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We tried it: Night Sight feature on Google Pixel lets you shoot in the dark without a flash

November 14, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Google adds a promised Night Sight feature to Pixel phones that let you shoot pictures in dim light without a flash.We tried it.

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Pricey Dolby Dimension headphones brings home theater sound directly to your ears

November 14, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

You know Dolby in the cinema or through your home theater system. But Dolby hasn’t produced a consumer product until now: Dolby Dimension headphones.

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‘Alexa, nuke the popcorn, heat up the coffee:’ We review Amazon’s $59.99 microwave

November 14, 2018November 16, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

AmazonBasics Microwave costs $59.99, and it can be controlled by voice via Alexa, and a nearby Echo device.

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iPad Pro: How it stacks up against laptops, gaming consoles, even other iPads

November 9, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

We pit Apple’s latest iPad Pro against a true laptop replacement. How Apple’s new tablet compares to a variety of devices.

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Disney’s new streaming service called Disney+ to launch late 2019

November 8, 2018November 9, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company’s streaming rival to Netflix will feature characters from Star Wars and Marvel

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Google gets girls into the game by designing apps for your mobile phone

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Google challenged thousands of teen girls to design Android games. Five finalists were chosen and now the apps are in the Google Play Store.

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Review: Apple gives MacBook Air (most) of the love it’s been lacking

November 6, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Apple hadn’t given a major update to the MacBook Air since the first Obama administration. But the new Mac gains a Retina display, Touch ID and USB-C.

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Report: Northern Virginia may be winner of Amazon HQ2 sweepstakes; Amazon exec slams leak

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Amazon is reportedly in advanced discussions about opening HQ2 in Crystal City, Va. An Amazon exec tweets that leaks don’t help the area’s cause

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Review: I tested the cute and reborn Palm – but do you really need a smartphone stand-in?

November 2, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Palm is teaming up with Verizon on the cute new Palm handset, a something between a connected wearable and a smartphone

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First look: MacBook Air and iPad Pro — Are you ready to spend big for Apple’s latest?

October 30, 2018Edward C. Baig, USA TODAYComments Off

Apple gave us what we expected: A long overdue refresh of the MacBook Air laptop and a newer iPad Pro with Face ID instead of a Home button.