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Growing up, one of my favorite hobbies was opening a new book and getting lost in its world for the whole day. I had no siblings, few friends and kids my age in the neighborhood, and an active imagination that could only be satiated by fictional characters and realities. I asked for books as Christmas and birthday presents, I borrowed books from my school’s library, I shared books with some of my friends.
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Ever since Chromebooks started coming out, the most common question has been, can they really replace your main computer? Many users have already done it, especially those who don’t need much more than something for checking emails, going through social media, and doing light browsing. But using a Chromebook full time in a professional setting, that’s another question.
I’ve tried before to fully replace my PC with iPads, Android tablets, and Chromebooks.
Mobile World Congress 2016 is right around the corner and we are packing our bags to head to Barcelona. There will be plenty of goods to show you from the show, but there is no doubt there will be a huge focus on the next big thing from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S7 specs, features, price, release date, and more
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Our gadget ninja has given us some spec details, as well as a couple nice images and a video.
AI assistants have become a large part of the smartphone and PC experience over the last couple of years, and the ever increasing competition in this space has led to a lot of improvements across the board as well. In this showdown, we pit five of the most popular AI assistants – Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby, Amazon Alexa, and Cortana – against each other to find out which one is the best!
Honor Watch GS ProHonor seems to have bitten off a bit more than it can chew with the Watch GS Pro. It promises 25-day battery life and MIL STD-810G protection for outdoors enthusiasts. But its battery life underwhelms and it's current software is buggy and unreliable. If the software and battery issues are fixed, the GS Pro could be a decent buy, especially if you get it at its discounted promotional price.
Fitbit alarms are a blessing for those who struggle to wake up in the morning, but how do you set them up on your Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker? We have an in-depth answer below, whether you own a Sense, Charge 4, or Inspire 2.
Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 From your clock, swipe through your apps. Tap on the Alarm app. Tap + New Alarm to add a new alarm.
Microsoft Surface EarbudsThe Microsoft Surface Earbuds stand out from the AirPods mimicry, but they fall short of what's expected from a pair of flagship earphones. Sure, they offer premium features like Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX support, but there are few software perks. If you want to rock something completely unique, get these but you have plenty of better-value true wireless earbuds to choose from.
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Far too many true wireless earbuds mimic the AirPods, but Microsoft has carved a distinct path with its disc-shaped earphones.
Samsung has launched Samsung Wallet, a platform to help users manage their digital keys, payment methods, identification, boarding passes, and more.
Digital wallets are becoming increasingly common, with Apple, Google, Samsung, and others working to adopt the technology. Digital wallets allow users to rely on their phones to unlock and start their vehicles, display identification, pay for transactions, and more. Samsung is significantly increasing its efforts with Samsung Wallet.
“Samsung Wallet is bringing a new level of everyday convenience to mobile devices with a totally safe and secure environment for storing digital keys, cards, and more,” said Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of Digital Life, MX Business at Samsung Electronics.
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The Google Pixel 6 comes with a beautiful new design with its prominent but well-designed camera bar and dual-tone colorways. It would be a shame to hide it under a case. Luckily, there are excellent cases that let you show off the phone’s design while keeping the phone safe. These are the best clear Pixel 6 cases you can get!
If you’d like to learn more about our favorite Pixel 6 cases and accessories we recommend, check out our guides below.
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Arts and crafts is one of our oldest pastimes. People craft things all the time. Sometimes it’s silly little things with clay or popsicle sticks. Other times it’s a spice rack or a DIY home project. You can find all kinds of ideas for whatever your crafting needs are. We’d like to help too! Here are the best craft apps and crafting apps for Android.