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Acer’s latest Chromebooks include first 17-inch display; first w/ Intel Evo

During the Next @ Acer event, the company unveiled four new Chrome OS devices, including world’s firsts with the first Chromebook with a 17-inch screen, and the first to be Intel Evo certified. On the high-end, Acer is refreshing its flagship Chromebook Spin 713, which is the first Chromebook to be certified for the Intel Evo platform, guaranteeing speed, support for Thunderbolt 4, and a…
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Here’s a sneak peek at the Google Store in New York City [Gallery]

The first-ever physical Google retail location will open in Chelsea this summer. Ahead of that, here’s a sneak peek at the store in New York City and how it’s very much reflective of Made by Google’s friendly design language. The store spans nearly the entire width of the building, which spans from W 15th to W 16th Street, while wrapping around the right corner. Large windows are home to…
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Pokémon HOME for iOS teases new Catch Calendar feature with Bulbasaur and Squirtle as gifts

Pokémon HOME launched in 2020 for iOS and Android users as a way to store pocket monsters from the Nintendo DS games to your phone and then to the Nintendo Switch. Today, The Pokémon Company teased a major update coming this June for iOS users. According to a blog post, sorting Pokémon through the Pokémon HOME app is becoming easier than ever with the new Catch Calendar feature. It enhances…
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Asus ROG Phone 5 arrives in the United States for $999

If gaming is the most important thing you do on your smartphone, Asus has the option for you. Following its reveal earlier this year, the Asus ROG Phone 5 has just arrived in the United States with a hefty price tag in tow. Asus ROG Phone 5 delivers one heck of a package…
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Google Pixel 6 may deliver a faster GPU by using similar hardware to Galaxy S21

Google’s 2021 hardware lineup is shaping up to be pretty exciting, with leaks showing off a completely revamped hardware design and the “Whitechapel” chip. Now, evidence points to a GPU performance upgrade for the Pixel 6. One major complaint about Pixel 5 was its GPU, partially because it was artificially limited for months. The Adreno 620 GPU was certainly capable for most tasks but…
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