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It's official: Google is shutting down Allo by March 2019
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Another one bites the dust.
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Faster than ever
OnePlus using the Snapdragon 855 to build Europe's first 5G phone
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EE and OnePlus confirm Europe's first 5G smartphone, built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.
Facebook and privacy is like oil and water
UK docs suggest Facebook skirted Android permissions dialog
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Documents released today by the UK parliament suggest Facebook knowingly tried to hide data collection from users by circumventing Android permissions dialogs.
Decisions, decisions
Should you buy the Google Pixel Slate?
The Pixel Slate is pricey, but a beautifully built machine. But it's not the only game in town when it comes to Chrome tablets.
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Samsung will make two 5G phones for AT&T in 2019
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A 5G network is useless without phones, and AT&T has tapped Samsung to build its first pair of them for 2019.
Make the most of your Chromebook
The absolute best Chromebook apps
Make the most of your Chromebook with these great apps!
Expensive Accessories
Should you buy the Pixel Slate Keyboard?
If you absolutely need that mouse and keyboard experience, the Pixel Slate Keyboard is awesome outside of its lack of lapability. But an alternative is coming soon.
Android & Chill
Chrome OS is good. Here's how Google can make it great
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Chrome is a great operating system that works for almost everyone. But like all software, it has its fair share of problems.
A whopper of a tablet
Google Pixel Slate review: Pro tablet, mediocre laptop
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Google has a new halo Chromebook device for us to lust after, and this time there's less "book" and a lot more Slate.
Alexa power
Top 5 things you can do with the Amazon Smart Plug
The Amazon Smart Plug may be the least flashy of the company's smart gadgets, but it's also one of the best!
Gift Guide
Helping you buy headphones so you don't have to listen to all of them
Like music to your ears.
Gift Guide
Gift Guide: The perfect Chromebook for everyone in your life
Chromebooks make great gifts! Here are the best choices for everyone on your list.
Android & Chill
Chromebooks can be inexpensive, but they aren't cheap
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It's time to stop thinking of a Chromebook as a disposable laptop.
The right sound at the right place
Closed vs. Open back headphones: Which should you buy?
You only know which to buy once you know what the differences are. That's where we come in.
Baby It's cold outside
In-display fingerprint sensors and cold weather could mean problems
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Cold dry weather means cold dry fingers. Sensors hate those.
Pixel v Pixel
Google Pixel Slate vs. Google Pixelbook: Which should you buy?
The Pixel Slate and Pixelbook both can offer a laptop or tablet experience, though each has its own strengths. You'll only need to decide which you prefer.
Be very very quiet
What is active noise cancellation and how does it work in headphones?
The best way to combat outside noise through your headphones is with ... more noise.
Android & Chill
Gallium nitride is the most important charging innovation you'll never see
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It's always been "better" but too expensive for consumer electronics — until now.
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Is the Pen included with the Pixel Slate?
The Pixelbook Pen may not be included with the purchase of a new Pixel Slate, but it is an accessory that is worth more than the asking price once you realize how much use you'll get from it.
Security
November security patch brings NFC support for Titan Security Key bundle
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November update adds NFC option for Google's Titan Security Key bundle — say buh-bye to the clunky Bluetooth method.