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Google has pulled the popular game Fornite from the Google Play Store. This was due to Epic Games launching a new direct payment system inside the app. Google claims this feature violates its app store policies. Update: August 13, 2020 (9:55PM ET): The Verge reports that Epic has filed a lawsuit against Google. It claims Google’s restrictions over Play Store payments violate US antitrust laws.
Cell phone plans are a constant payment we make each and every month. But have you ever thought about exactly what you are paying for? Of course, we pay to be connected, talk whenever we want, send texts, and stream music as we ride the bus. That’s the end result. But what’s the cost for all this? One problem here is that plan costs haven’t changed significantly across the decades, even as technology has rapidly advanced.
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108MP 1/1.33-inch UHR super sensor, ƒ/1.69 aperture, 1.6μm, 82-degree FOV, OIS + AF
12MP telephoto sensor, ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1.4μm, 2x optical zoom
8MP telephoto sensor, ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1.75μm, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom at 5mp (default), 10x hybrid zoom, 50x digital zoom
20MP ultra wide-angle sensor, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 117 degree FOV
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32MP sensor, ƒ/2.0, 1.6μm 4-in-1 super pixel, AI portrait selfies and scene detection, panorama selfie, palm shutter, 960fps macro slow motion
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Images of an alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 unit have leaked. They show off the design of the device in its entirety. The phone reportedly has a smaller footprint, reduced bezels, and a shallower crease. Samsung is expected to unpack its next set of foldable phones in August. With more than a month to go for the rumored reveal, alleged real-world images of the Galaxy Z Flip 4 have leaked.
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Google has announced student pricing for YouTube Music and YouTube Premium, available starting today. YouTube Music for students costs $5 a month (regularly $10) and YouTube Premium is $7 a month (regularly $12). Sign up by Jan. 31, 2019, and get YouTube Premium for $5.99 a month. Services like Amazon, Spotify, and others have student subscription plans that are reduced in price but don’t skimp on the features.
Are you still vacuuming your house with a manual vacuum cleaner? It might be time to try saving some time and energy with a robot vacuum. After all, they don’t tire out, and many are smart enough to avoid common obstacles around your house. Our own C. Scott Brown named his robot vacuum as his favorite tech of 2020.
One of the biggest challenges is finding a model that fits your budget, but there are some great offers around right now.
Apple iPadApple didn't do a whole lot to improve its baseline tablet year over year, but then it didn't really have to. No other $300 tablet delivers the same level of performance and appeal as the iPad. The faster processor and better user-facing camera only sweeten the deal.
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Apple gave its entry-level iPad a modest update this year. The changes clearly reflect the increased time we’ve spent with our devices while dealing with the global pandemic.
Nubia Red Magic 6The Red Magic 6 builds on the gaming phone traditions of its predecessors and it does it all for less than $600. The Snapdragon 888 is great, plus you get a 165Hz display, active cooling, at least 12GB of RAM, and hardware shoulder buttons. But like its predecessors, the software could be improved and the update situation is hazy at best. If you can get past those large caveats and can live with a very average camera, then the Red Magic 6 could be the gaming phone for you.
Finding the best monopods for photography is no easy feat. These come in all sizes, weights, prices, and constructions. The idea is to get the best bang for your buck and figure out what is better within your budget. We are here to help and have compiled a list of our favorite monopods for photography.
What is a monopod, and who should get one? A monopod is a stick to mount a camera for added stability.
Modern smartphones pack pretty adept camera systems that perform well in most scenarios. Sure, older devices may struggle to keep pace with newer phones in this department, but even modern budget devices snap adequate shots. But do you believe the smartphone you currently own shoots great photos? We posed this question to our readers in a recent poll, and the results are now in.
Do you think your smartphone takes great photos?