Tag: Handheld & Connected Devices
Battle of the dirt-cheap tablets: Amazon Fire HD 8 vs. Walmart Onn 8
Apple’s iPads get all the headlines, and with good reason: They’ve long been considered the best tablets for most people. But none of them come cheap. For folks on a tighter budget, I’ve spent the last few weeks testing a couple of 8-inch slates on the dirt-cheap end of the…
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Next-gen Snapdragon G Series chips will power handhelds from Ayaneo, OneXSugar and Retroid Pocket
Qualcomm unveiled its next generation of processors for gaming handhelds at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) on Monday. Fortunately, it isn't all just dry specs; the chip-maker also previewed some of its partners' portable consoles that the new silicon will power. These include new models from Ayaneo, OneXSugar and Retroid…
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The best fast chargers for 2025
These days, phone charging isn’t just about plugging in and waiting — it’s about speed, efficiency and convenience. With so many devices supporting fast charging, the right accessories can make a huge difference in keeping your gadgets powered up without long wait times. Whether you need a compact wall adapter,…
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Revisiting the Apple Watch SE in 2025 left me with a long list of update requests
Dear Apple, As you know, your Apple Watch SE is not new. The second generation came out in September 2022 alongside the Series 8 and the first iteration of the Ultra. You’ve given the iPhone, all models of the iPad, AirPods, MacBooks and both the flagship and premium smartwatches updates…
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iPad Air M3 review: A modest update that’s still easy to recommend
If you’ve picked up an iPad in the last five years or so, the new iPad Air will not surprise you. It is, in every way but one, identical to the iPad Air that Apple released last spring. The only difference is that the latest iPad Air has the M3…
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Everything announced at MWC 2025: Samsung, Nothing, Lenovo, Xiaomi and more tech news
Mobile World Congress is taking place in Barcelona this week, offering manufacturers an opportunity to show off new gear without needing to hold their own splashy event. So far, we’ve learned about some new laptops and phones, as well as upcoming AI updates to Android and an internet connectivity announcement…
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