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Whether you have a loud commute or want to work from home in peace, noise-cancelling headphones are a must-have. Blocking out the world around you can be a key to concentration. However, the best headsets around often put a serious hurting on your wallet. Luckily for you, there are some exceptions to the rule, and here are the best noise-cancelling headphones under $100 you can get.
Anker PowerPort III PodWith up to 65W of power and USB Power Delivery PPS support, Anker's PowerPort III Pod quickly charges up everything from smartphones to tablets and laptops. Although the plug doesn't always charge everything at quite their maximum speeds.
Anker is a big name in the charging accessory business and often appears on lists for the best phone charging accessories. The company is stepping into the next generation of power plugs, with its new slimmer and cooler running Anker PowerPort III Pod, which supports the latest USB Power Delivery Programmable Power Supply (USB PD PSS) charging standard.
Silent Circle, the company behind the security-focused Blackphone 2, is taking aggressive steps to curb proliferation of “grey market” Blackphone sales on channels like eBay or Craigslist.
Customers who bought Blackphones from unauthorized sellers risk ending up with bricked devices, Ars Technica reports. An update to Silent OS, the Android-based operating system that powers the device, is disabling core functionality for some users. One customer in Germany, who bought a Blackphone 2 off eBay, was told by Silent Circle that his bricked phone is not genuine.
Google Home works with Chromecast, which means you can tell the smart speaker to play a YouTube video or your favorite movie on Netflix and it will show up on your big screen. Although you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to use Google Home with a Chromecast, there are a few things you have to be aware of.
See also: Chromecast with Google TV: What you need to know
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The OnePlus 10 Pro is the latest effort from OnePlus, packing the brand’s latest and greatest tech to take on the competition. After releasing it in China earlier this year, OnePlus has finally made its 2022 flagship available to global markets. But how does it compare to the 2021 OnePlus 9 Pro? Is it worth upgrading to the newer phone?
OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro Design and display
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This week, early testers spotted Windows 11 ads within File Explorer. Microsoft has now said those ads were “an experimental banner that was not intended to be published externally and was turned off.” Microsoft does not commit one way or the other to keep File Explorer ad-free. Earlier this week, within the latest Windows 11 test build, beta users found an advertisement in File Explorer.
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That Samsung has given up on its Note lineup in favor of foldable phones is something we all know by now. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 released last year with a custom S Pen, an under-display camera, higher durability, a water-resistant design, and a $200 price cut compared to its predecessor. It’s still one of the best foldable phones you can buy right now, not only because of all the upgrades it brought but also because it offers the longest software updates in the market.
The OnePlus 7T is an oldie, but it’s also most definitely a goodie. The phone also comes with a beautiful 90Hz display you’ll undoubtedly want to keep protected. To help you out, here are the best OnePlus 7T screen protectors currently available.
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!
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The Vivo Watch is now official. It joins the Oppo Watch and Realme Watch in the BBK wearable catalog. The Vivo Watch is priced under $200 in China. Vivo has just announced its take on the circular smartphone with the Vivo Watch.
Before you ask, yes, the company did make more of an effort on the device’s hardware than on its name. Yes, it’s another wearable from a BBK brand.
Google launched Android Go yesterday, its new system primed for devices in emerging markets. This comprises a version of Android Oreo optimized for low-tier hardware, a revamped Play Store, and dedicated apps — several of which Google has already discussed.
These apps are designed for devices with lower storage and RAM than your typical flagship, and are built to make better use of mobile data. Though Google revealed some of these alongside the new software, it’s not the only producer of such products: we’ve already seen apps from other brands in this vein, and Google recently created a set of guidelines for developing apps aimed at emerging markets, meaning we’re likely to see many more pop up in time.