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I thought I’d love the $180 Fitbit Edge. 7 days later, I’m just disappointed.
A hands-on review of the $180 Fitbit Edge finds it disappoints despite promised touchscreen improvements over the Fitbit Air.
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Watch Us Fold the iPhone Duo Thousands of Times on Our Weeks-Long Livestream
CNET is conducting a durability livestream using an in-house robot to fold the iPhone Duo hundreds of thousands of times over multiple weeks.
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A Simple Two-Step Shortcuts Shortcut Lets You Lock the iPhone Duo When You Close It
A tech columnist reflects on using iPhone Duo Shortcuts to auto-lock the device and discusses why the instinct to lock on close is ultimately unnecessary.
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Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance
The Fitbit Edge offers an attractive fitness tracker with screen display while avoiding AI features, striking a practical balance.
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Everything old is new again with the Fitbit Edge
The Fitbit Edge, priced at $179.99, modernizes the fitness band design from 2014-2020 era devices like Charge, Alta, and Inspire.
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Fitbit Edge Review: Too much and too little at the same time
The Fitbit Edge review finds the device tries to occupy middle ground between Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air but leaves users wanting more.
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Some iPhone Duo screens are already failing
Apple's $2,000 iPhone Duo foldable phone is experiencing premature display failures in some early units, with bright and dead pixels appearing within hours of use.
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The Sony WH-1000XM4C bring back a beloved headphone design
Sony's WH-1000XM4C headphones largely replicate the 2020 WH-1000XM4 design with minimal changes, retaining the same ANC processor while serving as more of a re-release than a substantive refresh.
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Minisforum’s DEG1 is the cheapest way I know to plug a full desktop graphics card into an OCuLink mini PC, and it’s down to $109
Minisforum's DEG1, an external graphics enclosure using OCuLink technology for mini PCs, is available at a reduced price of $109, offering an affordable method to connect desktop GPUs to compact systems.
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Major Even Realities G2 smart glasses update adds Conversate ‘Pro Mode,’ Knowledge Base
Even Realities releases a new software version for its G2 smart glasses featuring a personal knowledge base and an updated 'Pro Mode.'
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Oppo Find X10 Ultra is in the works, and I can’t wait to try its upgraded cameras
Oppo is preparing an Ultra variant of the Find X10 series with upgraded camera capabilities.
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Apple’s new OLED iPad Mini is the upgrade I’ve been waiting for – here’s why
Apple's 8th-generation iPad mini features a new OLED display, with preorders starting October 27 and retail availability November 6 at a starting price of $799.
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Tesla turns to car rental platform Turo for Full Self-Driving test drives
Tesla partnered with car rental platform Turo to let US renters test drive vehicles with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) enabled, launching October 28, creating a new distribution channel for FSD subscriptions.
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The wait is over: T-Mobile formally announces T-Mix
T-Mobile announced T-Mix plans with a 'Picks' system that lets users customize benefits including streaming, music, gaming, and AI features, rolling out in November.
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Instagram chases YouTube with a push for longer, widescreen videos
Instagram is expanding into longer-form horizontal video content called 'Features' as it competes with YouTube and other video platforms.
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Apple’s new iPad mini gets OLED, an A20 Pro chip and water resistance
Apple announced the eighth-generation iPad mini with OLED display, A20 Pro chip, 8.5-inch screen, and IP67 water resistance rating.
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iPhone Duo screens are already cracking: What buyers need to know
Early reports indicate iPhone Duo screens are cracking due to faulty hinges, affecting a batch of units. Apple buyers experiencing damage have repair options available.
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T-Mobile’s new plans include swappable subscription perks
T-Mobile launches 'T-Mix' plans that bundle wireless service with swappable subscriptions to entertainment and gaming services, starting at $55 per month.