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Matt Safford

Matt Safford

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Matt Safford began accumulating electronics experience as a child with his Mattel Aquarius and Tandy TRS-80 (Model 4) computers. He built his first PC in 1996, and has spent the last several years covering consumer technology and geek culture for Computer Shopper, PC Magazine, Wired, and Popular Science. His other interests include politics, human evolution, comedy podcasts, and abrasive electronic music. Matt's Android device reports that he has trekked more than 5,000 miles through the streets in and around New York City. He hasn't yet grown sick of the urban scenery, but he would like to log a few hundred more miles in the Scottish Highlands. You can follow him on Twitter @mattsafford.

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Epson Moverio BT-200 review

With Google Glass on the backburner, Epson’s Moverio BT-200 is one of the few augmented reality platforms you can currently buy. It’s a novel way to watch Netflix, but does it have broader potential?
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HP ElitePad 1000 review

We review HP’s versatile, aluminum-clad business tablet. Can a slew of accessories help this Atom-powered device stand out in a world of more powerful do-it-all devices?
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HTC Desire Eye review

We review HTC’s Desire Eye. Its 13-megapixel front-facing camera makes it great for selfie enthusiasts, but those who just want an attractive, powerful mid-range phone should also take a closer look.
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Meta M1 Core review

We review Meta’s M1 Core, a smartwatch built by watchmakers, rather than consumer-electronics heavyweights.
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Samsung Chromebook 2 review

Samsung’s $249 Intel Bay Trail-powered Chromebook 2 sports excellent input devices and audio, but can Chrome run smoothly on just 2GB of RAM?
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

Hands on: A ‘watchband’ hinge lets Lenovo’s Yoga 3 Pro flex with flash

If you’re in the hunt for a high-end laptop that also doubles as a tablet, the Yoga 3 Pro could be one of the best options out there.
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Dell Venue 7 3000 Series review

We review Dell’s Venue 7 tablet. Can stock Android 4.4, plus a decent camera and audio compensate for the device’s single gig of RAM?
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Acer B286HK review

Acer’s $599 B286HK boasts one of the lowest prices around for a 4K monitor. It's not without issues, though.

Sony puts larger sensor, interchangeable lens mount into newest QX lens camera

Sony announces the QX1 interchangeable lens camera, QX30 lens camera with a 30x zoom, and the compact Action Cam Mini.
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Toshiba Satellite Click 2 Pro review

Toshiba’s much-improved Satellite Click 2 Pro sports Ultrabook-class internals, and a revamped hinge, but can this detachable outclass the competition?
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Toshiba Encore 2 review

We review Toshiba’s Encore 2, a budget priced Windows 8 tablet with a nice LCD screen. Can its low price and reasonably good looks make up for its 1GB of RAM and a “Bingified” OS?
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport review

We review the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport—Sprint’s rugged version of the S5. Can a colorful exterior and tactile buttons set it apart from a pack of excellent Android alternatives?
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Maingear Vybe Z97 (2014) review

The Maingear Vybe offers good performance, but if you’re sticking to 1080p gaming, you can safely opt for a lesser configuration.
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Lenovo A10 review

We review Lenovo’s budget-friendly 10-inch tablet. It performs well and has good speakers, but the low-res IPS screen looks fuzzy.
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Digital Storm Vanquish II review

Digital Storm’s Vanquish II is an affordable gaming desktop with enough graphics grunt to handle high-end 1080p gaming.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 review

We review Samsung’s Sup¬er AMOLED-screened Galaxy Tab S 10.5. A stunning screen and great performance make this one of the best Android tablets available.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active review

We review Samsung’s ruggedized Galaxy S5 Active. It trades the fingerprint reader for a slew of tactile buttons and plastic bumpers.
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DIY Dream: Build a speedy budget PC for just $350

You don't need a four-digit budget to build a PC that handles basic tasks.
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Computex’s overly complex convertibles show that PC makers still don’t get it

Multiple new convertibles got unveiled during Computex 2014, but they're a far cry from what most consumers need from a PC.
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What do Intel Z97-based motherboards mean for PCs now, and in the future?

Here, we explain what Intel's new Z97 motherboard chipset means for the PC world now, and down the line as well.
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Acer Iconia One 7 review

We review Acer’s $130 Android tablet. Comfortable in the hand and available in several colors, it’s one of the nicer low-priced tablets we’ve used.
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 review

Samsung goes for a second round with the versatile Android-powered Galaxy Camera 2. App support means you can directly upload to social networks over Wi-Fi without getting out your phone. But image quality is disappointing for the asking price.
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Building a new PC? You may be able to strip your old one for some parts

Recycling can be a big money saver, especially when it comes to building a new PC.
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HTC One M8 Harman Kardon Edition review

We review the audio-centric HTC One M8 Hardan/Kardon Edition. A nice set of earbuds compliment the M8, but the rest of the features fall somewhere between a niche and a gimmick.
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Asus outs new Chromebooks armed with big touchpads, Bay Trail CPUs

Asus' new C200 and C300 Chromebooks are expected launch by the end of next month.
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LG’s Chromebase Google all-in-one desktop gets a release date and price

LG's Google-powered $350 Chromebase all-in-one desktop is set to hit stores on May 26.
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Samsung Gear 2 review

We review Samsung’s Gear 2 Smartwatch. It’s thinner, lighter, and longer-lasting than the original, but there’s still a lot of room for improvement.
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Phosphor Touch Time review

We review Phosphor’s Touch Time. In a world of imperfect smartwatches, does a $160 touchscreen watch with a few apps make sense?
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Changing your passwords isn’t enough to protect yourself from Heartbleed

Changing your passwords is one way to combat the Heartbleed bug, but that's not the only measure you should take.
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No, really: Windows XP refugees should take a second look at Windows 8

Windows 8.1 is far from perfect, but I think the OS is finally ready to be embraced by non-touchscreen users.
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Why Nvidia’s $3,000 Titan Z graphics card is and isn’t crazy

Believe it or not, Nvidia's Titan Z does make sense for some.
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Acer Iconia A1-830 review

We review Acer’s A1-830, a $180 Android tablet that isn’t afraid to ape the iPad’s good looks.
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Dual-boot death knell: why dual-OS devices would have died on their own anyway

It looks like Google and Microsoft have killed off the possibility of dual-OS Windows and Android PCs seeing the light of day anytime soon, but they're just expediting a process that would've occurred naturally anyway.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Review

We review the Galaxy Note 12.2, Samsung’s biggest tablet to date with a screen so large it can run four apps at once.