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Nirave Gondhia

Nirave Gondhia

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Nirave is a creator, evangelist, and founder of House of Tech. A heart attack at 33 inspired him to publish the Impact of Tech newsletter, which covers the best technology and its impact on mental, physical, and emotional health. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more.

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Nothing Phone 3a Review: the new champion of value

The Nothing Phone 3a offers a triple camera setup, large 120Hz display and 5,000mAh battery for under $400. However, is it any good and should you buy it?
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Gemini Live App on the Galaxy S25 Ultra broadcast to a TV showing the Gemini app with the camera feature open

I saw the new Gemini and Project Astra, here’s why it’s the future

I've just seen next generation AI thanks to Google Gemini. The latest features will make life easier, and Project Astra is to thank. Here's why it's fantastic.
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Android figurine holding a balloon in the shape of the Gemini logo at MWC 2025

Google, Oppo, Moto and Honor are finally giving us the AI we deserve

Apple has delayed the new Siri and next-gen Apple Intelligence, but this week I've seen five demos that are finally the type of AI that we deserve. Here's more.
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Xiaomi SU7 Max SUV first look

I sat in the Xiaomi SU7, here are 5 features that every car needs

I sat in one of the hottest cars right now — Xiaomi SU7 — at its MWC global launch. It's fantastic, and here are five features that ever carmaker should adopt.
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The lid of the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 in green

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 beats the new MacBook Air in one striking way

There's a new laptop in town and while the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 features specs that are familiar, it beats the new M4 MacBook Air in one key way. Here's why.
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Lenovo Dual Display concept shown off at MWC 2025

Lenovo’s display concept turns your laptop into a mobile powerhouse

One of Lenovo's concepts at MWC 2025 adds multiple screens and is designed to turn your laptop into a mobile powerhouse. Here's why it's so impressive.
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Profile hero photo of the Lenovo ThinkPad Flip folding PC concept

This PC has a folding screen that I wish I could buy

There's a new PC in town and it has a big difference, It's only a concept but this could easily be one of the best PCs of the modern era. Here's why.
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Honor Magic V3 movie playback

Another phone maker is now promising seven years of updates

Software and security updates are the new displays, cameras, and batteries, as each phone maker looks for another way to differentiate its phones from the competition. The latest to join the crazy is Honor, who unveiled a new commitment to software and security updates during its AI strategy unveil today. Honor makes some of the […]
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The camera on the iPhone 16e

I briefly tested the iPhone 16e camera and it surprised me

The iPhone 16e only has one camera, but it also offers 2x optical zoom. Is this good enough? The results of my first iPhone 16e camera test may surprise you.
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The camera on the iPhone 16e

I started using the iPhone 16e and it’s better than I expected

I've just started using the iPhone 16e and I had fairly low expectations. It turns out, I was mistaken: I'm surprised at how good the iPhone 16e actually is.
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The front display on the Oppo Find N5

The Oppo Find N5 shows what Samsung must do with the Z Fold 7

There's a new folding phone in town, and it's the world's thinnest. Turns out, it's also almost perfect. Here's why, and what Samsung must do with the Z Fold 7.
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Clicks for Moto Razr+ 2024 in hand

I love the Clicks iPhone keyboard, and it’s now coming to Android

Rejoice!! The best iPhone accessory has announced it's coming to Android. You can now buy Clicks for Android for these best phones, here's why I'm so excited!
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Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

I tested the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite and 1 core makes a difference

The Snapdragon 8 Elite powers the best Android phones, but the new 7-core variant drops a performance core in favor of battery life. How much of a difference does it actually make though?
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

How good is the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s new ultra-wide camera? I tested it to find out

The Galaxy S25 Ultra comes with an upgraded 50 MP ultra-wide camera, but is it a big upgrade? How does it compare to the competition? I tested it to find out.
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The Amazfit Active 2 display at an angle

Amazfit Active 2 Review: the best $100 smartwatch you can buy

The Amazfit Active 2 has nearly all of the Apple Watch features but costs just $100. It's a premium-looking price that's an excellent buy, albeit with some caveats.
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The unfolded Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station.

