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OnePlus 6 will get the Snapdragon 845 chip, 256GB of storage

The Oneplus 6 has been officially revealed. Now, it does have a notch, but also image stabilization on its dual rear cameras. We spoke with OnePlus co-founder, Carl Pei about the new phone and the future of OnePlus.  Chinese phonemaker OnePlus is ready to take on the Samsung Galaxy S9. The company’s next phone, the OnePlus 6, will …

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With Odyssey Z, Samsung takes another shot at gaming laptops

If you didn’t realize — or forgot — that Samsung made gaming laptops, you’re not alone. The company launched the line last year at CES 2017,  but received a somewhat mixed reception; some folks felt it was overpriced for its cheap-feeling body and run-of-the-mill components. Surprising for a company with premium mainstream laptops and phones.  The reboot, the 15-inch Odyssey …

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Why nits are important for your next TV

If you’ve read any TV reviews lately, or anything about modern TV technology, you’ve likely come across the term “nit.” The short version is that it’s a colloquial term for a unit of brightness. That description might be enough for you. Lots of nits = lots of brightness, which helps the image look better in a bright room or with …

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Report: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 may launch as early as July

The wait for the Galaxy Note 9 may have gotten a little shorter. That’s because production of Samsung’s next Note phone is reportedly ahead of schedule, according to Korean news outlet The Investor, which claims the Galaxy Note 9 may be released as soon as July or early August. This would be earlier than the release of the Galaxy Note …

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CNET Asks: The new iPad vs. Chromebook?

Apple says its new iPad can do anything a traditional laptop can. In addition to new support for the Pencil stylus, the iPad’s biggest improvement is speed. Apple’s A10 Fusion chip gives it better performance than that of some laptops, including the Samsung Chromebook Pro. The iPad’s convenience and features do seem like they’d be helpful in a school setting, but are they as practical …

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Your next iPhone could be more camera than phone

It’s just before sunset and I’m cruising across San Francisco Bay on a ferry. As I pass Alcatraz Island, the sun is melting into the Pacific behind the Golden Gate Bridge, like a ball kicked through the uprights at a football ball game for an extra point. It’s a jaw-dropping moment so I quickly grab my Samsung Galaxy Note 8, …

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Google Chromebooks fight malware, get security experts’ approval

When the team behind Google’s Chrome OS software and Chromebooks set out to reinvent the laptop, it quickly zeroed in on security as an area where it could bring a fresh perspective. “On Chrome OS, we were like, ‘We control all the pieces. We can do better,'” Will Drewry, a principal software engineer for Google’s devices, and one of the …

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Huawei P20 Pro is gunning for the Galaxy S9’s camera power

It’s time for the Galaxy S9 to watch its back. Huawei’s new P20 and P20 Pro are coming up fast, with enough camera tricks and hardware specs to put Samsung’s premier phone smack in the middle of the Huawei P20’s target.  With a total of three camera lenses on the back, the Huawei P20 Pro deserves your attention. A triple-camera array is …

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iPad stays at $329, but will iPhone X, MacBook Air get cuts?

Perhaps this is a new Apple, one that’s kinder and gentler to your wallet. The Cupertino, California, consumer electronics on giant on Tuesday unveiled a new iPad. While the $329 price tag (£319, AU$469) is identical to last year’s model, the new version comes packed with more features — notably support for the Apple Pencil stylus. As CNET editor Scott …

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Why Huawei smartphones are locked out of the US

Heading into this year, Huawei’s prospects for finally gaining a foothold in the US appeared to be brightening. The world’s third-largest smartphone maker had just launched its latest flagship, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, and it was garnering favorable reviews. Speculation had bubbled up that Huawei was poised to announce a partnership with AT&T, the second-largest carrier in the US …

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