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Intel’s 9th-gen processors bring 8 cores and a 5 GHz i9 chip
After months of rumors and speculation, Intel announced its 9th generation of desktop processors at an event in New York today. It should come as no surprise that Intel is calling it the “world best gaming processor. äàëüøå »
2018-10-8 19:42
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Why Portal, Facebook’s video-chatting device, has a shot at success
Facebook today launched its first hardware products, the Portal and Portal+. A bit like the Amazon Echo Show, they sit somewhere in your home and allow you to talk to your friends and family through the near-universal Facebook Messenger service. äàëüøå »
2018-10-8 18:58
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Facebook announces Portal, its new video chatting hardware
Facebook has officially announced its newest Messenger-enabled video chatting devices, Portal and Portal+. The two products look similar in form to the Amazon Show. They’re tablet-esque devices which can be situated anywhere in the house, allowing the user to talk face-to-face with friends and family, no matter the distance. äàëüøå »
2018-10-8 16:33
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What to expect at Google’s Pixel hardware event
Google is set to launch a bunch of new gadgets on October 9, including its Pixel 3 flagship phones. We’re attending the event and will bring you all the news worth knowing about; here’s everything we’re expecting to see in just a few hours from now. äàëüøå »
2018-10-8 10:04
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New Google Chromecast shows up in yet another leak before Pixel event
It’s not just the Pixel 3 that keeps leaking before Google’s event next week – we already have an idea of other devices that may launch, including a smart display and new Chromebooks. Now we’re getting a good look at one more expected device, Google’s third-generation Chromecast, thanks to yet another leak. äàëüøå »
2018-10-6 00:14
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The Focal Elegia are $899 closed-back headphones that promise open-back sound
Earlier this year, I raved about the Focal Clear, a $1,500 pair of high-end heaphones. Not only does it sound good enough to justify the price – assuming you’re the type of person to even consider dropping $1,500 on headphones – they are also unusually easy to power from a smartphone or laptop. äàëüøå »
2018-10-6 20:01
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Sol Republic’s expensive-sounding earbuds are exciting, but flawed
Even after testing several pairs of true wireless earbuds over the past couple of years, I haven’t yet come across a set that’s truly blown me away with its performance. That’s not surprising, given that it’s awfully hard to deliver great sound while also maintaining a solid wireless connection and running for hours with teeny-tiny batteries. äàëüøå »
2018-10-5 15:25
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Meet the blessed person who guessed how often Apple said ‘apple’ in its keynote
Apple‘s September keynote is one of the world’s biggest tech events. Alluringly titled the “Apple Special Event,” it finds the tech giant announcing a range of its newest gadgets, with the emphasis firmly on the updated iPhone. äàëüøå »
2018-10-5 14:22
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RHA’s TrueConnect headphones are set to challenge Apple’s AirPods
RHA is one of relatively few headphone makers that caters as much to mainstream audiences as to hardcore audiophiles. You could see that duality in action the past month. Just a few weeks after releasing the its flagship $899 earbuds aimed at the enthusiast community, the company is today announcing its first pair of ‘true wireless’ earbuds. äàëüøå »
2018-10-5 05:42
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Yet another Pixel 3 leak shows off new ‘Sand’ (AKA pink) color
The Pixel 3 has to be one of the most leaked phones in recent memory, but with the launch date in less than week, the reveals just keep piling on. According to Android Headlines, Google is planning to introduce a pink variant of the Pixel 3. äàëüøå »
2018-10-5 22:31
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We made an algorithm re-write this flashlight’s Kickstarter page
Algorithms and AI are getting good at writing. Burger King (kinda) used it in an ad series and the technology has even written entire scripts. It’s become so widespread even I can do it. Yes, moi. äàëüøå »
2018-10-4 18:39
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Oppo’s Realme 2 Pro is a $198 looker with poor software
After launching two phones in India, Oppo’s youth-focused sub-brand Realme has launched its first phone for the international market, the Realme 2 Pro. This mid-ranger gets a minuscule ‘waterdrop’ notch on the front fascia, as well as some decent hardware for its $189 asking price. äàëüøå »
2018-10-4 16:47
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Nintendo will reportedly launch an upgraded Switch next summer
The Wall Street Journal reports that Nintendo is gearing up to build a revamped version of its portable Switch gaming console for the summer of 2019 – just over two years since its initial release. äàëüøå »
2018-10-4 10:42
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LG’s new hybrid smartwatch features mechanical hands and a clumsy compromise
