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Pinebook Pro Review: A $200 laptop that’s only for cool people.

A Chromebook alternative where you don’t have to install Linux yourself? And it can also run Chromium OS or Android off an SD card? Sign me up!

Why are we still using phone numbers?

Often if you take a logic-based critical look at something that society has long taken for granted, you might see that it really doesn’t make sense in modern society.  It may have made sense many years, or decades, or centuries ago, but it clearly doesn’t make any sense today. In the age of the internet, phone numbers are another one of those things.

Report: Apple and Valve team up for AR headsets in 2H20

According to a recent report, Apple is allegedly planning on unveiling gaming AR headsets in the second half of next year, in collaboration with Valve.

Amazon is taking $199 off Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air

The latest MacBook Air models from Apple are getting a $199 discount in their 128GB and 256GB storage configurations on Amazon
16-inch MacBook Pro

This may or may not be the 16-inch MacBook Pro

The most recent rumors suggest that there will be a separate power key, and Touch ID sensor, and now we have this 16-inch MacBook Pro pic, likely faked.
16-inch MacBook Pro

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro may come with a separate power/Touch ID key

Check out the new Touch Bar and Touch ID key in the leaked images of what could be the upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro
PixelBook Go review

Google PixelBook Go review: the almost PERFECT Chromebook?!

Google PixelBook Go review: it’s a joy to own and use. It clicks all the buttons that matter for a laptop, but needs a Chromebook price.
16-inch MacBook Pro

We may have to wait for the 16-inch MacBook Pro with Scissor Keyboard to launch in 2020

The new 16-inch MacBook Pro might arrive until next year, according the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo

We swear this is the new Xiaomi Mi Watch, not an Apple Watch

We may see a new WearOS smartwatch in the following Xiaomi Event on November 5th, the new Xiaomi Mi Watch

Best Buy has a new Apple event with discounts for the latest MacBook Pro and more

You can get the latest MacBook Pro with $150 or $200 off at Best Buys new Apple event sale that is discounting other Apple products as well

U.K. still undecided about granting Huawei access to 5G

The U.K. Prime Minister’s spokesperson said Britain is still to decide on whether to grant Huawei access to its 5G network or not.

Google could end up buying Fitbit to boost WearOS

Google may be in conversations to buy Fitbit and absorb 12 years of experience in health tracking devices to improve WearOS

Several 11” iPad Pro models are getting important discounts at Amazon

You can get the latest iPad Pro with interesting discounts that go from $150 up to $299 on Amazon.com right now
5G

U.K. to grant Huawei access to national 5G network

Following Germany’s example, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is going to reportedly grant Huawei access to the country’s 5G network.

The latest Nintendo Switch model gets a $50 discount with a free game and accessory

Walmart has an interesting Nintendo Switch bundle that allows you to get a free game and accessory with purchase, and it ships free

Google Homes and Home minis bricked after firmware update will be replaced

There is a solution for all the Google Home and Google Home mini speakers that have been bricked after the latest firmware update

How to avoid paying extra for Gmail

Back in 2004, Gmail’s email storage system seemed unlimited. Today, there are many cases of Gmail users’ losing email functionality because their account storage limits are full. Here are some tips for managing that storage limit without losing your data.
G-Suite

Former Microsoft executive joins Google to lead the G Suite team

Former Microsoft executive Javier Soltero announced on his LinkedIn profile that he is joining Google to work on G Suite.
Apple TV 4K Lightning port

Hidden Lightning port discovered on the Apple TV 4K

A Lightning port was hidden by Apple on the Apple TV 4K. It’s placement is inside the Ethernet port, and its purpose is likely for debugging.

Originally $1200, this Apple iMac is currently just $379!

The Apple iMac 21.5″ Intel i3-2100 Dual Core 3.1GHz 250GB (Certified-Refurbished) is an absolute steal at $379, which is 68% off the original price.
5G

Germany decides to reject Trump’s Huawei ban

The outlook is somewhat positive for Huawei in the European Union as Germany has finalized its 5G rules and is not moving to ban Huawei.

Google Pixelbook Go leaks ahead of October 15 launch

We get an early hands on with a Pixelbook Go prototype, complete with pictures and specs, spoiling Google’s laptop announcement too.

5G and AI will drive Intel growth over the next decade

Intel didn’t manage to succeed in the smartphone chip segment, but now it is looking at 5G and AI technologies to drive growth in the next decade.

TCL Roku TV 8-Series available for pre-order in the U.S.

The TCL Roku TV 8-series will be available in a 65-inch size, which will go for $1,999, and in a 75-inch size, going for $2,999.

Samsung announces affordable Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+

Samsung today announced the two latest members of its Chromebook family of products, the Chromebook 4 (11.6-inch) and Chromebook 4+ (15.6-inch).