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Our expert picks for the best wireless earbuds, per budget and styleCheck out our Apple AirPods Pro review…and our Sony WF-1000XM4 review This sequel carries over the same highlights as the original, from the boisterous audio output to the striking design to the water-resistant aesthetics. It also features longer battery life and more features such as Bluetooth 5.2, a low-latency Gaming Mode, and an EQ with multiple presets. These buds also have some bugs in their system and don’t match the higher frequencies of other competitors....

Sure, “200MP” is another striking number to stick on a spec sheet and wow people into buying the phone, but what do you get for that? From our experience, you’re getting noisier, more artificial-looking photos, and it’s going to take the industry a while to fix the key issues. What’s the problem? Megapixels sound great on paper, but there is such a thing as too many and therein lies the problem....

The quintet of apps fall under two relatively new malware families: Vultur and Sharkbot. And yes, they’re every bit as vicious as they sound (h/t GreenBot). The five apps you must remove ASAP Let’s start with the malicious trio of apps that stem from the villainous Vultur family: My Finances Tracker: Budget, C, Zetter Authenticator, and Recover Audio, Images & Videos. The three apps attracted 1,000+, 10,000+ and 100,000+ downloads respectively....

ScreenPad is a capable chameleon; with a simple tap of the screen and press of a button, the screen can change at a moment’s notice to adjust to your current activity, whether you’re writing a paper, enjoying a movie or listening to music. Here are some of the best uses for the ScreenPad. Second Screen This is my absolute favorite thing to do with the ScreenPad. When enabled, the ScreenPad mirrors its larger counterpart, allowing you to level up your multitasking....

Starting at $799 (opens in new tab), the entry-level version of the Surface Laptop features a slower Core m3 processor, compared to the Core i5 chip inside the $999 version. You also start with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. Over at the Microsoft store, the comapny describes the target audience of the Core m3 model as ideal for “notetaking, web surfing, email and everyday tasks.” That’s fine, but you can also get a good Chromebook for much cheaper that’s designed to handle those same things....

The best cheap monitors in 2021The best gaming laptop deals in May 2021We tested a 144Hz gaming monitor and a 360Hz gaming monitor Acer Predator CG437K S The Acer Predator CG437K S may be one of the most sought-after gaming monitors once it releases, as it boasts support for HDMI 2.1. The 42.5-inch monitor will be available in North America this November with prices starting at $1,799.99; in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (EMEA) in November starting at €1,599; and in China in October, starting at ¥9,999....

Fanless laptops are a hot commodity these days, figuratively speaking, with a number of noise-free 2-in-1s and ultraportables hitting the market in the past year. However, to avoid active cooling, vendors have had to use Intel’s low-power, but comparatively-slow Core M CPUs. The Switch 12 solves this problem by using a liquid to absorb the additional heat from its Core Series CPU. Acer calls its cooling technology “LiquidLoop,” because the coolant passes through the system in a closed pipe that absorbs the heat and uses the hot air to move, rather than requiring a pump or radiator as you’d see in a desktop....

Originally $1,599, the sale brings the new XPS 13 (in Rose Gold/Arctic White) with a 4K touch screen, Core i7-8565U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD down to $1,274. That’s before the $200 prepaid Visa card you’ll receive with your purchase. Dell XPS 13 (opens in new tab) now $1,274 + $200 prepaid Visa card ($326 off, 4K/Core i7/8GB of RAM/256GB SSD) The XPS 13 has been our favorite laptop for three years running because of its premium, compact chassis, fast performance and long battery life....

You can now buy the base model Surface Pro 6 with a Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD for just $699, or $200 off the tablet’s original retail price. If you want to use the Surface Pro 6 as a laptop replacement then we strongly suggest buying the optional Type Cover keyboard attachment. Fortunately, Best Buy is selling a bundle with the base model Surface Pro 6 and the Surface Type Cover Keyboard (a $159 value) for just $799 after savings of $230....

