Report: ARM’s IPO will see Apple, Google, Samsung, Nvidia and others buying shares

Chip designer ARM filed for an IPO last month and insiders speaking to Reuters report that many major tech companies are interested. The initial public offering will be at a valuation between $50 billion and $55 billion, 10% of shares have been set aside for partners (SoftBank will keep the other 90%). The list of […]

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You can now save 22% when buying the unlocked Galaxy A54 5G

The factory-unlocked Galaxy A54 5G is now available at a pretty massive discount of 22%. The deal is available through Amazon and allows you to buy the unlocked Galaxy A54 5G for just $349. However, there’s one caveat to this Amazon deal. You have to be an Prime member to take advantage of the price […]

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Is the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro worth buying in 2023?

Samsung announced a new smartwatch series at Galaxy Unpacked last week. The Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are clear-cut upgrades over the standard Galaxy Watch 5 released in 2022, but what about the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro? Is Samsung’s first and (so far) only Pro smartwatch still worth buying in 2023? […]

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This is THE webcam deal you should be buying right now

When attending meetings online, broadcasting yourself live on streaming services, or simply saying “hi” to your long-distant friends and family, you’re going to need a high-quality webcam so you can look your best while greeting people on the internet. Luckily for you, Elgato has your covered with the Elgato Facecam, the company’s debut webcam, which […]

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Microsoft considered buying Square Enix to add Final Fantasy and more to Xbox

What you need to know More evidence has been uploaded in the ongoing hearing between the FTC and Microsoft.  According to new evidence, Microsoft had a plan to buy Square Enix in 2019.  Microsoft identified franchises like Final Fantasy that could add a lot to the Xbox first-party lineup. The plan, dubbed “Project Phoenix,” did […]

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Microsoft tried buying Zynga prior to Activision Blizzard deal

What you need to know During the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer explained that prior to the Activision Blizzard deal, Microsoft looked at buying Zynga.  Zynga is a mobile developer and publisher responsible for numerous games such as the Farmville franchise.  Spencer explains that ultimately, the deal didn’t work out because […]

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer: Microsoft heard Starfield might skip Xbox before buying Bethesda

What you need to know During the FTC vs. Microsoft hearing, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer was being cross-examined by FTC counsel.  As part of the cross-examination, Spencer talked about how Microsoft heard Starfield might be skipping Xbox, presumably as a PS5 timed console exclusive.  Two other ZeniMax Media titles, Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo, were […]

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Samsung to start buying OLED panels from LG for its TVs

Samsung may be a big TV manufacturer, but it doesn’t do OLED TVs since 2015. The company bet on its QLED panels, which are far closer to LCD panels in terms of both cost and quality. The company is also rapidly developing its microLED tech, which is seen as superior to OLED in terms of […]

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Apple Announces ‘Shop With a Specialist Over Video’ Feature for Buying an iPhone

Apple today announced that customers in the U.S. can now connect with an Apple Specialist over a one-way video session while shopping for an iPhone on the company’s online store. With this new service, customers can learn about the latest iPhone models and features, switching to iOS, trade-in offers, carrier deals, and financing options. “Shop […]

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Valve reminds you to be careful of scam sites when buying your Steam Deck

What you need to know Valve has tweeted out reminding folks of where the official places to buy a Steam Deck are.  Resellers aren’t necessarily bad, but they’re not necessarily good, either.  If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is, so be on the lookout for scams. Now the Steam Deck […]

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US Army says ‘no thanks’ to buying more HoloLens devices this year, demands several hardware improvements first

What you need to know A new report from Bloomberg says the US Army isn’t happy with the military-grade version of HoloLens. It has requested a new version with improvements that address complaits around discomfort. The US Army is refusing to purchase more headsets until this new version is complete. A new report from Bloomberg […]

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5 Things to Consider When Buying a Third-Party Charger for Your iPhone

When you purchase an iPhone, you’ll typically receive some kind of charger with your device. What you get depends on your phone’s model, and some of the newer iPhones won’t include a wall charger. Related Reading: While you can use Apple’s chargers, some users prefer using third-party ones. They might do so for multiple reasons, […]

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Samsung won’t be buying OLED panels from China’s BOE this year

Samsung has been buying OLED and LCD panels from China’s BOE for a few years now. These panels are used in smartphones and TVs. However, it looks like the company won’t be buying display panels from BOE next year. According to a list obtained by TheElec, Samsung has removed BOE from its official suppliers’ list, […]

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Man Robbed After Buying 300 iPhones From Apple Fifth Avenue

An unnamed 27-year-old man who purchased 300 iPhones from Apple Fifth Avenue on Monday morning was robbed shortly after leaving the store, according to 1010Wins Radio in New York. He was carrying 300 iPhone 13s in three bags and walking to his car at 1:45 a.m. when another car pulled up next to him. Two […]

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Why Samsung makes the only Android tablets worth buying

Global tablet shipments haven’t seen considerable growth since they hit their peak back in 2014. The shipments have registered a steep decline since then. Apple and Samsung are the two major players in the market. The iPad remains a popular device and its dominant position has so far gone unchallenged. While a lot of companies […]

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The Xbox Series S is the best gift you should be buying this year

The holiday season is officially here to finish 2022 with a grand finale, and millions of people are scrambling to fulfil their gift-giving ambitions for families, friends, and loved ones. For those still on the fence about larger gift ideas, look no further than the impossibly compact Xbox Series S, which will undoubtedly go down […]

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Weekly poll: the Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro are selling high megapixel counts, are you buying?

Two hundred megapixels – that’s how far smartphone cameras have come. Back when we started “this phone has a camera” was enough to make jaws drop. These days it’s not only about raw resolution, image processing has come a long way (especially with the advent of computational photography) thanks to the ever more powerful mobile […]

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Weekly poll: the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are selling the pure Android benchmark, are you buying it?

Some would say the Pixel 7 series is how Android 13 is meant to be experienced. Others would argue that it’s even better, thanks to the Pixel exclusive features and the promise of new ones to come with future Pixel Feature Drops. Others still would point to the headaches that previous Pixel generations have caused […]

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Five Apple Products You Should Avoid Buying Right Now

Rumors suggest that Apple still has several new devices that are coming before the end of the year, including a range of Macs and iPads. It’s not looking like we’re going to get an October event in 2022, but refreshes are coming soon, probably via press release. If you’re planning to buy a Mac or […]

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Xbox One S vs. X: Is it still worth buying one in 2022? (Spoiler: No)

(opens in new tab) Xbox One X Raw 4K power The Xbox One X was the most powerful games console until the Xbox Series X and Series S came out, running the latest games with the crispest, detailed visuals on TV sets with 4K HDR support. Given the fact this console is no longer being […]

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