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Motorola Edge+ promises 4Gbps speeds — if 5G mmWave networks catch up

Since Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips and other widely available components now power almost all of the world’s 5G smartphones, individual OEMs are trying to find ways to make their devices stand out. So Motorola is launching its Edge+ phone with a familiar trick: promising insane peak speeds, even if current 5G networks aren’t yet able to deliver them. While Edge+ isn’t a slouch on other…
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Steam’s new experiment is improving search results in the game store

Valve revealed today that its latest Steam Labs experiment is optimizing its digital gaming store’s search engine. Steam is the world’s largest digital PC store. It’s important that its users can easily discover new games, both for Valve and the publishers that use Steam. Right now, Steam can be a bit front-loaded. The games that are hits are big hits, while many more titles go unnoticed.
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Razer’s new Blade Stealth 13 has the world’s fastest 13.3-inch screen

Razer has announced the early 2020 edition of its Blade Stealth 13. The new model replaces last year’s GTX model and starts at $1,799. It will be available in the second quarter of 2020. The biggest news is that the new Stealth is the first Ultrabook with a 13.3-inch 120Hz display, compared to the 60Hz displays on prior models. (Razer will also offer a 4K touchscreen model aimed at content…
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The OnePlus 6T is down to $280 today at Woot

The 2018 OnePlus 6T phone is as low as $280 right now at Woot, an online store owned and operated by Amazon. This particular model being sold was originally locked to T-Mobile, but it can now be used with that carrier as well as Verizon and AT&T. In case you need a…
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How to use your Android or iOS device as a webcam

A good webcam, let alone any webcam, is tough to find these days. Just to put a time marker on this post: the coronavirus pandemic has moved much of America’s workforce into a work-from-home environment. With so many people in need of basic tech supplies, demand for…
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Review: Tech21’s Galaxy S20 cases keep your phone and the Earth a little cleaner

Cleanliness is a topic on just about everyone’s mind nowadays, and really, every little thing you do helps. Lately, I’ve been using Tech21’s cases with my Galaxy S20+, and I’ve got to say, there’s a lot to like. Here’s a quick overview. Tech21 is a pretty popular case maker whose case options we’ve covered here before. They’re best known for the “Evo Check” case, which stays…
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