LG’s made several smartwatches based on Android Wear (now known as Wear OS) over the years, and its latest offering brings something different: a mechanical movement and analog watch hands paired with a smartwatch system and color display. äàëüøå »
2018-10-4 09:31
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This printer lets you make Harry Potter-style moving pictures
The world of Harry Potter was decidedly low-tech. According to J. K. Rowling’s canon, the air surrounding Hogwarts was so dense with magic, it prevented electricity from working*. Taking the place of computers and phones were spells, enchantments, and potions. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 17:05
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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick provides 4K streaming for $50
If you think Amazon is done launching products after their massive event last month, you’re wrong. The company announced a new Fire TV Stick 4K today priced at just $49. 99. Additionally, the device also supports HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos standards for the superior viewing experience. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 15:00
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Hands-on: Microsoft’s new Surface Pro, Laptop, and Studio add specs but little more
In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft announced a whole bunch of products today. I got the chance to go hands-on with the devices, and though I’m actually most interested in the new Surface Headphones, here’s what you need to know about the new Surface Pro, Laptop and Studio. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 08:20
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Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones have 13 levels of noise cancellation
Microsoft had a jam-packed event today, announcing the Surface Studio 2, Surface Laptop 2, and Surface Pro 6. But it had one more major hardware product to reveal: The $349 Surface Headphones. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 01:18
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Review: Skullcandy’s newest noise-cancelling headphones manage to impress
Skullcandy is a headphone manufacturer that immediately invokes derision from audio snobs. Expectations inevitably sink because a. ) it’s a pocket money-friendly brand that targets the lower end of the market, and b. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 00:55
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Microsoft’s new Surface Studio 2 brings faster performance and a brighter display
Following the announcement of the new Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop, Microsoft also unveiled the Surface Studio 2. As expected, it’s the most powerful device in the Surface family yet. The company was a little vague about specifications during its announcement but claims the new Surface Studio is overall 35 percent faster than its predecessor. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 00:29
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Microsoft unveils the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2, back in black
At an event in NYC today, Microsoft announced the latest in Surface line, including the Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2. The Surface is back in black. For the first time since the Surface Pro 2, you’ll be able to buy a Surface in black – including a matching Alcantara cover for the Pro. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 23:41
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The Freewrite Traveler is the distraction-free portable typewriter I’ve been waiting for
Avoiding distractions is the biggest challenge to writers in 2018. Notifications, Netflix, email, YouTube, calls, games, and more all seem particularly appealing as you sit down to work on your next masterpiece – or in my case, article. äàëüøå »
2018-10-3 19:07
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The Freewrite Traveller is the distraction-free portable typewriter I’ve been waiting for
Avoiding distractions is the biggest challenge to writers in 2018. Notifications, Netflix, email, YouTube, calls, games, and more all seem particularly appealing as you sit down to work on your next masterpiece – or in my case, article. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 19:07
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We calculated how many cows HP will murder to make its new leather laptop
We have a lot of questions about HP’s lovely new leather-bound laptop, the Spectre Folio. Will it have that gorgeous leather smell? Will it age like a fine book? Just how sticky will it get? But, most importantly of all, how many cows are going to utter their ultimate moo before being murdered and turned into HP Spectre Folios? We’re here to find out. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 18:54
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Appel natives get free Galaxy S9s courtesy of Samsung
In its latest dig at Apple, Samsung went to a Dutch town named Appel to give out free Galaxy S9 units – presumably so it could win over Appel (geddit)? The company gave away phones to 50 out of Appel’s 312 residents, including its biggest Apple enthusiast Gerben van Walt Meijer, Marketing Manager Mobile of Samsung Netherlands, said: With our innovative products and services, we have been off the beaten track for years to make everyday life more fun and easy, With this marketing campaign, we do exactly the same. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 15:40
