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Vizio M-Series 2016 review – CNET
Update August 10, 2016: Vizio has issued the software update allowing the P-series and M-series TVs to work with HDR10 sources like 4K Blu-ray players. It worked well in our initial tests. We expect to review an M-series TV soon. The successor to CNET’s favorite LCD TV of 2015, Vizio’s M series, is getting improved…
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Motorola Moto G4 Play review – CNET
CNET Mobile Phones Motorola Moto G4 Play If the Moto G4 didn’t exist, the stepped-down (and even cheaper) Motorola Moto G4 Play would be the deal of the century. For just $ 150, £130 and AU$ 279 (or $ 100 for Amazon Prime members who submit to Amazon Prime ads, like this), you get a…
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Apple Watch Series 2 review – CNET
There is a watch-shaped ring around my left wrist, a permanent tan-line. I’ve worn a watch since I was a kid. I’ve always liked to sleep with my watch. To shower with my watch. To swim with my watch. Not everyone likes to do this. But it’s helpful to have a watch be something that’s…
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Osborne Declares Bankruptcy
September 13, 1983 The Osborne Computer Corporation declares bankruptcy only two years after producing the first portable computer, the Osborne I. Computer industry lore has it that the “Osborne Effect” killed the company, but it was also due to competitive pressure and mismanagement. This Day in Tech History Tech History provided by This Day in Tech History.com
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Hands-on review: Updated: iPhone 7 Plus
Apple’s recent strategy to bring out an iPhablet that takes all the best bits of the smaller iPhone has been a strong one – but this year, the iPhone 7 Plus is a phone that’s markedly better than the smaller model. That’s mostly achieved through two things: the battery life and innovative camera. The former…
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TiVo Bolt+ Release Date, Price and Specs – CNET
TiVo TiVo’s Bolt+ might be the shock your home entertainment system has needed. Just about a year ago, TiVo introduced the Bolt, a single smaller, speedier box for watching and recording cable or over-the-air (OTA) broadcasts, as well as streaming over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube and more. But for…
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2017 Nissan Sentra Release Date, Price and Specs – Roadshow
The Nissan Sentra SE-R was a staple of the 1990s sport-compact scene. Featuring the legendary SR20DE four-cylinder engine, the car set a number of records in its class. The sporting spirit is still alive at Nissan, even though it might not take a form as hardcore as the old SE-R, but the new 2017 Sentra…
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The First Internet Search Engine
September 10, 1990 The first Internet search engine, Archie, is launched. It was used to index FTP archives to make finding files easier. However, as the technology for the World Wide Web was not invented until later in the year, it was not the first web search engine. This Day in Tech History Tech History…
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The First Internet Search Engine
September 10, 1990 The first Internet search engine, Archie, is launched. It was used to index FTP archives to make finding files easier. However, as the technology for the World Wide Web was not invented until later in the year, it was not the first web search engine. This Day in Tech History Tech History…
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Review: Gigabyte P57X
The first wave of GTX 10-series notebooks has been all about extremes. The more powerful ones configured with GTX 1080 GPUs are typically hefty beasts with sizable cases, while at the very opposite end of the spectrum is Razer’s GTX 1060-powered Blade that almost feels like waving a MacBook Air above your head in comparison.…