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New chipset, quad camera, 40 watt charging

We’ve seen some pretty handy smartphones from Huawei in 2019 thus far, such as the P30 series. But what if you’re looking for a cheaper device? Well, the firm has just announced the Huawei Nova 5 series in China, the latest entry in the upper mid-range family. The standard Huawei Nova 5 is the first to ship with Huawei’s new 7nm Kirin 810 chipset. The new, octa-core chipset offers two 2.

Perfect for package protection hounds

Eufy Video Doorbell DualThe Eufy Video Doorbell Dual is worth it if you want to avoid cloud subscriptions and absolutely, positively need to know when boxes arrive. For the everyday smart home enthusiast, however, the Dual is a hard sell when you can get other video doorbells with decent enough vertical camera coverage for much less. Table of contents One of the predominant reasons to get a video doorbell is keeping porch pirates at bay.

Sphero is making a retail version of Star Wars’ BB-8, could cost $150

BB-8, the adorable droid that stole the spotlight at the Star Wars Celebration convention last week, is coming to stores this fall thanks to collaboration between Disney and connected toy maker Sphero. Earlier this week, Sphero CEO Paul Berberian confirmed rumors that Sphero is involved in the creation of BB-8 and that a retail version will be hitting stores later this year. Sphero (or rather Orbotix, as the company’s formal name goes), a Boulder-based startup that has received funding from Disney, is best known for its eponymous motorized ball, which users can control with their smartphones through Bluetooth.

Is it the best selfie stabilizer?

Feiyutech Vimble 2SThe Feiyutech Vimble 2S is a very fun smartphone gimbal that makes it easy to shoot selfies, record yourself, and cover unconventional angles. It's not the best option at its price if you want an all-rounder, but this expandable smartphone gimbal offers something a little different than the rest of the pack. The smartphone stabilizer market isn’t as crowded as other sections of the tech industry. This means that the few names that do compete need to do more to stand out.

Moto X Style / Pure Edition vs Nexus 6

Motorola fans with a desire for as big a screen as possible were given a great option in the Nexus 6 last year. While the phone wasn’t part of the Moto X family, the device featured a lot of Motorola’s typical design flair and, considering how stock Moto’s software generally is, even the software experience was relatively similar. This year, Motorola has released yet another big screen device, this time branding it as theMoto X Pure Edition in the states, and as the Moto X Style elsewhere.

Samsung Q950T soundbar review - Android Authority

Samsung Q950T SoundbarIf you want the latest in home theater, Samsung's latest premium soundbar has a lot to offer someone who doesn't want to futz with building their own system. Just be sure to stay on top of software updates. Soundbar tech may not be sexy, but there’s always something to be said for products that seek to meet the needs of your more demanding cinephiles. By offering a platform that can handle just about any demand a modern home theater could ask of it, the new flagship Samsung Q950T makes a strong case for your attention.

YouTube Music now works with Sonos speakers

If you’ve been waiting to use YouTube Music with your Sonos speaker, today’s your lucky day — Google announced that the music streaming service is now available to play on all Sonos speakers. So long as you have either a YouTube Music Premium or YouTube Premium subscription, you can play your entire YouTube Music library through the Sonos Controller app. You also have access to YouTube Music’s “recommended” listening suggestions, new releases, YouTube Charts, and the “Your Mixtape” personalized playlist.

Available for just $178 on Amazon (23% off)

Amazon Prime Day 2020 starts tomorrow, and you can view all the early Prime Day deals here. Ahead of the big sale event, Amazon has discounted several products, but the one we’re here to talk about is the Sony WF-1000XM3. Sony’s truly wireless earbuds can be considered the best Apple Air Pods Pro competitors. They offer a sleek and portable design, making them a great option for travelers. They also feature industry-leading Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to give you an uninterrupted listening experience.

Facebook Home is all but dead

Does anyone remember Facebook Home? The software Facebook worked on for Android devices which allowed people to have quicker access to Facebook features? Anyone? Well, if you haven’t heard of it, you won’t be going forward as Facebook has let go of the original engineers of Facebook Home according to the New York Times. Facebook Home was the software for the HTC First or “Facebook phone” as some call it. The software wasn’t even six months old when things started going downhill quickly with bad reviews, stability issues and a disappointing public statement from Mark Zuckerberg.

Motorola Keylink makes it easy to find your phone, and vice versa

Looking for an easy way to keep track of your keys? Motorola has your back with its new Keylink. Simply put, the new device lets you find your keys from your phone via an app, or find your phone from your keys thanks to a button on the device that will ring the phone. Additionally, the Keylink works as a security token for Lollipop devices, letting you unlock your phone without a password or pin as long as the Keylink is within range.