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.
Samsung's next-gen RAM will make your phone way faster, but the Galaxy Note 10 won't get it
Samsung has announced mass production of its new 12GB LPDDR5 RAM memory chip, but the first phones to use it won't arrive until next year.
Emoji are getting more inclusive on your iPhone and Android phone—even if you're a vampire
Google and Apple have unveiled a preview of the new emoji coming to phones this fall.
Google Pixel 3a review: A budget phone that acts like a premium flagship
The Google Pixel 3a is more than a low-cost alternative to the Pixel 3, it's a damn good phone in its own right.
How to make voice and video calls using Alexa and your Amazon Echo
You can use Alexa on your Amazon Echo to make calls without a mobile number or landline? Here's how.
Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best tech, electronics, PC, and mobile deals
Year five of Amazon Prime Day is packed with good tech deals—and you can still find a few incredible bargains, too. To help you cut straight to business, we're highlighting the best of the best.
The best Amazon Prime Day Android phones that you can actually still buy
Many of the best Prime Day deals on Android phones are backordered or sold out. Here are the best of the ones that remains.
The Fitbit Charge 3’s Prime Day discount brings it down to an all-time-low price
Amazon has shaved $30 off the price of the Fitbit Charge 3, bringing it down to an all-time-low price of $120.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals on Fitbit devices, smartwatches and fitness bands
Amazon has slashed prices on numerous Fitbit devices and smartwatches as part of its Prime Day extravaganza.
This hugely discounted $100 Philips Hue color bulb kit is perfect for smart light newbies
Amazon is selling a three-pack of Hue color bulbs with a hub for just $100 today.
Amazon has slashed prices on our favorite Samsung and Google Android phones for Prime Day
Snag some great Prime Day deals on Android phones from Samsung, Google, LG, and more.
Google Pixel 3 XL review: Winning the game by rewriting the rules
Whether the Google Pixel 3 XL is the best Android phone is up for debate, but it's the most advanced Pixel ever, and that's what matters.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 Plus might make the Galaxy Note 10 and Google Pixel 4 even faster
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, which offers a graphics boost over the 855.
Google Keep Notes: 10 tips and tricks to become a master
Google Keep Notes isn't as basic as it seems. Here are 10 tips and tricks so you can unlock its full potential.
The Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earphones have dropped to their lowest price of the year
The Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earphones are just $120 on Amazon Prime Day, matching an all-time low.
Google defends 'critical' language experts who listen to and transcribe your Assistant recordings
Responding to Assistant audio transcriptions leaked by an employee, Google says the practice is essential to product development.
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