Samsung took the wraps off its latest Galaxy phone, the S20 Fan Edition, earlier this fall in an online-only event. The S20 FE is Samsung’s response to the coronavirus pandemic: A premium phone that aims to offer a well-rounded experience at a more attractive price. Pricing starts at $700 (£599, AU$999). The 6.5-inch S20 FE features …
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1 December
iPhone 12’s superb camera took all of these photos, and we’re impressed
The iPhone 12 has already earned a glowing review from CNET due to its new design, great performance and handy MagSafe charging pad compatibility. But we also loved its great camera, so I was particularly keen to take my model out for a test run and see what the camera is capable of. All images throughout this piece have been …
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1 December
YouTube’s top trending US video was from Netflix, thanks to Dave Chappelle
YouTube‘s top trending video in the US this year was an original piece of stand-up comedy posted by Netflix, a company that often pegs YouTube as one of its toughest streaming-video rivals — but they both have comedian Dave Chappelle to thank for it. The video, titled 8:46, was a nearly half-hour recording of the Chappelle performing a stand-up set plumbing his …
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1 December
Varjo’s lidar
At some point, the line between what we see in a VR headset and what we see in the real world may melt away. Finnish AR/VR headset maker Varjo could be approaching that moment with its latest lidar-enabled XR-3 headset, available to order today. At $5,495, plus a required $1,495 yearly software license, this is hardly cheap (a version without …
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1 December
Xbox Series X and S update lets you preload Game Pass titles
If you’re the kind of gamer who wants to play games the second they become available, you’ll want to install the latest Xbox update. It gives of owners of the next-gen Xbox Series X and S and older One models the ability to preinstall titles coming to the Microsoft consoles’ Game Pass subscription service, the company noted in a blog …
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1 December
Best Buy Cyber Monday deals still available: Dyson vacuum, HP laptop, Sony and Beats headphones, Amazon Echo Show and more
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday has come and gone, but a number of Best Buy’s deals linger on while stocks last. Popular brands available at the Best Buy Cyber Monday sale include Fitbit, HP, Samsung, Vizio, Sony, Beats, Dyson, iRobot and more. We’ve seen some awesome sales over the …
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1 December
Apple dedicates 100% of Product Red eligible proceeds to COVID
Head to the Apple homepage today, and you’ll notice a whole lot of the color red. The tech giant is promoting its Product (Red) line of gadgets and expanding its partnership with the Red nonprofit. From now through June 30, 2021, all eligible proceeds from the line will go to The Global Fund’s COVID-19 response. Additionally, Apple will shave $1 …
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1 December
Target Cyber Monday 2020 deals still available: Roomba, JBL speakers, Google Nest Hub and more
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday may be over, but Target is still offering major discounts on portable speakers, Roomba robot vacuum cleaners and much more. The iRobot Roomba 675 is even cheaper today than it was yesterday. If you already purchased any product that was labeled “Black Friday Deal” …
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1 December
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins at $399 for 1440p gaming
Coming in at the same $399 (£369, about AU$570) price as the RTX 2060 Super it replaces, Nvidia’s RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition is a great 1440p and decent 4K (at lower-quality) graphics card for the money. It delivers roughly the same performance as the RTX 2070 Super at the price of the 2060 Super, in keeping with Nvidia’s typical update …
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1 December
Best on Cyber Monday gaming accessory deals still available: Xbox controllers, gaming mice and more
This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The holiday season can be a great time to pick up some sweet, sweet discounts on some great gaming gear. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, but there are still some fantastic deals available on controllers, mice, headsets, monitors and more. You won’t find reduced prices …
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