Huawei FreeBuds 4For the people who can't stand in-ear earbuds, the open-fit FreeBuds 4 are comfortable and decent-sounding, but competition is strong.
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The FreeBuds 4 are the newest member of Huawei’s ever-expanding family of audio products.
New true wireless earphones come out every week, so Huawei has its work cut out trying to make the FreeBuds 4 stand out. It’s not just external competition — the FreeBuds 4 go up against Huawei’s own FreeBuds 4i (which are cheaper, but still good) and FreeBuds Pro (in theory more expensive, but objectively better).
Motorola Edge Plus (2022)The Motorola Edge Plus is a middling competitor in a race that includes far too many high-end drivers. It claims some slight wins with screen quality and it supersedes many Android phones in battery life, but it falls short of many well-established expectations of a modern flagship phone. This is one Edge that needs some serious sharpening.
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Motorola refreshed its Edge Plus flagship smartphone for 2022 and hopes the upgrades are enough to tackle the likes of the Google Pixel series, the Samsung Galaxy S family, and other top-flight competitors around the globe.
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It’s a new year, and that might mean it’s finally time to get an office chair that you (and your back) will actually enjoy using. If so, you might be keen to hear that Staples is currently offering the Union & Scale FlexFit Dexley mesh task chair for $149.99 — a full 40% under its usual retail price.
The adjustable seat height and armrests allow this chair to fit easily into most desk setups, while the adjustable headrest provides customizable support.
Audio has come a long way on smartphones. Regular streaming services have quality streaming that’s perfectly fine for Bluetooth headphones. Modern connectivity like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 ensures buffering is a rarity. Meanwhile, smartphone specs are powerful enough to handle almost any audio codec available. So, it’s no surprise that Hi-Res audio is becoming more and more common. After all, those with expensive headphones want the best experience, even if it costs a little bit extra.
Although streaming music services are plentiful nowadays, you can still purchase music singles and albums. Whether you prefer the convenience of digital formats, the feel and aesthetic vinyl, or the nostalgic value of CDs, listeners can still own their favorite tunes. But how many of our readers still do this?
Well, we posed this question in a recent poll on our website and social platforms, and the results are in!
Honor Honor 30 Pro PlusThe Honor 30 Pro Plus is the Huawei sub-brand’s best phone to date and a better all-round package than the vanilla Huawei P40. However, due to limited availability and lacking Google services, it's ultimately a phone that's as tricky to recommend as it is to actually buy.
You have to hand it to Huawei. While geopolitical wrangling continues to plague its fortunes, the Chinese giant has pressed ahead and continued to launch new phones with barely a break in its stride.
You may not have heard about gallium nitride (GaN), but it’s quickly becoming an increasingly important technology in the smartphone space. This next-generation semiconducting material is likely to make an appearance in your next smartphone charger as well as that new 5G radio tower in town.
Companies, including GV (formerly Google Ventures), have been pouring money into GaN research over several years and the investments appear to be paying dividends. Here’s everything you need to know about gallium nitride and why you should keep an eye out for it.
Samsung launched its Ultra line in 2020 with the most premium Galaxy S20 of the bunch. It packed powerful cameras and a massive display, both of which you have to keep safe. Luckily, a heavy-duty case is the best way to guarantee that your smartphone will survive even the harshest bumps. Here’s a roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra rugged cases you can buy right now!
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Xiaomi released, then pulled, the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Mi A1. Device owners complained of deleted text messages and tripped SafetyNet. Even though updates for the Xiaomi Mi A1 have been sporadic for months, the company’s first and only Android One smartphone received its Android 8.1 Oreo update. According to XDA Developers, however, the update also introduces a few headaches.
For starters, Android 8.1 introduces features like a battery icon for your Bluetooth devices, semi-transparent Quick Settings panel that also goes light or dark based on your wallpaper, refreshed Settings menu, fixed burger emoji, and more.