Samsung Galaxy Note 9The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a fantastic option for those who want as many features as possible in their smartphone — if they're willing to pay the hefty thousand dollar price tag. With an updated S-Pen, bigger battery, and massive storage options, the Note 9 offers an extremely compelling experience for consumers that want it all.
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Looking to breathe new life into its SmartThings platform for smart homes, Samsung has announced plans to release a dedicated SmartThings hub device. It will also launch an assortment of compatible bespoke appliances including Family Hub fridges and a combo washer/dryer.
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The new Home Hub is shipping first to South Korea sometime in 2022. It will let you control and monitor SmartThings-connected gear.
For a company that started life as a search provider, Google has a surprising number of operating systems under its belt. There’s Android and its many permutations, there’s Chrome OS, and now the company is working on an entirely new alternative: the mysterious Google Fuchsia OS.
For a long time, we had no idea of Google’s plans for this new OS, but more recent rumors claim that the Fuchisa team is working to have it work on all sorts of devices.
We all know that we’re supposed to limit screen time. And we’ve all heard that staring at a phone all day is bad for us. Facebook is rotting our brains, or so some say. This, in a nutshell, is the concept behind “digital wellbeing” — to try and limit screen time to keep the potential impact of this technology in check.
But many of us have a tendency to ignore this warning.
Do you think a virus has infected your computer? No need to panic. Viruses are a menace, but they’re easy to get rid of if you do things right. You can also potentially get away with little to no damage to your data or hardware. Here’s how to get rid of a virus on a computer.
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To get rid of a virus on a computer, open Virus & threat protection in the Windows Security app and run a full scan.
OnePlus is still a relatively new smartphone manufacturer, but it’s clear they’re focused on making sure everyone knows who they are.
The OnePlus One was a solid first flagship from the company, offering premium specs and a unique design to folks who didn’t mind waiting in line to try it out. Then the OnePlus 2 arrived as the supposed “2016 flagship killer”, even though it brought a lackluster camera experience and no NFC to the table.
First up in our Best of Android Mid-2020 series is the best smartphones for audio. While this might be our most-popular Best of Android series article in years past, we’ve reached a point where performance matters much less than features, as even the cheapest phones on the market are generally capable of providing you with great audio.
What makes a phone good at audio? In our testing, we only came across a handful of phones from 2017 through 2020 that even had extremely slightly-audible errors in their audio output.
At some point during your photography quest, you will come across the term “macro photography.” This shooting style is trendy in the photo world, and everyone seems to marvel over it, but what exactly is it, and how can you get in on the fun? Let’s tell you all about macro photography.
Also: Other photography terms you should learn
What is macro photography?
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In a nutshell, macro photography refers to close-up, magnified images of tiny things.
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The only way to make sure your new phone can survive even the harshest bump and drop is with a heavy-duty case. Here’s a roundup of the best Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus rugged cases you can buy right now!
Looking for more ways to keep your phone safe and get the most out of it? Don’t forget to check out our guide for the best cases and mobile accessories you can get!
Apple unveiled the new MacBook Pros last week and after a long wait, we finally have a MacBook Pro lineup that comes with a lot of the things many former “Pro” owners have been asking for after half a decade of frustration. The port selection is not purely USB-C anymore, HDMI makes a comeback, there’s an SD card slot, and no Touch Bar!
With so much to like about the new Macbook Pros, even despite that notch, it feels like a compelling purchase — the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.