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Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max cameras: A pro photographer’s assessment

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has wowed us with its ability to take stunning photos that can rival what you might see from a professional DSLR. But Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Ultra also packs an incredible camera array, boasting mind-bending zoom capabilities that comfortably outstrip what Apple offers in its phone. So how do these two cameras …

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It’s not even Prime Day yet, but this 32

We still don’t know exactly when Prime Day will land this year — could be July like always, might be as early as June — but right now there’s a TV deal that’s likely to rival the best of what Amazon’s event will offer. And it’s not from Amazon. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Walmart has the …

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Mother’s Day deal: Give Mom a Pixel 3 phone for just $170

This story is part of Mother’s Day Gift Guide. CNET editors round up the hottest gadgets for Mom this year. Smartphones have been so good for so long, the smart money is now on heavily discounted previous-generation models — as long as they’re new, not refurbished, meaning they have a fresh battery and full warranty. Bam: For a limited time, …

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Apple 12.9

This could be the best tablet screen ever. On Tuesday at its Spring Loaded event, Apple announced a new iPad Pro, and one of the biggest upgrades is the screen. It uses a technology called mini-LED that is said to offer improved power efficiency and better brightness to handle the demands of HDR video. Available only on the 12.9-inch version of …

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Get an iPhone 12 for $672 (save $157) and then get $300 back after 3 months (Update: Expired)

I’m planning to wring at least one more year out of my iPhone X — or, at least, I was, until I got a look at this deal. Because would I like to upgrade to the iPhone 12? Sure. Am I willing to pay $829 or more to do so? Hard pass. But check this: Today only, you can buy …

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Apple AirTags are $29 and here to help find your lost keys and phone

At its Spring Loaded virtual product launch event on Tuesday, Apple introduced AirTags (here’s how you’ll buy them), the tracker tags that will compete with Tile and Samsung’s SmartTag Bluetooth trackers. Rumors about AirTags have been circulating for over a year while remaining elusive at Apple’s events, until now. AirTags are small beacon-style devices that can help you find lost items like your …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is superb on a photography adventure

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may not be Samsung’s latest, greatest handset — that honor goes to the amazing Galaxy S21 Ultra — but it’s packed with some top tech, a big screen and a brilliant camera. That all makes it a superb handset to capture the glorious, remote landscape of a road trip around the Scottish island of Mull.  Read …

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Home security bundle: Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet for Blink Mini camera for $75 (save $50)

I often see deals for security cameras paired with smart displays, but doesn’t pairing a tablet make more sense? You still get a spacious screen so you can check what’s happening, but it’s fully portable rather than fixed in one spot. If you like that idea, check this deal: Today only, Amazon is offering the Fire HD 8 tablet and …

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Mi 11 Ultra hands

Are two screens better than one? Xiaomi hopes to prove so with the Mi 11 Ultra. Announced last month, it’s the Chinese company’s latest superphone and rounds out its new Mi 11 lineup. With the regular Mi 11, Xiaomi already gave us an excellent device, packing nearly everything we expect from an Android flagship in 2021. But Xiaomi has outdone …

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Galaxy S21’s new features will make you want to get one, ASAP

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup is impressive. From 5G support to a new camera setup with better performance, there’s a lot to be excited about. Heck, the S21 Ultra even borrowed one of the Note’s marquee features: S-Pen stylus support. That’s right, you can now use a stylus to write or draw on one of Samsung’s S-series phones. All three phones run Android 11 …

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