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Pixel 5 vs. Pixel 4A 5G: Google’s 2020 phones compared spec

Google’s latest Pixel phones, the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4A 5G follow last summer’s launch of the Pixel 4A. The Pixel 5 is Google’s main flagship phone and is the sequel to 2019’s Pixel 4. The Pixel 4A 5G, meanwhile, serves as a bumped-up version of the Pixel 4A, which is part of Google’s midrange line of …

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Galaxy S21: Samsung copies Apple again, and both Android and iPhone fans suffer

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 line has plenty going for it. The displays have been improved, the processor has gotten faster and the cameras have been upgraded to take sharper photos and videos. And at a $200 cheaper starting price than the Galaxy S20, they are once again an enticing alternative to Apple’s latest iPhones. The Galaxy S21 line hits shelves today, …

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Galaxy S21: Samsung didn’t bring back the headphone jack and here’s why

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s Galaxy S21, the follow-up to last year’s Galaxy S20, has arrived earlier than the company’s flagship phones usually do. (Here are CNET’s Galaxy S21 review and Galaxy S21 Ultra review.) Samsung hosted a virtual Unpacked event earlier this month in which the latest …

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GeForce Now cloud gaming lands on Chrome browser

Nvidia this week added Chrome browser support for its game streaming service GeForce Now. According to release notes, beta support for GeForce Now gaming on Google’s browser is now available for Windows and Mac users. GeForce Now via Chrome browser has also added a way to create bookmarks and shortcuts for your favorite games. To do this, just click on …

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Google will soon allow gambling apps in the US Play Store

Android users in the US will soon gain access to betting and gambling apps through the Play Store, Google announced Thursday. As of March 1, online casino games, sports betting, lotteries and daily fantasy sports apps will be allowed in certain states. You can see a complete list of what types of gambling apps are allowed in each state on …

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A recipe for Apple VR headset success

Nearly every major player in tech has been dreaming of smartglasses over the past few years. From Amazon’s Echo Frames to Facebook’s plans for augmented reality, to Microsoft’s HoloLens and the ongoing reports of Apple’s AR plans — there’s a lot that seems to be cooking. But in the short term, the road to magical Tony Stark glasses is more likely to …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: Find lost stuff with Tile trackers

First, the good news: After an unexpected delay, the latest episode of the Cheapskate Show has arrived! The bad news: This is our penultimate episode. We’ll tell you more in next week’s final (for now) show. Until then, sit back and enjoy while we discuss: The ColdSnap countertop ice-cream maker unveiled at CES. Dave wants two; I think it’s ludicrously …

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Widgets on Galaxy S21 vs. iPhone 12: Why Samsung One UI 3 beats iOS 14

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. At Samsung Unpacked on Jan. 14, we finally saw the new Galaxy S21 phone line, complete with new camera features and a major price drop. Samsung also showed off a change on the software side: Widgets on many Samsung phones are …

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BMW takes first steps into the quantum computing revolution

BMW is rolling into quantum computing, the German automaker said Wednesday, using a Honeywell quantum computer to find more efficient ways to purchase the myriad components that go into its vehicles. The car giant has begun using Honeywell machines, first the H0 and then the newer H1, to determine which components should be purchased from which supplier at what time to …

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Upgrade to a no

The Google Pixel 4A is an amazingly good budget phone, with a stellar camera, lots of storage and a price tag that’s hard to beat: just $349. Here’s how you can beat it, and by quite a lot: For a limited time, Visible has the unlocked Google Pixel 4A (128GB) for $336. When you port in an existing number and …

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