A startup called SiFive announced a new processor design Thursday that could revamp mobile phones, cars and other digital devices if the company’s plans work out. Its Performance P650 design comes with a 50% speed boost over the P550 that arrived in June. The San Mateo, California-based company hopes its designs will offer a better balance of speed, battery …
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Streaming service subscriptions make it easy to binge entire seasons of a TV series at once, watch new releases on Day 1 from the comfort of your couch and even save money by cutting the cord and giving up your cable or satellite service. Amid social distancing in the pandemic, streaming services even found a way to keep movie nights …
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Verizon is expanding from internet and TV service and into… expensive soundbars? On Wednesday the telecom giant announced two new soundbars in its lineup: the $400 Stream TV Soundbar and the $1,000 Stream TV Soundbar Pro. Both devices are made in partnership with luxury Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen, suggesting the company is planning to play in the higher-end side …
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Samsung is going all-in on budget phones. The tech giant on Wednesday announced the Galaxy A13 5G, a $250 phone that comes with 5G support and a triple-lens camera. It will be sold through AT&T, starting Friday. At that price, the Galaxy A13 is even cheaper than the Galaxy A32, which was Samsung’s cheapest 5G phone when it debuted in the …
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Qualcomm’s next-generation line of mobile processors will get more than just a few performance improvements. They will also be sporting a new naming strategy. On Tuesday at its annual Snapdragon Summit, the chip giant announced a rebrand for its mobile processors starting with its flagship Snapdragon 8-series. As part of the new scheme, Qualcomm’s high-end chip, which is expected to …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday has come and gone and with it some of the best prices on TVs this year. But if you missed a deal, don’t worry. Many of the best TVs we’ve reviewed are still available at the same prices, or just slightly higher, as they …
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max and Google Pixel 5 can all take incredible images thanks to their powerful camera setups and stellar software integration. They’re amazing cameras to keep stuffed in your pocket, whether you’re wandering through your local town or trekking out into the hills. But they’re not just skilled in the daytime; all three phones offer dedicated modes …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. AT&T is giving away Samsung’s Galaxy S21 this Cyber Monday as long as you meet the carrier’s conditions. The Galaxy S21 is Samsung’s flagship smartphone from 2021 that comes with 6.2-inch screen and a triple-lens camera. To take advantage of the deal, you’ll need to …
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Soundbars may be the more popular home theater option, but ask any enthusiast and they’ll tell you that an AV receiver the key to great movies (and music) in the home. These big black boxes look the same as ever on the outside, but their innards keep on evolving and picking up capabilities with every generation. The Onkyo TX-NR6100 is a superb …
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This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If you’re shopping for a new phone this Black Friday, there are plenty of great deals to be had. One of the best Black Friday phone deals can be found at the Google Play Store, which is taking $50 off the Pixel 5A. That brings the …
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