The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 5G announced in a blog post today represents a significant leap over the Snapdragon 765G that we saw in a number of affordable devices last year. It brings a number of features that were previously reserved for the 8-Series chips (via SlashGear). Best budget phones in 2021Save your money: You don’t need to spend $1,000 for a ‘flagship’ phoneThe best cell phone deals in May 2021...
The new report, from Digitimes Research, points to Apple sourcing screens from LG Display, with a sharp resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels. That’s a lot higher than the 1440 x 900 in today’s Air and it’s even sharper than the 12-inch MacBook’s 2304 x 1440. The current MacBook Pro has the same 2560 x 1600-pixel resolution. As for the price, Digitimes says to expect it to be “about the same level as that of the existing MacBook Air or slightly higher....
The latest handy feature that could be on its way to Chrome OS is Android’s method for sharing items between apps. The team at 9to5Google uncovered a new “Sharesheet” flag in the latest chrome://flags page for Chrome OS, which is often a source for features that are coming in future releases. The best Chromebooks in 2020The best cheap Chromebook deals in June 2020Best Chromebook Games in 2020 On Android, if a user wants to share content (photos, files, links, etc) from one app to another, they click the share button, which pulls up a scrollable menu at the bottom of the screen with options to share the item with contacts, frequently used apps and other services....
Recognizing the gargantuan demand for Chromebooks, Google announced that 50 new Chromebooks will hit the market this year (via AndroidPolice). Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 reviewBest Chromebooks of 2021Lenovo Chromebook Duet review Google to launch 50 Chromebooks in 2021 Google announced its ambitious Chromebook plans during its virtual “What’s new in Chrome OS” virtual keynote. Google Product Manager Sanjay Nathwani claimed that Chromebooks launched by top laptop makers (e.g. Acer, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Dell and Samsung) are “being used in more than one-third of the countries all around the world....
Currently, you can disable individual USB ports if you’re worried about these attacks. But Google is testing a new feature for Chrome OS that will automatically lock Chromebook USB ports while their screens are locked. Chrome Story spotted this feature in Chrome OS source code back in September. And just over a week ago, the blog found that users will be able to “whitelist” trusted devices. The feature is currently available in Canary builds of Chrome OS....
Hackers are exploiting fear caused by the coronavirus to spread malware onto the laptops of innocent victims. Microsoft says 99.9% of accounts get hacked for this reasonCoronavirus could cause HUGE shock to PC shipments in 2020Coronavirus leads to free video conferencing software Whenever the global search traffic increases for a specific topic, it gives bad actors a host on which to grow malicious software. Right now, that topic is a global pandemic....
The 27-inch Dell IPS monitor in this Cyber Monday monitor deal is $139.99 at Best Buy. (opens in new tab) It comes with AMD FreeSync technology and it is VESA mount compatible. Best Cyber Monday monitor dealsBest Walmart Cyber Monday dealsBest Cyber Monday 2020 deals Cyber Monday monitor deal: 27-inch Dell IPS monitor for $139.99 The 27-inch Dell monitor in this Cyber Monday monitor deal sports 1920 x 1080-pixel, full HD resolution for solid gaming experiences without undue strain on your graphics card....
Design Dell’s dock screams “I belong in an office.” It’s a plain black box for doing plain office things. Dell’s logo is on the top, also in black. Otherwise, there aren’t any adornments or decorations. At 6 x 3 x 1.2 inches, this plastic rectangle is slightly too tall for you to rest your laptop on top of it, so it will be conspicuous on your desk. (You probably shouldn’t cover it anyway, as there are several ports on the front....
As part of the sale, you can get the Dell Inspiron 15 with 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU for $749 (opens in new tab) via coupon, “50OFF699”. Typically, it costs $979, so that’s $230 in savings and it’s lowest price ever. This is one of the best Dell deals you can get right now. Shop: Dell’s entire sale (opens in new tab) Dell’s Inspiron 15 is one of the best laptops for college students, business pros and anyone else looking for an everyday machine....
As part of the sale, you can get the Dell 27-inch QHD Monitor for just $249 (opens in new tab). It typically retails for $399, so that’s $150 off its normal price. This is one of the best Labor Day deals on monitors we’ve seen so far. Shop: Dell’s entire Labor Day sale (opens in new tab)More: Best monitor dealsBest monitors in 2021 Dell 27-inch monitor deal Dell is renowned for manufacturing some of the industry’s best personal computer peripherals....
