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Brydge’s latest iPad keyboard cases can laptop

Converting an iPad into something close to a laptop is possible if you have a keyboard and mouse or trackpad, or a case that can add both. Brydge’s newest keyboard case for the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad, called the 10.2 Max Plus, aims to be an alternative to Logitech’s Combo Touch keyboard case. It’s coming out …

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What the Apple Watch needs in 2021 is a battery that lasts longer than a day

More than steps, more than active minutes, I’ve been focused on making sure I get enough decent sleep each day. That’s been an issue working from home for so much of 2020-2021. Apple’s latest watch and WatchOS software focused, among other things, on adding sleep tracking that could help make bedtime schedules more regular. It sounds great. Except… the Apple …

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro tips and tricks: Get the most from your new wireless earbuds

Samsung announced the Galaxy S21, and along with the trio of new phones, the company also unveiled the Galaxy Buds Pro. The completely wireless earbuds compete directly with Apple’s AirPods Pro, offering advanced features like active noise cancellation, long battery life and improved sound quality.  They even have a feature that the AirPods Pro currently lacks. The Buds Pro can …

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Fitbit Charge 4 review: A better fitness tracker without the bulk

The Fitbit Charge 4 is the best all around fitness tracker of 2020 and has received CNET’s Editors’ Choice. Its slimmer form factor, longer battery life and lower price point (now on sale for $99) make it a great alternative for anyone looking to monitor their health and fitness, without the added bulk of a full-blown smartwatch.  With the Charge 4, Fitbit …

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Apple Watch SE review: The best compromise between price and features

The Apple Watch SE is the best value smartwatch you can buy and has been awarded CNET’s Editors’ Choice for 2020. It doesn’t have the advanced health sensors that the Series 6 offers, or the always-on display, but it has everything else we love about Apple Watch for a lot less.   8.5 Apple Watch SE $249 at Amazon Get …

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Ohio State expands Apple Swift coding and app development program to the public

Ohio State University on Wednesday said it’s extending to the public its Swift Coding and App Development certificate program, which teaches students to code and build apps that are ready for the App Store, all while staying home. The university is also partnering with local businesses to offer a chance for employees to develop new tech skills through its TechCred program. Ohio State …

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The Cheapskate Hall of Fame: Best cheap products of all time

I’ve been at the cheapskate game for over 13 years, and in that time I’ve tested hundreds of products and written about thousands more. Along the way, I’ve identified a select few that really stand out, that offer an unbeatable blend of performance and value. Every so often, I find myself thinking, “This is really a hall-of-fame deal.” And that’s …

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Facebook might cut down your news feed’s political content

Your Facebook news feed might get a little less political soon, as the social network tests a different approach. It’s temporarily reducing the distribution of political content for some users, it said Wednesday, a move that CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at in last month’s earnings call. The test will run in Canada, Brazil and Indonesia this week, with the US …

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Mi 11 review: Xiaomi’s latest tour de force rivals Samsung’s Galaxy S21

The Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s inaugural global flagship for this year. Launched in February, it’s advertised as a phone for a “new generation of movie lovers,” whatever that means. The Mi 11 has a 6.5-inch OLED display, and houses Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chipset, and with a 120 Hz display that features a peak brightness of 1,500 nits. It might …

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Apple’s Dan Riccio is reportedly overseeing the company’s new VR headset

Apple recently announced that it had moved executive Dan Riccio to a “new role focusing on a new project and reporting to CEO Tim Cook.” On Monday, it appears that the secretive “new project” has been revealed. According to a report from Bloomberg, Riccio has been tasked to focus on Apple’s long-rumored augmented reality and virtual reality headsets.  Formerly the …

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