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.
The Playdate gaming handheld is a Game Boy-Model T mashup by Firewatch's publisher
Mac and iOS app maker Panic has announced a new handheld video-game system called Playdate that has a black-and-white screen and a crank.
Amazon's rumored wearable device reads your emotions by listening to your voice
Amazon is reportedly developing a new voice-powered device that can read human emotions.
Leaked ARM memo suggests Huawei's losing access to yet more essential technology
A leaked ARM memo reveals that it is halting all business with Huawei, which could spell disaster for Huawei phones and Kirin processors.
Google exposes G Suite issue that stored plain-text passwords on its servers for 14 years
Google has fixed a G Suite issue that left some passwords stored in plain text on its servers.
How Google's Huawei license ban could change Android and smartphones forever
Google has informed Huawei that it will be pulling its Android app and Play Store license, leaving the future uncertain for the both companies.
Google pulls Huawei's Android license: 5 reasons not to panic (yet) if you own a Huawei phone
Google is reportedly pulling its Play Store and Android app license from Huawei due to pressure from the U.S., government, but that doesn't mean your Huawei phone is turning into a brick.
Asus ZenFone 6 hands on: Flipping the script to take on the OnePlus 7 Pro
The ZenFone 6 isn't another forgettable handset from Asus. In fact, it might be one of the best mid-range phones of the year.
These WD 10TB My Book and 4TB My Passport deals are so insane we thought they were a mistake
Amazon is selling the 10TB WD My Book for $80 and the 4TB WD My Passport for $55, nearly half off the previous lowest price
Minecraft Earth busts out of the box as a Pokemon Go-inspired mobile AR game
Microsoft has announced Minecraft Earth, a new AR game for iPhones and Android phones that will be in limited beta this summer.
OnePlus 7 Pro review: Not a flagship killer, a flagship contender
The OnePlus 7 Pro has flipped its underdog script for 2019, challenging the high end with a true flagship.
Google offers free 2FA Bluetooth Titan Security Key swaps after security flaw discovered
Google is offering free replacements for its Bluetooth Titan Security Key due to a security issue.
The $669 OnePlus 7 Pro makes the $1,000 iPhones and Galaxies look overpriced
OnePlus's new handset, the 7 Pro, is tricked out with up to 12GB of RAM, a triple camera, a giant gorgeous display, and a pop-up cam.
LG G8 ThinQ review: Gimmicks with a capital 'G'
The LG G8 has some good things going for it, but ultimately it's just another 'G' phone that tries to hard to be different.
The next-gen Google Assistant is taking the privacy fight right to Siri—and it just might win
Google demonstrated its next-gen Assistant during its I/O conference and it ran circles around Siri both in speed and privacy.
RCA's 100th anniversary Android phone is the Victrola of 2019 smartphones
RCA has announced a 100th anniversary Android smartphone and it's definitely vintage.
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