Microsoft’s budget-friendly Surface Laptop Go 2 is EVEN CHEAPER right now for Amazon Prime Day

We love Microsoft Surface products here at Windows Central, so you bet we’re going to highlight some of the best Prime Day laptop deals between now and the end of next week. Today, we’ve spotted this excellent deal on a top-end Surface Laptop Go 2, with an Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage […]

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Nearby Share now works even when device screens are turned off

Many people still use Bluetooth or third-party apps to transfer files from their Android devices. However, a capable AirDrop equivalent is available for Android users called Nearby Share. Google also introduced the ability to use Nearby Share to transfer files between Android and Windows devices. According to the latest reports, the Nearby Share is gaining […]

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With its new update, SmartThings Energy can save you even more money

SmartThings Energy in the USA is becoming smarter thanks to AI (artificial intelligence). Samsung’s energy management platform is now leveraging more AI technologies to give users greater control of their energy bills, save money, and use smart home devices more conveniently. Samsung announced today that SmartThings Energy has partnered with Electricity Maps. The latter is […]

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Dell slashes XPS 15 and XPS 17 prices even further, giving you savings of up to $900

Update: Dell’s deal on the XPS 17 has gotten better since this article was first published. The XPS 17 is now discounted by up to $900. The piece has been updated to reflect the change. Dell has a long history of making some of the best Windows laptops. My family has had Dell PCs for […]

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Samsung Health gets even better for fitness enthusiasts through Les Mills

This week, Samsung announced a new collaboration with fitness platform Les Mills, which should benefit Samsung Health users in a great way. Thanks to this Samsung Health x Les Mills partnership, 14 Les Mills classes are now available for Health users via smart TVs that have the Samsung Smart Hub. These classes are “exclusively free” […]

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After WhatsApp, even Instagram copies Telegram’s one-way broadcast feature

A few days ago, WhatsApp announced Broadcast Channels that allow people, brands, and celebrities to send one-way messages to followers. Now, that feature is coming to Instagram as well. This feature was first seen on Telegram, which allowed people to send one-way messages in groups. Instagram’s Broadcast Channels feature will roll out more broadly to […]

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Only Samsung gained quarterly market share in Q1, doing what even Apple couldn’t

Samsung maintained the lead over the smartphone market in the first quarter of the year, and impressively enough, it was the only OEM in the top-5 to experience a market share increase quarter-on-quarter. Others, including Apple, lost market share on-quarter, but Samsung prevailed, partly thanks to its newest flagship phones. Market data from TrendForce shows […]

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Dell slashes XPS 15 and XPS 17 prices even further, giving you savings of up to $850

Dell has a long history of making some of the best Windows laptops. My family has had Dell PCs for years, so I keep a close eye on deals from the company. Right now, you can get a Dell XPS 15 for $1,099, thanks to a $800 discount. That sale is on last year’s model […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 5 display crease could be even less of a non-issue

We might be a little over a month from the next Unpacked event, where Samsung will reveal the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. While the latter model is said to bring more striking design changes thanks to a larger folder-shaped cover screen, the book-like foldable might have a much tamer approach […]

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Vision Pro to Get Even More Human-Like ‘Spatial Personas’ for FaceTime

Apple’s new Vision Pro headset can scan a user’s face and use advanced machine learning to create a photorealistic “Persona” of them for video calls. And in a future visionOS update, these avatars will become even more realistic. Spatial Persona on Vision Pro In its Platforms State of the Union video for developers this week, […]

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Award-winning Logitech Master peripherals upgraded for even more productivity

What you need to know Logitech’s award-winning Master series of peripherals is designed for software developers and creative professionals. The MX Master 3S mouse and MX Keys S Keyboard have been upgraded and released as the MX Keys S and MX Anywhere 3S alongside the MX Keys S Combo. All Logitech products are certified carbon […]

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Google’s Pixel Fold sold out, and the phone is not even out yet

Google announced its first foldable phone inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold series at I/O earlier this month. And while Pixel Fold pre-orders are still open ahead of the phone’s official June 27 release, Google’s online store in the USA already appears to be out of stock. In theory, this means Pixel Fold customers in […]

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Galaxy A21s gets a new firmware update, even though it will never get Android 13

The Galaxy A21s, a smartphone that will never receive Android 13 or later OS upgrades, is now getting the latest security patch from Samsung. The May 2023 update has rolled out to dozens of Galaxy devices so far, but as far as the Galaxy S21s goes, the update’s reach is yet limited. In other words, […]

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Adobe Photoshop just got even easier to use with Generative Fill AI edits

What you need to know Adobe Firefly is the creative software company’s AI generative program.  Today, Adobe announced that Firefly has been integrated into Photoshop allowing for Generative Fill, which lets users make edits, extend images, or remove objects using word prompts. Firefly’s generative AI abilities will continue to be integrated into Adobe’s Creative Cloud […]

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Galaxy A14 goes official in India, but is it even worth it?

Last week’s leak concerning Galaxy A14 4G prices for India was correct. Samsung kicked off this week with the Galaxy A14 4G hitting the stores, and the phone does indeed start at INR 13,999 ($168), which makes it one of the company’s most affordable phones in India and elsewhere. And yet, whether or not it’s […]

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Sony Xperia 10 V packs a bigger main sensor, even lighter body

Along with its flagship 1 V model, Sony just announced its latest midranger – the Xperia 10 V. It is the world’s lightest 5,000 mAh smartphone currently on the market. Sitting at 159 grams, the handset is actually a couple of grams lighter than its predecessor. The Sony Xperia 10 V retains the Snapdragon 695 […]

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WhatsApp’s Android app using mic even when it isn’t being used

While WhatsApp is working on a bunch of new features for its messaging app, there is a big bug that needs to be fixed as soon as possible. According to several user reports, because of an underlying bug, WhatsApp is continuously using the mic even when the user closes the app. This issue appears to […]

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Diablo wasn’t even meant to be in Diablo 3

What you need to know The Diablo Podcast runs weekly on Youtube and later on Spotify and other podcast platforms. Their most recent guest Jay Wilson was a lead designer on Diablo 3 and revealed that Diablo was not initially penned to appear in the game. This is interesting news as fans are wondering if […]

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Galaxy S23 takes longer to charge wirelessly even with first-party chargers

Most smartphone brands are consistently increasing wireless charging speed on their smartphones. Some phones like the OnePlus 10 Pro, Oppo X6 Pro, Vivo X90 Pro+, and Xiaomi 13 Pro offer jaw-dropping wireless charging wattage of 50W, completing a full charge in around 30 minutes. iPhones charge significantly slower, but Apple has at least improved over […]

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Galaxy Tab S9 will be even faster than Galaxy S23

Samsung is expected to launch its new high-end tablets later this year alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The new tablets are expected to bring improved performance, newer software, and a more durable design (IP68 rating). The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has been spotted using the same chipset as […]

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