Cherlynn Low
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Samsung Galaxy S21 review: The best Android phone for the money
The Galaxy S21 is the entry-level model of Samsung’s new trio of flagships, and it offers a compelling mix of features for the price. The Galaxy S21 is a distillation of what most users want and ditches the superfluous stuff. → Read More
Samsung's latest rugged tablet gets a Dex and WiFi 6 update
If you thought Samsung was done with its announcements this month, think again. After showing off a slew of new TVs, the Galaxy Chromebook 2, robots, the Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Smart Tags and the Galaxy S21 series, the company has one more thing to share. The Galaxy Tab Active 3, which Samsung launched in Europe and Asia in September, is now headed to the US. → Read More
Google's Android and TV leads chat Samsung, RCS and CES
Android chief Hiroshi Lockheimer made an appearance at Unpacked today, for example while Sony and TCL unveiled their first Google TV sets. Lockheimer and VP for Google TV Shalini Govil-Pai joined us today to discuss the news this week as well as the future of Android and Google TV. → Read More
The Galaxy S21 Ultra packs two telephoto lenses and supports the S Pen
Samsung's highest-specced S21 smartphone features a quad-camera system and is priced starting at $1,200. It's also the first S series phone to work with the company's S Pen stylus. → Read More
Samsung is making Bluetooth and ultra-wideband tracking tags
Samsung didn’t just have phones and earbuds to unveil at its Unpacked event today, it also has new accessories to show off. According to Samsung, this promotion will go on while supplies last, so it’s not clear yet how widely available these will be, but if you did want to buy them individually, they’ll be available for $30. There will also be a Tag+ model that adds ultra wideband (UWB) and it… → Read More
The home fitness tech that will help us stay active in 2021
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that home fitness surged in popularity in 2020. Exercise equipment went out of stock as soon as the lockdowns started here in the US, and a flurry of fitness apps and videos flooded our feeds. → Read More
Google and Microsoft chat accessibility in tech
Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie and Google’s product manager for Android Accessibility Brian Kemler join us on our virtual stage at the show to share how they think about accessibility. At what stage in product design is accessibility considered? → Read More
HP and Lenovo discuss the wild side of laptops in 2021
Every CES, we can expect laptop makers like Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer and ASUS to announce their latest products with the newest chipsets that Intel and AMD tend to announce at the show. HP and Lenovo are typically the two companies that bring us some of these more fascinating products. At Engadget’s virtual stage here at CES 2021, HP’s chief technologist Mike Nash and Lenovo’s chief customer… → Read More
TCL is finally bringing its wearable display prototype to the public
After having shown off its Project Archery concept several times at various tradeshows over the past few years, TCL is finally ready to bring its heads up display to the general public. Currently called the TCL Wearable Display (the company didn’t try too hard there), the headset will be available commercially later this year, though the company still can’t share pricing or launch information… → Read More
TCL's NXTPAPER color paper-like screen arrives on a real tablet
Last year, TCL announced its intriguing NXTPAPER technology that was not only a full color paper-like display, but was also capable of playing video at relatively high frame rates. Now, at CES 2021, it’s finally ready to unveil the creatively named TCL NXTPAPER — an 8.88-inch Android tablet with the new screen. The tablet itself weighs 310 grams, which is lighter than the Amazon Fire HD 8 (363… → Read More
YSL's at-home lipstick maker lets you create thousands of shades
When L'Oreal showed off its Perso Smart Skincare system last CES, it was still just a prototype. Today, the company is announcing that the Perso system will finally be available for consumers to buy under the Yves Saint Laurent brand. Instead of making different formulations of skincare though, the Rouge Sur Mesure will create a new shade of lipstick each time you need it. → Read More
HP's leather-covered business laptop uses a Snapdragon CPU
A few things set the Elite Folio apart from other Snapdragon laptops. Then there’s the Folio’s leather finish, of course, but HP also offers a few of its privacy-centric features here. When you’re typing, you’ll be using the company’s “premium” backlit keyboard that’s spill resistant. → Read More
Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook 2 is cheaper and sports a QLED screen
The company turned heads last CES with the Galaxy Chromebook -- a razer thin, bright red convertible with a 4K OLED screen. This CES, Samsung might be remedying those issues with the new Galaxy Chromebook 2. Despite the lower price, the Chromebook 2 is just as eye-catching as its predecessor, with a sleek 0.55-inch profile that’s a tad thicker than the original (0.39 inches). → Read More
Samsung's new TVs can track your workout reps and form
Or have you ever wished there was something that could accurately keep track of your reps? Samsung’s latest TVs might be able to help. A new feature in the company’s just-announced Q7-series sets called Smart Trainer uses a camera to help count each pushup and analyze your form. → Read More
Two weeks with Apple Fitness+
We spent two weeks with Apple's new Fitness+ service. → Read More
How to make the most of your new Apple Watch
Whether you’re a first-time smartwatch user or just new to watchOS, wearing an Apple Watch can feel like a big change in your daily life. From watch face tips to key reminders, this guide will walk you through how to make the most of your new Apple Watch. Turn on your Apple Watch, hold it near your iPhone and a panel will pop up to take you through basics like pairing, signing in with your Apple… → Read More
Echo Frames review: Alexa on your face is both helpful and annoying
To be clear, though, that’s pretty much all the Echo Frames do; there’s no display or camera. Also, I just wouldn’t listen to music on Echo Frames. Amazon offers a feature called Auto Volume that adjusts the Frames’ volume so you can hear your music over your surroundings. → Read More
Apple TV is coming to Chromecasts with Google TV
After announcing that Apple Music will be available on Google’s smart speakers and displays earlier this month, the two companies are playing nice once more. The Apple TV app will be available on Chromecasts with Google TV beginning early next year, with more Android TV OS devices to follow. → Read More
Google is officially retiring the Home Max
Say goodbye to the Home Max, Google’s original large smart speaker meant to provide HiFi audio. The company has shared with Engadget that it is no longer manufacturing the device and that it’s sold out of the last few units on the Google Store. Existing users will still see support for the foreseeable future, and there are no plans to end support for this or the original Google Home. → Read More
'Dune' director slams AT&T's decision to release films on HBO Max
Following the news that all of Warner Bros.’ films in 2021 will be released on HBO Max the same day they hit theaters, Dune director Denis Villeneuve has written an essay (published on Variety) slamming AT&T for the move. Warner Bros. is owned by WarnerMedia, which is part of the telecommunications giant. In his article, Villeneuve called the release strategy “a desperate attempt to grab the… → Read More