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Apple’s iPhone 12 probably has better picture quality than your TV

Apple's new iPhones boast impressive specs, but do they have better picture quality than the TV in your living room?
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Buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max because you like big phones, not for its camera

Apple has taken the wraps off of the new iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 12 Pro, and the 12 Pro Max, which has a better camera than the smaller model.
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Land of confusion: Apple’s new iPhone range is bordering on incomprehensible

There are now seven different iPhone models to choose from, some with big differences, and others with small differences. It's simply too confusing.
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AMD’s RX 6000 tease shows it won’t beat Nvidia’s RTX 3080, but could come close

AMD teased the Radeon RX 6000 series at its Zen 3 event. The tease shows AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series won't beat Nvidia's best, but it could come close.
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Five reasons why HomeKit in iOS 14 is a small update with huge rewards

The recent release of iOS 14 brought with it changes to the layout and user interface of HomeKit that make it a stronger competitor.
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5 great Galaxy Note 20 features I’ll be missing on the iPhone 12 Pro

As we rapidly approach the iPhone 12 launch, I'm facing leaving my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra behind. These are the features I'll be missing when I switch.
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Samsung has the tools it needs to steal iPhone customers — it just needs to use them

Samsung has a rare opportunity to steal customers as Apple's missteps in gaming give Android exclusivity for Fortnite and Microsoft.
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With the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, Google finally priced its phones to succeed

Google's Pixels have long been the go-to choice for tech enthusiasts, but were priced all wrong for a general audience. Now the Pixel 5 is priced to succeed.
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iOS 14 adds new customizations, but Apple should’ve fixed old flaws first

As Apple adds widgets and new features to the home screen in iOS 14, we wonder how customization can live alongside simplicity and ease of use.
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Here’s what Amazon’s Luna means for you

Amazon's Luna gives players a new streaming option with perks impressive enough to compete with xCloud or Google Stadia.
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Razer’s new Hyperspeed peripherals are decadent gear for hardcore gamers

Razer has always lagged when it comes to wireless gaming peripherals, but that ends now. We quickly review the new Deathadder, Blackwidow, and Blackshark.
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Surprise Bethesda buyout plays right into Microsoft’s next-gen strategy

Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda is not about hardware. It’s about games as a service and GamePass and xCloud just got a huge bump.
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Sony prepares for war with PlayStation 5 showcase

PlayStation 5 launch will take a much different approach than Xbox Series X.
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Ubisoft stood with Black lives … then portrayed them as terrorists

Ubisoft publicly supported Black Lives Matter, but its use of a black raised fist in association with with a terrorist organization is a big misstep.
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Epic’s battle against Apple faces its first real test of customer loyalty

Avengers storm the latest chapter of Fortnite, but iOS and Android customers are left out of the battle.
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Seriously Sony, just take our money. The PS5 pre-order circus is a mess

Sony opens up direct pre-orders 'invitations' but doesn't say which fans will get a console or how much they'll have to pay
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We’re not reviewing Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. Here’s why

Given a choice between seeing Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller Tenet or avoiding the spread of a deadly virus, the decision should be simple.
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The Amazon Halo has a lot to prove before it can compete with Fitbit and Apple

Amazon is talking a huge game with the Halo, but it has a lot of ground to make up on established fitness players.
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Google finally figured out Pixels were overpriced, and it’s making good in 2020

Google's Pixels have always been relatively expensive, but lacked the flair to grab buyers. Now, it's finally figured out that price makes a huge difference.
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Razer’s Pro Click and Pro Type: The all-white peripherals you’ve always wanted?

Razer's new productivity suite aims itself at ergonomic-conscious users, but the keyboard doesn't fit the bill. The mouse, on the other hand, is brilliant.
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Apple could end antitrust woes by making the iOS App Store more like the Mac’s

Apple is currently caught in a legal mire of its own making. Loosening up the iOS App Store and making it more like the Mac equivalent could be a solution.
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Lovecraft Country uses the Black experience to wage a righteous war

The newest HBO show deals with the racist legacy of author H.P. Lovecraft by forging a new path.
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How Epic’s war with Apple and Google could backfire

Fortnite creator Epic picks a calculated, but perilous, fight with the two leading mobile giants.
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4 things I love about the Pixel 4a, and 1 thing I don’t

The camera and the low price are obvious wins, but there's more to the Pixel 4a than that.
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Google Pixel 4a has ushered in a new era of excellent cheap phones

Inexpensive phones are making a comeback, and a new trend means that buyers can choose top-notch photography and performance devices for less than $500.
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Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5: Who will ‘win’ the next console war?

Sony seems to have the short-term advantage, but Microsoft could win the long game in the most unusual console generation yet.
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The New Mutants preview from Comic-Con should come with a spoiler warning

It's nice to see fresh footage from a film you're excited about, but The New Mutants preview from Comic-Con might cross the line into spoiler territory.
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Halo: Infinite isn’t a stunner, but it’s exactly what the Xbox Series X needs

The gameplay reveal of Halo: Infinite isn't a stunner, but its old-school gameplay is sure to lure in Halo purists and shooter fans craving a 4K/60 fps game.
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DT Debate: Why do we all have a drawer full of old chargers and other cords?

The Digital Trends team came together to discuss and debate: Why does everyone have a box or drawer full of old phone chargers anyway? 
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Sleep tracking is coming to Apple Watch, but monitoring your sleep is a bad idea

The Apple Watch is adding sleep-tracking features, but wearables have a bad track record for sleep tracking, so we recommend charging overnight instead.
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Google needs to get back to basics with Android. Why? Take a look at iOS 14

Google has increasingly focused more on innovative features rather than fixing the fundamental flaws of Android. Here's why it needs to get back to the basics.
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Pentax spells out vision as an art company that ignores superior tech

Is shooting with an SLR artistically better than shooting with mirrorless? Pentax's new company principles raise some concerns about the future of the company.
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It’s time for a touchscreen iMac, and the iPad Pro proves it can be done

Apple’s next iMac could take some design inspiration from the iPad Pro, potentially giving us the first ever touchscreen Mac. Here’s why it would work so well.
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Samsung, it’s time to say goodbye to the Galaxy Note

The Samsung Galaxy Note no longer represents the aspirational cutting edge of Samsung technology, so it is time to retire the Note brand and focus on Galaxy Z.