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OnLeaks / MySmartPriceOnePlus’ first attempt at making a smartwatch was mostly a meh attempt, even though it looked extremely sleek. The biggest drawback, of course, was the software. It was essentially a bare-bones software reskinning atop a very basic real-time operating system (RTOS) foundation. Put simply, it was a not an app-loving operating system and was far away from the deep functional goodness that the likes of Google’s Wear OS and Apple’s watchOS have to offer. The second attempt, which just surfaced online, could atone for those sins. Leaker OnLeaks (via MySmartPrice) has shared alleged renders of the second-generation OnePlus…

The Google Pixel range is generally Android at its very best, and it’s the device you pick up if you want a pure Android experience, along with an incredible camera and some of the best toys Google can muster. But even a phone crafted by the makers of Android isn’t immune to bugs and problems, and the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, while still new devices, already have their fair share of bugs and issues. While sometimes it’s simply a case that your particular unit is faulty and needs returning, sometimes there are problems that can be fixed…

RobinhoodWhether you’re a hobby trader, a more seasoned investor, or someone who follows financial news, you’ve probably heard of Robinhood. It’s an online trading platform that’s popular among newbie investors and those with self-directed portfolios who want to take investing into their own hands. What is Robinhood? Founded by two Stanford grads on a mission to provide more access to investing and to “democratize finance for all,” Robinhood provides various financial features at your fingertips in a phone app. You can trade stocks and options, invest in cryptocurrency, and even fund an IRA retirement plan. Robinhood also offers a “cash…

iPhone 14 Plus (left) and iPhone 15 Plus Andy Boxall / Digital TrendsIf you’re reading this article, chances are high that you keep pretty up-to-date with modern technology, including smartphones like Apple’s iPhone. You may upgrade your phone every few years, or — if you’re like me — you might even upgrade every year, But sometimes, it’s easy to forget that not everyone is a techie. There are people out there who use a device until it dies, no matter how bad of shape it’s in. Or they may wait until someone gifts them a “new” phone. Sometimes, we need…

Best Buy is one of the key retailers when it comes to offering fantastic Black Friday deals. That means it’s the perfect place to check out awesome TV deals, laptop deals, and even great sales on appliances too. With hundreds of options newly available, we’ve helped you out by picking out some highlights. Below, you’ll find all the best Best Buy Black Friday deals on TVs, laptops, gaming PCs, headphones, appliances, and other items too. Best Buy Black Friday TV deals LGBest Buy is consistently one of the best retailers for TV deals. Throughout the year, it has some great…

humaneSix months after it was first shown off, Humane has announced that its unique Ai Pin device is about to go on sale. San Francisco-based Humane describes the Ai Pin as “the first wearable device and software platform built to harness the full power of artificial intelligence (AI).” What is the Ai Pin? At first glance it looks a bit like an Apple Watch, but instead of wrapping around your wrist, it sits on your chest. Oh, and it doesn’t have a screen as such, instead projecting a “laser ink display” onto the palm of your hand. Aiming to give…

Joe Maring / Digital TrendsThe decision isn’t always easy when looking for a new smartphone, especially when a manufacturer releases strikingly similar phones simultaneously. A case in point is Samsung, which released three top-tier Galaxy handsets earlier this year: the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s top-of-the-line handset and is in a league all its own. It’s a little more challenging to tell the difference between the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus. We will break down these two devices for you here so you can see which will better fit…

Andrew Martonik / Digital TrendsBlack Friday is a great time to splurge on expensive purchases you’ve been holding out on. TVs, appliances and phones are some of the most popular purchases during the shopping event. Samsung is a big player in all of these areas, and Samsung products are not known for being cheap. Thankfully some retailers have already started early Black Friday deals, and there are some great discounts available on Samsung products. We’ve collected the best Samsung deals we can find on TVs, tablets, phones, monitors, soundbars and appliances. Samsung TV Black Friday deals SamsungSamsung TVs are some…

Joe Maring / Digital TrendsOwners of a Google account that has been inactive for at least two years have started receiving email warnings telling them it will be permanently deleted starting December 1, 2023, if they don’t log in. According to The Independentthe warning messages are a part of Google’s recent policy change that was announced earlier this year. The alerts are not surprising. In May, Google declared that accounts that have not been used for a long time are an open invitation to security threats. With that in mind, Google revised its policy and revealed that accounts lying dormant…

Andy Zahn / Digital TrendsGoogle’s acquisition of fitness-tracking company Fitbit seemed like a big move at the time, but four years later, the future of Fitbit looks uncertain. Recently, Google has discontinued Fitbit products in many countries, and despite promising to make fitness “more accessible to more people,” Google has only released one new Fitbit-branded product in 2023. Neither of these decisions reflects positively on the company, which has a history of discontinuing once-popular products, sometimes on what feels like a whim. As noted on Google’s support website spotted by Android Authority, Fitbit products are no longer being sold in…