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Why FPS, frames per second, and frame rate matter for Xbox, PlayStation, movies and TV

From the best TVs to game consoles like the Sony PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, to cameras like the GoPro Hero 10s and the one on the shiny iPhone 13 Pro, fps matters. But what does fps mean, and why should you care? The short version is that fps stands for “frames per second.” In other words, fps is the …

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iPhone SE camera tips: 6 ways to boost your photography

The iPhone SE is the cheapest phone Apple sells and while it might lack the incredible camera skills of the pricier iPhone 13 Pro, but its single camera is still able to take beautiful images that can catapult you to Instagram fame and fortune. But whether you just want better snaps of your pets frolicking around your yard or you’ve got your sights …

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A Pixel watch could be launching in 2022

Google could be developing the next big Android smartwatch, with the tech giant reportedly working on the first Pixel watch and hoping to launch it next year. The Pixel watch is code-named Rohan, according to a report Thursday by Business Insider, which cited internal Google documents and unnamed sources at the company. Renders show the Pixel watch as having a round …

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 aims to create faster Arm PCs

After announcing its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip on Tuesday, Qualcomm on Wednesday turned its focus to PCs, introducing two chips: a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor designed for Windows machines and a 7c+ chip for affordable Windows and Chromebook computers.  With the 8cx, the company touts that its new 5-nanometer chips will provide “up to” 85% faster CPU and …

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Save $9 on Apple’s MagSafe iPhone charger

If you’ve finally got your hands on that shiny new iPhone 13, there’s an excellent deal on a magnetic iPhone charger to go along with it. MagSafe chargers make keeping your phone juiced a snap, literally. They snap on magnetically to the back of your iPhone then you’re off and charging. There are loads of knockoff mag-chargers, but only official Apple MagSafe …

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Samsung’s new $250 Galaxy A13 5G is its cheapest 5G phone yet

Samsung is going all-in on budget phones. The tech giant on Wednesday announced the Galaxy A13 5G, a $250 phone that comes with 5G support and a triple-lens camera. It will be sold through AT&T, starting Friday. At that price, the Galaxy A13 is even cheaper than the Galaxy A32, which was Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone when it debuted in the …

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Verizon partners with Bang & Olufsen to make smart Android TV soundbars

Verizon is expanding from internet and TV service and into… expensive soundbars? On Wednesday the telecom giant announced two new soundbars in its lineup: the $400 Stream TV Soundbar and the $1,000 Stream TV Soundbar Pro.  Both devices are made in partnership with luxury Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, suggesting the company is planning to play in the higher-end side …

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MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple’s new OS? Here’s how to find out

MacOS Monterey, Apple’s latest Mac operating system, arrived on Monday, Oct. 25. The software, also known as MacOS 12, is included on the new laptops announced at Apple’s event in October — both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro — and is compatible with a variety of earlier Mac models as well. The new OS was first unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June and includes …

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All the ways to host a virtual watch party with long

Streaming service subscriptions make it easy to binge entire seasons of a TV series at once, watch new releases on Day 1 from the comfort of your couch and even save money by cutting the cord and giving up your cable or satellite service. Amid social distancing in the pandemic, streaming services even found a way to keep movie nights …

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Apple highlights its Product Red devices for World AIDS Day

Apple is showcasing its Product Red devices and accessories for World AIDS Day on Wednesday. Included in the Product Red lineup are the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch bands. The company is also donating $1 to the Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on apple.com, in the App Store or in …

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