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Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10 review

The Galaxy S10 is the middle child in this year’s Galaxy S10 range, between the Galaxy S10e, and the Galaxy S10 Plus. There’s no striking reason to buy it -- the Galaxy S10 Plus offers a bigger screen, better selfies, and better gaming performance -- but it’s still an excellent phone if you don’t want a phone that large. Here’s our review.
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Amazon Kindle review (2019)

Amazon has a new Kindle, and it costs just $90. You get 4GB of internal storage to store all your books. There’s also Bluetooth in case you want to use Audible to listen instead of read, and the 6-inch screen is perfect for travel. If you’re an avid reader, this is an ebook reader worth checking out.
LG V50 ThinQ 5G review

LG V50 ThinQ 5G review

If a phone supports 5G, that doesn’t mean you should buy it. The first wave of 5G phones are here, including the LG V50 ThinQ; it’s a strong phone in almost every area, but it’s too overpriced for the features it offers. Battery life is also a concern on 4G LTE. Here’s our review.
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Moto E6 hands-on review

Motorola’s latest is the Moto E6, its most affordable phone this year, and a follow-up to the Moto E5 series from 2018. The Moto E6 is unremarkable. It doesn’t have many features worth talking about. Why? Motorola says it focused on improving the fundamentals.
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Samsung Galaxy Book S hands-on review

Samsung’s successor to the Galaxy Book 2 is the Galaxy Book S, a super lightweight Windows laptop that’s powered by a Qualcomm processor. While we haven’t been impressed by Qualcomm-powered Windows laptops so far, the chip used here might change things for the better.
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Apple Card is finally available. Here’s everything you need to know about it

Apple is getting into the credit card business. Apple Card is a credit card you can sign up for directly on your iPhone, and it doesn't have fees. There's a lower interest rate, and you can even get Daily Cash from all purchases. It's supported everywhere Apple Pay is, and there's even a physical card.
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Google cuts the sugar out of Android with a simplified name and fresh logo

After 10 years of dessert-named operating system updates, Google is finally retiring the naming structure for Android OS. Android Q will now be known as Android 10, and next year's update will be Android 11, and so on. The Android logo is also getting a makeover after five years.
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Whistle Go Explore impressions: A smarter pet tracker

Whistle's latest line of pet trackers don't just track activity and GPS, but health trends as well. The Whistle Go and the Whistle Go Explore use research collected in a three-year span from more than 55,000 dogs to analyze your dog's habits, such as if it's scratching or licking more than usual.
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OnePlus 7 Pro vs. Pixel 3a vs. ZenFone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy A50: Camera shootout

You don't need to spend a ton of money to get a good camera phone. We take a look at some of our favorite midrange phones to find the best camera in this price bracket. That includes the $350 Samsung Galaxy A50, the $400 Google Pixel 3a, the $500 Asus ZenFone 6, and the $669 OnePlus 7 Pro.
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Sprint and OnePlus are bringing a 5G phone to the U.S. soon

Sprint and OnePlus are working together to bring a 5G smartphone to the U.S. It will be the fourth 5G product available on the carrier. OnePlus already has a 5G phone in other parts of the world. It's unclear if this upcoming phone is the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, or something new.
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Hands on: Moto Z Play Droid and Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod

We go hands on with the Moto Z Play, a third entry in the Moto Z line, and the latest Moto Mod, a 10x zoom camera attachment.
Moment Air

Moment Air brings an anamorphic lens to DJI’s drones for cinematic flair

Moment Air is the latest project from Moment, which includes an anamorphic lens for the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. It also includes ND and CPL filters for the camera on the drones and the lens, as well as an ultrathin iPhone case that works with Moment's M-series mount.
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Samsung teases Note 10 feature as invites go out for its next Galaxy Unpacked

The next Samsung Galaxy Note event will take place on August 7 in New York City. It's widely expected to see the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 smartphone, and Samsung may have teased a new feature in its invite. It features an S Pen drawing a circular camera, suggesting a connection between the two.
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Palm: Stand-alone or connected, here’s everything you need to know

The all-new Palm is here and it's extremely tiny. It syncs to your primary phone and acts as a secondary device -- to help you disconnect from technology. Coming in at $350, the phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 435 and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Here's everything you need to know.
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The 2019 class of camera phones is great, and we tested them to find the best

It's the middle of the year, which means it's time for a mid-year camera shootout in an effort to find which 2019 flagship sports the best shooter. Here, we pit six phones against one another, including the OnePlus 7 Pro, Pixel 3a XL, Huawei P30 Pro, iPhone XS Max, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Nokia 9 PureView.
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Amazon takes on Roku with new Fire TV Edition TVs supporting Dolby Vision

Amazon has announced new Fire TV Edition TVs with Dolby Vision support, which should allow for impressive HDR contrast from a growing collection of Dolby Vision videos. The company has also announced a pop up at the Dolby Soho space in New York, where visitors can get the full Dolby Vision experience.
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Huawei’s lock screen ads were a mistake, but may be a sign of things to come

Ads were placed on the lock screen of Huawei device owners yesterday, causing outcry on forums and social media. Huawei initially said it wasn't responsible, but that's no longer the case. Here's what happened.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 tips and tricks

Now that you've managed to get your hands on the gorgeous Samsung Galaxy Note 9, it's time to get to know your new phone. From its redesigned S Pen to the all-new Samsung One UI, there are plenty of new features to try out. Here are a few of our favorite Samsung Galaxy Note 9 tips and tricks.
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We tested Sprint’s 5G. It might not be worth an upgrade yet

Sprint has launched its 5G network, and its CEO is calling it the largest initial coverage footprint in the country. We flew down to Dallas to test it out using LG’s V50 ThinQ and HTC’s 5G Hub, both of which will be available May 31. The initial rollout includes Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Kansas City.
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Apple Pay, Google Pay will work with MTA’s tap-and-pay system for NYC transit

In New York City? The MTA is bringing tap and pay systems to public transit, so you'll be able to use contactless payment options. The new system is called OMNY, and it will eventually replace the MetroCard. You can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets. Here's what you need to know.

