Florence Ion, Author at Gizmodo

Microsoft’s Surface Go 3 Is an Affordable Windows 11 iPad Rival

Running Windows 11 and promising all-day battery life, Microsoft's new tablet is taking aim at Apple.

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Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop Studio Is Basically a 3-in-1 Windows 11 Machine

Use the Surface Laptop Studio like a laptop, lay it flat like a tablet, or prop it up like an easel.

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How to Watch Microsoft’s Surface Event—and What to Expect

Get ready for all the new Surface hardware to help usher in the launch of Windows 11.

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Facebook’s New Battery-Powered Portal Go Lets You Tote a Smart Display Around Your House

The company is going all in on its smart displays, offering a revamped Portal+ for large families and Portals for business, too.

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Microsoft’s New Surfaces Leaked Ahead of Hardware Event

The Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 8, and Android-powered Surface Duo 2 are all coming.

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OnePlus Spills the Details on What Its Merger With Oppo Will Look Like

The next OnePlus flagship will run ColorOS instead of OxygenOS. Plus, don’t expect to ever see a OnePlus 9T.

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The Subscription-Less Version of Office 2021 Launches Oct. 5

If you don't have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you'll finally be able to use Office 2021 on Oct. 5.

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We Found The Best Android 12 Features

The Android 12 is here, so try out features like Game Dashboard and Material You.

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Razer’s Huntsman V2 Is One of the Quietest, Softest Mechanical Gaming Keyboards I’ve Ever Used

It's still a massive full-size keyboard, but at least it doesn't sound like I'm jack-hammering every time I write an email.

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Microsoft Kicks Off Its Vision for a Password-Free Future

You can now log into your Microsoft account without a password.

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The New iPad Mini Makes Me Want a Pocketable Android Tablet, Not Another Folding Phone

I hope Microsoft takes a page from Apple for its rumored Surface Duo 2.

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Google Is Phasing Out the Android Auto App, but the Alternative Is Pretty Good

If you have a dumb car but use the Android Auto app on your phone, here's what you need to know.

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Zoom Is Getting Ready for the Dystopian Hellscape of Working in the Metaverse

You'll be able to take Zoom calls with avatars of your colleagues in your Facebook VR headset while the whole meeting is transcribed live.

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Samsung’s Giant New Tablet Is Too Good to Be True

This is the Android tablet I’d consider for getting work done on the go, but there are a few downsides.

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Google’s Plan to Replenish 120% of Its Water Use Doesn’t Quite Add Up

The search giant pledges to replenish the water it uses by 120% while parts of the U.S. plan for water wars.

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Motorola’s Over-the-Air Wireless Charging Tech Might Be Cool, but Probably Won’t Be Fast

Motorola's "Space Charging" solution can charge up to four devices at the same time from 10 feet away.

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Lenovo’s Fall Lineup Includes Ryzen Windows 11 Laptops

The IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon and Slim 7 Pro, Duet 5 Chromebook, and Tab P12 Pro Android tablet are on deck in October.

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LG Shows Off Foldable Plastic Display That Promises to Be as Hard as Glass

The screen can flex both ways and could be found on smartphones as soon as 2023.

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Galaxy Note 9 Will No Longer Get Monthly Software Updates Just as AT&T Is Giving It Out for Free

To ease the pain of its 3G network shutdown, AT&T is giving out free Android phones. But there's a slight problem.

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Google’s Newest Nest Cam Is a Solid Security Camera If You’re All In With Google

You no longer need a subscription to get a Nest cam's best features, but you're also sacrificing some freedom to commit to Google.

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Microsoft’s Surface Go 3 Is an Affordable Windows 11 iPad Rival

Microsoft’s New Surface Laptop Studio Is Basically a 3-in-1 Windows 11 Machine

How to Watch Microsoft’s Surface Event—and What to Expect

Facebook’s New Battery-Powered Portal Go Lets You Tote a Smart Display Around Your House

Microsoft’s New Surfaces Leaked Ahead of Hardware Event

OnePlus Spills the Details on What Its Merger With Oppo Will Look Like

The Subscription-Less Version of Office 2021 Launches Oct. 5

We Found The Best Android 12 Features

Razer’s Huntsman V2 Is One of the Quietest, Softest Mechanical Gaming Keyboards I’ve Ever Used

Microsoft Kicks Off Its Vision for a Password-Free Future

The New iPad Mini Makes Me Want a Pocketable Android Tablet, Not Another Folding Phone

Google Is Phasing Out the Android Auto App, but the Alternative Is Pretty Good

Zoom Is Getting Ready for the Dystopian Hellscape of Working in the Metaverse

Samsung’s Giant New Tablet Is Too Good to Be True

Google’s Plan to Replenish 120% of Its Water Use Doesn’t Quite Add Up

Motorola’s Over-the-Air Wireless Charging Tech Might Be Cool, but Probably Won’t Be Fast

Lenovo’s Fall Lineup Includes Ryzen Windows 11 Laptops

LG Shows Off Foldable Plastic Display That Promises to Be as Hard as Glass

Galaxy Note 9 Will No Longer Get Monthly Software Updates Just as AT&T Is Giving It Out for Free

Google’s Newest Nest Cam Is a Solid Security Camera If You’re All In With Google

Students Are Now Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Exams

Roborock F25 GT Cordless Vacuum and Mop Hits Its Lowest Price in Spring Sale, 20,000Pa Cleaning Power Without the Premium Price Tag

New Details Add a Bizarre Twist to NASA’s First ISS Medical Evacuation

ASUS TUF 27” HDR Gaming Monitor Briefly Returns to Black Friday Pricing for a Limited Run in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

‘Speed Racer’ Is Getting a Glorious New Remaster

Dreame Pocket Pro Hair Dryer Is Now Over 3x Cheaper Than Dyson’s Deal in Amazon’s Prime-Exclusive Spring Sale

Pompeii Study Confirms Roman ‘Wine’ Ritual Previously Known Only From Texts

JBL Clears Out a 5.0-Channel Compact All-in-One Soundbar at a Record Low Beyond Its Portable Speaker Deals

Andy Weir Says Paramount Rejected His ‘Star Trek’ Pitch, Proceeds to Blast Modern ‘Trek’

Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station Is 50% Off as Amazon’s Spring Sale Pushes Into Its Final Clear-Out

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