Aaron Leong
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HMD Global has finally gone solo in the smartphone business by introducing its new HMD Pulse and Vibe smartphone lineup. At present the Pulse series is exclusive to Europe, but HMD promises that its phones will be easy to repair and have low prices to boot. In fact, the Vibe that we'll get Stateside will come in at an...
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BMW is giving its midsize electric i4 and 4-series Gran Coupe sedans a well-deserved refresh inside and out. The 430i Gran Coupe gets a new mild-hybrid paired with its turbocharged four-cylinder engine for more power and torque, while all models get updated engines, laser lighting, revised infotainment, and little...
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The snowball continues to build against TikTok's presence in the U.S. as the Senate was quick to pass the so-called TikTok bill, essentially (once it's signed by President Joe Biden) requiring TikTok's China-based publisher ByteDance to either sell it to a U.S. owner or be banned from the country.
This TikTok bill...
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are about three months out from their planned launch date, and now we have information that the Korean electronics giant will offer the phones in a selection of colors both old and new. There will apparently be five mainstream colorways plus three Samsung.com exclusives. Let's...
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A new rumor has emerged claiming that Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 will ditch physical buttons all round in favor of capacitive ones with haptics for tactile feedback. This change might pave the way for a cleaner look, but also introduce a new Capture button that could be tied directly to the camera or even customized...
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Just when you thought the Mercedes-AMG GT series of 2-door grand tourers couldn't get more sinister, in comes a new flagship with a plug-in hybrid powertrain capable of outputting 805 hp and an earth-crushing, driver-humbling 1,047 lb-ft of torque through all four wheels. That's more than 200 horses and nearly twice...
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Aston Martin has released a refreshed version of its DBX707 ultra-luxury performance SUV. Much of the go-fast hardware and sexy exterior remain the same—this time it's the tech stuff on the inside that has gotten a much-needed rethink. No word on the price of entry though, but at this price bracket, buyers aren't...
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Hold on to your britches, mid-range smartphone options in the U.S. just got more interesting with Samsung's new Galaxy A35 5G. For just under $400, buyers will inherit a lot of what made last year's higher-tier Galaxy A54 a popular favorite. Expect an excellent 120Hz AMOLED panel, triple cameras, and promised long...
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Tesla has put a brake on new Cybertruck deliveries due to a supposed problem with throttle pedals. There hasn't been an official announcement by the company, but dozens of customers have come forward with similar notices of their truck deliveries suddenly being halted without a clear reason.
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Nothing just showed off two new true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones that should bring nothing but good vibes to your ears. One is the follow up to the flagship Ear (2), interestingly called the Ear, while the other cheaper model is called the Ear (a). Both are available right now for preorder, but let's check out...
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Motorola is trying to bring a sense of individuality back to owning smartphones. Harking back to customizable Moto X back covers, the newly announced Motorola Edge 50 Ultra will have a real wood and vegan leather option. The Ultra joins two other models—the Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion—for a global launch in the...
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Tesla just announced sweeping job cuts to its global workforce taking many employees by surprise. More than ten percent of its employees will be laid off effective immediately in a bid to reduce operational costs and boost productivity. This partly comes from a slew of disappointing market performances—from poor...
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Taking a page from Apple, word is now swirling that Google might infuse the next Pixel 9, Pixel Fold, and a 5G tablet with basic satellite-based SOS texting connectivity. This will be made possible by the new Samsung-made Exynos 5400 modem along with a partnership with T-Mobile as the service provider.
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Just when Apple figured its latest firmware update solved the ongoing ghost touch issue for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 owners, the problem has not only persisted, but has apparently spread to older watches as well, like the three-year old Series 7. While the hope is that Apple will quickly drop another update to...
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Google is making powerful AI editing tools usually reserved for Pixel phone users available to all Google Photo users. From now on, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, and so can be used without a subscription. Even though it's free, there are a couple of small caveats to take note of.
Perhaps realizing...
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Customers finally let out a sigh of relief as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now requires all U.S. internet service providers to display broadband "nutritional facts" (or "net-ritional facts", as we like to call it). The labels are required to show a complete breakdown of services and costs that each...
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Launched last year, Google's latest dockable Pixel Tablet has been one of its better large tablet attempts. While its starting price puts it in direct line of similar spec'd Apple iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tabs, Google just made it more enticing for Apple switchers by offering up to $450 for their older iPads (and up...
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Following in the footsteps of the Fairbuds XL repairable headphones launched last year, Fairphone has unveiled the Fairbuds earphones that pairs repairability, which has the potential to reducte in e-waste. The device allows owners to responsibly swap out things like batteries and order single replacement ear tips...
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The highly-anticipated Google Pixel 8a might've been hiding in plain sight in a recent Google Fi Wireless ad. With its release date still a couple of months out, it makes you wonder if this was accidental or intentional on Google's part. The graphic also reveals a new matte blue colorway that may be coming to the 8a...
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Mercedes-Benz just announced the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA45 S Edition 1. The performance sedan sports a 416 hp turbocharged 2.0 four pot with special AMG fettling and accoutrements. To really help future owners of this unique S Edition 1 stand out from the crowd, Mercedes is only making 25 units available in the U.S. So...
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A Florida homeowner had what seems like a piece of space junk rip through his roof and go through two floors. He believes it's a piece from the discarded ISS battery pallet that NASA thought would completely burn up on re-entry. Thankfully no one was hurt and investigators are now trying to determine the origin of the...
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Apple has just added the iPhone 6 Plus to its list of "obsolete" and "vintage" products, which means the company has ceased support and parts supply for the phone. The iPad Mini 4 has also been designated as vintage, which means it's a step closer to the obsolescence grave.
As much as Apple products are seemingly...
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