Google Pixelbook hands-on: Great hardware, if the price tag doesn't put you off

The Google Pixelbook is a 12.3-inch foldable laptop running ChromeOS. It has full support for the Google Play Store too, so you’ll be able to run all your favorite apps and games right on your laptop. At just 2.4 pounds (just over 1 kg) and only 10 mm thick, you should be able to take it just about anywhere, whether you want to use Google Play Books on the train or watch a video on Google Play Movies.

Grab the JBL Studio 520C loudspeaker for 60% off

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, meaning it might just be the perfect time to upgrade your home audio system. JBL currently has a deal on their Studio 520C center-channel loudspeaker for just $139.99, a full 60% off the usual retail price of $349.95. Whether using it as a standalone speaker or as the centerpiece of your surround-sound system, the classic design and trusted JBL quality will allow this unit to easily slot into any home entertainment setup.

Here are the best Honor Play cases

The Honor Play is one of the most recent smartphones from Huawei, under its Honor branding. It’s also one of the select phones made and marketed specifically for the mobile gaming audience. It includes features normally found in flagship phones, like a big 6.3-inch display, Huawei’s fast HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, and the company’s GPU Turbo tech, which will boost the performance of the phone’s graphics chip. All of that and more in a phone starting at $350.

LG officially announces shutdown of smartphone business

TL;DR LG is shutting down its smartphone business. The company made the official announcement today. It will continue providing software updates to its phones for some time, varying by region. LG Electronics has officially announced what rumors have been predicting for a while now. The company is shutting down its mobile division worldwide as per a decision approved by its board of directors on April 5. In a press release confirming its exit from the smartphone space, LG said that its decision “will enable the company to focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence, and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services.

Millions of Samsung phones reportedly shipped with a major security flaw -

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR Security researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel found a significant security flaw in several Samsung phones. The company reportedly shipped over 100 million devices with this flaw. Samsung is usually pretty prompt with security updates for its phones, but according to a new report, the company shipped over 100 million devices with a major security flaw. Researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel found (via SamMobile) that several Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy S21 models went to market with a security loophole that could have allowed hackers to steal sensitive information such as passwords.

Sony Xperia 5 III: Available in the US with a nice freebie

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR The Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone is finally available in the United States. Sony will give early buyers a free set of WF-1000XM3 true-wireless earbuds. The suggested retail price of the phone is $999. Sony launched its latest pair of “Mach III” smartphones in the summer of 2021. While the Sony Xperia 1 III made it to the United States that year, its smaller sibling is just now making it to our shores.

The best Cyber Monday deals available in Canada

Black Friday has come and gone, but the savings on holiday gifts continues online thanks to the event known as Cyber Monday. The online shopping event happens all over the world, including Canada. If you’re shopping from our neighbor to the North, here are the best Black Cyber Monday deals still available in Canada. If you’re shopping in the US, we have a whole host of live deals for you too.

Vuze XR Dual VR camera review: Multi-dimensional, wide-angled fun

Human Eyes Vuze XR Dual VRThe Vuze XR Dual VR camera takes multi-dimensional photography into a new space. Able to shoot either 3D images/video in 180 degrees, or 2D in 360 degrees, it allows users to create new and interesting spaces to share. The average distance between the pupils of human eyes is about 63mm. This separation is one of several factors that gives us all stereo vision, or the ability to see in three dimensions.

You could buy a Tesla Model 3 instead of this Galaxy Note 9 Gold Edition

TL;DR A Russian luxury retailer is selling the Galaxy Note 9 Find Gold Edition for over $57,400. The model has gold buttons as well as a custom rear panel made out of a kilogram of gold. You could buy a Tesla Model 3 for the price of this phone, among other things. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is rather expensive, even for a flagship device, with a price of $1,000.

Arlo Security System announced, Arlo Ultra 4K security camera ships later in January

Just a few days ago, Arlo, the makers of the popular wire-free smart security cameras, became a standalone company, as it completed its spin-off from its former parent Netgear. Now at CES 2019, Arlo is showing off some new and upcoming products, including a new suite of devices under the Arlo Security System family. The Arlo Security System, when it launches in the second half of 2019, will include the Arlo Multi-Sensor, a compact device that can be put nearly anywhere in the home.