The first 5G phones haven’t even hit the market yet, but Qualcomm’s got a new processor ready for future devices. The company on Tuesday unveiled its new Snapdragon X55 5G modem, which can run on 2G, 3G and 4G networks along with the new, ultrafast 5G networks. The 7-nanometer, multimode processor is the second 5G …
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Galaxy S10 chip kills it in our early Snapdragon 855 benchmarking tests
The Galaxy S10‘s Snapdragon 855 chipset could dominate with up to 45 percent faster performance speeds compared to the Galaxy S9 when Samsung unveils its next flagship phone this Wednesday in San Francisco. This isn’t just Qualcomm talking. At CES last month, we got a chance to test Snapdragon 855 on a prototype phone. So far, the benchmarking results paint the picture …
Read More »Foldable iPhone suggested in new Apple patent
Everyday it seems like there are rumors and leaks about another company working on a foldable phone. Xiaomi, Huawei, LG, Lenovo, Motorola all are rumored to have a bendable or foldable phone in the works. On Thursday, Apple updated a patent with drawings of a foldable clamshell phone. This is a continuation of a patent originally filed in 2011 and …
Read More »The one thing phone cameras need to improve in 2019
The camera on your phone is pretty spectacular. In an instant, it can capture a milestone in your child’s life, a night out with friends or that particularly attractive slice of avocado toast in front of you. Camera technology on phones has made giant jumps in innovation over just a few years resulting in plenty of phones that take outstanding …
Read More »LG G8 ThinQ leak shows off the phone from every angle
Leaked images of the LG G8 ThinQ just snatched the spotlight from the phone’s upcoming debut at Mobile World Congress. The pictures appear to be marketing renders of the LG G8 ThinQ, showing off the upcoming flagship phone in its entirety. They were posted on Twitter by Evan Blass, a reliable and prolific source of prerelease information. LG G8 ThinQ pic.twitter.com/ytPzOP3Rlo …
Read More »MicroLEDs and more: Staring into the future of TVs (The 3:59, Ep. 520)
On this podcast, we talk about: The promise of MicroLED technology. Samsung’s newest TV lineup. When to buy a new TV. LG’s rollable TV. Now playing: Watch this: MicroLEDs and more: Staring into the future of TVs (The… 5:38 The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET …
Read More »Best battery life laptops
One of the first things every laptop shopper should think about in a new purchase is battery life. After all, you don’t want your PC shutting down in the middle of a big meeting or halfway through a cross-country flight. Based on the extensive battery testing conducted in the CNET Labs, these are the laptops with the longest battery-life scores …
Read More »Dell President’s Day deals: LG 86
Dell has kicked off its annual President’s Day sale a bit early — it’s not even Valentine’s Day yet — with discounts on a variety of hardware. Some of the discounts are bigger than others, but if you were already considering buying a gigantic TV, laptop or other device, there are a bunch of deals here worth a look. Many …
Read More »2019 TV buying advice: Get a 2018 TV now or wait for a new model?
The last big TV sale event of the season, the Super Bowl, is now behind us, and ahead lie a bunch of brand-new 2019 models to tempt shoppers. Late winter and early spring are when most of the new TVs hit store shelves and online, and some are even available now. If you want a new TV now, perhaps one …
Read More »Smartphones will get weird and wild at MWC 2019 (The 3:59, Ep. 519)
On this podcast, we talk about: The weird phones we want to see at MWC 2019. Why the time is right for an iPhone SE 2. Amazon buying a mesh Wi-Fi network maker. The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and …
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