Best Black Friday dealsBest Black Friday gaming deals The Razer BlackWidow Elite boasts orange mechanical switches that make the keys tactile and silent, requiring 45Gs of actuation force to click. Additionally, you can fully customize your RGB experience with Razer Chroma, which can sync with popular games and other gear from the manufacturer or partnering brands. The BlackWidow Elite is also completely customizable through Razer Hypershift. With this program, you can remap every key, create macros and allow quick presses to execute complicated commands....

By comparison, it undercuts Best Buy (opens in new tab)’s current price by $30. AirPods 3 feature a new look, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio and Enhanced Find My AirPods. In our AirPods 3 review, we loved the earbuds’ familiar redesign and extremely comfortable fit. We were also impressed by their audio quality and battery life. We gave the AirPods 3 an overall rating of 4/5 stars and our Editor’s Choice award....

This is among today’s best headphone deals and one of the best Apple deals we’ve seen all year. How to connect your AirPods to your PCApple AirPods Studio: release date, price, features and moreApple AirPods Pro review The AirPods with Wireless Charging Case can be charged wirelessly using a Qi-compatible charging pad or the Apple Lightning connector. What’s more, these earbuds are powered by Apple’s latest H1 processor. This is the same chip found in the AirPods Pro that enables fast Bluetooth pairing to your MacBook, iPad or iPhone....

Best smartphones in 2021Check out the best 5G laptopsPixel 4a 5G review: What the Pixel is meant to be In the report, it’s stated that the new smartphone is expected to be released in North America and Europe in 2021. Further details on the new BlackBerry will come out over the next few months. A better glimpse of its chassis, perhaps? Currently, Franklin states that OnwardMobility is in talks with several global mobile carriers to develop plans for release....

More: Best kids tabletsBest cheap tabletsBest tablets Every element of this tablet has been purposefully designed for any child to use to their heart’s content. This starts with a decent spec list featuring a 2GHz Quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM, along with 32GB of storage, 12-hour battery life, and a vibrant 8-inch IPS screen with 1280 x 800-pixel resolution. And the well thought out hardware includes a kid-proof case, which is designed to not only protect against all kinds of drops and bumps, but also for ease of use thanks to that handy tablet stand....

The past 13 days have essentially a glorified Prime Day test run, with a slew of huge price cuts across laptops, headphones, smartphones and games. It’s been popping off for a few years now and has remained relatively under the radar of savvy shoppers, in favour of bigger events in summer and towards the end of the year. But really, this is the first real chance outside of specific shock deals (which I share in the Daily Deals update) to dive into a proper gadget and gaming sale....

At the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, we discovered that Among Us VR will roll out later this year (holiday 2022), but as it turns out, some will be lucky enough to test the game before its official release date. How to play Among Us VR early Want to join the Among Us VR beta testing program? Only a select number of gamers will have the opportunity to experiment with it....

For Android 12, however, Google has a different agenda: to compress all those years of work into a design that doesn’t feel like every inch is trying to do a million jobs. Best smartphones in 2021Phones with the best battery life in 2021 With Android 12, Google’s mobile OS is getting a long-overdue facelift. In many ways, it’s a culmination of the dozens of foundational features Google has rolled out in the last couple of years....

Currently, support for the Android 12 beta is available for Pixel Phones (Pixel 3 or later) along with select phones from Asus, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Tecno, TCL, Vivo, Xiaomi and ZTE. Best smartphones in 2021Pixel 6: Price, release date, specs, and all the latest detailsThe best cell phone deals in May 2021 Simply visit the Android 12 Beta Devices website and you’ll see the full list of supported manufacturers with links to get the beta for each one....

At the company’s Surface event on Tuesday (Oct. 2), Microsoft mobile general manager Shilpa Ranganathan unveiled a new Windows 10 feature that will allow you to mirror your Android phone on Windows 10. When the operating system and Android are paired, you’ll see your phone in full view to the right of your screen. Simply open it and interact with it from there as if you were holding your handset....

Apple AirPods Pro 2 expected to drop in first half of 2021Apple AirPods Pro review Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro vs AirPods Pro The third-gen AirPods are expected to look like the Pro in every way, and to even boast a longer battery life. However, the upcoming earbuds won’t have certain advanced features, such as the Pro’s popular noise cancellation. That makes sense, otherwise, it would just be a supposedly cheaper AirPods Pro....