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Why All Phones Feel the Same (And What Comes Next)

Thu, 10/31/2024 - 19:25

It's not just you. All smartphones feel the same and I have a hunch that one thing is going to change our smartphones in more ways than one. This is what I believe to be the catalyst for how our smartphones could evolve forever.

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Apples New M4 Chips Give Intel and AMD a Run for Their Money

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 22:34

Apple just revealed its new high-end processors, the M4 Pro and M4 Max, with "the worlds fastest CPU core" and many other improvements. They will ship first in the new MacBook Pro laptops.

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Boston Dynamics' New Atlas Picks and Packs a Peck of Auto Parts

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 21:43

Mere months after making its debut, Boston Dynamics' next-generation electic Atlas robot is already hard at work. In a video released Wednesday, the company demonstrated Atlas autonomously picking and placing individual parts between a series of storage bins.

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The Pixel Weather App is Coming to More Phones

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 21:41

Google finally made a real weather app for Android phones, but until now, it was limited to the Pixel 9 phones. Now, it's coming to other Pixel phones.

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Thunderbird Mail for Android is Finally Out For Everyone

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 21:27

Mozilla promised a true Android version of its Thunderbird email client two years ago. The app is now finally out of beta and ready for everyone to try.

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AMD Confirms Next-Gen GPUs Are Coming

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 20:48

AMD has confirmed that its next-generation graphics platform, known as RDNA 4, will start appearing in upcoming gaming graphics cards in early 2025.

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The Best Lightning Cables of 2024

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 20:30

Not all Lightning cables are equal. They are available with several different USB connectors, for example, and only some support fast charging. We've rounded up the best Lightning cables to suit all needs and budgets.

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OnePlus Pad 2 Review: You Dont Have to Pay a Lot for a Premium Android Tablet

Wed, 10/30/2024 - 11:00

Last year, OnePlus surprised me with its excellent first attempt at an Android tablet. The company is back with the OnePlus Pad 2, which builds on the success of its predecessor, bringing even more power, a stunning display, and impressive battery life to the table. But does it have what it takes to compete with other premium Android tablets?

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Chromes Memory Saver Is Getting Upgraded

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:44

The Chrome browser has long been infamous for its excessive resource consumption, although Google has been experimenting with ways to reduce that. The latest Performance Controls feature might be the biggest step in that direction.

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8 Tips to Organize Apps on Your Android Phone

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:30

Over time, as you install more apps, your Android phone starts to become cluttered. There are a few things you can do to better organize installed apps on your phone and make it easier for yourself to find what you're looking for.

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Samsung Now Offers Same-Day Repairs at 400 More Locations

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:22

Samsung is expanding its partnership with Assurant to offer authorized Galaxy phone repairs at 400 more Cell Phone Repair (CPR) retail locations in the US. This greatly increases customers' access to same-day certified repairs, regardless of their warranty status.

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Galaxy Watch vs. Fitbit: Which Is a Better Fitness Tracker?

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 22:00

The Samsung Galaxy Watch and Fitbit are two product lines filled with some of the most popular fitness trackers on the market. Both offer devices that can track your steps, sleep, and other activities. But which one is the better fitness tracker?

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Amazon Pulls MX Player Pro From Most Countries

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 21:43

Amazon purchased long-time media player app MX Player earlier in 2024. Now the Pro app is being removed from most markets, and the future of the free app is unclear.

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The Best MacBooks of 2024

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 20:30

Is it time for a new MacBook, but not sure which model is right for you? Do you need power, affordability, or something in between? We have some recommendations for the best MacBooks you can purchase today.

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Volvo and Polestar EVs Can Now Use Tesla's Superchargers

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 19:34

Volvo and Polestar EVs will soon be able to top off their battery packs at more than 17,600 Tesla Supercharger stations throughout North America, the company announced on Tuesday.

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Gemini for Android Just Got Smarter: 3 Features You Should Try

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 18:30

When it first came out, the Gemini app for Android was pretty bare bones. Since then, however, Google has added a bunch of neat features that make it a uniquely powerful assistant.

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Protect Your Data With Proton With These Black Friday Deals

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 18:00

Ready to protect your data? Proton's suite of services is deeply discounted for Black Friday.

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The Free Streaming Service That You're Missing Out On

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:30

Have you ever been on a journey through the internet to find a quality, free (or at least inexpensive) streaming service, only to turn up empty-handed? There might be a website that you've looked past, with features that rival paid streaming services. Here is why you need to create your next watch list on Tubi.

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Beyerdynamics New Headphones Also Work With Your Phone

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:22

Beyerdynamic has released updated versions of its DT 1770 Pro and DT 1990 Pro studio headphones. The new MKII models come with the company's Tesla.45 drivers, which have a lower impedance than the previous models.

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The M4 Mac Mini Is a $600 Masterpiece

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 17:10

A 5-inch-wide computer with a cutting-edge M4 processor, 16GB of RAM, and oodles of Thunderbolt ports. That's the new, redesigned Mac Mini, a masterpiece of a machine that carries the same $600 price tag as its predecessor.

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