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Samsung Galaxy Watch vs. Misfit Vapor: Which should you buy?
Misfit is a powerful name in the world of fitness trackers, but its first watch struggles to compete with Samsung's latest offering.
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Use what you want
Can I use a Galaxy Watch even if I don't have a Galaxy phone?
Samsung's wearables haven't always been usable with other phones, even those also running Android. The Galaxy Watch is a little different, but there's a catch.
I'll keep my bezels, thanks
The best Android phone without a notch
You don't gain anything by having a cut into your display thanks to all of these sensors that can't be hidden, so why deal with an ugly notch when you don't have to?
Bluetooth all the way
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The best gamepad for your Gear VR
Samsung's Gear VR headset opens the doors to a lot of quality games, but more than a few of those experiences are dramatically improved by adding a gamepad. Here's a quick look at some of the best.
buyers guide
Google Pixel 2 XL vs. iPhone XS Max: Which Should You Buy?
The iPhone XS Max won't pull hardcore Android fans away from the Pixel 2 XL, but it gives more platform-agnostic shoppers something to consider.
Where's the love?
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Google's shutting down Inbox next March
Welp. Google finally confirmed that it's shutting down Inbox in March 2019.
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Battery life is the biggest reason to care about Snapdragon Wear 3100
We know Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor is going to be faster and smaller, but battery life is where you're really going to want this upgrade.
Choices everywhere
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Eight hours with Assassins Creed Odyssey wasn't enough
Ubisoft invited me to play through the beginning of their new epic adventure in the Assasins Creed world, and it's going to deliver something gloriously new to fans.
From the Editor's Desk
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The week of endless notch takes no one cares about
Despite constant criticism of notches on phones, they're not going away.
Spoilers everywhere
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Understanding the two ending credits scenes in Marvel's Spider-Man
It wouldn't be a Marvel production without ending credits scenes, and Marvel's Spider-Man for PlayStation 4 offers two of them.
Spoiler free, promise
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Marvel's Spider-Man review: Amazing, Spectacular, and a little clumsy
This is the best Spider-Man game ever made, by a considerable margin, and deserves to be celebrated as such.
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These are the best speakers to use with your Echo Dot!
It doesn't cost much to put Amazon Echo in every room if you buy a Dot, but if you want music in those rooms you'll want to add a speaker.
fight Yoda you will
Lenovo's Jedi Challenges headset is getting a Dark Side update
A big update to the Lenovo Jedi Challenges headset lets you fight for the other side of the Force, with a new Lightsaber option on the was as well.
Not even close
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Everything Lenovo Smart Display does better than a tablet in the kitchen
If you're asking "why not just use a tablet" after looking at a Lenovo Smart Display, you're missing the point.
Something for the big kids
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Dell's new Chromebook is for grown-ups, and I love it
This new Chromebook from Dell sheds the education focus, offering an evolved hardware experience and a spot in the Inspiron line.
Play more games!
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The best game controllers for Android
Looking for the best way to play games while you're out and about? Sounds like you need a good controller!
Punch your way to victory
Pre-order Creed: Rise to Glory for every VR headset starting today
Survios is promising a boxing game you're going to want to play from launch day until the new Creed movie drops, and I believe them.
Massive differences
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5 ways the Lenovo Smart Display is better than the Amazon Echo Show
While it's technically true the Lenovo Smart Display is designed to compete with Amazon's Echo Show, putting these two devices side by side quickly reveals it's no competition at all.
Wireless power!
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Should you buy the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo?
Samsung made a single charger to wirelessly power two things at the same time, but is it worth your time?
But I'm not cheating
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The Pokémon Go app is reading files on your phone, but there's a reason
Niantic deploys a couple of different techniques for checking to see if people are cheating in their games, but one method in particular has people who root their phones understandably upset.