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Tranya’s F1 earbuds are essentially AirPods 3 knockoffs that cost a lot less. They list for $50 but are on sale for $35, with a 20% off instant coupon kicking in another $7 of extra savings, bringing their price down to only $28. They’re a very good deal at $35 and a real bargain at $28.  See at Amazon I’ve …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“What a strange-looking MacBook.” That was my first thought when I first saw the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new M2 chip at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino during WWDC 2022.  There wasn’t anything particularly strange about it — it looked like the last several models of 13-inch Apple laptops, both Pro and Air. But in the Apple Silicon era, I’ve …

What’s happening Qualcomm has a new design for wireless AR glasses that connect with phones. Why it matters Most tech companies are promising AR glasses now, but few work well with phones. Qualcomm’s design suggests how they could work together, and without plug-in wires. What’s next At least four manufacturers are already working on glasses based on Qualcomm’s design, pointing …

More than two years after the phone’s sophomore launch, new leaked images suggest that a third-generation Motorola Razr is in the works with a design that takes some influence from the original Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.  The new Razr is supposedly code-named Maven, according to reliable tipster Evan Blass and 91mobiles. The design seems to ax the single circular camera bump from …

What’s happening Nvidia has opened up a new building at its Santa Clara, California, headquarters. Voyager’s unusual architecture is designed to keep company workers happy and productive. Why it matters Imposing and lavishly appointed campuses aren’t just for impressing employees and competitors these days. After COVID, they also have to lure employees back into the office. On Feb. 14, after …

If earbuds with a stem design, like Apple’s AirPods, feel uncomfortable or are constantly falling out of your ears, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live might be the alternative you’re looking for. These bean-shaped true wireless earbuds are one of our favorite pairs on the market thanks to their innovative design and impressive sound quality, which we found was even better than the …

Following the announcements Dell made earlier this month, the company expands the Precision mobile workstation and Latitude business laptop lines with additional models incorporating notable new technologies: a “collaboration touchpad,” Intel’s rumored 55-watt H series mobile processor and the company’s semi-proprietary CAMM, which stands for compression attached memory module, as an alternative to SODIMM. They all come with the updated …