Stand to set the standard for wireless chargers
Google today introduced its new wireless charger, the Pixel Stand. The idea behind the hardware is to turn an inert object – like a charger – into a useful feature for your home. Of course, it still does the basics, such as offering super-fast charging, but Google wants it to be more just that. дальше »
2018-10-9 19:42
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Here’s what’s new in Google’s Pixel 3 camera
It was obvious before launch that the Google Pixel 3’s camera would be in limelight. And Google has packed it with plenty of features to make a contender for this year’s top smartphone camera. дальше »
2018-10-9 19:21
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The Pixel Slate is Google’s first Chrome OS tablet and costs $599
At today’s Google hardware event, Senior VP of Hardware Rick Osterloh announced the company was making a new tablet, dubbed the Pixel Slate. This 2-in-1 marks the first time the company has used its Chrome OS in one of its own tablets. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:54
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Google announces Home Hub – its Echo Show and Facebook Portal competitor
Google announced at today’s hardware event it was creating a smart home display called Google Home Hub. This device marries its Google Home smart speaker with a tablet interface. "For life at home, we designed a smart display so you can hear and see the info you need, and manage your connected home from a single screen. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:35
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Google’s Pixel 3 brings smarter selfies, better zoom, and wireless charging
The Pixel 3 is the most thoroughly leaked phone in recent memory, so it’s no surprise Google revealed its new phones today. The question is: what does Google have left to show off? The event is still ongoing, but here’s what we know so far. дальше »
2018-10-9 18:30
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Blue’s compact Yeti Nano is perfect for rookie podcasters and streamers
California-based audio hardware brand Blue made a name for itself over the past two-and-something decades making superlative microphones and headphones, before it was acquired by Logitech for $117 million earlier this year. дальше »
2018-10-9 14:18
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This $4.5k MMA-themed titanium phone should be even more expensive
It makes me said every time I pull my phone out of my pocket. Yeah, it’s a breathtaking piece of technology and example of human ingenuity, but I can’t look at it without thinking “why isn’t this advertising an MMA fight?” I know you feel the same. дальше »
2018-10-9 13:44
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Apple updates iOS 12 to fix iPhone XS charging woes
Apple has just released iOS 12. 0. 1, which brings a couple of key fixes for bugs plaguing the latest iPhone XS and XS Max. That includes the curious problem of the iPhone XS requiring users to wake their devices before they’ll begin charging when a Lightning cable is plugged in. дальше »
2018-10-9 07:26
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Microsoft’s Surface Headphones will arrive November 19 for $350
Microsoft’s Surface headphones were by far the biggest surprise to come out of the company’s big launch event last week, but the company didn’t tell us when they’d actually be available. Now we know: You can pre-order them on November 15, and they’ll be available just four days later, on November 19. дальше »
2018-10-9 23:57
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