Moment’s new camera bags are small, but fashionable and functional

Moment, the company that makes high-quality lenses for smartphones, has announced a lineup of camera bags, in addition to a new line of wallet cases. It's a new category for the company, and represents an expansion that's turning Moment into more of a lifestyle brand, rather than just a camera company.
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The Motorola One Vision is a 21:9 Android One phone with a 48-megapixel camera

Motorola has a new phone, but unlike its Moto G7 series, the Motorola One Vision comes with a promise of two years of Android version updates, and three years of security updates. That's because it's an Android One phone. Its marquee feature, however, is the 48-megapixel camera on the back.
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The OnePlus 7 Pro undermines the most appealing part of OnePlus

OnePlus has a new phone -- the OnePlus 7 Pro. It brings cutting-edge features like a pop-up selfie camera, a full screen design, triple rear cameras, and a screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. All of this comes at a $100 price bump. With a starting $669 price tag, OnePlus is losing its best feature.
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Google’s aggressive push at CES affirms that Assistant is its No. 1 focus

At CES 2018, Google stole the show. Its ads for the Google Assistant were everywhere, from the monorail to large-scale digital ads.
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Android 9 Pie review

Google’s latest version of Android is here, and it’s called Android 9 Pie. It brings quite a few quality of life improvements that enhance the way we use our smartphones. We’ve been using it for the past few months on a Google Pixel, OnePlus 6T, and Essential Phone to see how this flavor stacks up.
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Apple wants to know how the FBI cracked the San Bernadino iPhone

The San Bernardino case may be over, but the battle is far from won. Apple may seek to find out how the FBI cracked the iPhone through the New York case.
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We noshed on Nougat, and Android 7.0 is Google’s sweetest update yet

It has been a little more than five months since Google dropped the first developer preview for Android Nougat. Now, it's officially here.
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Sony’s newest Xperia X member is a phablet with a 16-megapixel selfie camera

Sony just announced a fourth device to its Xperia X lineup -- the Xperia XA Ultra. The 6-inch phablet has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies.
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Tool that hacked shooter’s iPhone 5C only works on ‘narrow slice of phones’

The FBI says a tool it bought from a third-party security firm only works on a "narrow slice of phones," excluding the iPhone 5S, and Apple's newer models.

Android Q is standardizing navigation controls across all Android phones

Android Pie introduced a new gesture navigation system for using Android, but it also enabled other Android manufacturers to create their own navigation systems, fragmenting the experience. Android Q is standardizing it across all Android phones for a unified experience instead.
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Will your watch get Android Wear 2.0? Read our guide to find out

Google launched Android Wear 2.0 early in 2017. Here are the smartwatches that received it, and the unfortunate devices that didn't.
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Let the Games begin: Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Olympic Edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge. It's got all the colors of the Olympic rings.
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WhatsApp encryption is affecting FBI’s work in ‘huge ways’

WhatsApp's decision to turn on encryption for its billion-plus users is certainly giving the FBI headaches.
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The Google Pixel 3a is a slap in the face for people who bought the Pixel 3

Google’s Pixel phones are known for their strong software experiences and smart cameras, but the price of the most recent Pixel 3 flagship smartphone was hard to stomach. Enter the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, phones that give you the best of the Pixel 3 at just half the price. So why should you pay more? Google needs to step up its hardware game.
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Nimble’s battery packs and wireless chargers are eco-friendly

There are plenty of companies selling battery packs and wireless chargers through retailers like Amazon, but hardly any of them use sustainable or low-impact materials. That's where Nimble comes in. The company wants to produce eco-friendly products at affordable prices.
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These are the key settings to change on the LG G8 ThinQ smartphone

The LG G8 ThinQ is finally available. Like most LG smartphones, there are a lot of settings turned off by default that may be useful in improving the experience of using the phone. From turning on the App Drawer to changing the keyboard, we've rounded up 11 settings for you to change on the LG G8 ThinQ.
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The LG G8 ThinQ lets you unlock your phone with your hand’s vein pattern

At Mobile World Congress 2019, LG finally took the wraps off of the LG G8 ThinQ, the company's latest and greatest flagship phone. The device features an edge-to-edge display, upgraded specs, and what LG calls the Z Camera, which allows you to unlock your phone with the vein patterns in your hand.
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Got a new iPad? Whether it’s a Mini or a Pro, here are 10 key settings to change

For the first time in a while, Apple has a completely refreshed lineup of iPads, from a new iPad Mini and iPad Air, to the $330 iPad and the powerful iPad Pro. If you just bought one, here are 10 key settings to change. Take a little time to customize your new iPad and tweak the settings to suit you.