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ReviewsSony Made Some Tallboy Phones and They’re Kinda Awesome
Phones are getting weird again and in just the past couple days, we’ve seen a wildly expensive bendable phone, a phone that can read your palm, and a bug-eyed phone with five cameras on its back. And while Sony’s latest batch of Xperia phones aren’t quite that strange, there’s something undeniably intriguing about Sony’s new … Continued
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ReviewsLenovo’s External USB-C Display Could Be on Every Laptop User’s Wishlist
Portable monitors for laptops aren’t an entirely new class of gadget, but prior to the widespread adoption of USB-C, they were always kind of a pain in the ass. That’s because you needed one cord for data, and another cord for power, with older models often ending up too big and bulky for most people … Continued
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ReviewsThe 5-Camera Nokia 9 PureView Speaks to the Photographer’s Soul
Rumors have been swirling about a mysterious Nokia phone featuring a bug-eyed multi-lens camera setup on its back for more than six months. Some thought it would get announced at CES, or during the slow time for phones in early Q1, but finally at MWC 2019, the long wait is over. But from the front, … Continued
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ReviewsRicoh Finally Updated Its Cult Favorite Compact Camera, and It’s a Beauty
The Ricoh GR II is a cult favorite—A tiny pocketable point-and-shoot camera with a big APS-C crop sensor and a fine 18.3mm f/2.8 fixed lens. While Sony dominates the point-and-shoot field with its versatile RX100 series, the GR II has been a minimalist alternative built for photographers who want to take a step back from … Continued
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ReviewsXiaomi’s Mi 9 Is a Solid Mid-Range Phone You Probably Won’t Be Able to Buy
Since becoming one of China’s most popular smartphone brands, Xiaomi has slowly been gaining steam globally, claiming the top spot in India while also expanding into the Middle East and Europe. And while you can buy a smattering of Xiaomi products like the Mi Box in the U.S., Xiaomi phones are still a no go, … Continued
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Reviews‘Human Eye Resolution’ VR Is a Treat If You Know Where to Look
VR is still in its infancy. It’s at the stage at TVs before color, or computers before they got personal. It’s easy to forget that because there are so many headsets (and cardboard boxes). But Varjo’s VR-1, a slick looking headset intended for the professionals making the content you’ll one day use, is a great … Continued
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ReviewsThis Modular Sphero Bot Is a Big Step Toward More Customizable Robotics
You probably know Sphero best for licensed toys like the super-cute-but-now defunct BB-8 and other licensed bots. But its latest robot, the RVR (pronounced Rover) pushes forward with the company’s renewed focus on STEAM friendly robots, by adding a modular robot that can keep up with more advanced coders. The RVR looks like a flat … Continued
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ReviewsFujifilm’s X-T30 Mirrorless Camera Is a Little Fussy, But Absolutely Gorgeous
These days, it seems all you hear about are full-frame mirrorless cameras, with their glorious image sensors about the size of a 35mm film frame. Sony, Canon, and Nikon all seem to have their focus set on the market for high-end full-framers, but with few exceptions, Fujifilm has been steadfast, choosing instead to stick with … Continued
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ReviewsMoto’s New Budget G7 Phones Pack Surprisingly Convincing Features for the Money
Motorola has made some of the best budget and mid-range phones for years. But Moto’s previous lineup of inexpensive devices was a bit confusing, as its offerings were split between the Moto G6 and G6 Play, and the even less expensive E5 Plus and E5 Play. In 2019, Moto is trimming down its G7 portfolio … Continued
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ReviewsPanasonic’s First Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Are Big Expensive Beasts
First, it was the Nikon Z7, then came the Canon EOS-R, and now Panasonic is officially joining the ranks of full-frame mirrorless camera makers with its brand new Lumix S cameras. However, because Panasonic already had a fair bit of expertise with mirrorless systems thanks to cams like the Lumix GH5S and others, its path … Continued
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ReviewsThis Keytar Learns the Chords So You Don’t Have To
I am not a musician. In fact, I’m the only one of my siblings incapable of playing an instrument. So Yamaha’s Sonogenic SHS-500 is ostensibly intended for me. It’s a neat $500 keytar that, in addition to letting you live out some 80s hair band dreams, should help you play better—even when you know nothing. … Continued
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ReviewsThe Zanco Smart Pen Is a Modern Day Talkboy
Zanco’s Smart Pen isn’t actually a pen, it’s barely a phone (and not very smart), and the company behind it sounds like an outfit that supplies Wile E. Coyote with an assortment of random gadgets. But if Kevin McAllister was trying to defend his home from a bunch of crooks today instead of back in … Continued
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ReviewsMSI’s Latest Laptops Are Smaller, Sturdier, and Some Even Vibrate
When MSI released the GS65 last year, it took a risk. Instead of making something massively powerful like the GT75, MSI swapped out its typical red-and-black color scheme and focused on a thin-and-light to create a more portable, but still fast all-rounder. And as a result, the GS65 became the company’s best selling laptop of … Continued
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ReviewsAcer’s New Swift 7 Is So Thin It Doesn’t Seem Real
At some point, Acer is going to have to give up its yearly quest to make the Swift 7 just a little bit slimmer, but that time hasn’t come yet, because at CES 2019 Acer has once again triumphed over physics to create something stupendously skinny. Measuring 9.95mm (0.39 inches) and weighing 1.96 pounds, the … Continued
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ReviewsSitting in This Lamborghini Massage Chair Was Like Having Bad Sex With Optimus Prime
CES is a physically taxing event. So far, according to my trusty Fitbit Versa, I have walked upwards of 50,000 steps while carrying a 15-pound backpack. I busted my knee, I’m fighting a cold, and I don’t remember what the loving embrace of a human feels like. But as every CES veteran knows, there are … Continued
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ReviewsThere’s a Cleaning Kit Hidden Inside This Portable NES so You’ll Never Have to Blow on a Cartridge Again
Do I need another portable gaming device weighing down my backpack every time I leave the house? My spine says no, but the retro gamer in me loves the idea of taking an NES with me wherever I roam. As handheld consoles go, My Arcade’s RetroChamp, announced at CES this year, pushes the boundaries of … Continued
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ReviewsOlay Convinced Me to Moisturize By Showing Me What I’ll Look Like in 20 Years
Las Vegas is a very bad place for skin. The casinos are full of smoke, the air is dry, and there are damaging UV rays everywhere because well, it’s the desert. And while I packed some drug store moisturizer and sunscreen for my trip to CES 2019, I have admittedly been very remiss about maintaining … Continued
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ReviewsThis Wand Is Like a Real-Life Photoshop Editor for Your Skin
When it comes to good skin, at least there’s always photo-editing software. In real life, however, the only solution to covering up age spots, acne scars, redness, and dark circles is slathering on creams. But Opté’s beauty wand is like taking a Photoshop airbrush to your skin in real life. In fact, after watching it … Continued
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ReviewsLenovo and Google Figured Out the Perfect Alarm Clock
It took a couple of years, but we finally have the perfect application of Google Assistant—an alarm clock. The Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant looks like a sibling to Google’s Home Hub and Home Mini. Only instead of being a hub for smart home control, or a dinky speaker with Google Assistant built in, … Continued
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ReviewsLenovo’s Cheap Android Tablets Double as Alexa Speakers
The tablet is lazy. At least that’s what Lenovo seems to think. The company believes tablets can be used for more than watching Netflix and playing Solitaire. So today, it’s launching two tablets (both under $300) that double as Alexa devices—complete with docks that double as Bluetooth speakers. The Lenovo Smart Tab M10 and P10 … Continued
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