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These earbuds are fine-tuned by a Grammy-winning sound engineer

https://vimeo.com/258174559 Oh look, it’s another pair of earbuds claiming the be the next best thing. Look, we can’t promise you miracles. We’re not headphones specialists, we just bring you deals we think you might like. The 1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones certainly seem to have something about them. I mean, check out the classy video above. Even if you think it’s all hype, it’s still hard not to be impressed. The critics seem to be onside too.

A look into the future: the all-new Chevrolet Bolt

We’re already deep into bringing you some in-depth coverage of Android Auto from the Chevrolet tech event in Detroit. We’ve gotten to take a close look at the all-new Chevrolet Spark running Android Auto, as well as the powerful Chevrolet Volt battery. Now we’re taking a look at the Chevrolet Bolt EV prototype – an all-electric vehicle that might come equipped with Android Auto when it comes to market, but more on that later.

Fitbit Force fitness watch officially announced, priced at $130

Looking for a smartwatch that caters less to Android power users and more to the athletic, exercise-loving crowd? That’s basically what you get with the Force, a new wearable device from Fitbit. The Fitbit Force might not be a true smartwatch like the Galaxy Gear or Omate Truesmart, but it is a lightweight fitness tracker that can deliver both the time and incoming call notifications right to your wrist, thanks to its built-in OLED display.

Google's Play Protect security suite is now rolling out to Android phones

Update: Google's new Play Protect services have been showing up on Android devices around the globe. First within the phone settings, and today we are seeing the new service appear within the Google Play Store app. Reports claim some users are starting to see a new box within the “My apps & games" under the “Updates" tab. This option allows you to scan apps for viruses and malware. In addition, a “Verified by Play Protect"

Have you considered a pocket-sized PC as a stocking stuffer?

The AAPicks team writes about things we think you’ll like, and we may see a share of revenue from any purchases made through affiliate links. Well, this is a curious one. Ockel has created a Windows 10 PC that can fit in your pocket. For real. I mean, I guess we should have seen this coming, what with Moore’s Law in full swing and technology getting more and more compact. Still, the idea of a “portable desktop computer” is an intriguing one.

Mark your calendars! Motorola's flagship is going global on this date -

TL;DR Motorola is teasing a global launch for an Edge series phone. The device could be the Moto Edge X30 launched in China late last year. It packs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and other flagship specs to match. Motorola was the first OEM to launch a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 smartphone in the form of the Moto Edge X30. However, the phone’s availability has been limited to China until now.

64 GB Samsung Galaxy S3 goes for over $1,100 at Basatne Canada

Although Samsung has announced from the get-go the releasing of the Galaxy S3 in three different versions, with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal storage space, that last model has proven one sneaky little devil. Rumors of the phone’s axing have popped up relatively quick around the web, fueled by Sammy’s reluctance to announce anything about a release or cancelation. Finally, Samsung has decided to “update” us on the model’s development a few weeks ago, making us even more frustrated with the vagueness of the company’s statements.

Is this silly game a hint that the next Android version will be Oreo?

As you may know, Google always names a new version of Android after a sweet and tasty treat. These include Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow, and the latest Nougat. We already know that the name of the next version of Android (8.0) will start with the letter O, but we don’t know for sure what it will be called. A few days ago, Hiroshi Lockheimer, the senior vice president of Android at Google, posted a GIF of an Oreo cake on his Twitter account, which some took a hint that the next version of Android would be called Oreo.

Paranoid Android releases official 0-Day GAPPS package

As you might already know, flashing a custom ROM is a great way to make the most out of your Android device. Unfortunately, the experience isn’t always a straightforward one and requires time, patience and a little know how. Arguably one of the biggest inconveniences with flashing a custom ROM is that you have to manually install Google Apps if you want to enjoy Google Play and all the other great Google services.

Update: Here's a better look at that dual-camera Galaxy S8 Plus prototype

Update, April 17: Two live images published on Weibo (via Playful Droid) purport to show the cancelled Galaxy S8 Plus prototype with two cameras and no fingerprint sensor on the back. There’s a decent chance that Samsung will use this design on a future device like the Galaxy Note 8. Original post, April 3: Unlike the LG G6 and Huawei P10, Samsung’s flagship smartphones do not feature a rear dual-camera setup. Both devices come with a single primary camera that has a 12 MP sensor.