Christine Persaud
Christine Persaud has been writing about tech since long before the smartphone was even a "thing." When she isn't writing, she's working on her latest fitness program, binging a new TV series, tinkering with tech gadgets she's reviewing, or spending time with family and friends. A self-professed TV nerd, lover of red wine, and passionate home cook, she's immersed in tech in every facet of her life. Follow her at @christineTechCA.
Latest articles by Christine Persaud
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Is Fitbit Premium worth the annual subscription?
By Christine Persaud last updated
Premium fitness Fitbit Premium enhances the Fitbit app with guided workout programs, detailed health insights, and more. However, Google has made more health metrics available for free.
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How many software updates will the Google Pixel 8a receive?
By Christine Persaud published
Your phone for years Like its bigger sisters, the Google Pixel 8a will come with many years of OS and security updates, plus constant Feature Drops, adding further value to the purchase.
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Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8 Pro
By Christine Persaud published
Pixel against Pixel The Google Pixel 8a is a new entry-level option in the 8 series line, and compared to the Google Pixel 8 Pro, it isn't a massive step down.
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Is the Google Pixel Watch 2 water resistant?
By Christine Persaud last updated
Pool buddy The Google Pixel Watch 2 includes many new features and functions, and water resistance is an important feature people want to know about.
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Best Bluetooth headsets 2024
By Christine Persaud, Ted Kritsonis published
Got your ears on? A Bluetooth headset can be a great way to stay on task while on the job, working from home, on-call, or anywhere else you might find yourself. Here are our top picks.
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Samsung Galaxy A35 vs. Google Pixel 7a
By Christine Persaud published
Mid-range phone head-to-head It's a tough choice between the Samsung Galaxy A35 and Google Pixel 7a if you're looking for an affordable mid-range phone.
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Samsung Galaxy A25 vs. Moto G Power 5G 2024
By Christine Persaud published
Budget battles If you're looking for a budget phone in the $300 range, the Samsung Galaxy A25 and Moto G Power 5G 2024 are two options worth considering, though they each have drawbacks.
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How to download YouTube videos to watch offline
By Christine Persaud published
YouTube Offline Download YouTube videos to always have access to them by following these easy steps. These are the steps to follow.
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Best Fitbit Sense 2 bands 2024
By Christine Persaud last updated
Choose the right band for you You can easily change the look of the Fitbit Sense 2 by purchasing optional bands, which come in a variety of styles and materials.
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Can you remove the built-in screen protector on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
By Christine Persaud last updated
Protect that screen! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is one of two new foldable phones, both of which include tons of added protection for the dual screens, like a built-in screen protector.
![The vibrant display of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nzWWocqmTAkz7iYBZByzoX-320-80.jpg)
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
By Christine Persaud published
Ultra battle It can be tough to choose between the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, both of which offer tons of AI goodies inside.
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ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro
By Christine Persaud published
Affordable premium with AI Between the ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra and Google Pixel 8 Pro, they are both affordable phones with premium features including AI integration.
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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 car mounts 2024
By Christine Persaud, Rajat Sharma last updated
For the road! Here are some of the best Galaxy Z Fold 4 car mounts you can buy. These will hold your foldable flagship securely, as you use it while driving.
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Best waterproof smartwatches 2024
By Christine Persaud last updated
Splash-friendly wearables A smartwatch with at least a 5ATM water-resistant rating is technically waterproof in that you can swim with it and get it wet, and these fit the bill.
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Nothing Phone 2a vs. Phone 2
By Christine Persaud published
Nothing is good The Nothing Phone 2a and Nothing Phone 2 have similar features and the same signature Glyph interface, so it's important to look beyond that to determine which one is right for you.
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Nothing Phone (2a) vs. Google Pixel 7a: Battle of the A team
By Christine Persaud published
These As are A+s Both the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Google Pixel 7a come in at around the same price and offer comparable feature sets, making the choice between them a difficult one.
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Does the OnePlus Watch 2 support wireless charging?
By Christine Persaud published
Charge and go One of the best features of the new OnePlus Watch 2 is its generous battery life along with the dual-engine architecture that further extends battery life and a useful Power Saver mode.
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Does the OnePlus Watch 2 run Wear OS?
By Christine Persaud published
Google goodies With a dual chipset design, the OnePlus Watch 2 is not only feature-rich but also efficient. And it's one of many smartwatches in the Wear OS family.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S22
By Christine Persaud published
Two years makes a difference The Samsung Galaxy S24 was introduced this year and the Samsung Galaxy S22 in 2022. While there are tons of similarities between these phones, however, there are important differences as well.
![The vivid color profile on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cq3ZabMPTQ7aCcYQuaY9bL-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S22 Ultra
By Christine Persaud published
An upgrade to a Galaxy It's a no-brainer to go for the latest Samsung Galaxy phone if money is no object, but if it is, you might be wondering if the Galaxy S22 Ultra is a viable option.
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OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 11
By Christine Persaud published
OnePlus vs. OnePlus With the OnePlus 12 being recently released, the OnePlus 11 might seem outdated already. But that isn't necessarily the case.
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OnePlus 12 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24
By Christine Persaud published
Both fabulous phones The OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are among the newest phones in the company's respective line-ups, and both offer compelling features.
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OnePlus 12 vs. OnePlus 12R
By Christine Persaud published
OnePlus vs. OnePlus The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R might sound like the same phones, but there are major differences to note.