The BenQ GS50 is a lunchbox-sized portable projector with 1080p resolution, two and a half hours of playtime with its internal battery and some surprisingly powerful speakers. The stylish design includes green, rubberized side panels and a faux-leather handle. You can connect an HDMI source or use the BenQ’s included, built-in streaming stick, and you can even …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Supply chain issues mean many retailers are struggling to keep shelves stocked for the holiday. With shortages affecting the entire world, Black Friday sales might not be as hot as they once were. One thing that isn’t being hit as hard is the secondary market. …
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When it comes to phones you don’t always need the latest and greatest, and sometimes getting something that is a little older is a wiser choice. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are the newest phones in Google’s lineup, but the Pixel 5A isn’t really “old” — it was just released at the end of August, albeit with some tech …
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One of the biggest challenges of mixed-reality headsets is the size. That’s the challenge a Chinese upstart called NReal wants to tackle with its sunglass-style AR glasses. The company, which raised $100 million this year, is planning to release its Android-based glasses in the US on Nov. 30. If you’re curious, you can try the smart accessory at select Verizon …
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Last year’s Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook was and still is one of our top picks for the category, primarily because it was a bargain for a premium Chromebook. The 2021 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook (the added “i” denotes an Intel chip, though there is no AMD version) is mostly the same as the 2020 model and remains an excellent value …
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Google on Tuesday unveiled new enhancements to Google Maps to help people navigate malls, airports and transit stations as shoppers and travelers gear up for the holidays. Google Maps’ Directory tab in action. Google The tech giant is expanding its Directory feature to help people better find their way around large buildings, allowing them to quickly see what shops are …
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Apple gave iPhone owners plenty to be excited about with the iPhone 13. From its new cinematic video mode to its longer battery life and additional storage space, the iPhone 13 is a welcome improvement over its predecessor. But there are still a few useful features Apple’s phones are missing compared to Android competitors such as Samsung’s Galaxy S21. For example, …
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This summer I faced a dilemma: My Google Pixel 3 XL was on its last legs. Its battery was a pale shadow of its former self. Its USB-C port failed to carry a charge half the time. Both sides of the phone, screen and glass back, were a spiderwebbed mess of cracks and chips. And according to Google, the phone isn’t …
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With longer battery life, better cameras, a new Cinematic mode and more base-level storage space, Apple’s iPhone 13 lineup has a lot to offer over its predecessors. (Check out CNET’s iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro and Pro Max reviews.) Although there’s a lot to love about the iPhone 13, it’s missing a few features we had hoped to see …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The day after Thanksgiving is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and despite a worldwide pandemic, shoppers spent a record $9 billion on Black Friday back in 2020, an increase of 21.6% over the previous year, according to Adobe Analytics. And with …
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