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Here’s why your iPhone XS selfies look a bit too smooth
Since people have been getting their hands on the latest iPhones over the past couple of weeks, many people and media outlets have been up in arms over the new devices’ front-facing cameras alleged use of a ‘beautification’ filter that smoothened skin on facial features in selfies. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 15:15
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HP’s bringing sexy back with its new leather-wrapped laptop
HP’s been pushing the envelope in laptop design with its Spectre range for a while now, and its latest offering is no exception. The new Spectre Folio, which features a sleek design wrapped in full grain leather, looks like nothing else available on the market right now. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 10:15
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24% of US households now have a smart speaker
Close to a quarter of US households now own a smart speaker, according to research from Nielsen. On average, those who own these devices spend an average of 65 minutes using them on each weekday, rising to 72 minutes on Saturday and Sunday. äàëüøå »
2018-10-2 18:11
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Leak: LG to announce a hybrid smartwatch alongside the V40 next week
Way back in April, we heard rumors that LG would be launching a smartwatch using Google’s newly rebranded (at the time) Wear OS. Called the LG Watch Timepiece, it was a hybrid that would somehow combine Wear OS with a an analog, mechanical watchface. äàëüøå »
2018-9-29 03:00
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Review: This $20 no-touch thermometer won’t wake up your sick baby
Thermometers aren’t the go-to gadget for Plugged reviewers to sink their teeth into, but this $20 offering from iHealth is a device I’d recommend to my colleagues and readers alike: Especially the ones who have kids. äàëüøå »
2018-9-29 01:19
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Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 Pro offers two-day battery life on the cheap
Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi earned the crown of the top smartphone company in India, largely due to its wide range of budget phones costing between $80 and $200. The new Redmi 6 Pro is the company’s first attempt to bring a dual-camera setup to that segment, while sticking with the Redmi series’ core strengths of sturdy build quality and great battery life. äàëüøå »
2018-9-28 15:14
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Alleged Surface Studio 2 benchmarks leak, and I sure hope they’re not real
Remember the Surface Studio? It’s arguably the coolest computer Microsoft’s built, but nearly two years after launch, its specs feel stale. In fact, the device already felt pretty under-powered back in 2016 due to its choice of some mobile components and a last-gen graphics card. äàëüøå »
2018-9-28 03:57
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TNW’s School Supplies: Tasty tech to blow your student loan on
It feels like an age ago, but I remember my first week at university. For the first time in my life, I was living independently of my parents, and the first tranche of my student loan had infused my bank account. äàëüøå »
2018-9-27 20:23
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LG couldn’t wait to show off its five-camera V40 ThinQ phone
Ahead of the launch of LG’s V40 ThinQ phone – which boasts five cameras on board – the company’s already begun showing it off in South Korea. As you’ve surmised by now, there are three cameras on the rear and two in the front. äàëüøå »
2018-9-27 07:24
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Leak: Here’s the Pixel 3’s wireless fast-charging stand
One of the earliest rumors we heard about Google’s upcoming Pixel 3 was that it would come with wireless charging. Images of early prototypes showed off a glass back, and extensive leaks since then have all but confirmed the feature is imminent. äàëüøå »
2018-9-27 01:11
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Blackmagic eGPU review: A lot of frustration, little benefit
As an Apple fan, I rarely get the luxury of options. For Pro level users, those options are, currently: Buy the 5k iMac Pro, grab a 2018 MacBook Pro, or wait it out for the next Mac Pro and hope that your credit card balances can handle it. äàëüøå »
2018-9-26 21:56
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Review: Alienware’s first wireless headset gets (almost) everything right
Alienware dipped its little green toes into the wireless headset market for the first time this year with impressive results. The AW 988 is a premium device that delivers on its promises, but there’s some room for improvement. äàëüøå »
2018-9-26 20:03
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Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma will share lenses for future cameras
It’s been a wild few weeks in the photography world. Fresh after Nikon and Canon announced their first serious mirrorless camera systems, now Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma, are teaming up on a mirrorless lens system of their own. äàëüøå »
