Michael SimonStaff Writer, PCWorld
If it has a screen, battery or a plug, Michael Simon wants to play with it. He has been obsessed with technology since he bought his first ThinkPad—the one with the lift-up keyboard that let you swap out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style.
HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 review: A giant, powerful convertible that most people don't need
HP loaded up its Chromebook x360 14 G1 with some high-end parts, but the result is too unwieldy to work well as a convertible, and it's expensive, too.
Huawei delays the launch of its $2,600 folding Mate X phone, surprising no one
Huawei has pushed back the release of the folding Mate X phone from June to September.
Lenovo Smart Clock review: Great form compensates for a lack of function
The Lenovo Smart Clock is the smallest Google Assistant-powered smart display, both in size and stature, but it nails its core mission.
Five burning Pixel 4 questions following Google's official 'leak'
Now that Google has revealed what the back of the Pixel 4 will look like, I have so many questions.
Google shows off the Pixel 4's dual camera after leaks surface
Google just tweeted out a picture of the Pixel 4. It will have a dual camera and no fingerprint sensor on the back.
The Opera GX browser is built for gamers with RAM and CPU limiters, RGB lighting, and Twitch
Opera has launched the Opera GX browser for gamers with RAM and CPU limiters, Twitch integration, and of course RGB lighting, among other features.
Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Google Pixel 3a: Which mid-range shooter should you buy?
Samsung has launched the mid-range Galaxy A50 in the U.S. to take on the Google Pixel 3a, but which handset should you buy?
Fitbit Charge 3 vs Inspire HR: Which advanced fitness tracker is right for you?
The Fitbit Charge 3 and Inspire HR trackers both offer smartwatch features with fitness and tracking and small grayscale screens. But which one is right for your wrist?
Google Assistant takes the wheel in Waze to bring hands-free reports and directions
Google is rolling out full Assistant support in Waze to Android phones today.
The star of WWDC wasn’t the Mac Pro or Dark Mode. It was privacy
Apple unveiled a lot of new features during WWDC, but none was bigger than its privacy push.
10 new features Apple borrowed, copied, and stole from Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and Fitbit
Apple unveiled a list of new things during its WWDC keynote, but most of them were old news to Android fans.
Meet WatchOS 6: Six ways Apple is turning its watch into a mini iPhone
Apple has unveiled watchOS 6, and it makes the Apple Watch more independent than ever.
Google Maps will now help you navigate restaurant menus, too
A new feature in Google Maps highlights popular dishes with the help of user reviews.
How to pay for NYC subway and bus fares using your Apple, Android, Fitbit, or Samsung device
New York City's OMNY contactless payment system goes live on May 31. Here's how to use it with your watch or phone.
Apple's surprise iPod touch refresh has a faster processor, more storage, same everything else
Apple has unveiled the seventh-generation iPod touch with an A10 processor and a new 256GB storage option.
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