Google announces the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, keeps playing the value game
Google has announced the highly anticipated Pixel 5 today, plus a beefed up, 5G version of the Pixel 4a. If you’re looking for some new options that keep up the trend of value-oriented premium phones, these launches should get you pretty excited. Google Pixel 5 The high-end phone of 2020 from Google is breaking away […]
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The LG Wing goes up for pre-order from Verizon this week for $999
In a world where foldable smartphones are fast becoming a ‘thing’, LG’s Explorer Program has led it down a different path that has culminated in the Wing, a phone with a secondary display that swivels to produce a ‘T’ shape. Powered by the popular Snapdragon 765G processor with 5G connectivity and gimbal camera technology, Verizon […]
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Google Meet’s 60-minute limit on free calls won’t kick in until 2021
Google expanded Meet’s availability earlier this year to give more people access to the video chat service in the midst of coronavirus-related lockdowns. The tech giant didn’t just make it available to everyone with a Gmail account, though, it also m…
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T-Mobile is introducing the Motorola razr 5G on October 2 with a brilliant half price offer
T-Mobile, America’s Uncarrier, is introducing the Motorola razr 5G on October 2 with a tempting offers that could see customers receiving a 50% discount on the device. The Motorola razr 5G is an interesting device, combining iconic looks and design with modern Android smartphone software and hardware. The device is based around the mid-range Qualcomm […]
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Sonos sues Google for infringing on five more speaker patents
Just one day before Google's Pixel 5 reveal, Sonos has filed a new lawsuit against the search giant, alleging it has infringed five more patents. The patents cover technologies that form the basis of some of Sonos' best-known features, including its…
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NASA schedules the first Crew Dragon operational flight for Halloween
NASA and SpaceX have set a new launch date for Crew Dragon’s first crewed operational flight: October 31st. The SpaceX Crew-1 mission follows the company’s successful Demo—2 test flight, which flew astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the ISS. I…
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[Deal] Save at least $10 on Aukey’s Omnia 90W and 100W PD USB-C Wall Chargers
Are you on the hunt for a tiny USB-C wall charger that can charge smartphones and laptops without taking strain? Look no further than Aukey’s 90W and 100W Omnia USB-C wall chargers that are on promotion with savings of $ 10 and $ 11.40 respectively. Omnia 90W Wall Charger Features: High-Speed Charging: Offers 90W Power Delivery 3.0 […]
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Android 12 will make it easier to install apps from third-party stores
When Google releases Android 12 sometime next year, the company says it will make it easier for Android users to install new software through third-party app stores on their devices. Google said it's making the change in response to developer feedbac…
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[Deal] Save 20% when pre-ordering an ultra-thin Pixel 5 case from Totallee
Google is unveiling the Pixel 5 on September 30th but if you’ve taken a read of the leaks and rumors and are chomping at the bit to hit the purchase button, you may want to buy a case for it as well. Luckily, Totallee has already launched a couple of ultra-thin cases for the Pixel […]
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Amazon is shaking up the Echo family with new designs and more features
Amazon’s annual hardware event was this past week, and they showed off a few fancy new toys and redesigns to help further integrate Alexa into your life. The Echo lineup is getting revamped, and its digital assistant is smarter than ever. Let’s talk about what’s new. Amazon Echo 4th Gen Amazon Echo is probably the […]
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Avantree Aria Me review: Personalized and comfortable headphones for working from home
Tons of people are having to work from home these days, and that situation is inevitably going to need headphones and microphones in some circumstances. With that in mind, Avantree reached out to have us review the Avantree Aria Me headphones, which they’re touting as some of the best headphones for working from home. These […]
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OtterBox’s Ocity Sleeve for Microsoft’s Surface Duo is now available to pre-order
If Microsoft’s Bumper case for the Surface Duo with its sticky-tape adhesive doesn’t quite offer the level of protection you need, you may want to take a look at the new Ocity Sleeve from the well-known accessory maker, OtterBox. Now available to pre-order directly from Microsoft, the Ocity Sleeve is priced at $ 50. Made from […]
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Say hello to Amazon’s next-gen full-fat and Lite Fire TV Sticks and an Alexa-centric software update
