Chris Velazco
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Microsoft phones are back with the dual-screen Surface Duo
When Microsoft last built its own phones, we got the underwhelming Lumia 950 and 950 XL — a pair of devices that were meant to usher in the age of Windows... → Read More
Microsoft embraces dual-screen computing with the Surface Neo
Microsoft has been mulling over the value of a dual-screen computer for at least a decade, and now it finally built one. Microsoft hardware chief Panos Panay pu... → Read More
Amazon's new Eero mesh WiFi system is all about ease of use
You'd be forgiven for not knowing Amazon acquired the mesh-networking outfit Eero earlier this year; routers are less than thrilling by nature, and the deal's p... → Read More
Amazon's new Echo Studio promises immersive audio for $200
Just as earlier reports suggested, Amazon revealed yet another updated version of its Echo smart speaker at a press conference in Seattle today. The big differe... → Read More
What do you want to know about Samsung's updated Galaxy Fold?
We're gearing up for a Galaxy Fold re-review, and we want your input. → Read More
Samsung will start selling the Galaxy Fold in the US on September 27th
After months of drama stemming from flaky review units and questionable design choices, Samsung is finally ready to sell Galaxy Fold in the US. Assuming you hav... → Read More
Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max review: Better, but not groundbreaking
What does it mean for a phone to earn the name "Pro"? Lots of power, for one. Usually great cameras. And software robust enough to handle arduous tasks with... → Read More
iPhone 11 hands-on: Still cheap and cheerful
Personally speaking, the iPhone XR was my favorite of the three iPhones released last year. It's bigger than the too-small (for me at least) iPhone XS, and didn... → Read More
iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max hands-on: More cameras, more fun
Today's Apple demo room felt like more of a madhouse than usual, and the clear star of the day so far has been the iPhone 11 Pro. Among other things, the Pro re... → Read More
What to expect at Apple's September 10 iPhone event
There are three things you always count on September for: Kids trudging back to school, the end of summer's oppressive heat and new iPhones. Apple is gear... → Read More
The Moto One Zoom continues Motorola's ambitious phone streak
Rather than stick to its usual slew of solid mid-range devices, Motorola has been branching out. Under its One-series banner the Lenovo-owned brand released... → Read More
The latest Nokia feature phones are rugged and retro, respectively
The new Nokia 800 and 2720 couldn't be any more different. → Read More
HMD's Nokia 7.2 could be the new mid-range smartphone to beat
The Nokia 7.1 was a fan-favorite, so a sequel was all but inevitable — what's more surprising is just how ambitious it is. HMD just pulled back the cu... → Read More
Roku's first soundbar doubles as a streaming box
Need more proof that Roku is taking audio seriously? Check out its new soundbar and subwoofer. → Read More
Android 10 goes live for Google's Pixel phones today
Other smartphone makers should announce their update plans soon enough. → Read More
Facebook is considering hiding 'Like' counts as part of new test
The company hasn't yet said when (or where) it will begin. → Read More
Sprint’s 5G network in NYC isn’t crazy fast, but it’s fast enough
For Sprint, consistency is more important than outright speed. → Read More
5G-friendly OnePlus 7 Pro is now available at Sprint
The first 5G OnePlus in the US will set you back $840. → Read More
Sprint's 5G network goes live in NYC, LA, DC and Phoenix
As promised earlier this year, Sprint's 5G footprint is getting a little bigger. This morning, the carrier officially lit up four new 5G markets — New Yor... → Read More
Motorola's latest cheap phone tries to double as an action camera
Apart from its real-but-not-ready foldable, Motorola is best known these days for churning out respectable smartphones for people on a budget. Those devices... → Read More