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Review: The Doogee S40 is a rugged phone you’ll want to break (cause it’s crap)
I think the one moment that summed up the overall naffness of the Doogee S40 was when I tried to take some product shots on a bright summer’s day. My brother-in-law was holding the phone with his arm outstretched, the screen showing TNW’s homepage. дальше »
2019-7-23 11:07
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Away’s Aluminum Edition ‘smart’ suitcase is beautiful, but not worth the ca$h
If there was an incredibly niche contest for the most Instagrammed suitcase — which, in a perfect world, there would be — that award would have to go to Away. Away has almost half a million IG followers, and for good reason — their smart cases are pretty, minimal, and come in very aesthetically-pleasing colors. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:00
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CHEAP: DAMN SON(Y), an A7 II camera for $898? Sign me the F up
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sony just announced the new and improved A7R IV, a beast of a full-frame camera with a 61-megapixel sensor. дальше »
2019-7-21 15:00
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CHEAP: Hit peak performance with Fitbit’s Ionic watch for just $199.95 ($50 off)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Research has shown that working out at your optimum heart rate will not only improve your overall health, but also deliver the most effective performance gains. дальше »
2019-7-20 13:00
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Nvidia replicated the moon landing with RTX graphics
You may recall that approximately five years ago, Nvidia showed off its latest lighting tech (at the time) by recreating the Apollo 11 moon landing. The video was meant to help debunk moon landing conspiracy theorists who claimed some of the lighting in images from the landing was not possible. дальше »
2019-7-20 04:25
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CHEAP: Tell 360 degree tales of your adventures with $300 off GoPro Fusion
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! So, it’s Friday today. What are your weekend plans? Are you going to be an honorary member of the sloth family and spend the entire weekend on the couch eating fried food and watching Netflix? Or are you heading out on some great adventure that people will recall for centuries to come? If you’re doing that what better way to document it on an action camera. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:14
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CHEAP: Paint the town red with 33% off Sony’s DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Few things in life are as satisfying as returning home from work and sinking into your favorite video games. дальше »
2019-7-18 15:06
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Tons of iPhone users are joining the dark side by switching to Samsung
It seems Apple fans are finally shaking off the iPhone mania: compared to last year, fewer people are trading in their old iPhones for the latest models. iPhone retention this year is down 15. дальше »
2019-7-18 14:54
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The Roland R07 is a versatile portable recorder with handy Bluetooth skills
There is no shortage of portable recorders on the market, but the Roland R07 caught my eye with its unique looks. Add to that the fact that it’s one of the only such recorders with Bluetooth, and it makes for a compelling package that stands out in the market. дальше »
2019-7-18 22:48
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The Roland R-07 is a versatile portable recorder with handy Bluetooth skills
There is no shortage of portable recorders on the market, but the Roland R-07 caught my eye with its unique looks. Add to that the fact that it’s one of the only such recorders with Bluetooth, and it makes for a compelling package that stands out in the market. дальше »
2019-7-18 22:48
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How OnePlus uses robotic hands, mannequin heads, and a tiny carnival ride to test its phone cameras
As tech writers, we get to play with a lot of phones. But, it’s not often that we get to peek behind the curtain to see how engineers are working on the product. That’s why I was pretty excited when OnePlus invited us to visit its camera lab in Taiwan. дальше »
2019-7-17 16:13
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God forgive us, we made cocktails using Soylent
The idea behind Soylent is simple: why waste time cooking when you can replace meals with a powdered drink? “Don’t be lame,” the concept seemed to say, “it’s the future now — food’s dumb. ” Generally, this is all well and good(-ish), but it leaves out one vital ingredient of life: getting shitfaced. дальше »
2019-7-17 14:55
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Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 Pro will have 3 rear cameras and no notch, for only $400
After last year’s Poco F1, Xiaomi is once again gunning for the top spot in the affordable premium smartphone ($400-$700) segment in India – which is currently held by OnePlus. It’s hitting back with the new Redmi K20 Pro, which features top-of-the-line specs, a pop-up selfie camera, a rear triple-camera set up, and a competitive price: Rs 27,999 ($406). дальше »
2019-7-17 14:13
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Gorge from the consumerist trough and buy this Prime Day shit
Today is Prime Day. That means you can get discounts on all manner of things. If you have an Amazon Prime account. Thing is, there are so many deals out there, how are you meant to know which ones are good? Well, luckily for you, we covered a wide selection of cool Prime Day stuff. дальше »
2019-7-15 18:15
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PRIME CHEAP: The Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth speaker is only $89 (not $130!)
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Everyone loves a good Bluetooth speaker. I mean, how else are you meant to impress everyone around you with how incredible and interesting your music taste is? Talk to them? Doubtful. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:45
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TaoTronics’ $90 headphones are good at noise cancellation, but not much else
I’m a huge fan of active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones – between long commutes and my boisterous co-working space, they’re a great way to drown out the cacophony around me. Naturally, I was only too happy to try the latest pair of cans from TaoTronics, the SoundSurge 46, which work wirelessly and are fairly affordable at $90. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00
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PRIME CHEAP: At $22, who cares if the Echo Dot is spying on you?
