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ESR Qi2 15W car mount charger review

Are you looking for a magnetic car mount that’ll charge your phone quickly? This is the one. There are a lot of smartphone accessory makers out there, especially on Amazon. ESR has made a name for itself recently by selling high-quality peripherals. The company has released a Qi2 car mount that can change your phone… Read more

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Bose Open Ultra earbuds review: Fashion and functionality at their finest

They may not be part of Bose’s QuietComfort lineup, but my ears don’t want any other buds. Think transparency mode — but better. Living in a walking city like New York, my earbuds are a constant accessory as I navigate the subway, gym, work, and even the grocery store. And while ANC earbuds get more… Read more

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Amazon Fire HD 10 review: Simple, cheap and effective

Amazon’s Fire tablets are known for being an excellent value for the price. It’s also known that Amazon cuts some corners with its Fire Tablet lineup in order to undercut the competition. And while the Amazon Fire HD 10 can’t compete with the best-performing tablets from the likes of Apple or Samsung — that’s not… Read more

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Best AirPlay receivers in 2024

AirPlay is one of the simplest ways to cast audio from your devices, but not every speaker supports it. These receivers, however, can change that. At a certain point in every home theater aficionado’s life, they consider purchasing an A/V receiver to manage connections and controls for all of their various video and audio equipment…. Read more

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Freewrite Alpha review: Distraction-free writing

Getting tasks completed is unarguably a great feeling, and getting them done easily is an even better one. While there are more tools than ever to make tasks more efficient, from managing our health or finding information, there are some problems that even good gadget can’t “quick fix.” Our ability to focus, whether it’s on… Read more

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I’m obsessed with Apple Vision Pro despite my poor eyesight

Key Takeaways Even with strong prescriptions lenses and poor eyesight, there are some options for Apple VIsion Pro users like soft contacts or ZEISS lens inserts. And spoiler alert, I found it usable even without corrective lenses. Some apps on Apple Vision Pro, particularly iPad-based apps, are not optimized for the headset, resulting in blurry… Read more

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Best smart speakers in 2024

From Alexa to Google Assistant and Siri, Pocket-lint tested, reviewed, and compared the top smart speakers on the market. Every year, the smart speaker market follows the general smart tech trend, delivering a newer and smarter range of impressive features and products. So, when it comes to deciding on the best smart speaker for you,… Read more

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Best Samsung Galaxy Watch in 2024

Samsung has several smartwatches on store shelves these days. The latest of which is the Galaxy Watch 6 series of watches, which we think are quite good. That said, the company hasn’t stopped selling its older model. Those include the Galaxy Watch 5 series and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. That gives consumers a few… Read more

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Palworld review: Pokemon with guns are taking over the world

Everyone is talking about Palworld, both good and bad, but beneath this controversial Pokémon ripoff is a game that’s loaded with potential. Pocket-lint Palworld has become a smash hit since it debuted in early access last month. Looking at the graphics and gameplay, you’d be forgiven if you thought it’s a new Pokémon game. It… Read more

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 review: Stunning, but bad price

The Surface Laptop Go was introduced in 2020 as a more affordable and portable version of the popular mainline Surface Laptop. It’s basically designed to be the MacBook Air of Microsoft’s Surface lineup. In 2022, Microsoft released the Laptop Go 2 model, which added an updated 11th Gen Intel processor, a fetching green colorway, and… Read more

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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE: The sum of its parts

After the holidays — you open your fridge — and you’ve got the mammoth task of what to do with all your leftovers. You start combining things in ways that maybe you shouldn’t and build things that wouldn’t normally exist. That’s kind of what the Galaxy S23 FE is. It’s the post-holiday meal leftovers phone…. Read more

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OnePlus 12 review

Read or watch any phone review from the past three or four years, and you’ll notice a common sentiment among reviewers — phones aren’t really changing much anymore. From one generation to the next, we’re seeing incremental updates, with nothing really giving a genuine reason for upgrading your phone. People are upgrading less too, keeping… Read more

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Impressive(ly boring)

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra checks all of the boxes for a modern flagship phone, including Galaxy AI. Here’s our full review of Samsung’s best. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, the company’s latest flagship smartphone, checks nearly every box for what you’d want in a high-end smartphone in 2024. It boasts the latest Qualcomm processor for smooth… Read more

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Best flip phone in 2024

Flip phones are great little gadgets — they let you communicate, stay in touch with the world, and, for the most part, discourage endlessly scrolling through that juicy viral content you’re craving. But while the tech industry is hitting us with those big glass slabs and even bigger glassy slabs that can fold in on… Read more

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The best smart power strips in 2024

You’ve heard of a smart plug. Well, smart power strips are that, but on steroids. You’ve probably heard of a smart plug. It’s a device you plug into an electrical outlet, and then you plug other devices into it. From there, you can do things like control when your devices get power, monitor usage, and… Read more

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