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The Amazfit GTR smartwatch is on sale for an all

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. The Amazfit GTR debuted about a year ago with a list price of $180. I’ve seen it dip as low as $110 this year, but today’s deal represents the lowest price on record: For a limited time, and while supplies …

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Samsung’s Galaxy S20 5G disappears from AT&T as rumors of January Galaxy S21 loom

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 has disappeared from AT&T’s website with no clear signs that it will return. In a statement provided to CNET, AT&T confirmed that the current flagship Galaxy S is unavailable, referring interested customers to look at one of the other Galaxy phones it carries including the S20 5G FE, the Note 20 line and the A-series and Z-series …

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Walmart Plus: Everything you need to know about the grocery delivery service

Want groceries and more delivered to your front door? That’s the promise behind Walmart Plus, a new service announced earlier this year. It’s not cheap, but you can sign up for a free 15-day Walmart Plus trial. See it at Walmart Although many have been quick to compare Plus to  Amazon Prime, it’s not really the same thing (see the …

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iPhone 12 vs. Apple’s major 5G rivals: Galaxy S20, S20 FE, Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T

The iPhone 12 lineup, Apple’s 5G family of iPhones, is here and you can order all four models now. Coronavirus disruptions delayed the iPhone 12, but it made its debut alongside three siblings last month via a virtual event. The $799 iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, the iPhone 12 Mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max feature a revamped design reminiscent …

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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon phone chip won’t support AV1 video streaming

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor won’t support a much ballyhooed video compression technology developed by Google, Netflix and other technology giants, dealing a blow to data efficiency and streaming quality improvements for the next-generation of Android phones. Judd Heape, a Qualcomm vice president for product management, says the mobile chip leader couldn’t include AV1 technology in the new chip because …

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip pushes video and photo smarts

With its Snapdragon 888 processor, Qualcomm wants to bring your next phone a step further into the modern era of photography with new speed and new AI smarts. The new chip adds a third image processing module that allows flagship smartphones to handle three simultaneous video streams, all in 4K resolution with high dynamic range imagery. And for photos, the …

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Pixel 5 vs. iPhone 11, Galaxy S20 FE and OnePlus 8: Specs chart comparison

During a virtual event earlier this fall, Google unveiled two new phones, the premium Pixel 5 and the more affordable Pixel 4A 5G. The Pixel 5 serves as the successor to last year’s Pixel 4 and brings new features including 5G connectivity, an ultra-wide camera and a much larger battery. The phone costs $699 (£599, AU$999) and is available to buy now. Here’s how …

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Cyber Monday 2020 deals still available at Staples: Gaming chairs, laptops and desktop monitors

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Monday 2020 is officially over, but Staples still has some great deals. Are you a gamer? Check out the Vortex gaming chair. Need a new monitor? The excellent AOC is still on sale for just $90. Just one small wrinkle: Several of these deals are …

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro pictures leak online

Pictures of Samsung’s rumored upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro have leaked online, with tipster Evan Blass showcasing the images Wednesday on Voice. According to the report, the Buds Pro will go on sale in early 2021. The ear buds are pictured in a chromatic reflective lavender color. If the leak holds true, Samsung looks to be stepping away from the kidney …

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 is a glimpse into how much better your next Android phone will be

The chip that will power most high-end 5G phones next year is here: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. And for the first time in its ultra high-end lineup, Qualcomm has integrated its 5G modem on the same chip as the brains, AI and other processor features, likely giving 5G phones a boost in battery life.  Smartphones need a lot of components …

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