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Coinbase now lets you buy cryptocurrency with your PayPal account

Coinbase has added the option for users to buy cryptocurrency using their PayPal accounts in the US, the company has announced. It says the feature offers a “familiar and trusted” experience for users buying any of the numerous cryptocurrencies that the exchange currently supports, and using PayPal as an intermediary means you don’t have to… Read more

Apple AirPods 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds: Which wireless earbuds should you buy?

(Pocket-lint) – Apple and Samsung both offer their own wireless earphones. Apple’s earbuds come in the form of the AirPods, which now come in two flavours: regular and Pro. Samsung has multiple models too, but its bog-standard set is the Galaxy Buds. If you’re trying to work out which entry level wireless earbuds are best for… Read more

Returnal review: A incredible PS5 blast from almost nowhere

(Pocket-lint) – As the world continues to be gripped by a pandemic not seen in generations, it comes as no shock that gaming has been affected like just about everything else. Games release schedules have been adversely hit in particular, with fewer releases, especially of a triple-A standard. Thank the heavens for Returnal, then. Not… Read more

Netflix’s official Vtuber is part sheep and promotes anime

Netflix has joined the Vtuber trend, unveiling a virtual streamer this week who will host a weekly show on the company’s YouTube channel to promote its original anime series. The character is named N-ko Mei Kurono, and Netflix describes her as the company’s “anime ambassador.” She also happens to be a “sheep-human lifeform.” Vtubers, or… Read more

Akasa Thinks Someone Needs Active RGB Cooling for Their External SSD

Home News (Image credit: Akasa) Akasa has released an external SSD enclosure called the Vegas SSD Mate that, as spotted by Hermitage Akihabara, features a cooling fan adorned with RGB lighting. The Vegas SSD Mate is a tool-free aluminum enclosure said to fit both PCIe and SATA SSDs with the M.2 2280, 2260, 2242, and… Read more

Samsung Galaxy Book vs Galaxy Book Pro vs Galaxy Book Pro 360: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – Samsung has announced a new family of Galaxy Books for 2021. But with three different models in the line-up, how are you to choose one from the other? We’re diving through the details to help you figure out which is the best laptop for you. Price and availability Galaxy Book: From £699 Galaxy… Read more

Oppo Find X3 Neo review: Can it compete?

(Pocket-lint) – There will always be those who clamour for the latest specs, studying all the latest flagships to ensure that when they eventually part with their hard-earned cash it goes on the device that has the top numbers. Those phones will come with the highest resolution screens, the latest processor, and the most cameras… Read more

Google Pixel 4 vs Pixel 4 XL: What’s the difference?

(Pocket-lint) – The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were announced in October 2019, succeeded by the Google Pixel 5 in September 2021. There’s also the Pixel 4a and the Pixel 4a 5G to consider. If you’re choosing between the Pixel 4 and 4 XL and you want to know which might be the right… Read more

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review: Chic and unique

(Pocket-lint) – The Xiaomi Mi 11 range spans a significant spectrum from top-tier flagship, in the Mi 11 Ultra, to the standard Mi 11, down to the more entry level – which is where this, the Mi 11 Lite 5G, finds itself. Despite plonking ‘Lite’ into its name, however, the Mi 11 Lite 5G really… Read more

Apple TV 4K (2021) vs Apple TV 4K (2017): Is it worth upgrading?

(Pocket-lint) – Apple has finally announced a refresh of its flagship streaming box, the Apple TV 4K. The last model was released in 2017 and was decently specced for its time. The new one is faster and includes some extra bells and whistles, but does that mean you need to upgrade? We look at the… Read more

Skoda Enyaq iV 80 review: Smooth operator

(Pocket-lint) – Flick your eyes over the Skoda Enyaq fast enough and, shocker, you might kind-of mistake it for a Tesla Model X from certain angles. No, there’s no crazy gullwing doors here. No, there’s not quite as much real-world range either (it’s not far off, on paper, at least). But, heck, the Skoda doesn’t… Read more

How to Use a Minidump File to Fix Your Windows BSOD

Home News (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) It finally happened. Out of the blue, you’re enjoying a game, watching a movie, or just reading on the internet, when your operating system decides it doesn’t want to cooperate and suddenly you’re facing down a BSOD or Blue Screen of Death. A BSOD is something that no Windows… Read more

Best smart fridges 2021: Keep your food cool with added smarts

(Pocket-lint) – When they first came onto the scene, it’s fair to say people were pretty sceptical of smart fridges. The question of why you’d need to be able to look at a screen on your fridge or give it voice commands came up often. The best new Alexa devices: AI-powered TVs, fridges, mirrors and… Read more

Bitcoin’s Value Plummets as Biden Mulls Nearly Doubled Capital Gains Tax

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) Bitcoin is falling back to earth. This morning, the cryptocurrency’s price was nearly 25% lower than the all-time high set a few weeks ago, and reports that U.S. President Joe Biden plans to nearly double the capital gains tax might be partly responsible. The cryptocurrency’s value peaked at nearly $65,000… Read more

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 initial review: B&W goes true wireless at last

(Pocket-lint) – Audiophile brand Bowers & Wilkins has always taken its sweet time in adopting new technologies. It told Pocket-lint in the past that this is intentional – it likes to wait until the market matures and its own high audio quality standards can be met. It was relatively late to market with a Bluetooth… Read more