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  • Nubia Redmagic 8 Pro review: A cut-throat gaming success

    For a few years now, Nubia’s Redmagic sub-brand has been offering some of the best value-for-money gaming phones on the market. While the Asus ROG Phone range may be the biggest and best in this particular smartphone space, phones like the Redmagic 6S Pro and 7 Pro offer incredible value for money. Pros Striking new…

  • OPPO Find X8 series confirmed to use high-density silicon-carbon anode batteries

    OPPO Find series product manager Zhou Yibao confirmed that the OPPO Find X8 series will feature silicon-carbon anode batteries, or what OPPO calls Glacier  OPPO Find X8 batteries . For those unfamiliar, this new battery technology offers a higher energy density (industry-leading 763Wh/L) than traditional graphite batteries. It allows manufacturers to pack more capacity in…

  • OpenAI Dall-E 3 review: Generative AI for creating fantastical and fun illustrations

    One of the earliest text-to-image tools is by far the best we’ve tested. With Dall-E, OpenAI pioneered the way for generative AI that turns text prompts into images. The competition is stiffer now, but version 3 of the service still holds up. In tests comparing it to Adobe Firefly and Google ImageFX, I found Dall-E 3 to…

  • Motorola RAZR V3 review – the best phone of 2004

    Before the RAZR revival, let’s look back at the phone that established the RAZR brandThis year, Motorola is reviving its most successful phone ever: the RAZR. Originally launched in 2004, the trendsetting phone sold more than 50 million units between 2004 and 2006 and started a “thin phone” revolution that arguably continues to this day.…

  • Best tablets – mid to late 2024

    The best tablet for most people Apple iPad (10th Gen) or iPad AirThe iPad features a 10.9-inch Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and a pixel density of 264 PPI (2360 x 1640), the same as the iPad Pro. While it lacks some of the features of more expensive models, it’s well suited for…

  • Sony WF-XB700 True Wireless Earphones Review

    For their price, the Sony WF-XB700 True Wireless Earphones are a solid choice. They’re a marked improvement over the original WF-1000X and WF-SP700N, and are without a doubt our second favorite pair of Sony True Wireless Earphones. They’re the result of years of hard work by Sony’s audio design team, which started with the controversial…

  • Huawei Watch GT4 review: Perfect

    The Huawei Watch GT4 is the company’s best smartwatch yet, with great looks and even better performance Huawei’s recent refocus on wearables has been mixed. There are some models we like, and some we don’t. Fortunately, the Huawei Watch GT4 falls into the former category and is definitely one of our favorites so far. Speaking…

  • Huawei certifies Watch Ultimate 2, supports UWB and satellite SMS

    Huawei has certified a new smartwatch called Watch Ultimate 2 with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which supports UWB and satellite SMS. The Chinese OEM is conducting pre-launch testing of its flagship wearable and may unveil it at its upcoming fall launch event. Weibo tipster @WHYLAB revealed that Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 has…

  • Huawei launches FreeLace Pro 2 globally with 25-hour battery life, Intelligent ANC 2.0, and more

    Huawei has finally launched the FreeLace Pro 2 globally, and it comes with a host of major upgrades and features. This neckband headset features a comfortable design and a flexible structure, designed to provide comfort at every point of use. Let’s take a closer look at the new Huawei FreeLace Pro 2! Huawei has finally…

  • Garmin eTrex Solar handheld GPS launched with 75-day battery life and solar charging

    Garmin’s latest handheld GPS is designed for long-distance hiking. The Garmin eTrex Solar handheld GPS relies on its Garmin eTrex Solar GPS battery to last up to 75 days. The handheld GPS also comes with solar charging support, technically allowing for unlimited operation. The eTrex Solar handheld GPS has a built-in solar panel. Features The…

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