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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra

Motorola unveils the Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.09.2022
Motorola unveiled three new and exciting Android smartphones at a special event that took place on September 8th, in Milan, Italy. After the (fairly) recent launch of the new Edge 30, announced on August 18, rumors were that other new Edge phones were on their way, and now we know...
Samsung Unpacked 2022

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, Z Fold4, Buds2 Pro, Watch5, and Watch5 Pro are here!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 10.08.2022
Today, Samsung has launched several exciting devices. First, we have the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, which are available for pre-order and will be shipped starting August 26th. We also have Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, promising to deliver better audio quality and active noise cancellation, and Samsung Galaxy...
POCO X4 Pro 5G

POCO X4 Pro 5G: Flashy Android mid-ranger for young audiences!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 01.03.2022
POCO X4 Pro 5G is one of the latest smartphones that aims to deliver a flagship-like experience at a reasonable price of approximately 330 USD / 300 Euro. It was showcased for the first time during the Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona. We’ve been at the Xiaomi/POCO stand, used...
Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro & Pro 360: Portability & promising specs!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 28.02.2022
At Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Samsung showcased their new Galaxy Book 2 Pro series, a flagship lineup of ultraportable Windows laptops featuring the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 with S Pen functionality and Galaxy Book 2 Pro with (or without) 5G. Both are available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch...
Synology NAS

Synology DiskStation Manager 7: Beta available, free update coming in 2021

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.12.2020
Synology makes some of the best Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions on the market, and they are all powered by its DiskStation Manager (DSM) software platform. In our reviews, we always appreciated the flexibility and ease of use of DSM. Synology is now working on finalizing a new version of...
Windows 10

What's new in Windows 10 October 2020 Update?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.10.2020
The autumnal October 2020 Update (version 20H2) for Windows 10 is out and brings a few new things designed to streamline our experience with this operating system. While this update doesn't come with as many new features as previous ones, that's not necessarily a bad thing. In a way, it...
AMD Ryzen

AMD Zen 3 and Ryzen 5000 processors are coming (specs, prices, release date)

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.10.2020
In an online event that was held on YouTube, AMD's CEO Lisa Su announced the official launch of the company's new Ryzen 5000 series processors. Obviously, the focus of the presentation was underlining the improvements brought by the new Zen 3 architecture and the increase in performance offered by the...
Windows 10

What's new in Windows 10 May 2020 Update?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.04.2020
The Spring of 2020 has arrived and, just like it did in the last few years, Microsoft is getting ready to launch a new major update for Windows 10. Initially, everyone thought it would be called April 2020 Update. However, Microsoft decided to postpone it, and call it May 2020...
COVID-19

5 places to get live updates for COVID-19 in the US

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 31.03.2020
We are all affected by COVID-19, so it makes sense to want to get live updates about the pandemic, especially if you're living in the United States, the latest Coronavirus epicenter. However, finding reliable sources online can prove to be a challenge. If you live in the US and want...
Amazon Echo

Why IoT devices like Amazon Echo are a target for attackers, and how to protect yourself

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.10.2019
Key reinstallation attacks or KRACK are cyberattacks that exploit a vulnerability in the way WiFi networks encrypt and transmit data, with the aim of stealing what is transmitted over the network. Such attacks can result in theft of sensitive information or can be used as man-in-the-middle attacks, serving the victim...
Windows 10

What's new in Windows 10 November 2019 Update?

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.10.2019
In November 2019, Microsoft has scheduled the release of the next feature update for Windows 10, bringing it to version 1909. However, this update does not bring significant new features or changes, like previous updates. For November 2019 Update, Microsoft has changed its focus to fixing bugs, and the update...
Sony WI-1000XM2

Sony WI-1000XM2 - The premium neckband with excellent noise cancellation

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 09.09.2019
Sony had a busy time during IFA Berlin. Besides launching the new Xperia 5, they also announced some interesting neckband earphones - the Sony WI-1000XM2. It is a light product, with a classic design, and some interesting hardware features. This new model has an in-line remote similar to wired earbuds,...
Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei announces new variants for the P30 Pro, and the beta for EMUI 10

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 06.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Huawei has made many announcements, both for new chips that are going to be used in their future smartphones, and for new products. One unexpected move is that they also launched new color variants of their existing flagship - the Huawei P30 Pro. Here is how the...
Sony Xperia 5

Sony announces Xperia 5 - A high-end smartphone with cool features

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2019
At IFA Berlin, Sony announced the launch of a new smartphone. It is called Xperia 5, and it's part of the Sony flagship series, with a thin and compact design. Sony Xperia 5 has most of the features found on the Xperia 1, in a smaller form, while at the...
Windows 10

What's new in Windows 10 May 2019 Update? 13 new features!

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  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.05.2019
On May 21st, 2019, Microsoft released the next major update to Windows 10, called Windows May 2019 Update. It is a significant upgrade bringing several improvements to Windows 10, specifically to the user interface and the security features of the operating system. If you want to know what is new...
Samsung Galaxy A80

Samsung is getting rid of notches and holes with upcoming Galaxy A80

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  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 12.04.2019
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A80 brings excellent news to smartphone addicts everywhere. Gone are the frustrations caused by that pesky notch at the top of your display, gone the sad mornings crying in your coffee because you have to scroll (again!) an extra half an inch when catching up on...
Kaspersky

Cybersecurity through education: Kaspersky Interactive Protection Simulation

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  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 13.02.2019
Kaspersky Lab has developed a strategy that emphasizes education in cybersecurity. Alongside the investment in technology, education is just as crucial for the cybersecurity of a home as it is for a business. What is the point of mounting the most sophisticated lock on the door if the people using...