Michael SimonStaff Writer, PCWorld
If it has a screen, battery or a plug, Michael Simon wants to play with it. He has been obsessed with technology since he bought his first ThinkPad—the one with the lift-up keyboard that let you swap out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style.
Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL preview: More than meets the eye
Google is set to launch the new Pixel phone at its annual Made By Google event, and surprise, we know pretty much everything about it.
The 'radically different' Essential Phone 2 is on its way, but why?
Andy Rubin teases an Essential 2 design that’s even more ridiculous than the first one.
Microsoft Surface Pro X vs 12.9-inch iPad Pro: Which big-screened productivity tablet is best?
Microsoft has a new Surface tablet that seems specifically designed to take down the iPad Pro. But does it have the specs to do it?
Ring Spotlight Battery review: The best Smart Lighting starting point
If you're looking to dive into Ring's Smart Lighting world, the best place to start is the Spotlight Battery.
Amazon's upgraded Fire HD 10 tablet finally dumps micro-USB for USB-C
Amazon has refreshed its low-cost Fire HD 10 tablet with the one thing we've always wanted: USB-C.
New zero-day Android exploit targets Pixel, Galaxy phones—and hackers are already using it
Google has published data concerning a zero-day vulnerability being exploited on Android devices, including the Pixel, Galaxy, and LG phones.
Best Android phones 2019: What should you buy?
Looking for the best value in an Android phone, the best for photography, or the best at everything? We've tested them all and have our top picks right here.
10 burning Microsoft Surface Duo questions we need answered before it goes on sale
Now that we've gotten our first look at the Microsoft Surface Duo smartphone, we have lots and lots of questions.
Microsoft shocks the world with the Surface Duo, a foldable dual-screen Android phone
Microsoft’s Surface Duo is a dual-screen smartphone, the company’s first foray into mobile since the long, agonizing death of Windows Phone. This time, however, Microsoft is partnering with Google to run the phone on a special version of Android, guaranteeing no app gap.
Microsoft's Surface Earbuds put a $249 trackpad in your ears for controlling Office apps
Microsoft takes a different approach with its first true wireless Surface Earbuds.
Five Android features I miss after switching to the iPhone 11 (and five I want to steal)
I've been using the iPhone 11 for the past week and I there's a lot to like—and not like.
Apple Watch Series 5 review: As always, on point
The Apple Watch Series 5 might not be a massive change over the Series 4, but Always On is killer and enough to make it stand out.
How OnePlus phones will smartly sort your texts using on-device AI
OnePlus's Messages app will soon have something Apple and Google's phones don't: automatic sorting of text messages, thanks to technology from AI company Gupshup.
iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: How to decide which one to buy
Here's everything that's different (and the same) among Apple's new phones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
OnePlus 7T hands-on: Circle gets the square
The OnePlus 7T carries much of what we loved about the OnePlus 7 Pro into a cheaper, smaller package.
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