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Sony WH1000XM3 vs. Sony MDR-1000X: Should you upgrade?
The WH1000XM3 are some of the best noise-canceling headphones money can buy, but is it worth upgrading if you already have an older model?
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very
How easy is it to set up LIFX with Google Home?
Smart lights are even better with simple voice controls through Google Home.
clean and simple
Should you buy the Google Pixel 3?
The Pixel 3 is Google's latest vision of Android, but is it worth spending at least $800 on?
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Can you use a Samsung wireless charger with the Google Pixel 3?
Now that the Pixel 3 supports wireless charging, will a Samsung charger work just as well as a Google charger?
no cable, no problem
The best wireless chargers for the Pixel 3 and 3 XL
Google's new Pixel devices finally support wireless charging, but which charger should you buy?
light up your home
LIFX bulbs too pricey? Here are some cheap but smart alternatives
LIFX is one of the leading brands in smart lighting, but it's far from being your only option.
as long as it's the iPhone 8 or newer
Does the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo work with the iPhone?
Samsung's latest wireless charger may be made for devices like the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Watch, but it works just as well on newer iPhones.
get your phone service three months at a time
What network does Mint Mobile run on?
Mint Mobile is a great prepaid carrier that handles billing in batches of multiple months at a time, but what network does it run off of?
choose wisely
Android Central's guide to U.S. prepaid wireless plans
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The days of being locked into a lengthy wireless contract are over, as there is a plethora of prepaid options that allow you to pay for your phone service on a month-to-month basis.
consider my flagship killed
I switched from the S9 to the OnePlus 6 and I'm not going back
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The S9 is a great phone, but depending on your needs a cheaper phone like the OnePlus 6 could be a better match.
fitness tracking ≠ health tracking
Wear OS badly needs to catch up with the Apple Watch's health features
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While fitness tracking is great on Google's Wear OS, the Apple Watch Series 4 far outclasses any other smartwatch when it comes to health-centric features that could potentially save lives.
smash that like button
YouTube Gaming app is shutting down in March, moving to a web portal
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There's a new place to watch all of your favorite gaming channels on YouTube.
it's about time
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance partners with Google to fix infotainment
8
Cars made by the world's largest automotive alliance will be using Android for their infotainment systems starting in 2021.
still looks good to me
Do you still plan on buying the Pixel 3 XL after all the leaks?
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Has the notched display of the Pixel 3 XL turned you away before Google can even announce the phone?
computational photography
Object detection doesn’t need to be a user-facing feature
5
Object detection in your phone's camera software can lead to well-optimized photos, but you probably don't need to see it happening.
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The best battery cases for the Galaxy Note 9
Sometimes even a 4000mAh battery isn't enough. That's where a case with an extra built-in battery comes in handy.
plastic isn't so bad
Would a plastic backing on a phone be a big deal to you in 2018?
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The Pixel 3 probably won't have a plastic back, but would it really be that bad if it did?
it's still a great watch
The Galaxy Watch doesn't change much — and that's okay
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The Galaxy Watch isn't too different from Samsung's previous smartwatch, the Gear S3, but that doesn't have to be a bad thing.
turns out quite a few
What types of LIFX lights are available?
LIFX is one of the leading brands in smart lighting. That's not limited to just light bulbs, it also includes panels and strips that accent your room.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. iPhone XS: Which should you buy?
How does Apple's latest and greatest flagship, the iPhone XS, stack up against the popular Galaxy S9?