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Razer's Blade 15 gaming laptop is $450 off at Amazon

If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop to get you through a particularly rough winter, you might be in luck. Amazon is selling a well-equipped version of the Razer Blade 15 Base laptop for $1,350, or a steep $450 off the usual price. That money nets you a six-core, 10th-generation Core i7 chip, GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, a 1080p 144Hz display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It’s $50…
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Apple releases iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini

After debuting iOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, and more yesterday, Apple has released iOS 14.3 for HomePod and HomePod mini. iOS 14.3 for Apple’s smart speakers comes with the generic and sparse release notes: “This update includes general performance and stability…
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New Google Pay gets simple dark theme on Android

The new Google Pay for the US launched almost a month ago in early access, and it’s now getting a straightforward dark theme on Android. At launch, the service’s new intertwined logo is briefly shown against a bright background before switching over to gray depending on your system theme. There is no in-app toggle to set independently. The dark mode applies to the main sheet and bottom bar.
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Google acquires CloudReady OS that turns old PCs into Chromebooks w/ plans to make official offering

Neverware lets you turn old PCs and Macs into Chromebook-esque devices through its CloudReady OS. While primarily aimed at schools and enterprises, a free “Home” edition for everyone is available. Google has now acquired Neverware and CloudReady with plans to integrate it with Chrome OS. The news was quietly announced by Neverware on Monday afternoon. It comes after Google invested in a…
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Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G appears on TENAA, confirms most rumored specs

Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G is expected to arrive on December 24, blurring the lines between midrange and flagship. Rumors were claiming the phone will have a Snapdragon 865 chipset, four cameras with one of them bringing along a periscope lens, and plenty of storage options. The smartphone has finally appeared on TENAA, masked behind its model number PDRM00, confirming pretty much most claims and…
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