Amazon drops the price of Fossil and Kate Spade smartwatches
If you're thinking of gifting someone a smart and dapper wearable this Christmas, ladies would surely love to accessorize with the Kate Spade Scallop 2 while guys could polish their look with the Fossil Gen 4 Explorist HR. Either way, you'd be able to bank on up to $100 worth of savings when you order from Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 review: Finally, a good Android 2-in-1
Samsung’s latest tablet is here, and it’s the Galaxy Tab S6. It’s the successor to the Galaxy Tab S4, with worthwhile upgrades like a superior chipset, an S Pen that’s stored magnetically, and a far better keyboard with a built-in trackpad. Is it worth spending $650 on an Android tablet?
Best Buy has the Google Pixel 3 and 4 smartphones on sale for up to $350 off
Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 3 are some of the best camera phones on the market right now. If you've been waiting to score a Pixel phone at a discount, now’s a great time as Best Buy is slashing the prices of the Google Pixel 4 XL and 3 XL. These deals apply to unlocked units, which means you are not tied to any carrier.
Ringtones become smarter with the new alarm feature for the Lenovo Alarm Clock
Google has today announced a new update for the Assistant-powered Lenovo Smart Clock that brings smart and contextual alarm ringtones. Called Impromptu, the new feature takes into account factors such as the time and weather and automatically switches to an alarm tune that best fits the scenario.
How to create the ‘VSCO Girl’ look and other fun edits with filter-based apps
You don't have to be a VSCO Girl to quickly create unique imagery with VSCO or other photo filter editing apps. These can elevate photos of all kinds, which anyone can appreciate. Here's how to get started with VSCO and a couple alternative editing apps you should consider.
Oppo sees a smartwatch, a chip, and an under-screen camera as part of its future
At Oppo's Innovation Day in Shenzhen, China, it has revealed some exciting plans. At the beginning of next year the brand will release a smartwatch with a rectangular design, and is also working on an under-screen camera for smartphones, and its own mobile processors too.
Gmail update lets you easily attach emails to your emails
Google is rolling out an update for its email service, Gmail, that will allow you to easily attach emails … to emails. The feature, Google hopes, will eliminate the need for you to constantly forward messages which often leads to messy email chains that are hard to keep track of.
The federal government is investigating Google for alleged union busting
The National Labor Relations Board has launched an investigation into Google following the firing of four Google employees -- the so-called Thanksgiving Four -- who were prominent in their attempts to organize a labor union before Google terminated them days before the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Pixel 4’s A.I. will soon screen robocallers without disturbing you
The first Pixel feature drop will arrive this month, and it's going to improve some of the Pixel 4's best features, including the A.I.-powered Call Screen, background blur in photos, and video calls on Google Duo. Older Pixels will be getting some of the Pixel 4's best new tools as well.
Huawei rumored to be developing graphene battery tech for the P40 Pro
A rumor says Huawei is working on some very exciting new tech for the forthcoming P40 Pro: The battery may incorporate graphene technology that increases the capacity without making the cell too large, and enable even faster charging too. The rumor does not come from Huawei, so it should be treated as speculation for now.
Google Maps working on feature that shows well-lit streets?
Code spotted in a Google Maps beta revealed a new feature named the Lighting Layer, which will show the streets that have good lighting. No screenshots of the feature were available, and it is unclear when and where it will roll out, but it will soon provide the app with an additional tool for travelers.
Lenovo Smart Display 7 Review: Video calls for less
New to the smart display fold is the Lenovo Smart Display 7, which is now the smallest and most compact smart display in Lenovo’s portfolio. What’s sweet about it is the $100 price tag, though, there's more to Lenovo's budget-based offering than you might expect, despite the price.
Google Pixel 3a vs. Samsung Galaxy A50: Time for a new midrange king?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a powerful midrange phone, and at $350, it's hard to beat. But the Google Pixel 3a is just $50 more at $400 and comes with Google's finest and most advanced software. Should you buy the cheaper Galaxy A50, or does the Pixel 3a justify the extra $50 cost? We found out.
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL review
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are Google’s latest phones, and their key selling point is that they bring the same exact software and camera experience from the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to a much lower price point -- $399 and $479, respectively. You also get great performance and battery life.
You can now set your notes app of choice as the default on Google Assistant
At long last and after several weeks in beta, Google is rolling out Google Assistant’s third-party notes and lists app integration. Originally announced last year at the Google I/O event, the new feature lets you directly plug in your notes and lists app of choice to the Google Assistant.
HP Chromebooks for work and home: The best of Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals
Scrolling through today's Amazon 12 Days of Deals selections we found appealing discounts on two HP Chromebooks. Chromebooks start quickly, have superior battery life, and cost less than Windows notebooks, Macbooks and Microsoft Surface. HP has long been one of the top Chromebook brands.
Samsung’s Star Wars edition Galaxy Note 10 Plus is no longer far, far away
Samsung's exciting Star Wars special edition Galaxy Note 10 Plus has arrived earlier than we expected and is now available for pre-order through the company's online store. What do you get? It's a great themed package with a custom phone, case, and even Galaxy Buds true wireless headphones included.