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick had been allowed to quietly sell out in recent months and now the retailer has announced the launch of a successor as well as the debut of the Fire TV Stick Lite. Priced at $ 39.99 and $ 29.99 respectively, the two new Fire TV Sticks will be the first to feature an […]
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Hitting the Books: The invisible threat that every ISS astronaut fears
Despite starry-eyed promises by the likes of SpaceX and Blue Origin, only a handful of humans will actually experience existence outside of Earth’s atmosphere within our lifetime. The rest of us are stuck learning about life in space second hand but…
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Microsoft outlines recent Edge browser improvements
In a new post on the Microsoft Edge blog, the browser’s Principal PM Lead Kim Denny has outlined how the company made it faster and more efficient over the past few months. To help users perform their tasks as quickly as possible, the team rolled out…
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Amazon Luna is the latest cloud gaming service to launch
We’ve seen how Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia have launched cloud gaming services in the past 18 months with the company from Redmond seemingly having the leg up on its rivals with the recent launch of its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, or xCloud as it was known during its beta program. Well, another tech giant is […]
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The Nokia 8.3 5G and a couple of affordable handsets are official and coming to the US
After months of leaks and teasers, the Nokia 8.3 5G is finally official and coming to the US and Europe sporting the ever-popular Snapdragon 765G processor, quadruple rear cameras, 5G, and Android 10. Priced at $ 699 in the States and €649 in Europe for the 8GB/128GB variant, the Nokia 8.3 5G will launch in 6GB/64GB […]
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Google server problems took out Gmail and other services briefly
It feels unusual to see internet problems that aren’t related to someone trying to pre-order gaming equipment, but this evening users on the East and West coasts of the US experienced issues accessing Google services like Gmail, Google Docs, and even…
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iOS 14 update fixes a bug that reset your browser and mail defaults
One of the notable changes in iOS 14 is that it finally allowed users to set new default apps for their web browser and email. Chrome, Firefox, Gmail and others are already taking advantage of the setting, but after the update rolled out last week, m…
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British retailers reveal black and white 128GB Google Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 models
British retailers’ websites were showing listings for the 128GB Google Pixel 4a 5G last week, with one also showing the 128GB Google Pixel 5 – both available in black and white. The retailer websites – More Computers and BT – revealed the model numbers for those devices destined for the UK market. These are GA01986-UK […]
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OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature ‘Ultra-Smooth’ 120Hz Fluid Display
The official launch is around 3 weeks away but that has never stopped OnePlus from starting the hype machine early, as we saw with the OnePlus Nord back in July. This time around, it’s the turn of the OnePlus 8T which is launching on its lonesome instead of a pair, and while that’s a little […]
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The Galaxy S20 FE is official and could be Samsung’s most desirable phone of 2020
After many, many leaks and rumors, Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S20 FE, an affordable flagship that just might prove to be the best non-folding phone of 2020 for the Korean company. Coming in 4G and 5G variants which are powered by the Exynos 990 and Snapdragon 865 chipsets respectively, the Galaxy S20 FE […]
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[Deal] Save at least 20% on these Aukey accessories
With savings ranging from 20-50% on accessories such as USB-C Hubs, car mounts, power banks, and USB-C cables, there’s a whole lot of value on offer with today’s batch of deals from Aukey. All the deals are available from Amazon, with discount codes and/or applying coupons on the product listing page. Audio [35% OFF] AUKEY EP-B40P […]
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Android 11 TV released, along with privacy, performance improvements and new features
Android 11 TV is arriving on the Android TV platform, enabling many features showcased during Google’s #11weeksofsummer virtual event. The update to Android TV closely follows the release of Android 11 for phones and tablets. It includes the same core enhancements to performance and privacy, such as how the platform now supports allowing application permissions […]
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1Password team-up with Privacy.com lets you create burner cards
1Password has announced its partnership with Privacy.com, which is a service you can use to create virtual credit cards to make shopping online a lot safer. The team-up integrates Privacy.com’s capabilities into 1Password, giving you a way to generat…
