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Upgrade your audio with the Logitech Z623 Speaker System

Sometimes you just need volume that goes to 11. This Logitech Z623 Speaker System is an ideal complement to your entertainment center, and it’s 33% off on Amazon right now. You can pick up a set for just $99 and start enjoying your music to its fullest potential. A good speaker system shouldn’t limit your connections. Luckily, the Logitech Z623 features multiple RCA and aux inputs so you can connect up to three devices at a time.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 810 MDP phone and tablet

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 810 Mobile Development Platform smartphone and tablet are now available for purchase, each equipped with some of the best mobile technology currently available. Priced at $799 and $999 respectively, these developer oriented devices aren’t cheap. Fortunately, staring in quiet awe is free of charge. The Snapdragon 810 developer smartphone is a 6.2-inch behemoth, packing a 2560×1600 (490ppi) display. It also comes with 4GB of LP-DDR4 RAM, a 3020mAh battery, 13MP OIS and dual flash rear camera, 4MP front facing camera capable of 1080p 120fps recording, QuickCharge 2.

ZTE foldable phone patent shows a quirky clamshell design

2019 is truly the year of the foldable phone, as Huawei, Samsung and others bring the product category to market. It looks like ZTE could be considering a rather different take on the foldable phone though. A patent filed by the World Intellectual Property Office, and spotted by Let’s Go Digital, shows a ZTE foldable phone with a clamshell design. This isn’t a flush fold though, as part of the lower half of the screen still peeks out.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus to receive minuscule battery upgrade

According to a leak from Galaxy Club, the upcoming Samsung device will feature a 4,500mAh battery. Compared to the original, which had a 4,300mAh cell, it’s an improvement, but not a large one. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a much larger 5,000mAh battery providing it with its impressive battery life. However, there’s a good reason for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus to have a smaller battery. The company needs to make room for the fairly sizable S Pen.

The best pandemic movies and TV shows to stream

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization finally labeled the current coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic. As a result, more and more people are staying at home. Some are sick with this virus, while others are just minimizing their contact with the outside world in an attempt to keep healthy. That may last for weeks or even months. As a result, many of them are turning to streaming services to pass the time.

With OxygenOS 5.0.3, the OnePlus 3/3T gets in on the face unlock fun

TL;DR OnePlus released OxygenOS 5.0.3 for the OnePlus 3/3T. The update includes Face Unlock, the latest security patch, and more. You can either wait for the OTA to hit your device or manually flash the update. The highlight feature is Face Unlock, which debuted on the OnePlus 5T last year. You can also find Face Unlock on the OnePlus 5 and newer OnePlus 6, though it is a nice surprise to see it on the OnePlus 3/3T.

Google "working on a fix" for longstanding Pixel 2 camera crash bug

TL;DR Google has said it is working to address a Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL camera bug that has been with the phones since launch. The “fatal camera error” message sometimes appears when the user launches the Pixel 2 camera app or tries to snap a picture. Google made the comments on Twitter last weekend. Google has acknowledged a camera issue that has affected Pixel 2 devices since launch. Responding to a question on Twitter last weekend, Google said it was aware of the “fatal camera error” bug and “working on a fix.

Hit the streets or dive into the pool

Plantronics Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100Swimmers and runners in the market for true wireless earbuds should consider the Plantronics BackBeat 3100. Adorned with flat, holographic panels, the earbuds are as functional as they are eye-catching. While connectivity could be improved, it's par for the course with true wireless technology. There are a few salient categories of true wireless earbuds: the AirPods wannabes, the cheap but good stuff, and the sporty variants. The Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 falls into the third division and includes IP57-certified earbuds with a 740mAh charging case.

How to set alarms on your Garmin watch

Garmin watches are among the best you can buy for running and multisport, but did you know you can also use them as alarm clocks? It’s easy to use your smartwatch to set daily reminders or wake you up on time every morning. Below, we explain how you can set alarms on your Garmin watch. QUICK ANSWER You can easily set the alarm on your Garmin watch using the Garmin Connect app.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 India

[update 1 – prices updated as of November 1, 2013] The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is one of the most-highly anticipated smartphones of 2013. Apart from boasting top specifications, Samsung also changed the build material this time around, favoring a soft, leather-like back cover, even though the design aesthetics of the smartphone remain similar to the rest of the smartphones the company released this year. See Also: The smartphone, and the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch accessory were officially launched yesterday, making India one of the first countries to receive the smartphone.