Even Samsung and Apple can’t fix the mess that is Qi2 charging

Despite Apple and Samsung both being involved in its creation, Qi2-enabled devices are still few and far between. Here's why even Apple and Samsung can't help us out of this mess.
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Apple AirTag and Samsung Galaxy Tag 2 held together in the palm of a hand

I tracked my luggage with the AirTag and Galaxy Tag 2, this one wins

One of the best reasons to use an iPhone or other Apple product is the Find My network. Launched over a decade ago alongside iPhone OS 3, it has grown to become the best way to track the location of any of your Apple products. The growth of the iPhone and the Apple ecosystem as […]
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Nano SIM card in SIM card tray from iPhone 14 Pro Max.

It’s time for Apple, Samsung and Google to solve the eSIM problem

The global approach to eSIMs is a huge mess, and it's time for it to be fixed. Here's why Apple, Samsung and Google need to work together to do this.
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The Oppo Find N5 with the screen open

I used the Oppo Find N5, here’s why it’s replacing my Galaxy Z Fold 6

After weeks of teases, the Oppo Find N5 is finally here. Having used it, here's why it's so good and it's replacing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for me.
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Rear and front profile of the iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e is crucial to the iPhone’s future, here’s why

It's not September but Apple has launched a new iPhone dubbed the iPhone 16e. Here's why it's crucial to the future of the iPhone.
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Humane's Ai Pin device.

The Humane AI Pin was always destined to fail, here’s why

The Humane AI Pin — a standalone gadget that wanted to replace your phone but cost $699 and $24 per month — has now been killed. I'm not surprised, here's why.
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i tried roaming on google fi and t mobile vs 2

I tried roaming on Google Fi and T-Mobile, this is the best

I spent a month traveling and testing roaming speeds, quality and plans on Google Fi and T-Mobile US. This is what happened, which is faster and who I'd pick.
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Oura Ring 4, Galaxy Ring and RingConn Gen 2 in the palm of a hand

I wore 3 smart rings and flew 10,000 miles, this is the best

What's the best smart ring? I picked the three best and flew 10,000 miles to see how they would handle the craziest travel schedule ever. Here's what I found!
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Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16 Pro

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro cameras, this one wins

Which $1,000 phone has the best camera? Should you buy the iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 Plus? I tested both to find out, here's which one wins.
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The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra zoom the best? I tested it and it’s close

Does the Galaxy S25 Ultra camera with its 100x space zoom have the best zoom on a smartphone in the US? I tested it and it's very close, here's what I found!
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The Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro next to each other

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro cameras, it’s no contest

The Galaxy S25 Plus and Pixel 9 Pro both cost $1,000 but they have very different camera performance. I tested both and discovered that the winner is clear.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

This is why I love Circle to Search on the Galaxy S25 series

The Galaxy S24 series introduced Circle to Search to Android phones, but the Galaxy S25 series makes it even better with this feature.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

I like the Galaxy S25 Ultra far more than I expected to

I thought the Galaxy S25 Ultra would prove to just be another iterative upgrade from Samsung, but I was wrong. Here's why I like it more than I expected to.
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OnePlus Open in Emerald Dusk showing Flexion Hinge standing up.

This upcoming phone could be the best foldable this year

There's a new folding phone coming in a few weeks, and it is shaping up to be the best folding phone this year. Here's why it'll challenge Samsung and Google.
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A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

Why AppleCare+ is essential for your iPhone, even as a subscription

Even though Apple is rumored to be switching AppleCare+ to a subscription-only model, I still think it's an essential part of owning an iPhone. Here's why.
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Close up of the camera on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro.

Phone cameras are so good, they’ve finally replaced my camera for work

After a decade of lugging a big camera around on my back, I decided that enough was enough. Here are the devices that enabled me to leave it at home for work!
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus review: Built to last (but with a catch)

The Galaxy S25 Plus brings the best of the Galaxy S25 series in the perfect size. It's built to last but with several catches that may not appeal to you.
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The Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy vs the OnePlus 13 in Blue

I tested the Galaxy S25 Plus and OnePlus 13 cameras, this one wins

Despite smartphones like the , , and costing more, the $1,000 price point has still proven to be the ultimate fighting challenge of the smartphone industry. While some companies offer smartphones above this price, these are dubbed as ultra-premium flagship smartphones, and the flagship smartphone market is determined by the best that a company can […]
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The Galaxy S25 Plus in the hand with the screen on

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus screen protectors for your new phone

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the latest $1,000 smartphone from Samsung. If you've pre-ordered yours, here's a list of the best screen protectors to keep it safe.
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