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The real reason Samsung wants you to buy a folding phone this year
“Not everyone upgrades [their phone] every year. Relatively. I mean; but we’d love that to be more!” Nick Porter, vice president of product management and commercial operations at Samsung U.K. and Ireland, laughed as we talked about the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 just ahead of the official launch over a Microsoft Teams call.
His throwaway quip is
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs. S9 Plus vs. S9 Ultra
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked July 2023 event was huge and jam-packed with a whole slate of new products. It brought us the next generation of foldables and wearables, as well as some new Galaxy Tab S9 tablets for everyone.
Like the previous iteration, the Galaxy Tab S9 series comes with three variations: the Galaxy Tab S9, S9 Plus, and S9 Ultra. So how do you know which one to
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have a headphone jack?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has been revealed, and it’s flippin’ marvelous. So far, it’s largely just Samsung that has defined the nascent flip smartphone market, and while flipping and folding phones haven’t quite broken into the mainstream yet, the Z Flip 5 is sure to tempt more and more people into buying into the future of smartphone design. The biggest new addition to the Z Flip 5 is the much larger outer screen, which is
How to choose a CPU in 2023: processor buying guide
The central processing unit (CPU), also known as the processor, is the very heart of your computer. Responsible for anything from running Netflix to assisting in complex AI tasks, it’s one of the few components without which your PC really can’t run. That’s why it’s so important that you buy one of the best processors available.
However important the choice might be, deciding on a processor can be challenging, mostly because the specifications can get very confusing — and even
Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: making the best better
Razer Blade 14 (2023)
MSRP $2,600.00
“Better from top to bottom, the 2023 Razer Blade 14 is one of the best gaming laptops you can buy (assuming you can afford it).”
Pros
- Fantastic gaming performance
- Relatively cool and quiet
- Solid IPS screen
- Great battery life and portability
Cons
- Bulky charger
- More expensive than the previous model
Almost immediately, last year’s Razer Blade 14 catapulted to the top of our best gaming laptops ranking. Razer could have phoned it in on
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray
MSRP $2,950.00
“The XPS 17 9730 is a disappointing update, and it’s losing its leadership position.”
Pros
- Solid productivity performance
- Good gaming performance
- Excellent build quality
- Great keyboard and touchpad
- Superior IPS display
- Classic design
Cons
- Dramatic drop in battery life
- Webcam is just 720p
- No Wi-Fi 6e
- Productivity performance unimproved
When Dell updated the XPS 15 for 2023, it upgraded to Intel’s 13th-gen CPUs and added a
Best iPad Deals: Save on iPad Air, iPad Mini and iPad Pro
Officially, the biggest deals are behind us, at least until later this year, but even so, it’s still possible to find some great iPad deals. Discounts have appeared on several of the most popular iPads. But rather than recommend you do all the work, we’ve rounded up the best iPad deals you can buy online today, with fantastic discounts on the new 10.2-inch iPad, the latest iPad Air, the travel-friendly iPad Mini, and the top-of-the-line iPad Pro. You can also
Galaxy S23 vs. Galaxy S21 camera test: is it really any better?
Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S23, has arrived. While the top of the line S23 Ultra has a 200MP camera sensor, the 50MP main camera on the S23 and S23 Plus is nothing to scoff at. The entire S23 series also has the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, long-lasting battery life, and beautiful displays.
Though we’ve been enjoying the S23 so far, it’s definitely more of an iterative upgrade if you’re coming from a Galaxy S22. But
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17
MSRP $3,500.00
“The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 is a solid gaming laptop, buoyed by the excellent AMD processor inside.”
Pros
- Chart-topping processor performance
- High-end gaming performance
- DLSS 3
- Decent value considering the hardware inside
- Solid port selection
Cons
- Lackluster screen
- Mostly plastic body
AMD has struggled for a few years to make the list of the best gaming laptops, but Asus’ new Strix Scar 17 might be an inflection point. Serving as a showcase
China Is Watching You – The Atlantic
Even if you have never set foot in China, Hikvision’s cameras have likely seen you. By 2017, Hikvision had captured 12 percent of the North American market. Its cameras watched over apartment buildings in New York City, public recreation centers in Philadelphia, and hotels in Los Angeles. Police departments used them to monitor streets in Memphis, Tennessee, and in Lawrence, Massachusetts. London and more than half of Britain’s 20 next-largest cities have deployed them.
Hikvision’s reach requires a map