Florence Ion, Author at Gizmodo

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 is One of the Best Small Android Phones You Can Buy Right Now

The S23+ is also great if you want a bigger phone, though it's less powerful than the Ultra.

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Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro May Ditch Physical Volume and Mute Buttons

Don't worry, there's still a dedicated mute button.

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Qualcomm’s Next Mid-Range Android Chip Can Support Up to 16GB of RAM

The first devices to use the new processor will ship this month overseas.

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Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is an Affordable Way to Get One of the Best Smartphone Displays

The Android smartphone starts at $450 and boasts a Super AMOLED screen with up to 1000 nits brightness.

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YouTube TV’s Price Is Increasing to $73 a Month, and It Makes Me Want to Cancel My Subscription

Wasn’t the point of all these streaming services to avoid paying for cable?

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Does It Matter if Samsung’s Phone Cameras Fake Their Moon Shots?

Samsung responds to the controversy around the moon-capturing capabilities of its Galaxy S22/S23 Ultra cameras.

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This is Probably the Pixel 8 Pro, and I Don’t Like It

I'm not feeling the rounded look of the next Google flagship.

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YouTube TV’s Multiview Lets You Watch Four Sports Games at Once

Unfortunately, it's rolling out over time, so some users might not get it in time for March Madness.

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Google Pixel 7a Leak Shows a 90Hz Refresh Rate, More Memory

The latest leak from overseas alleges the Pixel 7a will adopt more memory and a faster refresh rate than its predecessor.

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Google’s Latest Pixel Feature Drop Adds Better Night Sight to Pixel 6

The company is also pushing out more features to older Pixel devices.

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What to Expect from Google I/O 2023

From Android 14 to folding smartphones to devices that will never launch, here's what Google might regale us with at this spring's developer conference.

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Microsoft Edge Can Use VSR to Upscale 720p and Below YouTube Videos

If your GPU supports it, the feature will automatically kick in on applicable 720p and below videos.

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Discord is Inviting an OpenAI-Powered Chatbot to Join Your Server

The company has infused AI into all parts of the social chat app, even moderation.

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Roku’s New TVs Start Off Only Slightly More Expensive Than a Streaming Box

Roku is also pushing out Roku OS 12 in the U.S. in the coming weeks.

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Google’s Latest Peek at Android 14 Shows Off iOS-Style Security Features

It’s the last developer preview before Android 14 goes beta.

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Google Is Giving VPN Access to Every Google One Subscriber

It’s also adding dark web monitoring to help you figure out where your information might have slipped out from under your nose.

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Google I/O Is Happening on May 10

The date has yet to be revealed, but the developer conference is likely happening in the spring.

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Sonos’ New Era Smart Speakers Cut Google Assistant, Gain Dolby Atmos

The Era 100 will replace the Sonos One, and the Dolby Atmos-Equipped Era 300 pairs with other Sonos speakers.

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Nothing Phone (2) Will Be Much Stronger, but Still Weaker Than Most Other Flagships

Nothing wants to play with the big boys while still keeping costs down.

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Nothing Could Be Making a Smart Speaker

A juicy leak seems to indicate there's a whole ecosystem of Nothing on the way.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 is One of the Best Small Android Phones You Can Buy Right Now

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro May Ditch Physical Volume and Mute Buttons

Qualcomm’s Next Mid-Range Android Chip Can Support Up to 16GB of RAM

Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is an Affordable Way to Get One of the Best Smartphone Displays

YouTube TV’s Price Is Increasing to $73 a Month, and It Makes Me Want to Cancel My Subscription

Does It Matter if Samsung’s Phone Cameras Fake Their Moon Shots?

This is Probably the Pixel 8 Pro, and I Don’t Like It

YouTube TV’s Multiview Lets You Watch Four Sports Games at Once

Google Pixel 7a Leak Shows a 90Hz Refresh Rate, More Memory

Google’s Latest Pixel Feature Drop Adds Better Night Sight to Pixel 6

What to Expect from Google I/O 2023

Microsoft Edge Can Use VSR to Upscale 720p and Below YouTube Videos

Discord is Inviting an OpenAI-Powered Chatbot to Join Your Server

Roku’s New TVs Start Off Only Slightly More Expensive Than a Streaming Box

Google’s Latest Peek at Android 14 Shows Off iOS-Style Security Features

Google Is Giving VPN Access to Every Google One Subscriber

Google I/O Is Happening on May 10

Sonos’ New Era Smart Speakers Cut Google Assistant, Gain Dolby Atmos

Nothing Phone (2) Will Be Much Stronger, but Still Weaker Than Most Other Flagships

Nothing Could Be Making a Smart Speaker

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Don’t Get Too Attached to Any AI App

‘Paradise’ Writer Teases What’s Coming in Season 3 After That Huge Twist

Trump’s New White House App Is Mildly Concerning and Weird for a Lot of Reasons

Bloodsucking Ticks Can Survive Inside Your Home Longer Than You Might Think

The Best New Toys of March 2026

Judge Denies Liking LinkedIn Post Critical of Elon Musk But Reassigns His Cases Anyway

Amazon Slashes 50% Off Keurig K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Now a Budget Alternative to Breville and Nespresso Espresso Machines

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets