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wearable device for measuring vocal stress.

Is it time to shut your mouth? This smart wearable will let you know

A team at Northwestern University has developed a wearable device that warns you when you're exceeding your vocal limits, saving your voice box from damage.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Bora Purple open standing

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 may get a feature I’ve been waiting years for

Samsung is eyeing a bigger cover display for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, addressing one of the biggest functional pain points of its clamshell foldable phones.
Samsung Galaxy S22 held in hand.

Think twice before updating your Samsung phone to One UI 5.1

One UI 5.1 has introduced many new features, but it has also plagued Galaxy S22 users with a variety of issues -- without any official fix in sight.
Holding the green Samsung Galaxy S23.

A new version of the Galaxy S23 is coming — and it could be the best one yet

Samsung is reportedly cooking up a Galaxy S23 Fan Edition that would be cheaper than its flagship brethren, but could just race ahead in terms of raw value.
Urine sample

Do you have cancer? Peeing on this tiny, cheap strip can tell you

Scientists in Korea have developed a biosensor that can detect multiple types of cancer from a small urine sample, with each strip costing less than a dollar.
Half open Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is breaking again, and it looks bad

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a little over a year old now. According to numerous user reports, it's breaking — a lot. And it doesn't look good at all.
SmokeMon smart sensor

Wearing this smart necklace could help you stop smoking forever

SmokeMon is a necklace-like smart wearable that not only tracks cigarette smoking but can also help avoid relapse for those in the process of quitting.
Dating scam involving money.

This Valentine’s Day, experts have 4 tips on how to avoid dating app scams

Ahead of Valentine's Day, the FBI has issued a warning to steer clear of romance frauds. If you trust scientists, they have a few tips too.
Earth seen from space,

Astrophysicists propose cooling Earth by using Moon dust as ‘sunscreen’

A wild new research proposal aims to shoot clouds of lunar dust off the moon into a stable orbit to block a small amount of sunlight to keep the Earth cool.
Galaxy Tab S8 sitting at an angle above the tenth generation iPad.

How Android 14 is Google’s secret weapon to make Android tablets great

Android 14's first developer preview doesn't give a glimpse of any revolutionary new tricks, but it does set its focus squarely on foldable phones and tablets.
Joe Maring holding a Samsung Galaxy S23 and a Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.

The Galaxy S23 upgrade I’m most excited about is one you can’t see

There are a lot of exciting upgrades for the Galaxy S23. But the one I'm looking forward to most is something you can't see.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

These 5 features turned my iPad into a shockingly good computer

The iPad tries hard to be your computing companion, but it's not quite there yet. If you still want to push it, here are some tips to get you started.
Modified Surface Duo 2 gaming rig

Forget the Steam Deck — this modded Android phone is a gamer’s dream

The Microsoft Surface Duo and its successor failed to make the kind of splash that was expected, but one modder has turned it into a gamer's dream handheld.
Rear panel of a white Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S22 review: Sleeper powerhouse

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is a small phone with a big heart. Yes, it has a few shortcomings, but there's a lot to like here for its asking price.
Holding the green Samsung Galaxy S23.

How the Galaxy S23 copies the iPhone, and why it’s great

With yesterday's Galaxy S23 announcement, Samsung showed yet another way it's copying Apple's iPhone — and we love it.
Samsung DeX mode.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 isn’t just a good phone — it’s also my favorite computer

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is more than just a phone. It's a great secondary screen for your PC. It also happens to be powerful PC with its own computing OS.
Pebble Cosmos Engage watch face.

I bought a $50 Apple Watch Ultra clone, and it blew me away

Pebble Engage Cosmos is a brazen imitation of the Apple Watch Ultra that only costs $50. It looks and feels amazing, but as they say, beauty is only skin deep.
Opening an app in split screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 prototype may fix the Fold 4’s biggest flaws

Samsung showcased a reimagined hinge design for its next foldable phone, and it has us brimming with hope for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Galaxy S22 Plus in green seen from the back.

I don’t want the Galaxy S24 Plus to die, but maybe it needs to

Samsung is reportedly aiming to cancel the midtier Galaxy S24 Plus in 2024. It sounds odd, but maybe, the Plus model has finally run its course.
The iPad (2022) in its Magic Keyboard Folio accessory.

The iPad is no laptop, but this neat software trick brings it close

The iPad harbors computing ambitions, and all the power in the world to realize them, but iPadOS lets it down. However, it still has a serious trick to impress.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

5 ways Apple needs to turbocharge the next iPad Pro

The M2-fueled iPad Pro has little competition, but it has a ton of issues, too. Here are a few areas of improvement that will truly elevate its successor.
CES 2023 promo for Bullitt's satellite connectivity.

CES 2023: This Android phone can send satellite text messages to your iPhone

Motorola is bringing satellite connectivity to the Android ecosystem. Thanks to an app made by Bullitt, even iPhone users can send texts over satellite.
TCL 40 SE back design.

TCL 40 SE wows CES 2023 with 90Hz screen, big camera, $169 price tag

TCL arrived at CES 2023 with a whole bag of new devices, but the $169 TCL 40 SE stands out with some neat perks like a 90Hz screen and a 50-megapixel camera.
Front and rear profile of the TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro tablet.

CES 2023: TCL’s Nxtpaper 12 Pro could be a sweet iPad/Kindle hybrid tablet

Want a tablet with solid specs, full Android, and a screen that's easy on your eyes? TCL's new Nxtpaper 12 Pro could fit the bill perfectly.
Withings U-Scan urine analysis kit.

Withings brought a new health tracker to CES 2023 — and it wants you to pee on it

Withings' latest fitness offering is the U-Scan, a puck-shaped analysis system that chemically tests your urine for health metrics and shares it all over Wi-Fi.
Apple iPad Gen 10 with the official keyboard accessory.

I don’t understand why Apple hates the 10th Gen iPad so much

The 10th Gen iPad is a weird concoction of powerful innards with untapped potential, a kit with some infuriating drawbacks, and a terrible hardware ecosystem.
Shared Album on an iPhone.

How to create and share iPhone photo albums with ease

With iCloud album sharing, you can create an online gallery and invite others to contribute their own media to it. Even those without an iPhone can play a role.
Siri trying to identify a song.

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

If Shazam happens to be your go-to tool for finding new music, iOS 16 turns it into the most powerful music discovery tool you'll need on your iPhone.
Enabling Advanced Data Protection on an iPhone

How to use Advanced Data Protection on your iPhone (and why you should)

Apple is boosting its security game with the new Advanced Data Protection feature. Once enabled, it protects a wider set of your sensitive iCloud data.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max standing against a tree outside.

A $1,300 iPhone 15 Ultra is ridiculous — and Apple’s going to get away with it

The latest Apple rumors imagine an iPhone 15 Ultra loaded with meaningful upgrades and a hefty $1,299 price. It doesn't sound as ridiculous as it should.
Personal holding five SIM cards fanned out.

The SIM card in your phone has secret power to make medicine cheaper

Research from Imperial College London suggests that gold compouds recovered from discarded SIM cards can significantly lower the cost of making medicines.
Render allegedly showing the Pixel Fold.

I’m utterly confused (and worried) about the Pixel Fold’s odd design

Google's upcoming foldable phone has appeared in alleged renders. The design is familiar, but what's worrying is the aspect ration and the infamous Pixel Curse.
Motorola Moto G Play 2023's official render.

Moto G Play (2023) serves up a smooth screen and big battery for just $170

Motorola's latest phone, the Moto G Play (2023), will hit the stores next month. At $170, it offers perks like a 90Hz screen and a 5,000 mAh battery.
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MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8200 brings flagship performance to cheaper phones

MediaTek's latest is the Dimensity 8200, an upper-midrange SoC based on the 4nm process that offers a tri-cluster CPU design with some impressive camera chops.