It’s bigger and costlier than last year’s Pixel 4A, but Google’s mid-priced Android phone remains the best option for almost everyone.
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Millions of Web Camera and Baby Monitor Feeds Are Exposed
A vulnerability in the Kalay platform leaves countless IoT devices susceptible to hackers.
Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV
Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.
The NYPD Had a Secret Fund for Surveillance Tools
Documents reveal that police bought facial-recognition software, vans equipped with x-ray machines, and “stingray” cell site simulators—with no public oversight.
Google’s Next Pixel Phone Will Be Powered By a Custom Chip
Following the industry trend of tech giants manufacturing their own processors, the company will start putting bespoke silicon in its mobile hardware.
TCL’s New Android Phones Can’t Keep Up With the Competition
The TCL 20 Pro 5G, 20S, and 20 SE are perfectly capable and affordable handsets, but you can do better.
How AI Will Help Keep Time at the Tokyo Olympics
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Games, is now using computer vision and motion sensors for events like swimming, gymnastics, and beach volleyball.
The Next Frontier for Phone Cameras: Stronger, Clearer Glass
Corning has a developed a new version of Gorilla Glass optimized for smartphone camera lenses that it claims will lead to a boost in photo quality.
Vecnos’ Camera Makes Capturing 360 Content Easy. Too Easy
To simplify the world of 360-degree photos and videos, the company might’ve gone a little too far with the Iqui.
The 15 Best Weekend Deals on Headphones, TVs, and Tech
We’ve scoured the internet to find you the best weekend discounts on everything from MacBooks to air fryers.