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As rough as 2020 was for just about everyone, there was a silver lining for smartphone fans: prices for genuinely good phones came tumbling down. While there was an early spike due to premium 5G phones, it was budget devices, affordable flagships, and “super mid-range” phones that defined the year, including the Pixel 4a, iPhone SE, and Galaxy S20 […]

Google’s transition from the Nexus to its Pixel series coincided with the company’s aspiration to take its products mainstream. The idea was that Pixel devices would sit alongside and compete with Samsung’s Galaxy phones and iPhones in carrier stores. It’s been four years since the Pixel’s bold introduction, and it’s clear that Google’s strategy with the

2020’s LG Wing and LG Velvet flagship handsets may not have been breakout successes, but they marked a new innovative approach to smartphone design from the legacy manufacturer — one where style and form factor takes precedent, but the specs are pretty good too. With the G series’ constant strugglee for success, a change in direction was inevitable. The

CES 2021 may be virtual, but that’s not stopping LG from showing its futuristic display concepts to the world. In previous years, we’ve seen rollable TVs and breakthrough high-resolution panels. This year, LG has six different display innovations to show off, each with various real-world use-cases. Smart living: 55-inch Transparent OLED Smart Bed The first of LG’s

The next-generation of consoles is here, but the Nintendo Switch continues to reign supreme. Whether due to limited supplies, high prices, or a lack of games on new consoles, the Switch remained the top-selling console throughout 2020 even with the arrival of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. That said, this new competition puts the Switch woefully behind its

Google’s transition from the Nexus to its Pixel series coincided with the company’s aspiration to take its products mainstream. The idea was that Pixel devices would sit alongside and compete with Samsung’s Galaxy phones and iPhones in carrier stores. It’s been four years since the Pixel’s bold introduction, and it’s clear that Google’s strategy with the line has morphed and

FICTION IS A useful currency in the stories we tell ourselves. In the arts especially, fiction is fundamental to awakening universal, human truths—be it your favorite prestige TV thriller, the dystopias of Ray Bradbury’s imagination, or one of the countless parodies posted to TikTok every day. In real life, fiction has a much more dangerous application.

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Update, January 8, 2021 (5:35 AM ET): We’ve updated our CES 2021 hub with more information regarding participating companies. Read on for a list of all the major firms taking part this year. Original article: November 17, 2020 (1 AM ET): CES 2021 promises to be a little different than previous events. Thanks to the demons awoken

2020 wasn’t a kind year to any of us and especially not to Huawei. US trade restrictions took their toll, hampering its Western flagship launches and leading to the sale of its Honor sub-brand. Huawei’s 5G networking and other operations also took a hit, despite a number of other tech companies wanting to continue working with the