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Google’s Pixel Smartphone Line: Extended and…Distended?
A few weeks ago, I told you about (among other things) the iPhone 16e, Apple’s latest “entry-level” smartphone and the pricier successor to the three-generation iPhone SE series: I couldn’t resist noting that Google had responded to Apple’s news with a (temporary, as it turned out) price cut on its (then-)latest-generation entry-level smartphone, the Pixel…
I rely on these indispensable utility apps to get the most out of my Pixel
So you’ve just bought a shiny new Pixel device and you’re wondering what apps could elevate the experience? For what it’s worth, your new Pixel already comes pre-installed with a trove of must-use applications — and it’s mostly devoid of bloatware. However, regardless of Google doing a great job at providing essentials right out of…
Here’s how the Pixel launcher turns me into a productivity pro
Summary The Pixel launcher already on your phone has the features you need to make yourself more productive. Options like app suggestions, the Now Playing lock screen feature, and widgets can get you in and out of your phone faster. In general, only use what you need and opt for fewer apps. Personalizing your phone…
Google's Pixel 9 Pro is $200 off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
While Apple’s new iPhone 16e may be the big tech news of the week, it’s one of Google’s Pixel phones that leads our latest weekly deal roundup. More specifically, the Pixel 9 Pro — our pick for the best Android handset — is down to $799 at several retailers, a $200 drop that represents the…
Nexus 7 Pixel edition: it’s time for Google to resurrect the greatest tablet ever
Summary Google has released a number of tablets over the years, but none have quite lived up to the hype of the original Nexus 7. Google’s 2012 Nexus 7 was built by Asus — it ran on the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, and it shipped with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. It’s time for Google to…
The phone that no one bought: the Pixel 8a deserved better
Summary The Google Pixel 8a delivers most of the features of the Pixel 8 while costing hundreds less. It even holds up well next to the Pixel 9. Don’t fall prey to FOMO when shopping for a phone. You can be forgiven for forgetting that Google released the Pixel 8a. By the time it shipped…
Asus ProArt PA27JCV 5K professional monitor review: Redefining pixel density and color accuracy
Asus’ ProArt series of professional monitors has always been a standard bearer not only for color accuracy and flexibility, but also for innovation. Technologies like Mini LED, Quantum Dots and OLED have used this model line as a place to showcase the bleeding edge. Ultra HD, AKA 4K, is the generally accepted pinnacle of pixel…
The 12 best gadgets we reviewed this year
I’ve lost count of the number of things we reviewed this year at Engadget. In 2024, the types of products we tested ranged from the typical phones, laptops and headphones to AI wearables, robotic lawnmowers and handheld gaming consoles, alongside games and shows. It can feel hard to keep track of it all, but thankfully,…