Month: January 2021
Samsung confirms that rollable and slidable displays are on the way Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
We’ve seen a few hints that Samsung wants to go beyond foldables into rollable displays for its smartphones, and now the company’s display division has confirmed that it’s exploring alternative form factors in an earnings call with investors. Company executives went on the record saying that both rollable and slidable…
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Chromebooks just had their best year ever
According to analysts, Chromebooks had an incredible 2020, with the last quarter being the strongest ever for Google’s laptops (via 9to5Google). According to research firms Gartner and Canalys, over 30 million of the devices shipped last year, with somewhere between 11 and 11.7 million shipping in Q4 alone. Canalys says…
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Acer’s Swift 5 (late 2020) puts the ‘ultra’ in ‘ultraportable’
If you need a laptop that’s not just light, but among the lightest of the light, you’re looking for the 14-inch Acer Swift 5. At just 2.31 pounds, it’s one of those devices that messes with your mind. When I pick it up, I feel like I must be holding…
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Subscribers of Apple TV Plus will continue to get credit refunds until June
Apple has notified subscribers of its Apple TV Plus streaming service that they’ll continue to get refund credits on their accounts until June, following a second extension of its free trial program earlier this month, 9 to 5 Mac reported. Apple extended the free year-long trials of Apple TV Plus…
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A good COVID-19 vaccine is good enough
Experts have been looking forward to seeing results from Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine trials for months. The vaccine is a logistical dream compared to the other two authorized in the US. It’s much easier to store, and it requires only one shot instead of the two required by its…
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Escape from GameStop stock drama with these deals
January 2021 has been full of important news, but it’s been a bit lousy when it comes to deals. Still, we’ve done our part in scouring all of the major retailers for discounts on products we care about (and we think you care about, too). There aren’t many brand-new deals…
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