At Google’s 2019 hardware event, the company announced new products including the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. They also unveiled the new Pixel Buds truly wireless headphones, the Pixelbook Go, the Nest Wifi, and the Nest Mini. Read more: http://bit.ly/2Mg686A Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on: http://bit.ly/35ASN0r Pixelbook Go …
Read More »Pixel 4 and 4 XL hands-on: what the leaks didn’t tell you
They’re finally here: the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. They have what might be the fastest face unlock we’ve ever used and support 90hz variable refresh rates on their screens. Two cameras on the back, one on the front, and MotionSense radar for detecting your presence. Here’s our …
Read More »Pixelbook Go hands-on: Google’s cheapest Chromebook yet
Google’s new Pixelbook Go brings the price down just a bit — to $650 to start. It’s a small, slightly round, really nice looking Chromebook. With Intel processors, an option for a 4K screen, and a great keyboard, it could be a strong competitor to the other Chromebooks in that …
Read More »Google’s new Wifi router is a smart speaker
Google and Nest have announced two new products. The Nest Wifi is a new mesh router system that includes “points” which are mini smart speakers in addition to building out your Wi-Fi network. Plus, there’s the Nest Mini, an updated version of the Google Home Mini. Read more: http://bit.ly/2MivuAJ Pixel …
Read More »Electric bikes: everything you need to know
We love electric rideables. Hoverboards, skateboards, scooters, motorcycles, mopeds, unicycles, tricycles… You name it, we’ve ridden it. But electric bikes belong in a category of their own because they are more than just a fun tech fad. They could actually be the future of transportation. That said, there’s a lot …
Read More »Samsung made the smartwatch Google couldn’t
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 is here and has a new touch-sensitive bezel. In this review, Dieter Bohn looks at whether it will finally solve the problem of smartwatches for Android users. It’s the best one, but there are definitely caveats. Read more: http://bit.ly/33cup35 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on …
Read More »iPadOS review: sounds like a computer to me
iPadOS is finally here, which means it’s finally time to see if Apple has turned the iPad into a real computer — maybe. In this episode of Processor, Dieter Bohn looks at the top things you should do to get the most out of iPadOS. Read more from the review: …
Read More »The alternative App Store for iPhones
When it comes to the App Store, Apple’s philosophy around apps on the iPhone has been consistent. You need to follow its rules, or you’re not allowed on iOS. But app developer Riley Testut has a new strategy for distributing mobile apps outside the App Store, and it’s called AltStore. …
Read More »Surface Duo first look: Microsoft’s foldable Android phone
Microsoft surprised us with the Surface Duo this week. It’s the long-awaited Surface phone that has been rumored for years, and in a further surprise, it’s running Google’s Android operating system. The Surface Duo has two 5.6-inch displays that fold out into a 8.3-inch overall screen, and it’s just 4.8mm …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Earbuds hands-on
Microsoft announced the new $249 Surface Earbuds, which are the second product in its portfolio of headphones after last year’s Surface Headphones. The Earbuds are similar to the many other wireless earbuds available already, but Microsoft has included some productivity specific features with them that you won’t find anywhere else. …
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