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OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 8T vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Which should you buy?

(Pocket-lint) – OnePlus announced the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro during an event in March. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro succeed the OnePlus 8T that arrived in the latter half of 2020, as well as the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro from early 2020, but how do they compare? We’ve put the OnePlus 9… Read more

OnePlus 9 initial review: Two steps forward one step back?

(Pocket-lint) – It’s safe to say OnePlus has been on something of a journey over the past few years. It lifted itself out of that initial ‘plucky upstart’ role and started to become a real smartphone company. It’s gone from being a company that launched one or two new phones a year to launching six… Read more

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 HDR10+ phones go official

Home News (Image credit: OnePlus) The wraps are finally off the OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 smartphones and the features are very much what we would expect of a pair of 5G flagship Android handsets seeking to impress on the audio and video front. The more premium OnePlus 9 Pro looks to be the… Read more

The $159 OnePlus Watch is OnePlus’ first smartwatch

It’s taken years, but OnePlus is finally getting in the smartwatch game with the newly announced OnePlus Watch, starting at $159. The new watch (as was revealed last week) has a round design that looks similar to a regular wristwatch, instead of the oblong rectangle popularized by the Apple Watch and its imitators, like the… Read more

Kailh x NovelKeys Box Cream Mechanical Switches Review: Soft ‘N’ Stable

Our Verdict Kailh’s Box Cream mechanical switches offer a familiar linear experience with a softer, more subdued noise than Cherry MX Reds. But there are linear switches with the same specs that feel easier to press. For + Pleasant sound + Less stiff than other linear switches + 5-pin stability + Dust, water resistant Against… Read more

HP Spectre x360 13 review: Convertible champion

(Pocket-lint) – The HP Spectre x360 13 is a bit of a dream convertible laptop. Not much has changed in this 2020-2021 version apart from a shift to Intel’s 11th Gen processors. But these bring a significant jump in performance, especially for gaming, with no downsides. You have plenty of laptops to choose from with… Read more

iPhone Flip foldable smartphone

Apple is developing an inwardly folding smartphone with a clamshell design. Read all about the expected iPhone Flip and its possible design here. Since Samsung released the Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone in 2019, many are wondering when Apple will introduce its first folding phone. But we still have to be patient. Various sources have indicated… Read more

Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xperia 10 vs Xperia 10 Plus: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Sony Mobile refreshed its phone line up in 2020 with the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II. The latter succeeded the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus that arrived in 2019, offering just one device in the mid range Xperia portfolio rather than two. The design was refined and specifications were improved… Read more

Sony Xperia 1 II vs Sony Xperia 1: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Sony Mobile revealed the second generation of its flagship Xperia 1 4K smartphone in Febraury 2020. Following the naming structure of the Sony Alpha cameras, the Xperia 1 II offers a very similar design to its predecessor but with a few upgrades. Here’s how the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Sony Xperia 1 compare… Read more

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Galaxy S20 FE: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung revealed the Galaxy A52 5G during an event in March, sitting below the Galaxy S21 range, but featuring some of its key specifications for less money – much like the Galaxy S20 FE also does. How does the Galaxy A52 5G compare to the 2020 Galaxy S20 FE though? We’ve put their specs… Read more

Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 Review: A Talented Showcase

Our Verdict Cooler Master’s MasterFrame 700 is an open-air presentation case and test bench that transforms in just a few minutes. But while it’s built like a tank and has a true quality finish, it requires a skilled, patient builder to make the best of it. For + Gorgeous open-chassis looks + Excellent build quality… Read more

Oppo Find X3 Pro review: Standout for all the right reasons

(Pocket-lint) – Oppo is on the move, gaining popularity in its home market where it’s even overtaken Huawei. But it’s not just gaining at home: it’s now undoubtedly a top contender in the world of smartphones, make it the most likely challenger to Apple and Samsung’s dominance. Oppo’s latest effort, the Find X3 Pro, is… Read more

Razer Tomahawk ITX Review: Small Form Over Function

Our Verdict Razer’s Tomahawk ITX values form over function. And although it looks great for a Mini-ITX chassis, it has design flaws that keep it from being worth its steep price. For + Easy to work in + Thermally capable + Minimalistic looks + Built like a (small) tank Against – Very expensive – Doesn’t… Read more

Technics Ottava F SC-C70 MK2

Our Verdict It might work for those who need a CD player and streaming in one box, but there are far better alternatives if you can compromise on features For Plenty of weight to sound Good timing CD player can be useful Against Dynamically uninteresting Bass detail is poor With vinyl sales having overtaken those… Read more

Artifacts from the first COVID-19 vaccination in the US are headed to the Smithsonian

The glass vial used in the first US COVID-19 vaccination has been acquired by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. The museum also acquired related items including the scrubs and vaccination card of Sandra Lindsay, director of critical care nursing at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center who, on December 14th, 2020, became the… Read more