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Florence is a staff writer who covers phones, the smart home, and the occasional mechanical keyboard.

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Of Course You Can Run Windows 11 on an Old Windows Phone

Android users can start tinkering with the new OS on their phones, too.

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New Philips Hue Smart Bulbs Are Incoming, and They’re Gonna Be a Lot Brighter

If you've been feeling a little "dimmed out" by your current smart light setup, you should wait to see what's in store.

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Android Users Are Getting Closer to an iMessage-Like App

With AT&T signing on to bring RCS to its Android phones, Verizon is the last hold-out.

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Alexa Will Read to Your Kids, but There’s a Catch

You might want to get into the habit of deleting voice recordings after every few reading sessions.

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Instagram Is Testing Story Links for All

No more "link in bio" workaround—soon you'll be able to feel like an influencer, too.

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YouTube TV Is Basically Cable Now

Premium features like 4K streaming and offline downloads add up to a pricey bill.

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Lenovo Reveals an Android Tablet That Doubles as a Portable Monitor

Lenovo announced a few other tablets alongside it, as well as the Smart Clock 2 with a wireless charging pad.

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Verizon Would Like to Sell You an Alexa-Powered Smart Display

An FCC filing reveals the carrier is preparing its own branded smart display, complete with custom commands.

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Windows 11 Will Let You Sideload Android Apps, No Amazon Required

We also have more details on how Android apps work on the next version of Windows.

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Android Apps on Windows 11 Could Bring Apple’s Seamlessness to the PC

Cross your fingers for APK sideloading. Otherwise, it's the Amazon Appstore or bust.

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Here Are All of Windows 11’s New Features

Windows has a whole new look, with widgets, better-looking games, and a fresh app store—with Android apps.

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How to Watch Microsoft’s Windows 11 Event—and What to Expect

Chant it with me now: Windows 11! Windows 11! Windows 11!

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A Google Drive Update Might Break All Your Links

Get ready for an onslaught of permissions requests.

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I Miss the Netbook That Made Me Feel Cool for a Summer

The summer before the iPad, my dreams came true with the cute but flawed Asus Eee PC.

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The OnePlus Merger With Oppo Might Be the End of Android Enthusiast Phones

With its sights set on expansion, OnePlus risks losing its scrappy identity.

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Acer’s Chromebook Spin 713 Is a Powerful Beast With a Pretty Display

Acer's newest Chromebook is all business, but its screen and performance are impressive—for a Chromebook.

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Tamagotchi’s Smartwatch Is Way Cuter Than Apple’s

Why keep your virtual pet in your pocket when you can wear it on your wrist?

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Lenovo’s Upgraded ThinkPad P1 Packs In 5G and a Perfect Webcam for Video Calls

Lenovo also announced updated ThinkPad P15 and P17 workstations, plus a curved monitor and dock.

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Windows 11 Leaks Indicate a Dramatic New Look Is Coming Soon

Screenshots show a simpler interface, plus a wallpaper that looks like a loofah.

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Google Hangouts Is Now Google Chat, and Good Luck Figuring Out Why

The new Google Chat is available to everyone, but the process has been confusing, to say the least.

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