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SXSW will host an online festival in 2021
As part of its 2021 plans, SXSW will host an online festival that will attempt to replicate the best features of its annual conference in Austin, Texas. SXSW Online will run from March 16th to March 20th, 2021. SXSW's organizers say the event will al…
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Microsoft’s Surface Duo undergoes the traditional torture test by JerryRigEverything
Microsoft’s $ 1,400 Surface Duo is out and being delivered to consumers, and it’s also made its way into the hands of a certain tormentor of smart devices, Zack Nelson, or JerryRigEverything as you might know him. This time, it’s the turn of Microsoft’s dual-screened foldable to be bent, scratched, scraped, and burned as part of […]
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Here’s your new Google Chromecast with Android TV (in white)
We’ve heard rumors about a refreshed Google Chromecast that bakes in Android TV and offers a remote, and now it looks more real than ever. Some pretty official renders showcase the device from a few different angles and give us our best look at the remote yet. New Google Chromecast This new Chromecast tries to […]
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Here’s how to stream games from your own Xbox One to an Android phone
Microsoft has been testing out the ability to stream games from your Xbox to your smartphone, which is slightly different from the newly expanded Game Pass streaming; this relies on hardware you own at home instead of streaming from the cloud. That Console Streaming is expanding today with the newly updated Android app which should […]
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Microsoft’s Bethesda deal: Great for Game Pass, troubling for exclusives
Microsoft’s $ 7.5 billion acquisition of ZeniMax Media is huge news in many ways. It brings renowned studios like Bethesda, id and Arkane into the Xbox family, along with popular franchises including Doom, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. It makes the X…
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NBC’s Peacock is finally live on Roku after tense negotiations
When NBC Universal's streaming service Peacock launched on July 15th, it was available to just about every bit of streaming hardware out there — except Roku devices. That changes today. After prolonged negotiations, and even a bit of public acrimony…
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Nikola founder resigns following SEC probe into electric truck business
Following a fraud accusation by a short firm and potential probe by the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Nikola founder Trevor Milton is stepping down as executive chairman. “Nikola is truly in my blood and always will be, and the focus shoul…
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Sony’s Xperia 5 II is official a 120Hz OLED display, 4,000mAh battery, and 5G everywhere except the US
Carrying on the week of tech launches is Sony with its latest flagship, the Xperia 5 II that sports a Snapdragon 865 processor and the tall 21:9 aspect ratio that the brand is known for in recent times. 5G is present, as is a notchless 120Hz OLED display, and a trio of rear cameras. The […]
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Everything you need to know about Samsung’s Galaxy S20 FE ahead of its September 23rd launch
We’ve been hearing good things about Samsung’s soon-to-be-released Galaxy S20 FE, a phone that is more intriguing with every single leak, of which there have been a ton. From spec sheets to images of the phone being handled in the wild to retail listings, the Galaxy S20 FE is all but official already ahead of […]
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Six people face charges for allegedly bribing Amazon staff to help sellers
The US is cracking down on an elaborate scheme to boost some third-party Amazon sellers at the expense of others. A Grand Jury in Washington has indicted six people (via The Verge) for allegedly bribing Amazon staff and contractors to gain an edge in…
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Verizon’s $30 Unlimited Plus tablet plan offers 5G access
Verizon (Engadget’s parent company) has introduced a new plan for tablets, hotspots, smartwatches and laptops that’ll give you access to its 5G Ultra Wideband network, provided you have a device that supports it. The Unlimited Plus plan expands upon…
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It looks like the OnePlus 8T will launch on October 14th
In a change from its usual strategy of launching two phones twice a year, it seems that this time around we will only see a OnePlus 8T announced, with the Pro model being jettisoned. The move comes as OnePlus tries to reconnect with its fans and return to what made its reputation – great hardware […]
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Microsoft releases a final preview for Windows 10’s October update
The Windows 10 20H2 update will arrive next month with a few new features, like a visually refreshed Start menu, improved notifications, preinstalled Chromium Edge browser and the ability to Alt+Tab through Edge tabs. It’s also bringing more of the f…
