The heavily hyped, Andy Rubin-backed Essential phone launched late in August. Now, two months later, its price has been cut from $699 to $499. The news was announced in a Sunday blog post by company president Niccolo de Masi. He said the price cut comes in lieu of the company spending money on an expensive marketing …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image A fine camera with a mediocre phone attached? Josh Miller/CNET You might watch a launch event and decide you must have that new phone. You might read a review — they’re very good on CNET, you know — and hope you’ll be influenced. …
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The Google Pixel 2 and iPhone 8 Plus both take really good still photos. So let’s see how well they shoot video. The iPhone 8 Plus’s camera is an improvement over the 7 Plus, but whether or not it’s worth the extra cost will depend on your needs. I found the biggest differences between these Pixel 2 and 8 Plus came …
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Google says the camera on its Pixel 2 can beat the iPhone 8 Plus. Yet again (and thanks to some tech refinements). Last year’s comparison proved the single lens on the Pixel was capable of producing better shots than the two lenses on the iPhone 7 Plus in most categories. Camera Specs Pixel 2 iPhone 8 Plus Recording resolutions 4K (30fps) …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. That doesn’t look good. JerryRigEverything/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET It’s agony releasing a new device. No sooner is it out in the wild than someone takes a scalpel or a sharp knife and tries to wreck it. One of the most renowned wreckers is Zack …
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Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is hoping its high-flying internet balloons can help the people of Puerto Rico, about a month after Hurricane Maria made landfall. On Friday, the search giant announced some balloons from its Project Loon program had been deployed over Puerto Rico, in an effort to provide people with limited internet access. That will allow for basic activities …
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The iPhone 7 Plus takes great photos and video. But now it has a new younger sibling, the iPhone 8 Plus, with larger camera sensors, a faster processor and new software tricks including Portrait Lighting Mode. But just how much better is the 8 Plus at shooting pchotos and videos? Can you even really tell the difference between them? To …
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In an attempt to make all of us safer drivers, Google has added a Do Not Disturb mode that automatically turns on when it detects you are in a moving car. Now playing: Watch this: Why are people talking about the Pixel 2 XL screen? 1:15 Here’s where to find the setting: Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET Open the Settings app …
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The Google Pixel 2 XL is garnering great reviews, except for one big issue: its screen. The phone’s OLED screen suffers from muted colors and a blue shift, but Google is considering a fix. According to a statement sent to 9to5Google, the company acknowledged the rampant complaints, stating that it will “continue to pay close attention to people’s responses to …
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Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are mighty impressive. The “pure” Google experience combined with a stunning camera and a unique approach to the overall design, makes for a pair of compelling devices. Here’s how to get the most out of your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Now playing: Watch this: Pixel 2 and 2 XL pack top-notch …
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