Google surprised everyone on last Tuesday by announcing the Pixel 5A with 5G, a midrange and affordable phone. The Pixel 5A uses the same design as the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A (5G), but has a larger display and a huge battery that gives you all-day battery life. And for the first time on one of …
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The OnePlus Buds Pro ($150, £139 or approximately AU$260) may have some chrome on their stems, but they’re pretty much AirPods Pro clones, right down to the same pinch controls. But their charging case is different, at least, and they deliver good sound quality and noise canceling, as well as top-notch ambient noise reduction for voice calling. In short, they’re …
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Editor’s note, Aug. 26: Read my full review of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 here, with impressions after two weeks of wear. Early impressions from the first two days of wear are below. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 was unveiled last week at Samsung’s August Unpacked event. As the first smartwatch with Google’s newest version of Wear OS, the Galaxy Watch 4 may offer a …
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Intel’s new Alder Lake processor could boost the performance of personal computers by as much as 30% while delivering longer battery life, a breakthrough the chipmaker credits to a hybrid design that marries modules for top speed with others for efficient operation. It’s an approach that’s been used for years in smartphones. At its Architecture Day event on Thursday, Intel …
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Buying new off-the-shelf gadgets is fun, but there’s something special about using tech to make your own cool stuff. That’s maker culture and the DIY movement in a nutshell, and the wide variety of new stuff-making tools out there is simply inspiring. I’ve been testing and reviewing 3D printers for the past few years, and when something breaks or is …
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Google on Tuesday took the wraps off the Pixel 5A. It’s the latest member of Google’s budget-conscious A line of phones, which includes both the Pixel 4A and Pixel 3A. The Pixel 5A is available for preorders today on Google’s online store in the US and Japan ahead of a launch in those two countries on Aug. 26. The unlocked …
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Google’s Pixel 5A with 5G phone might be heating up since its reveal earlier this week. Literally. As spotted by Adam Matlock, and confirmed by CNET, the issue seems to materialize when recording 4K video at 60fps for extended periods of time. When shooting in the higher frame rate, even in normal environments, the Pixel 5A might stop recording and display …
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I got to meet Mark Zuckerberg two days ago, during a meeting in a conference room along with a handful of other tech reporters. He talked about the metaverse and the future of work. That’s not all that unusual. What was unusual is that the CEO of Facebook beamed into our demo session on a shaft of light — and was a …
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Cricket Wireless, the prepaid service from AT&T, is announcing a new perk on Thursday for those with its $60-per-month unlimited plan: a free subscription to the ad-supported version of HBO Max. Normally $10 per month, this version of HBO Max includes HBO and the service’s new Max originals such as The Flight Attendant, Gossip Girl and Titans but lacks 4K …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Samsung is making it easier to show proof you’ve been vaccinated, all through your Galaxy smartphone. The tech giant has partnered with health care nonprofit The Commons Project to securely store immunization status digitally within Samsung Pay, letting you get access to a …
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