Tag: Consumer Discretionary
Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor hands-on: This should be the new baseline for glasses-free 3D
It seems like every few years, gadget makers try to come up with something that will make us care about seeing things in 3D again. Without going all the way back to the 1800s, the first Avatar movie brought millions to theaters to watch blue cat people dance around in…
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Xbox users can now stream games they own on their consoles
Microsoft just announced that Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One owners can now stream select games they own directly from the console. This feature is exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate members. What’s the point of this? It’s intended to save both time and hard drive space. Gamers can jump right…
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Panasonic S1R II review: An excellent hybrid camera that’s cheaper than rivals
With the A1, Sony was the first to introduce a high-resolution hybrid camera that was equally adept at stills and video — but boy was it expensive. Nikon and Canon followed that template with the R5 II and Z8 models that offered similar capabilities for less money, but those were…
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Espresso 15 Pro review: Just a really nice (though pricey) portable monitor
Espresso Displays makes some of our favorite portable monitors, but up until now, it felt like there was a hole in its portfolio. That’s because aside from its flagship model — the $800 Espresso 17 Pro — the other members of the family are slightly more affordable fare like the…
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Samsung’s latest rugged devices are keeping old-school mobile traditions alive
For anyone who misses the way smartphones used to work, Samsung has announced two new “rugged” Galaxy devices, the Galaxy XCover 7 Pro and the Galaxy Tab Active 5 Pro, that feature removable backplates and user-replaceable batteries. The Galaxy XCover 7 Pro is designed for enterprise customers, but it comes…
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Nintendo Switch 2 recent updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans —…
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