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Hating on the existence of Monday? What better way to brush off that existential crisis with some great online shopping? Amazon’s got you covered with Prime Day deals that will feel almost therapeutic. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:48
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PRIME CHEAP: Discover if you’re 0.1% extraterrestrial with $100 off a 23andMe DNA kit
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. If you’re curious about your family history, there are a bunch of services to choose from for analyzing your DNA and tracing your roots. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:40
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PRIME CHEAP: A 4K Fire TV Stick For $25? This must be a mistake
Welcome to PRIME CHEAP, our series about things that are good, cheap, and part of Amazon’s Prime Day sales. Hey, we gotta eat too. Media streamers are great. That’s all there is to it. Of all the recent(-ish) advances in consumer technology, they have to be one of my favorite. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:05
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CHEAP: At $60, the Instant Pot is at its lowest price ever
The Instant Pot isnimpressive, when you consider they were going for roughly $240 in 2014. According to CamelCamelCamel, this is the Instant Pot’s lowest ever price. So, why would you want this? Well, versatility is a key advantage of the Instant Pot. дальше »
2019-7-14 19:26
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CHEAP: This Samsung 256GB microSD is only $37 — you know what to do
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! If you have almost any type of electronic device, you’re probably going to need an SD card at some point. дальше »
2019-7-13 15:00
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How to get surround sound on any headphones with Windows 10 and Xbox One
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. Buying a set of surround sound speakers can be an expensive endeavor, generally requiring an A/V receiver and at least for speakers (but probably more). дальше »
2019-7-13 01:03
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Review: The Renogy Phoenix 100 is a portable power station you can take on a plane
Batteries. Odds are good you’ve got one in your handbag or rucksack. When your phone is low on juice, they’re extremely handy to have. But what if you’re travelling far, and you need to keep your larger electronics charged, like your laptop? For that, you need a portable power station, like the Renogy Phoenix 100. дальше »
2019-7-12 21:39
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CHEAP: Get $20 off this 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription
If you want to play your PlayStation online, you’ve got to invest in a PlayStation Plus subscription. There’s no other way around it. But why pay more than you have to? Funny I should mention that, as you can now grab a year-long subscription for just $39. дальше »
2019-7-12 19:39
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Review: RHA’s handy travel adaptor lets you use your favorite wireless headphones in flight
RHA’s latest product is a love-letter to the jetlagged, sweaty, exhausted travelers among us. The ones who regularly make the difficult choice between chicken and beef. The ones getting grilled at immigration, and having their gonads gently caressed by a TSA meathead while their laptop gets swabbed for explosives. дальше »
2019-7-12 14:36
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I’m excited about this portable bidet because toilet paper is fucking disgusting
Every time I travel overseas, from my home base in India, I’m distressed by the thought of having to use only toilet paper to clean up below the belt. It’s gross, uncomfortable, and a lot less effective than using a bidet or a handheld water spray – the latter of which is fairly common in Indian cities, as well as in Japan. дальше »
2019-7-12 12:33
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CHEAP: You suck. Buy a FitBit Charge 3 for $120.
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you suck. I know, it’s hard to hear, but you do. You suck. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:16
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I wish Apple would whole-ass its new MacBooks
I understand why Apple doesn’t pay as much attention to its Macbooks as it used to. Its iPhone sales are strong (accounting for 53 percent of the company’s total revenue) and its services arm is on the rise. дальше »
2019-7-11 19:03
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Nintendo’s new Switch Lite can’t actually ‘switch’
Nintendo has officially given us a first look at its upcoming Switch Lite console, aimed at handheld gaming. The Japanese company says the new device – which is oddly reminiscent of the Wii U – will launch on September 20 with a suggested retail price of $199. дальше »
2019-7-10 15:31
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CHEAP: A Philips Hue starter kit (with white & color bulbs) for $110? S
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Using your voice to control things was once the preserve of campy science fiction, but now? It’s a goddamn reality. дальше »
2019-7-10 15:16
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Roomba i7+ review: It’s been 62 days since I picked up a vacuum
May 9, 2019. This is the last time I vacuumed my studio – and yet, it’s still sparking clean. How’s that even possible, you might wonder. Well, it’s pretty simple: I outsourced all my homemaking duties to the Roomba i7+, which has been in charge of cleaning my place for the past couple of months. дальше »
2019-7-10 12:45
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Amazon Prime Video now works with Chromecast, and YouTube comes to Fire TV devices
Couch potatoes rejoice: you can finally stream Amazon Prime Video using Chromecast dongles, and YouTube support has returned to Amazon‘s Fire line of streaming devices. The double whammy is the result of Google and Amazon making good on their promise from April to bury the hatchet over their streaming video services. дальше »
2019-7-10 08:34
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Wyze’s $20 security cams can now identify people
I’m a huge fan of Wyze’s security cameras. I’ve used them for a few months. They’re dead simple, and delightfully cheap. And now they’re getting a little bit cleverer, thanks to a software update that lets them identify people through artificial intelligence. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:09
