Phones that cost just under $500 are looking better and better as 2022 continues, with Samsung, Google and new contender Nothing all offering three phones at pretty much identical $450 prices. All three of these phones promise a slick and enjoyable experience, even with their lower prices. The Google Pixel 6A has already earned itself …
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Galaxy Z Fold 4: Samsung’s Foldable Phone Gets Better Design, Same Steep Price
What’s happening Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Fold 4, its newest large-format foldable phone. Why it matters Samsung sees foldable phones as being key to the future of its mobile device lineup. As one of the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturers, Samsung influences the broader market. What’s next Samsung will release the Galaxy Z Fold 4 on Aug. 26 for …
Read More »What’s New for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 4: Cool Screen Tricks and Better Battery Life
What’s happening Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the newest iteration of its foldable flip phone. Why it matters Foldable phones have been widely available for about three years, but they still make up just a fraction of the smartphone market. The Z Flip 4 and Fold 4 are Samsung’s attempt to change that. What’s next Samsung will release …
Read More »The Next iPad and iPad Pro Could Bring Plenty of Upgrades
Apple recently upgraded its back-to-school targeted MacBook Air with a new M2 chip and a better camera and display. Apple’s iPad lineup, however, is still due for a 2022 upgrade. The midrange iPad Air got an M1 chip back in the spring, but the entry-level iPad and the iPad Pro are in a holding pattern until the fall. Apple is …
Read More »Me and My Selfie Drone: Life With a Snap Pixy
What’s happening Snap has a new camera-enabled flying mini drone called the Pixy. We tested it. Why it matters Snap, like other companies, is trying to figure out if flying camera accessories could be the next selfie stick. Snap is also looking to explore ways to merge the footage with its plans for AR glasses. What’s next While there are …
Read More »Google Maps’ Historical Street View Is Coming to iOS and Android
Google Maps’ Street View has been around for 15 years. To mark the occasion, the tech giant on Tuesday unveiled a new camera and announced it’s bringing historical Street View to Android and iOS. Historical Street View allows you to view historic imagery from a location and see how a place has changed over time, dating back to 2007 when …
Read More »Motorola Deals: $400 Off Razr, $250 Off Edge, $50 Off Moto G Family and More
We rely on our smartphones more than ever — we use them to chat with friends, surf the web, shop, stream, record our adventures and more. With Motorola slashing prices on popular models, you can get the phone that works for you. Save hundreds when you purchase select Motorola devices now through May 31 while supplies last. See at Motorola …
Read More »iPhone 14 Will Reportedly Come With a Better Front Camera
Apple has reportedly chosen a new supplier for its front-facing camera to make a high-end lens. South Korean supplier LG Innotek will install the new selfie camera on the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, according to a report Monday from South Korea-based tech news site ET News, citing unnamed industry sources. The front camera will also come with …
Read More »HP Buffs Up Envy, Spectre x360 Laptops on the Inside
HP bolsters a fairly rote hardware refresh of its Envy and Spectre clamshell and convertible (two-in-one) laptops by extending some of its current suite of software smarts into them. The various models — 13.5- and 16-inch Spectre x360 two-in-ones, 13.3- and 15.6-inch Envy x360 two-in-ones and Envy 16- and 17.3-inch clamshells — all move up to 12th-gen Intel Core processors …
Read More »Garmin Intros New Cycling Radar With Integrated Camera
For a lot of bikers there’s always some concern about a car hitting you from behind. That’s where Garmin’s rearview radars come into play, warning you that cars are approaching. Now Garmin is adding a video element to the equation with its new Varia RCT715 ($400), which has both a built-in taillight as well as a camera with 1080p capture …
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