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 …
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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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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Now that Cyber Monday has passed, you might think deals on Roku models — our favorite streaming operating system — have gone by the wayside too. Yes and no. Sale prices on the all-new Roku Ultra and the Roku Streambar have expired, but older devices are still on sale. The most …
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If you look at Apple’s new lineup of iPhones and Macs, you’ll probably struggle to see the difference from last year’s models. They’re roughly the same size and shape. This year’s iPhone 12 family is a bit boxier than 2019’s iPhone 11, though there is a new, smaller iPhone 12 Mini. The same goes for Mac exteriors. It’s hard to pinpoint …
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AT&T’s WarnerMedia is betting big on Wonder Woman 1984 drawing in subscribers to the HBO Max platform, releasing the film theatrically and on the streaming platform simultaneously on Dec. 25. Now, it’s ensuring that those looking to watch the sequel to the 2017 hit will be able to do so at home in 4K HDR. On Tuesday, WarnerMedia announced that …
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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 a 2,400×1,080-pixel, AMOLED display with …
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Samsung could be working on a new Tile-style tracking tag, according to a report by SamMobile. A filing has been certified by the Indonesian Telecom Certification for a device the tech giant is exploring called the Galaxy Smart Tag, the Monday report said. Samsung’s SmartThings finder already helps people locate and keep track of their nearby devices and an LTE …
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“This is the most innovative thing I’ve seen all year.” That was what my wife said when I demoed the Lenovo X1 Fold and all its tricks and extras. She’s a former tech and games journalist, so she’s seen a thing or two. She’s not one to be taken in by hype. But that reaction is warranted, especially in a …
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Google is loosening control over the core of its Chrome browser, a move that helps Microsoft, Samsung and Brave build competitors while advancing the search giant’s vision of the web. Over the past six months, Google welcomed a new outside developer into the leadership of its Chromium project, the software that powers the similarly named browser. The Alphabet subsidiary is …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday is in full swing and Best Buy already has plenty of discounts. But for two hours — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET today — it’s running a quickie flash sale on Apple and Beats products. We can’t say all the deals are …
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