The best cases on sale for your new iPhone 11, Galaxy S10, and Google Pixel 4
If you scored a new phone during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, then you need a good case to keep it looking new. We’ve hand-picked a selection of the best cases available for the iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, and Google Pixel 4, which includes some Cyber Week deals to save you some money.
5G vs. LTE: What’s the difference, and does it matter?
If you're uncertain what the difference between 5G, LTE, and 4G is, then you're not alone. As 5G networks begin to roll out, there's a lot of confusion about what the different terms and technologies mean. We explain the differences between 5G and LTE and take a look at the future of both.
Google Photos just made it easier to share one-off photos and videos
Google Photos has just launched a handy new feature that makes it much easier to send one-off photos and video clips. Sending content also initiates a chat-like messaging experience, with the recipient able to quickly save the photo or clip to their gallery, if they wish.
The Google Pixel 4 is still on sale for Best Buy’s Cyber Week sale today
Now's probably a good time to buy Google's latest Pixel smartphones thanks to a couple of amazing deals for the Pixel 4 series. You've probably seen commercials of them by now, showing off how they're excellent at taking photographs — especially when it comes to capturing the stars in the night sky.
Sony doesn’t need a portable PlayStation, and neither do you
Sony's has squashed any hopes of a future portable console. That has disappointed some PlayStation fans. But in truth, Sony doesn't need to make a new PS Vita, and gamers shouldn't need to buy one.
Motorola Moto One Hyper hands-on review
Motorola is back with another addition to the Moto One line, in the form of the new Motorola Moto One Hyper. The new device offers a relatively modern design, a pop-up selfie camera, and even a headphone jack. Not only that, but you'll also get Android 10 and decent performance.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 offers improved A.I. performance and 8K video
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 865, which is aimed at offering improved performance across all areas. In particular, the new chipset offers improved A.I. performance, and even offers support for 8K video. The new chipset will be available on smartphones in the first quarter of 2020.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 and 765G offer Snapdragon 865-like premium features
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 765 and 765G, which are aimed at offering a number of more premium features in a slightly lower tier. The new chipsets, for example, offer the same fifth-generation Artificial Intelligence Engine on offer by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Interview: The Snapdragon 865 will make today’s smartphones look downright basic
Qualcomm sees the Snapdragon 865 as more than a simple performance enhancement for the latest high-end phones. It's placed a huge emphasis on artificial intelligence to not only make your life easier, but safer too. With 5G's proliferation, big data isn't just getting bigger, it's getting faster and more capable.
Android’s distraction-killing Focus Mode is now available on Android 10
Nothing's worse than a phone constantly beeping or buzzing while you're trying to get some work done. That's a thing of the past now Google has launched Focus Mode for Android's Digital Wellbeing toolkit. Shut down distracting apps, and don't let yourself open them again until you're free.
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are stepping down
Google’s founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin announced on December 3 that they are stepping down immediately from their roles of CEO and president of Alphabet, respectively, with Google's CEO Sundar Pichai stepping into the top spot at the search giant's parent company.
Snapdragon 865 phones with 5G are coming from Xiaomi, Nokia, Motorola, and Oppo
Phone maker Xiaomi has confirmed the Xiaomi Mi 10 phone will be one of the first to use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, while Nokia, Oppo, and Motorola have also said new phones with the chip will be out in 2020. It's not just the processor that makes these desirable, it's that all will have 5G too.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is still on sale for Cyber Week
Amazon is dropping price cuts on the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 for its Cyber Week sale, but stock is limited. This comes alongside a slew of other Samsung smartwatch deals that have arrived earlier than expected. We'll keep this page updated with the latest price cuts on Samsung Watches.
Best Buy Cyber Week Chromebook deals (starting at $119 today)
Cyber Monday has come to an end, but Best Buy still has some deep discounts on Chromebooks. And the best part? You’ll save hundreds of dollars on great Chromebooks and get three months of Disney+ for free, and all you have to do is snag one of these deals.
Google Nest Hub vs. Amazon Echo Show: Which Cyber Monday deal is better?
Both the Amazon Echo Show and the Google Nest Hub are still on sale for Cyber Week. This is the perfect time to pick which one you prefer and beef up your smart home with a bright new display, but choosing between the two can be difficult. We're here to help you decide.
Four fired employees plan to file charges against Google. Here’s what’s next
It may be a long road ahead for the four former Google employees who were unceremoniously fired, while attempting to organize a Google employee union. They have said they will file charges of “unfair labor practices” with the National Labor Relations Board.
Best Cyber Week Fitbit deals: Huge discounts on fitness trackers
Choosing the best Cyber Week smartwatch for you is no easy task, but if you're in the market for something that will help you keep to your fitness goals, that's exactly what a Fitbit was designed to do. With big discounts on the Versa, Charge 3, and Inspire, now is a great time to save big.