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  • OnePlus TV will come in 55" size with QLED display according to company exec

    Earlier today, a regional vice president for OnePlus tweeted out details regarding the hotly anticipated OnePlus TV, revealing that it will come in a 55″ size (among others, most likely), and the 55″ version will sport a QLED panel. Also, although we were pretty sure that the OnePlus TV would be “smart” thanks to Android […]

  • Save up to 20% on Mobvoi’s TicWatch WearOS smartwatches

    It’s almost time to go back to school, and what better way to make sure you’re on time than a brand new smartwatch. Thanks to this deal on Mobvoi’s smartwatches, you can save between 15 to 20% on four models, which range from $136 to $250 depending on your needs. The range includes the E2 […]

  • [Update: Rolling out] Razer Phone will get Android 9 Pie ‘in the coming weeks’

    Update 1: 2019/08/19 2:00am PDT The original Razer Phone received widespread praise when it was released in late 2017, mostly thanks to its then-unique 120Hz screen. However, Razer hasn’t done a great job with long-term support, as the device is still running Android Oreo with a year-old security patch. Thankfully for those of you who bought […]

  • Yubico’s new security key works with both USB Type-C and Lightning

    PALO ALTO, Calif. STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yubico, the leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, today announced the general availability of the YubiKey 5Ci, the world’s first security key designed with both USB-C and Lightning connectors on a single device. This unique dual-connector functionality makes the YubiKey 5Ci the perfect solution for consumers or enterprises looking for […]

  • Gmail will soon let you know just how bad your grammar sucks

    Gmail’s been getting all kinds of new features over , but one upcoming addition has the potential to save you considerable embarrassment. Soon, everyone’s favorite email client will be able to tell you when your grammar is askew, and even automatically correct some of your misspellings. Similar functionality was added to Google Docs earlier this […]

  • JBL Link Bar review: Android TV in a soundbar is a fantastic idea that JBL very nearly nails

    Adding a soundbar is one of the quickest, easiest, and potentially most impressive upgrades you can make to your television, supercharging your entertainment experience with rich, room-filling sound. And while there’s no shortage of options out there, supporting tons of extra audio channels or external subwoofers, we’re only now starting to see really smart, connected […]

  • The Amazon Echo Show 5 is down to $65 ($25 off)

    At the end of May, Amazon introduced a new 5-inch smart display with hopes to satisfy buyers looking for a smaller device than the Show but bigger than the Spot, and also to compete with Lenovo’s Smart Clock. The initial $90 price was also reasonably positioned in comparison to other smart devices, but just two months […]

  • Grab Xiaomi’s Mi Home Wi-Fi security camera for just $30 ($10 off)

    Xiaomi products are known to be affordable and do the job well, including its Mi Home security camera. The product was initially sold for a reasonable $40 but has just received a $10 markdown, making it quite a bargain for just $30. The Mi Home security camera features a 1080p ultra-wide-angle 130º lens with night […]

  • ‘Blocks’ modular smartwatch gets cancelled four years after Kickstarter campaign

    The modular ‘BLOCKS’ smartwatch launched on Kickstarter all the way back in 2015, and quickly raised over $1.6 million. The goal was to make a watch that you could connect extra modules to, adding functionality like an LED flashlight and more battery capacity. However, crowdfunded projects are always a gamble, and now Blocks has officially […]

  • [Update: It’s 5G time] Moto Z2 Force gets Android 9 Pie on Verizon

    Update 1: 2019/08/16 9:17am PDT The Moto Z2 Force, one of the earliest 5G-capable phones (well, with some help), is getting Android 9 Pie on Verizon starting today. “System Update 12,” as Verizon and Moto are calling it, brings Pie, Motorola software version PCX29.159-21, and the June Android security patch. Some Z2 Force owners in Brazil […]