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Vaio’s SX12 proves small laptops can have all the ports
Buying a compact laptop in 2019, you’re lucky if you get more than a few USB ports. Even so-called “desktop replacements” with 15-inch+ screens rarely do much better. But if Vaio’s 12. 5-inch SX12 is anything to go by, it doesn’t have to be this way. дальше »
2019-7-10 19:23
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Dear messy desk eaters, here’s your emergency fix for grease stains (at work)
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. These days, I eat in the presence of a digital device all the goddamn time. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:25
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Teleshopping channels are selling smartphones with misleading, high-pressure tactics
There’s something wrong on Freeview channel 21. That’s the conclusion I landed upon after watching two hours of Ideal World, a free-to-air UK teleshopping station, where they shamelessly pitched an unambiguously low-end smartphone using sales tactics I regard as misleading and high-pressure. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:19
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CHEAP: ARRGHHH CAFFEINE (here’s $270 off a Nespresso machine)
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Ever got that feeling of relief when you walk into your hotel room after a long trip and see the coffee machine? Oh how sweet that first sip of freshly made cuppa feels. дальше »
2019-7-9 14:54
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Review: The Marshall Stockwell II speaker is louder than a Napalm Death concert
Marshall is an iconic audio brand, best known for its guitar amplifiers. But did you know that it also sells a line of Bluetooth speakers? It’s true, and they’re actually very good. I got my hands on the company’s latest venture in this area, the Marshall Stockwell II, and so far I’m really impressed. дальше »
2019-7-9 21:10
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Haiku review: Cowboy e-bike
Welcome to Haiku Review, a feature where we review gear and gadgets using the Japanese poetry form. The Cowboy is a Belgian electric bike. Here’s a haiku about it: Panther-lithe, sexy Too. Pedal power slick, but no mudguards? “Wet ass. дальше »
2019-7-8 17:27
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Don’t sneer at this Bluetooth-enabled Walkman clone
In the past, I’ve been accused of trying to defend the indefensible. I once argued that Will. i. am is an underappreciated tech visionary. Earlier this year, I wrote an impassioned piece arguing the virtues of punk rock canned water. дальше »
2019-7-8 16:05
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CHEAP: Bose’s SoundSport headphones for $50? I’m sweating already
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sometimes, you gotta pump the iron, go for a run, or just generally get a goddamn sweat on. When those (quite often) painful moments happen, there’s one thing that makes them a little better: music. дальше »
2019-7-8 14:20
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What the hell is Apple’s butterfly keyboard?
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. Of all the controversies surrounding Apple in recent years, the Macbook’s keyboard saga has been one of the most troubling. дальше »
2019-7-7 18:00
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CHEAP: Save! Fast! With! $100 off! This Samsung! Portable 2TB SSD!
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! At some point in our lives, most of us have used large computer files. Whether it’s editing videos, managing photo libraries, or even just playing games, having to do something on a creaking, slow hard drive is an absolute pain. дальше »
2019-7-7 15:00
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CHEAP: Live your ‘Hunger Games’ fantasies with a kickass Nerf Bow for only $24
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Summer’s here. That means a few things: sunshine, chilling in the park, cold brews, and hanging out with your friends. дальше »
2019-7-6 15:00
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CHEAP: Get $530 off an Alienware Aurora desktop computer
Dell’s Alienware brand focuses on gaming computers. They’re typically quite expensive, but thanks to a deal, you can now get $530 off a new Alienware Aurora desktop computer, bringing the price down to $1,599. дальше »
2019-7-5 20:18
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Rumor: Apple to phase out the loathed butterfly MacBook keyboard this year
For a company that defines itself by design, the ill-fated “butterfly keyboard” has been nothing shy of disastrous. Since Apple introduced it in 2016 through the refreshed MacBook Pro, irate users have complained of near non-existent key travel, noise, and faulty key switches which can only be repaired through major surgery. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:26
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Review: Super Mario Maker 2 is an infinite source of joy
Four years ago, Nintendo did something brave and uncharacteristic: it let players create their own Mario levels, with Super Mario Maker for the Wii U. Super Mario Maker was arguably one of the most interesting titles to come out on the Wii U, and I’m happy to report its sequel is an improvement in almost every sense. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:11
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CHEAP: At $25, the PlayStation Classic is at its lowest price yet
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Confession time, dear reader: I actually liked the Sony PlayStation Classic. Was it a totally cynical attempt by Sony to cash in on the retro console craze amidst the 2018 Christmas shopping season? Absolutely. дальше »
2019-7-4 13:54
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Review: The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 wireless earbuds are almost perfect
Cambridge Audio is one of the oldest and most respected audio brands in the UK. It’s best known for its pricey amplifiers and speakers, which promise a top-notch listening experience, at the expense of your bank balance. дальше »
2019-7-4 01:30
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The Flair Signature Pro makes brewing delicious espresso easy, cheap, and portable
I never expected to become an amateur barista. A little over a year ago, I decided to stop spending so much money buying iced mochas at coffee shops and learn to make my own espresso-based drinks. дальше »
2019-7-3 20:59
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