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Borism

It's always Google and Apple

This is a good read. The whole world has been dominated by Google and Apple. Now that I think Apple is doing an amazing job because they have their own iOS system while other brands they are all using Android. Though I know some brands like Huawei is trying to adopt another system instead, but... See more
Can I buy a phone that doesn’t use anything from Google or Apple? Steve does not like firms slurping up his data, so wants a device that respects his privacy THEGUARDIAN.COM
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Hammond
I guess that Google is much more dominant than Apple considering that only a small portion of the population owns iPhones. On the other hand, the bigger companies are buying off the smaller upcoming ones hence remaining dominant.
BorisM
You are right. Google seems to be more prevalent than Apple. Small ones are hard to get into the market considering Google and Apple are that big. But for consumers, there's no doubt that more choices for us is always better. 
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Devonjmarsh

Best VR Comes with High Price and Trade-offs

#Steam released the #ValveIndex to much fanfare and reviewers and #gamers consistently say it's the best #VR experience on the market. It also comes with a hefty price tag and has some serious trade-offs like taking forever to calibrate. #virtualreality #game #VRtech
Valve Index review: $999 buys you the best VR experience yet — when it works Valve’s next-generation VR platform is ridiculously powerful, but quite frustrating POLYGON.COM
Valve Index VR kit
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00kat00

What more you can ask for under $100!

This article has included some great deals in my opinion. I'm not familiar with many of the keyboards mentioned, to be honest. But I do like the Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard. Well, keyboards under $100, they are already the best ones! #gaming
Here are 5 of the best gaming keyboards under $100 And one you should definitely skip. CNET.COM
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Systemwars

Comparing LG Stylo 4 to Galaxy Note 9

It seems odd to compare the $1,000 #GalaxyNote9 to the $250 #LGStylo4 simply because they both have a built-in #stylus. Of course the more expensive phone will be speedier and will have a better camera. The #LG doesn't sound bad for the price though. What do you think about LG's #Stylo4 #Samsung... See more
I switched from the $1,000 Galaxy Note 9 to the $250 LG Stylo 4 and now I question everything When I decided to switch from Samsung's $1,000 Galaxy Note 9 to the $200 LG Stylo 4, I thought it would be a painful experience. It wasn't. PCWORLD.COM
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Sphera

Sony WH-1000XM3 in Shape of Earphones

I bet expectations are going to be high on these earbuds. I only hope they deliver as WH-1000XM3 is a very good device. It's coming out soon, so if you're in the market for a new set of earphones, you probably want to wait a little longer.
Sony unveils WF-1000XM3 truly wireless noise-cancelling earbuds A compact version of the award-winning WH-1000XM3 headphones TECHRADAR.COM
Headphones
SystemWars
I'm waiting to see how these do among the regular crowd.  They look pretty uncomfortable to me, but maybe it's just the images I've seen.
Sphera
Is it because they look slightly pointy for earbuds? I think the design is unique compared to the others I've seen before, so let's hope it will be comfortable and deliver the quality well. I like the colors, though!
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Aba1940

The 'áirplane' or 'flight' mode

I have observed that every time an announcement to switch off the cell phones during take-off is made, no one goes around to check if this has been done. It i s true that this restriction varies from one airline to the other.
Do You Really Need to Turn Off Electronic Devices on an Airplane? Find out if you can use your cell phone or another electronic device during takeoff or landing on your next plane trip. LIFEWIRE.COM
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00Kat00
I've got an experience that I was asked to switch off my phone even though I had told the flight attendant that I switched to the airplane mode already. But I don't think there's such a need to switch off your phone if you have your airplane... See more
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Violetblue

The deciding features of a smartwatch

As the article hints at the possibility of both smartwatches getting more similar than ever, I wonder how the consumers will decide which one to get. There are prices and compatibilities to worry, but let's say we don't need to be concerned with those details. How do you decide?
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 may have two major Apple Watch 4 features An ECG and fall detection TECHRADAR.COM
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Aba1940 - Edited
Well, I think it has to be about brand loyalty, affordability and extra features. An iPhone user will definitely go for an Apple Watch unless we are saying that in future, all smartwatches will be compatible with different devices.
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Ankara

