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Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on the wrist.

How Samsung is addressing its biggest smartwatch concern

Rumors surrounding Samsung's upcoming smartwatches seem to indicate that the company is taking some steps forward toward improving the devices.
Nomad Base One Max charging an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

Nomad’s Base One Max is a reassuringly solid MagSafe charger

Nomad's new Base One Max MagSafe charger is seriously weighty so it stays where you put it, ready to charge up both your iPhone and your Apple Watch.
A small boy lying on the floor using the LeapFrog LeapPad Academy tablet resting on its kickstand.

Which kids apps collect the most data?

Many kids use apps on a daily basis, but how much data are these apps really collecting -- and which kids apps collect th\ most data? We find out.
omnivision latest sensor enhances sensitivity low light smartphone camera

New 3D smartphone technology could change photography, experts say

Researchers at Stanford University have created a novel approach that allows standard image sensors to see light in three dimensions.
Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags keep being tagged in domestic abuse cases

Apple's AirTags keep dragging the safety problems of consumer-focused personalized trackers into the public eye.
Carl Pei with Nothing OS teaser.

Investing in Nothing is a big gamble

Carl Pei is selling the promise of a phone that will serve as an anchor to a whole ecosystem worthy of challenging Apple. But it's hard to buy into that dream.
iPad Pro on a desk with AirPods and an iPhone nearby.

Why your eyes deserve an iPad with a ProMotion 120Hz screen

After using both the 5th generation Apple iPad Air and the iPad Pro (2020), it's obvious the ProMotion 120Hz screen is the one to have. Here's why.
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Baseball is back! Here’s why you can’t watch it

The return of baseball is exciting for fans, except for those fans who have cut the cord.
Elon Musk Awarded With Axel Springer Award 2020 In Berlin

Elon Musk’s Twitter power play doesn’t mean what you think

Since joining Twitter's board of directors and becoming the firm's biggest shareholder, Elon Musk is promising changes are to come. But are they?
Woman working on laptop late at home.

As our screen time goes up, experts weigh in on coping with eye strain

Eyestrain is a growing problem for us all, as we are spending longer looking at our phones and tablets than ever. Here's what we can do about it.
Children using smart devices on sofa at home;

Why kids are getting addicted to digital media

A new study found that children’s media use has grown more in the last two years than in the four years prior.
Man holding the iPhone 13 Pro showing its rear panel.

Phones could one day identify you by your grip

Researchers at Louisiana State University have found a way to use A.I. to help phones analyze how users are holding them.
OnePlus 10 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro seen from the back.

OnePlus 10 Pro vs. iPhone 13 Pro camera test is very one-sided

The OnePlus 10 Pro has experts at Hasselblad tuning the camera, so how does it perform against the iPhone 13 Pro's camera? We found out.
Galaxy S22 Ultra in Phantom Black with S Pen.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 11 fun things to do with the S Pen

I've been using the Galaxy S22 Ultra with the S Pen for a few weeks now, and here's what the stylus is capable of doing.
Hand holding the DISH Celero 5G smartphone, showing a closeup of the camera module

New A.I. system could upgrade smartphone cameras

A startup is using new technology to pack the power of a DSLR into phones.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro cameras seen from the back.

Use your words. Stop calling phones Pro, Ultra, and Max

Too many phones are calling themselves Pro, Max, and Ultra, so I decided to come up with some other words for them.
OnePlus 10 Pro, Realme GT 2 Pro, and Oppo Find X5 Pro camera modules.

Phone clones: Latest from Oppo, Realme, OnePlus share DNA

I've used the Oppo Find X5 Pro, the Realme GT 2 Pro, and the OnePlus 10 Pro back-to-back recently. They aren't all that different, and it's a problem.
Mock-up of a OnePlus 10 phone box.

The OnePlus 10 doesn’t exist because no one wants it

No, you haven't missed an announcement, the OnePlus 10 hasn't joined the OnePlus 10 Pro. It's currently a no-show, but that's not a bad thing at all.
Photo of Russian military weapons destroyed by the armed forces of Ukraine.

Mobile phones bring direct aid to Ukraine

Tech solutions like cryptocurrencies, Airbnb, and other methods are being used to send money directly to those affected by the war in Ukraine.
A closer look at the Google Pixel 6 camera array. Credits: Andy Boxall/Digital Trends.

Google’s Pixel 6 is great — but stay close to a charger

After using the Pixel 6 for three months, we have a few more thoughts on how Google's latest flagship fares in the real world.
5G radio tower.

The 3G shutdown could affect the most vulnerable of us

Carriers shutting down 3G networks could impact America's older generation the most.
Mophie 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger with AirPod Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Series 5 charging on top.

Mophie’s 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is ideal for Apple travelers

Mophie's 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe is a great way for folks on the go to keep their iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods charged up wherever they may land.
A person holds an iPhone in their hand while on the Instagram app.

Instagram revives the chronological feed with half its heart

Instagram is bringing back the chronological feed after pulling it over half a decade ago. Users can now choose between two chronological feed formats.
Concept for Nothing smartphone

Nothing brings back the tired old trope of the iPhone killer

Nothing threw a few stones in its The Truth presser. Too bad it was lobbing them from a gilded, glass house.
iPhone 12 Pro Max mounted in RiotPWR ESL game controller playing Real Racing 3.

RiotPWR ESL gives iPhone gamers solid lag-free performance

The RiotPWR ESL offers a great gaming experience if you can get past some of the design choices.
Oris Aquis Date Upcycle watch.

This watch shows how beautiful recycled plastic can be

With its unique dial design, the Oris Aquis Date Upcycle watch shows recycled plastics don't need to be hidden away. We want to see it used on our phones.
Huawei P50 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro cameras seen from the back.

Does the Huawei P50 Pro take better pics than the Pixel 6 Pro?

Does the P50 Pro meet our expectations for a Huawei smartphone camera, or has the competition caught up? We put it against the Pixel 6 Pro to find out.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G blue and peach colors.

5 ways the Galaxy A53 5G is a good value, and 1 way it isn’t

Here are five reasons the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is shaping up to be great value at $450, and one way it is losing out compared to the competition.
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A famous cartoonist drew me on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus

A cartoonist took the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ for a spin, sketching out several drawings over the span of a few hours.
Taking photos of false hellebore flowers using the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Expert RAW app.

Samsung Expert RAW vs. Apple ProRAW

Apple ProRAW and Samsung's Expert RAW allow photographers to capture more image data using smartphones.
Person holding an iPhone as it plays a TikTok of the a bombing in Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine is also being fought on TikTok

TikTok is involved in a war that has users glued to the app looking for information, but what they get is a cocktail of lies mixed with reality.
Apps on the home screen on the Oppo Find X5 Pro.

Oversubscribed to apps, services? How to tell and fix it

Here’s a list of the best tools to manage and cancel your subscriptions.
woman riding the bus watching the iPhone SE.

What the iPhone SE really needs to stand out

The iPhone SE has great internals but an old design. Apple wants to keep the phone cheap, but what if it's making the wrong compromises and holding the SE back?
Image of Google Play game running on a Windows PC.

Google Play is helping developers meet gamers where they are

Google Play is setting the stage for a big year of growth, with new initiatives to help developers to build even more exciting and engaging gaming experiences.