2018-9-26 22:55
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Honor Play review: Great for shooting bad guys, not photos
I wrote about my hands-on experience with the Honor Play when it launched last month, and I’ve tested it extensively since to see how it fares as a gaming phone. It’s unlike other devices aimed at gamers, because it looks just like any other Android handset on the market today, and it also costs a fair bit less. äàëüøå »
2018-9-21 16:33
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Here’s all the new Amazon Echo gear you can pre-order now
At an event on Thursday, Amazon unveiled 11 new and updated Alexa-powered gadgets for your home and your car, as well as a bunch of new features for the AI voice assistant. In case you missed the show, here’s a quick rundown of all the new products the company has in store. äàëüøå »
2018-9-21 10:54
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This could be our first look at Google’s new Chromebook
Google is likely to release a Chromebook – dubbed Nocturne – alongside the new Pixel phones on October 9, and thanks to AboutChromebooks, we have an idea what it will look like. The blog found images of the product with two ChromeOS tablet keyboards from Brydge. äàëüøå »
2018-9-21 07:52
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Logitech’s MX Ergo almost convinced me to switch to a trackball mouse
Using a trackball mouse in 2018 might seem as anachronistic as buying a zip drive or answering machine, but unlike those things, trackballs have some diehard fans. Some think they’re superior to traditional mice for design work, some use them for comfort reasons, and others just think balls are fun. äàëüøå »
2018-9-21 23:31
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Xiaomi admits to showing ‘unobtrusive’ ads on its Android phones
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has admitted that it shows ‘unobtrusive‘ ads in its MIUI skin for Android, which is present on almost all its phones. It said in a statement to The Verge: Advertising has been and will continue to be an integral part of Xiaomi’s Internet services, a key component of the company’s business model. äàëüøå »
2018-9-20 08:09
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Leak: Amazon’s Echo Sub will turn Alexa into a 2.1 stereo system
The sound output on Amazon’s Echo is fine for casual background music, but it’s not worth much for any critical listening. But now that both Google and Apple have speakers that can pump out some serious tunes, it seems Amazon is starting to take sound seriously. äàëüøå »
2018-9-20 03:26
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Review: Monoprice’s M565 is a $200 gateway to planar magnetic headphones
Dissect a random pair of headphones and there’s a good chance you’ll see something like this: a cone-shaped diaphragm speaker placed in front of a metal coil magnet. This basic design has been the foundation for most speakers and headphones for roughly a century; you’ll find it in everything from everything to the cheapest earbuds to the most expensive hi-fi setup. äàëüøå »
2018-9-19 03:00
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Google Home Hub leaks ahead of Pixel 3 event
Though everyone is focusing on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google likely has more devices planned for its October 9 event. Following rumors of two new Chromebooks, a leak of Google’s Home Hub smart display is making the rounds today courtesy of MySmartPrice. äàëüøå »
2018-9-19 02:17
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Withing’s new Steel HR Sport is a hybrid fitness watch with GPS
Health gadget company Withings is back from the dead after being acquired by Nokia in 2016 and subsequently buying itself back late last year. To celebrate, the company has announced the Steel HR Sport, an update to one of my all-time favorite fitness trackers. äàëüøå »
2018-9-18 20:30
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Tivoli’s beautiful $200 speaker isn’t ready for the outdoors – or anywhere, really
Tivoli Audio has been making gorgeous looking speakers and music systems for nearly 20 years now, using materials like wood and leather in their retro designs. It’s taken a slightly different approach with its new Andiamo Go Andiamo speaker, which looks like nothing else on the market. äàëüøå »
2018-9-18 14:23
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Surprise: OnePlus plans to build its first smart TV next year
Everyone might be waiting for the OnePlus 6T, but the company has more than smartphones up its sleeve. OnePlus today announced it’s entering the smart TV game. The company doesn’t provide much in the way of hard details, but CEO Pete Lau penned a blog post explaining the new project: We want to bring the home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. äàëüøå »
2018-9-17 06:13
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Apple doesn’t think you deserve a $9 headphone dongle with your $1000 iPhone
As more manufacturers misguidedly remove the headphone jack from their phones – looking at you, OnePlus – we’ve always had at least one consolation prize: a cheap dongle. But now Apple thinks its about time people move on. äàëüøå »
2018-9-15 00:40
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