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February, 2019
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13 February
LG G8 ThinQ leak shows off the phone from every angle
Leaked images of the LG G8 ThinQ just snatched the spotlight from the phone’s upcoming debut at Mobile World Congress. The pictures appear to be marketing renders of the LG G8 ThinQ, showing off the upcoming flagship phone in its entirety. They were posted on Twitter by Evan Blass, a reliable and prolific source of prerelease information. LG G8 ThinQ pic.twitter.com/ytPzOP3Rlo …
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13 February
Galaxy S10 reservations are open now
Samsung has opened up reservations for the Galaxy S10 a week ahead of its debut. If you’re quick to sign up, you’ll have early access to preordering and could have your new phone by March 8, the company said. Samsung also says its trade-in system could save you up $550. A reservation will also net you $50 in “instant credit” …
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13 February
Sony Wena Wrist straps attach killer smarts to your fancy
If you have a Rolex or a Breitling or even a Patek Philippe, you’d probably be reluctant to swap out your expensive status symbol for a cheaper model, even if it is newer, smarter and offers you a whole host of features a traditional timepiece just can’t provide. But you might be willing to change the strap. At least that’s …
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13 February
The best Apple Watch Series 3 deal since Black Friday: $229
If you’re an iPhone owner and you’re thinking about getting a smartwatch, you have to at least consider the Apple Watch. Sure, it’s crazy expensive, and there are affordable alternatives like the Amazfit Bip (currently on sale for just $67.49). Thankfully, the Apple Watch does occasionally go on sale, dipping from crazy expensive to I-can-maybe-swing-that. Today, for example, and while …
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13 February
With smart sneakers, privacy risks take a great leap
I’m dribbling a basketball in one hand, with a phone in the other, adjusting the tightness on a pair of Nike’s Bluetooth-connected, self-tying Adapt BB sneakers on my feet. The futuristic shoes, which go on sale for $350 on Feb. 17, alternate between boa constrictor-tight and comfy slipper-loose as I toggle through the app like a child flicking a light …
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13 February
Lawmakers question T
Lawmakers representing rural districts are skeptical about T-Mobile’s promise that its $26 billion merger with Sprint will bring lightning-fast 5G wireless broadband to their hometowns. And they weren’t shy about letting the companies’ executives know during a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Rep. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont, criticized T-Mobile and Sprint for not …
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13 February
Google Play: We’ve cracked down on bad apps
Google says it’s been fighting hard against malicious developers and their bad apps. The search giant on Wednesday said the Google Play Store now scans more than 50 billion apps on users’ devices every day in order to identify and stop bad apps, according to a post on the Android Developers Blog. The Play Store rejected at least 55 percent more app …
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13 February
This 24
I always say that cheap things come to those who wait. Turns out sometimes cheap things come again, because this super popular pre-Super Bowl deal just returned. Today only, and while supplies last, Best Buy once again has the Insignia 24-inch LED TV with built-in Fire TV for just $99.99 (plus tax). That’s $50 off the regular price. See it …
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13 February
Fujifilm X
Fujifilm is a master of retro camera design, and it’s continuing its trend of capitalizing on that to challenge the leaders in its class, the new Sony A6400 and last year’s Canon EOS M50. Its new X-T30, the step-down enthusiast model from the powerhouse X-T3 and successor to the X-T20, inherits a lot of capabilities from the more expensive X-T3 …
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