Last December, we received the Dell Latitude 5400 (equipped with Windows) and we praised its durable chassis and decent battery life. This time around, we experimented with the Dell Latitude 5400 as a Chromebook. The clamshell is perfect for users yearning for a bare-bones, powerful laptop with Chrome OS, but if you are looking for a device with sweet-on-the-ears audio speakers and a bright display, this device is not for you....
Dell XPS 13 deal Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1 is the best convertible notebook to buy. The laptop in this deal packs a gorgeous 13.4-inch (1920 x 1200) touch screen, 1.3-GHz Intel Core i7-1065G7 quad-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Iris Plus graphics, and 256GB SSD. In our Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 review, we loved its slim, ultraportable design, strong performance and bright display. It also impressed us with its battery life which lasted roughly 11 hours in our Laptop Mag Battery Test....
Refreshed for 2019, the XPS 13 retains its forebear’s modern, compact design, premium materials and gorgeous 1080p and 4K display options. While not hugely different from its predecessor, improvements to this year’s model include a relocated webcam above the display and 8th Gen CPUs that offer a healthy performance boost. So, which of Dell’s excellent Ultrabooks is right for you? Read our face-off to find out if the Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 Black Edition can take down the XPS 13....
In a now-deleted LinkedIn thread (opens in new tab), MacLaurin engaged with many PlayStation fans who poured in with many questions about Sony’s next-gen console. Though MacLaurin remained secretive about many of the questions we have on our minds (like, ahem, price!), the VP dropped some revealing hints about what we can expect from the highly anticipated PS5. PS5: Specs, price, release date and how it compares to gaming laptopsXbox Series X vs....
Currently, you can get the Lenovo Tab 4 Plus tablet (opens in new tab) for $99.99 from Lenovo. Traditionally priced at $279, that’s $180 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this Android tablet. It’s one of the best tablet deals we’ve seen all year and one of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen so far. (Make sure to follow our best Cyber Monday deals coverage for the best post-Black Friday sales)....
If you take a look at their spec sheets, you’ll notice they are identical save for three features: aBluetooth 5.2 upgrade, a chipset switch to Snapdragon Sound and a $50 price bump. Everything else is seemingly the same. So beyond testing whether these earbuds are actually any good, we have another question to answer: are the NeoBuds S worth the price premium over the NeoBuds Pro? Edifier NeoBuds S availability and price The Edifier NeoBuds S are available to buy for $179....
More: Best wireless earbuds Best headphone deals Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review Designed to stand out like pieces of high-end jewelry and sound great, we loved the Galaxy Buds Live. The 12mm speakers with enhanced bass tone have been tuned by the audio experts over at AKG for a spacious, studio-quality soundstage. A triple microphone array picks up your voice with real clarity on-the-go and provides a decent level of active noise cancellation....
Right now at Best Buy, you can save up to $40 across the latest and greatest EA Sports games (opens in new tab), as well as a couple racing games thrown in there for good measure. More: Best Xbox Game Pass PC gamesBest Apple Arcade gamesThe best gaming monitors And to those who managed to get a PS5 or Xbox Series X, the deal is even better for you, because except for NHL 21 and Need For Speed, all of these games come with a free upgrade to next gen consoles, which will seriously upgrade the visuals....
For a limited time, you can get the Asus TUF Gaming Laptop (opens in new tab) for $899.99 at Walmart. That’s $200 off the rig’s $1,099 normal price and the cheapest it’s ever been. As far as gaming laptop deals go, it’s one of the best out there right now. Shop Walmart’s entire gaming laptop sale (opens in new tab)More: Best gaming laptop deals in FebruaryBest AMD Ryzen laptops in 2021...
In theory, this should be awesome. You can use USB Type-C for charging, transferring data, putting video on external monitors, listening to music and more. And, most famously, it’s reversible. But using USB Type-C with third-party accessories hasn’t proven to be the seamless experience it should be. I’ve been trying out a number of USB Type-C docks, chargers and other peripherals, only to find that, when it comes to charging and Alternate Mode for video, they work on a case-by-case basis (we haven’t had the same issues with data transfer)....
