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OnePlus pulled off a miracle with the OnePlus 13 camera
By Nicholas Sutrich published
A serious plus I put the OnePlus 13's camera to the test against the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro and couldn't believe how well it performed.
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How I made my chicken coop smarter than my chickens
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smart coop Smart home gadgets can do more than you think, and my chicken coop is proof.
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New research confirms Samsung, Google, and Apple have been wrong all along
By Nicholas Sutrich published
What a pain Your smartphone may be worse for your health than you previously thought, but not every brand is at fault.
![A blue Vivo X100 Pro next to a Panasonic Lumix GH5](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xYhuNvr977KzHoj26WBuVE-320-80.jpg)
I replaced my DSLR with this phone's camera for a week. The results surprised me
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Smartphone cameras have gotten extremely good over the years, but can they fully replace a DSLR in 2024? The answer might surprise you.
![Android Central's Lloyd mascot dressed up in a lab coat displayed on a TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G, Onyx Boox Tab Ultra, and an Honor MagicPad 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S9jW9KXn2YtENKAtnjQAVm-320-80.jpg)
Too much screen time can hurt your eyes, but these tablets are different
By Nicholas Sutrich published
OLED, LCD, and E Ink are all vying to be the best types of display, but are they any good for your eyes? We put them to the test.
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Catch the last rays of golden fall color during Golden Hour
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So pretty Take better Fall photos by utilizing one of the most beautiful parts of the day, all from the convenience of your smartphone's camera.
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