Inexcusable
Don't let Google and Nest off the hook for their hidden mic
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It's inexcusable that Nest's alarm system contains a microphone that went undisclosed for more than a year. But what the hell can we do about it?
Opinions
Just nerdy enough
The Samsung Galaxy Fold is my kind of experiment
26
Samsung's quest for that all-in-one experience has led to this foldable curiosity, and I'm here for it.
Same old mistakes
Three years on, Vivo still can't get its software act together
Vivo's FuntouchOS continues to be a blatant copy of iOS, and the company needs to change that before it can start selling phones in Western markets.
The VR fun times continue
Samsung Galaxy S10: What about the Gear VR?
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Samsung's VR headset isn't getting a refresh again this year, and the S10 certainly looks a little different than its predecessors. So, what does this mean?
Do you C what I C?
I refuse to pay for another set of headphones that don’t charge over USB-C
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USB-C has been on our phones for years now, so why in the name of Apollo are the only headphones that charge over USB-C either $300 or earbuds from no-name companies?
Get mobile
MWC 2019 preview: Galaxy S10, LG G8, foldable phones, 5G and more!
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MWC makes Barcelona a smartphone fan's playground for a week. Here are all of the biggest announcements you can expect at MWC 2019.
We're almost there
The 4 things Google Fi needs to change before I switch
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Google Fi is one of the most interesting wireless carriers around, but a few things need to change before I ditch T-Mobile for it.
Embrace the Notch
We may not like the notch, but we definitely needed it to happen
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I'm not a big fan of the notch, but I'm not mad at its existence. Here's why you shouldn't be so quick to call it pointless.
Android & Chill
For some people, their phone is the only computer they need
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It's not as crazy as it sounds, thanks to the right apps and services ... and those gigantic displays.
iMperfect
iMessage for Android is the messaging solution we need, not the one we want
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Some Android users claim they want an official iMessage app to fix their messaging woes
Echo chamber
The Amazon Echo Input is the logical successor to the Chromecast Audio
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The Chromecast Audio was an easy way to upgrade older speakers, and Echo Input does the same thing while adding Alexa integration.
This is how you do it
The Nest Thermostat has become one of my favorite smart home gadgets
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Smart home gadgets are rampant in 2019, but of all the ones I own, the Nest Thermostat has stuck out as one of my favorites.
Twist my stuff
What if your Android Auto experience wasn't touch-based?
21
There are a handful of Android Auto experiences where the display itself isn't the way you interact with the interface, but I'm not sure it's a bad thing.
Epic fail
PSA: Don't buy Fortnite skins from third-party sellers
The creation of a digital marketplace can create new opportunities for bad actors to exploit. In the case of Fortnite, criminals may be exploiting the scarcity of in-game skins to help launder illicit money through seemingly mundane transactions.
A Prime acquisition
Why it makes perfect sense for Amazon to buy Eero
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It's something the company should have done years ago.
ARRRRRRRRRRGH
Beyond behind: Google Play’s tardy content is dropping its grade
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In this age of music, TV and films being available a second after midnight on any device in your home, having a media store that’s late isn’t just a disservice to customers: it’s an open invitation to piracy.
Android & Chill
Interstitial ads are terrible and they need to disappear
48
Interstitial ads are the modern equivalent of punch-the-monkey Flash banners and I'm sick of them.
Easy move
Saying goodbye to T-Mobile after nearly a decade
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After some 8 years of steadfast T-Mobile loyalty, I cancelled my account. I gave it up not because T-Mobile did anything particularly poorly or treated me badly. I cancelled T-Mobile because Google Fi is just ... better.
Here's to hoping
Top 5 things I want to see in the Google Pixel 4
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The Pixel 3 and 3 XL are pretty great, but how can Google make things even better with the Pixel 4 series? Here are a few things I'd like to see.
Speed on a budget
Mint Mobile review: A cheaper, better prepaid cellular plan in the U.S.
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Mint Mobile has been around for a few years now, but is there any downside to its cheaper plans?