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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, dunk test

Apple’s iPhone 6 is more durable, less breakable than iPhone 5S, Galaxy S5, One M8

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, along with being the largest phones Apple has ever built, are also the toughest and most durable. Perhaps even more importantly, the iPhone 6 beats out the durability of other Android phones in the … Continue reading

Chrome Apps for Mobile upgraded to feel more like native apps

Google’s project to bring Chrome apps to mobile continues with new capabilities to give Chrome apps that native-like feel on mobile.

Crescent Bay, Oculus Rift prototype

Oculus reveals Crescent Bay VR headset with 360-degree head tracking and headphones

At the Oculus Connect developer conference in Hollywood, Oculus VR has revealed its next step towards a consumer-ready virtual reality headset: the Crescent Bay prototype. Crescent Bay has a better and lower-latency display, 360-degree head tracking, much reduced weight (and … Continue reading

Five tips to soup up Chrome for Android

Chrome for Android is one of the most capable and powerful browsers around, but some of its best features aren’t immediately obvious. If you’re a new Android user, or just haven’t really bothered to play around with browser settings, you … Continue reading

Samsung Gear VR headset hands-on: Better than the Oculus Rift (in some ways)

Samsung’s Gear VR headset isn’t perfect, but the first big-name VR headset to market makes an impressive debut nonetheless.

AT&T shanghais cord-cutters with $40 deal that has plenty of strings attached

As more so-called cord-cutters turn their backs on TV services, providers like AT&T U-verse are doing everything in their power to lure them back, even bundling services like HBO Go and Amazon Prime. Yes, for $40 per month, AT&T will … Continue reading

Camera test: The iPhone 6 still won’t beat a DSLR — but it’s close

If you have even a passing interest in taking photos, you’ll want to play with the iPhone 6′s camera.

Camera test: The iPhone 6 won’t beat a DSLR, but it’s still an excellent device

While I don’t have any formal photography training, to say that I enjoy taking pictures is an understatement. I’ve been obsessed with digital photography and filmmaking ever since I picked up my first Olympus 2-megapixel camera, and that love has … Continue reading

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ET deals: Dell UltraSharp panoramic 29-inch monitor for $450, FreedomPop Hub and 10GB trial for $30

Dual monitor setups are proven to increase productivity, but if you’re the kind of person who’s bothered by even a slim bezel getting in the way of your multitasking, check out this panoramic UltraSharp from Dell. Get a high resolution ultrawide … Continue reading

Sorry, Netflix and Hulu: YouTube is the top spot to watch TV online

YouTube is the most popular source for online TV, with Netflix coming in second and Hulu third. That’s the conclusion of a 2,400-person survey conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates, one of broadcast television’s most respected consulting firms. The survey … Continue reading