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NBCU’s new deal with Roku will bring Peacock to the streaming platform
Just a few hours ago it looked like the fight between NBCUniversal and Roku would get ugly, and even see the Comcast-owned network’s other channels disappear from streaming boxes and sticks. But now the two have patched things up, and announced that…
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The US ban on TikTok and WeChat from app stores begins September 20th
As per the Executive Order signed by the US President on August 6th, September 20th will see the TikTok and WeChat apps banned from app stores in the United States. The move will prevent users from downloading or updating the two apps from Google’s and Apple’s respective app stores from Sunday onwards. According to the […]
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[Deal] Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (512GB) is down to $1050 on Amazon right now
It only launched on August 5th but Samsung’s top-specced flagship, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G with 512GB storage is now available with a $ 400 discount on Amazon. The Mystic Black Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G is down from $ 1449 to a reasonable $ 1049 for the time being, and is sold and fulfilled by Amazon […]
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You can now buy individual TicPods ANC earbuds and charger cases from Mobvoi
Earbuds are great until you step off the underground tube and one falls out of your ear on to the tracks where it’s pretty much lost forever. You are then faced with the choice of soldiering on with a single earbud, buying the same set in its entirety, or perhaps switching to a different brand […]
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‘Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition’ will have a 120fps mode
Capcom has officially unveiled Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition during Sony’s PlayStation 5 event, where it revealed that the game will launch on the same day the console becomes available. The upgraded version of DMC5, which was originally released i…
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Qualcomm lost 3% of global smartphone chip market share in Q2 2020, against a backdrop of falling sales
Qualcomm lost 3% of global smartphone chip market share in Q2 2020 in a difficult market, which fell by 26%, according to the latest market share data. The report, by Counterpoint Research, explained that the main reason for the decline in smartphone chips is because of sharply reduced smartphone sales, due to the global pandemic. […]
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Google takes on TikTok with YouTube Shorts
TikTok has gained popularity and seemingly notoriety in recent months with the US government using it as a new weapon in its trade war with China. While it seems that Oracle is set to do a deal with TikTok so that it can continue operating in the US, Google has taken the opportunity to launch […]
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Microsoft’s xCloud has officially launched with over 150 titles for Android gamers
When Microsoft first announced that its Project xCloud would launch on Android phones and tablets on September 15th, I posed the question that debuting with over 100 titles would represent a clear and present danger to Google’s Stadia streaming service. Now that the day has come, and ‘Xbox Cloud Gaming’ has actually got more than […]
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These are all the gaming titles available on Microsoft’s xCloud gaming service
Microsoft’s Project xCloud is official with a rebranding to Xbox Cloud Gaming which sounds just a tad on the clunky side. That is not something that can be said for the product’s launch line-up of gaming titles nor the sheer value for money that the Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) service offers in conjunction with the […]
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‘The Mandalorian’ season two trailer is here
We’re just over a month away until the second season of The Mandalorian drops onto Disney+ and, to whet our appetites even more, Disney has just dropped a full trailer. The new series, which begins on October 30th, will see Mando and The Child tasked…
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Check out the next batch of OnePlus 8T details, including fast charging and camera specs
It’s time to seriously start thinking about the OnePlus 8T. We’ll see a return to flagship form to complement the newly released but midrange OnePlus Nord, and it’s sure to bring better camera performance and other cutting edge features. Looks like we might get another slick color option out of it, too. OnePlus 8T renders […]
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Bloomberg: PS5 Digital Edition pricing could dip below $400
We’re only a day or so away from Sony’s next PlayStation 5 event where we hope to get a confirmed price / launch date for the new console, but the rumors are still coming in. After reporting in July that Sony would respond to the coronavirus pandemic…
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