Deals: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 hits $587, Chromecast with Google TV at $40, more - 9to5Google

All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, with discounts on Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 leading the way from $587. That’s alongside the latest Chromecast with Google TV down to $40 and an Amazon PNY storage sale from $16. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 now starts at $587

Amazon now offers the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Wi-Fi 128GB for $587. Normally fetching $700, today’s marks a new all-time low at $8 under our previous mention. You’ll also find the elevated 256GB model on sale and now sitting at $649 from its usual $780 price tag in order to deliver the best price to date at $20 under our previous mention. 

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S8 arrives centered around an 11-inch dynamic LCD and comes powered by the recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Backed by up to 256GB of storage, a microSD card slot lets you expand the memory pool up to 1TB to complement the S Pen support, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and DeX integration. Dive into our first impressions hands-on coverage for a better idea of what to expect.

Chromecast with Google TV down to $40

Amazon now offers the Chromecast with Google TV for $40. Other retailers like Adorama, Best Buy, and Walmart are also getting in on the savings. Down from $50, today’s offer is matching the best price of the year while marking only the third discount of 2022 so far. It comes within $1 of the all-time set over the holidays and is the best price otherwise. Google’s latest streaming media player arrives with 4K HDR playback and support for all of your favorite content from the likes of Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, or even Apple TV+. The Google TV features step up from what we’ve seen from Android TV in the past to deliver a convenient place to peruse, search, and find new shows to watch in one hub. Get a better idea of what to expect from the home theater upgrade in our hands-on review and then head below for more.

Amazon PNY memory deals start at $16

Amazon has now kicked off a PNY memory sale featuring its 128GB Elite-X Class 10 microSDXC card for $18. Regularly $25 at Walmart and typically going for $23 for the last year or more, this is a new Amazon 2022 low and the best price we have tracked since 2020.

It might not be the latest and greatest, but it still delivers an affordable way to bring some quick and easy memory storage to your Switch, Android device, drone setup, camera rig, and more. Features include a 100MB/s read speed, “V30 performance for recording of 4K Ultra HD videos,” and the ability to run apps on your smartphone or tablet, and an included SD adapter. Shop additional PNY price drops right here.

Google’s official 30W USB-C Fast Charger hits $20

Amazon is offering the official Google 30W USB-C Fast Charger for $20. Down from $25, today’s deal marks the first time that we’ve seen this charger go on sale directly for a notable price at Amazon. This charger supports Fast Charging on Google’s Pixel smartphones, but also works with any other USB-C devices.

You’ll find 30W of power delivery here as well, which is enough to charge most Chromebooks, tablets, anything else with USB-C. All-in-all, this is quite a versatile charge and comes backed with Google’s quality and warranties. Trying to determine whether it’s worth it to go first-party for a charger or if you should just opt for a third-party alternative instead? We went hands-on with it to answer that question. 

Customize Govee’s new modular Glide Tri Smart Light Panels at $160

Govee’s official Amazon storefront now offers its just-released Glide Tri Smart Light Panels for $160. Normally fetching $200, this is marking only the second discount since launching earlier this spring at $40 off. This is also the second-best price yet at within $10 of the low.

Packed into a modular form-factor, the new Govee Glide Tri lights can be rearranged into a variety of designs to a Nanoleaf-inspired build. Each of the 10 included panels feature multi-zone color lighting for unique fade effects across the lights and different set lighting modes. Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant out of the box thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity, these are an eye-catching way to add some color into your smart home. 

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The Pixel Watch might work with the iPhone - Android Authority

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• There’s hope that the Pixel Watch could support iPhone connections.
• The Montblanc Summit 3 is powered by Wear OS 3, like the Pixel Watch, and it supports the iPhone.
• Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 likely could connect to iPhones, but Samsung probably disabled this feature.

Wear OS 3 is the most recent version of Google’s wearable operating system. However, it only officially appears on one device: the Galaxy Watch 4. Other watches will get the update to Wear OS 3 eventually, but that hasn’t happened yet.

One of the interesting things about the Galaxy Watch 4 is that it’s Android-only. Other Wear OS watches — such as the popular Fossil Gen 6 — run on Wear OS and support iPhone connections. At first, we figured this Android-only exclusivity was due to Wear OS 3 itself, but it appears that’s not the case.

See also: What you need to know about Wear OS

According to Wareable, the upcoming Montblanc Summit 3 — a Wear OS 3 watch — will support iPhone connections. This is great news and supports the idea that the Wear OS 3-powered Pixel Watch could also support the iPhone.

Obviously, most consumers interested in the Pixel Watch would not connect it to an iPhone. However, the option being there would be nice, especially when you consider Android users can’t use the Apple Watch. If Google allows the Pixel Watch to connect to an iPhone, it will represent a good example of reaching across the aisle.

Now, the fact that the Montblanc Summit 3 supports iPhone connections implies that Samsung is artificially limiting the Galaxy Watch 4. It’s possible Google could do the same thing. However, we think that’s unlikely. Google would probably want as many people as possible to get a Pixel Watch. Even if only a small minority of users would connect it to an iPhone, that would probably be worth it to Google.