You're more prone to viruses and malware as a frequent internet user

Question is, who (in this day and age) doesn't spend a lot of time browsing the net and visiting countless websites? Somehow, I feel like Windows users are more prone to viruses compared to other operating systems. Either way, I only use Windows Defender and so far, so good.
PC Not Running Right? Learn How to Check for Signs of Infection Use Windows Defender Antivirus to scan your computer for a virus. Signs of infection include slow performance, pop-up messages, crashes, new homepage. LIFEWIRE.COM
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VioletBlue
In addition to being a frequent internet user, I also transfer data around using USB sticks, so I think I have even bigger chances of getting infected. I make sure my antiviruses and other protections up to date and check my devices regularly.... See more
Aba1940
I only use the USB sticks when it is really necessary to do so since there are countless safer ways of sharing data between PCs. Like you say, the suspicious links are the ones to avoid most!
SystemWars
@Violetblue, you can have your security software set up to immediately scan any USB device you stick in the port to make sure it's safe before it begins running.  Go into your Window's settings, turn off autorun, and you should see the scanning... See more
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Katewilliams

Just Scan Your Devices and Apply Updates

#Samsung freaked out #smarthome enthusiasts with their tweet about scanning your #smarttelevision for malware. I'm not giving up #smarttech but this article made me more aware of the possible risks and how to keep my devices as safe as possible. #IoT #hack #InternetofThings
How Many of Your Smart Gadgets Can Actually Get a Virus? You might have noticed the brouhaha over the since-deleted Samsung tweet advising users to run antivirus scans on their smart TVs—but is such a malware attack possible? Just how many of your smart home gadgets are vulnerable to viruses in the same way that your laptop might be? We called in the experts to find out. GIZMODO.COM
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Ankara - Edited
Turns out that smart gadgets not only mean a compromise on our privacy but security as well. I don't see anything wrong with the tweet and the company definitely raised eyebrows by deleting it.
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Timmyz

Delay On The Fold

I'm actually happy with the delay because I don't like what is happening with new releases of mobile phones. The new phones were released with lots of bugs that the consumers were the phone testers. It is like people pay a lot of money to quality check new phones.
Samsung’s embarrassing Galaxy Fold is fixed, but it’s not launching until the holidays If you’ve been hoping to buy the Galaxy Fold this summer, then you’d better dispense of those dreams right now. Samsung’s most significant failure since the Galaxy Note 7 battery … BGR.COM
Samsung Galaxy Fold
KateWilliams
I'm quite surprised that they're delaying the Fold even longer.  I figured that with all those tech reviewers testing the phone that surely someone would have suggested a workable solution by now.
TimmyZ
I would say that it is better for us to wait rather than have a phone that has a lot of problems. I agree that testers would have seen some problems and that Samsung may have delayed the release because of these problems.
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Joserock

What do you think of Air Motion?

As far as I know, this is the first time I've seen smartphones incorporating motion sensors for some commands. I'm not sure if it's going to be much more effective to wave my hand to pick up a call than just touching a button, but we'll see.
LG G8s ThinQ finally released globally The device is a slightly cheaper alternative of the flagship G8 ThinQ. GSMARENA.COM
LG G8 ThinQ phone
VioletBlue
Isn't it fun to have such a cool feature? I'm not sure if I'll be using it as I think voice commands are better at this point, but we never know where the technology will go with its current speed. Maybe we'll find a use for it later. On another... See more
Tedddy
Hmm, I'm not very sure about this feature. Looks like it's not too meaningful. It's like it's just trying to sound fancy. But we will see.
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Jade25

Is this device worth the price?

I think there's everything to love about the Lenovo IdeaPad S940 from being light, having an excellent UHD HDR display and useful prvacy and productivity features. All the same, the company should have invested on a powerful battery.
You'll want to take the droolworthy Lenovo S940 laptop everywhere. Here's why It's more than just a charming little ultraportable. CNET.COM
Laptops
TimmyZ
The battery may not be a real issue because we are used to having power banks with our mobile phones. There are power banks for laptops, so we can have an extra battery while we are far from any electrical socket. I guess there is a power saving... See more
Jade25
Unfortunately for me, I always consider how long the battery lasts because I don't fancy using power banks unless as a measure of last resort. I love this device but for the battery power. However, the article claims that this is as a result of... See more
TimmyZ
More quality will require more power. I respect your view about power banks as they can become a hassle instead of giving us ease because of the extra weight we will carry.