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Does Face Unlock on the Pixel 8 work for payments?
By Christine Persaud published
Pay with your face The Google Pixel 8 affords plenty of upgrades over the Pixel 7, including new options with Face Unlock that could be game-changers for some.
Best smart video doorbells that store locally (not in the cloud) 2023
By Samuel Contreras last updated
Safely stored Keep your friends close and your video doorbell recordings closer.
OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold: Which foldable is worth your money?
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Foldy bois Both OnePlus and Google released their first foldable phones this year, but one is clearly the superior choice. Which one's best for you? We let you know.
Best smart thermostats that don't require a C wire 2023
By Michael L Hicks published
Updated These smart thermostats don't need a C wire, making them easier to install in any home.
Best Wi-Fi 6 routers 2023
By Samuel Contreras published
Upgrade Looking to switch to speedier Wi-Fi? We've got you covered.
Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Myrick published
Pixel vs. Fitbit It's pretty obvious which is better, right?
Best Android phones with a headphone jack 2023
By Namerah Saud Fatmi published
Plug and play The 3.5mm headphone jack has nearly gone extinct, but these excellent Android phones are still holding on.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
All that power Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and it comes with plenty of standout features. Here's everything you need to know about the platform that's powering 2024 phones.
Meta Quest 3 128GB vs. 512GB: Which storage size do you need?
By Michael L Hicks published
Savings or space? Meta charges an extra $150 for quadruple the storage, but do you need it? We've checked game sizes for the most popular Quest titles to help you decide if it's worth the extra cost.
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