Aaron Leong
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During the Cloud 11 launch event, OnePlus confirmed that it will be debuting a pair of foldable phones called the OnePlus V Fold and V Flip at the end of this year.
Hot off the announcements of the OnePlus 11, Buds Pro 2, and OnePlus Pad, OnePlus let the cat out of the bag amidst swirling rumors and trademarked...
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In a rather expected announcement, Google unveils its own AI-driven chatbot solution called "Bard". Between this, ChatGPT, and Microsoft's reported Bing version, among others, the AI-driven chat arena is looking to get quite heated this year.
2/ Bard seeks to combine the breadth of the world's knowledge with the...
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The flippin' foldable smartphone race of 2023 is about to intensify with OnePlus joining the fray, if new trademark listings are anything to go by.
The new phones could likely be called "OnePlus V Flip" and "OnePlus V Fold", which are the officially trademarked names found on the China National Intellectual...
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Nothing has effectively confirmed that the Phone (2) will be coming to the US later this year. Should we hold our breaths to this little hint from its CEO, Carl Pei? Well, at least something is better than Nothing.
In a recent chat with Nothing co-founder and CEO Carl Pei, Inverse reported that the company is...
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The OnePlus 11 5G is being officially announced on February 7 at its Cloud 11 event, but we wanted to share some early sneak pics of the highly-anticipated phone and its companion Buds Pro 2 on our test bench.
We'll be dropping the full review of this green OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 in the coming days, so stay...
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Google is dropping another update to its Google Clock app with a feature that changes how snoozers interact with their alarms.
Version 7.4 of the Google Clock app does away with the slider to snooze or stop an alarm, replacing it with large buttons. Android Police founder Artem Russakovskii posted this change on...
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It looks like the US-bound OnePlus 11 5G will be arriving mostly unchanged from the Chinese market version, apart from lower charging speeds. I think OnePlus took it literally when its fans asked it to charge less for the phone when it decides to sell the device here.
Over on Twitter, frequent tipster SnoopyTech...
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As one last goodwill move before riding off into the digital sunset, Google is imbuing the Stadia Controller with Bluetooth connectivity for use with other consoles and devices.
Once a darling of cloud gaming, Google and (upset) subscribers are finally saying goodbye to the service as of today. Other services such...
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Word is going around that the next Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 could bring some major fan requests—cameras from the S22 Ultra, an almost completely flat display crease, plus a dedicated S-Pen slot.
Samsung foldables have had good cameras, but as premium phones with prices to match, we expect the best out of the company...
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Google has simplified Google Photos verbiage to reduce user confusion over media storage choices and management. It's a small change, but a meaningful one.
Google recently removed free photo and video storage. While alternatives have cropped up practically overnight, that hasn't prevented people from ponying up...
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Apple is giving us a clearer idea of when its MacBooks will begin shipping with OLED (organic light-emitting diode) displays, which should bring with it better battery life and thinner/lighter designs.
Based on tweets by industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the first OLED-equipped MacBooks could arrive at the end of...
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Carl Pei's Nothing is finally launching the Phone (1) in the US for cheap. That's great news for fans... as long you read the fine print first.
Possibly one of the most hyped up (and disappointing—in terms of waiting for it to go on sale in NA) phones of 2022, the Nothing Phone (1) definitely still knows how to...
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We saw a proliferation of a new genre of health tracker at CES 2023, one that requires you to merely pay a visit to your toilet. Whether you're taking a leak or number two, there was a gadget for everyone, it seems.
Working in tandem with wearables and smartphone, toilet seats and clip-on devices are set to track...
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In a collective "I told you so" moment, security experts were proven right as California's newly-minted digital license plates have been hacked by a group of security/vulnerability researchers. The team was able to track the plate by GPS or even change the vehicle status to "Stolen." Even as the state legalized the...
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If you have a Chick-fil-A account and notice suspicious activity or unapproved purchases, take action now, because with the fast food chain has been hacked, affecting an unknown number of user accounts.
As early as the beginning of January, there have been Reddit posts stating that their Chick-fil-A accounts have...
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Amazon's Ring surveillance cameras are expanding from your home to your car, with the dual-sensor Ring Car Cam. Now it can help you keep an eye out on the road as well as in your cabin.
In a somewhat surprise launch at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, Ring's new security camera is meant for your car. It was technically...
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At CES 2023, famed timepiece maker Citizen launched its newest CZ Smart, which is a smartwatch that has a built-in self-care advisor, developed together with NASA and IBM's Watson.
Not a company most consumers relate to when it comes to Wear OS, let alone smartwatches, Citizen has launched their latest 2023 version...
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Looks like the Google Pixel 7a might be getting a higher 90Hz display refresh rate, a first for a non-flagship Pixel phone. But what does that mean for the future of Google's budget phone lineup?
A leaked video on Slashleaks details a purported Google Pixel 7a showing off its looks, software, and just as...
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The OnePlus 11 is finally official. It was unveiled over in China with the companion OnePlus Buds Pro 2. We've covered the numerous leaks of this much-anticipated device, but it's good to see it finalized in the flesh.
BBK-owned OnePlus has unwrapped the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered OnePlus 11. It looks like...
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One of the latest mobile announcements here at CES comes from Samsung. No, it's not the Galaxy S23, but rather the other end of the company's catalog, the A14 5G.
The Samsung A-series is, all intents and purposes, its budget-level smartphone line. The 2022 A13 5G delivered excellent value, mixing some premium features with a very accessible
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Another leak based on insider information is claiming that the pending Samsung Galaxy S23 will have a more squared off design with a flatter display, and greater base storage. Samsung has definitely been listening to their fans.
Popular tipster Ahmed Qwaider posted on Twitter indicating that the Samsung Galaxy S23...
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Honda of America has issued a recall affecting a batch of Acura TLX four-door sedans sold in the United States. It sounds like a massive recall, but it really isn't by the number, anyway. The issue is still very crucial if you happen to own or plan to own one of the vehicles affected by robot sabotage.
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