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OnePlus 11 is a Great Value for No-Frills Android Lovers
It is officially new smartphone season, and we’re starting this year’s corral with value. The OnePlus 11 isn’t as flashy as the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, nor does it have proprietary hardware like the AI-focused Tensor chip found in Google’s Pixel 7 lineup. It’s just a good Android smartphone that’s competitively priced. If you’re a…
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Microsoft Cuts VR Staff and Leaves Questions About Its Metaverse Ambitions
After the dust cleared from Microsoft making moves to lay off over 10,000 employees — 5% of its global workforce — it’s become apparent Microsoft isn’t merely taking a different tact on its virtual reality and mixed reality designs, it’s curtailing several of the major teams supposed to plant their virtual flag in the fledgling…
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Citizen’s Smart Watch Will Test Your Alertness the Same Way NASA Tests Astronauts on the Space Station
Following in the footsteps of other traditional watchmakers, Citizen introduced its first smartwatch, the CZ Smart, a couple of years ago, but it was lacking any of the innovative features the company is often known for. Its follow-up, however, is leaning more into health metrics, helping users know when they’re tired and recommending ways to…
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Beyerdynamic’s $AU1,499 Wireless Earbuds Still Come With Wires
Those who complain about the sound quality of wireless earbuds are missing the point. There are obviously better sounding headphone options out there, but it’s the convenience of wire-free tiny earbuds that consumers have embraced. Beyerdynamic’s second generation Xelento Wireless thinks it can deliver both: wireless convenience with audiophile quality sound, but we have some…