The Pixel Watch will likely launch in October 2022.

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How to take this epic moon photo with a cheap telescope and a smartphone - DIYphotography

My 2020 had very few moments of pure happiness, and one of them was when I saw the moon through a telescope for the first time. Sadly, to this day, I never managed to photograph it, neither with my phone nor my camera.

But it’s far from impossible. In fact, you can take magnificent moon shots even if you only use your phone. An 18-year-old photographer Vijay Suddala proves it with his magnificent photo that I immediately wanted to learn more about. He kindly granted my wish and shared some details of his image so both you and I can start shooting the moon with our phones.

To take this photo, and many of his magnificent moon shots, Vijay used a pretty basic setup: a Samsung Galaxy M21 attached to an Orion SkyScanner 100mm telescope with a smartphone adapter. This telescope was only about $150 when Vijay bought it, so it’s not too big of an investment. You can buy similar telescope in the same price range, or even cheaper. You can even go to your local observatory and use their telescope for photos (which is something I will try to do soon). All in all, you really don’t need tons of money to get started, and that’s the main point.

Vijay shared the entire shooting process with DIYP, so now that you’re ready, here’s how to pull it off:

Step 1: get your telescope aligned with the smartphone’s camera lens using the smartphone adapter. You’ll see a perfect circle on the smartphone’s camera view. You can use a distant pole or something similar to check focus.

Step 2: point your telescope at the moon and take pictures, making sure they’re not overexposed. Vijay uses ProCamX mobile app to change ISO and shutter speed of his phone camera, but you can use the app that you like best. Some phones also have these options natively.

Step 3: Vijay used a little bit of optical zoom, around 2x or 1.5x. He first took three separate shots, capturing the upper part, middle part, and lower part of the composition. “Because my scope’s a fast reflector (f/4), the images are blurred around the edges. So centering every part of the moon will make the whole image sharp,” he explains. of course, make sure that the images partly overlap because you’ll stitch them later. Finally, capture the fourth image, which will be an overexposed photo of the moon.

Step 4: once you get the single shots of the various parts of the moon, it’s stitching time. Vijay used software called Microsoft ICE, but you can also do the stitching in Photoshop.

Step 5: moving on to the editing of your stitched image. “First thing I do is apply auto color, noise reduction, and unsharp mask until I feel the sharpness is sufficient or good looking,” Vijay says. “You can adjust the black areas of the moon with curves adjustment.”

Step 6: Vijay made his final image by compositing the full moon from the stitch and that overexposed image. Using elliptical marque tool, he cut the moon into a perfect circle and toned down the edges by applying a bit of gaussian blur.

Step 7: you should align the overexposed photo of the moon layer with that of the layer above. This will give a nice glow to the Moon.

Step 8: if you want to add clouds to your composite, Vijay suggests taking photos of the clouds during daytime and convert them into black and white. He used Snapseed for this purpose, which is also my favorite editing app. “You can adjust the curves to turn the sky into black color. Upload the two layers, one with the moon and the other with the clouds and change the blending mode to “lighten” in Photoshop. This will produce a nice blend between the layer with the Moon and the clouds layer.” However, it’s possible that the clouds can be visible in that overexposed moon image, if they’re in the sky at the moment of shooting. I still have to test that myself, I admit.

“HDR composites of the Moon that I create are more ‘artistic’ in nature and never real,” Vijay explains. “Of course, the Moon, clouds and the glow are real but the view in the photo can never be seen with the naked eye.

Even though I was pretty blown away by this composite, especially since everything was shot with a smartphone, Vijay points out to some flaws in his photo. “The unlit part of the Moon, which is completely pitch black in my photo, shouldn’t be that way. The unlit part of the Moon can never be darker than the surrounding color of the sky.” He tells DIYP. “I boosted the contrast of the full moon that I added behind, to the point that it lost its details.” If you decide to give it a shot, Vijay says that you can avoid this by being careful with the brightness and contrast settings.

Another flaw Vijay mentions is that the clouds should have an orange glow, too, which would make them appear more realistic. What I must add here is that I highly appreciate the ability to be self-critical and strive for progress with every next shot – especially in someone that young. I also appreciate that Vijay didn’t pretend that this wasn’t a composite – unlike some other, way more experienced photographers.

Vijay tells me that he got interested in space and astronomy ever since he was a kid. But it was only recently, when he bought his first telescope, that he started taking photos of the moon. He tells DIYP that he chose the Moon simply because it looks so beautiful in the sky. “The wide range of color tones in the clouds when they storm past across the Moon, the shadows of the mountains cast on the lunar surface, the craters, the details of the lunar features on the terminator, look striking to the eye when peeked through a telescope,” he says. “That’s what inspires me to look at the Moon.” I can totally understand the feeling.

As a conclusion, Vijay tells us that he hopes to inspire people with his work to start smartphone astrophotography with budget telescopes, but also learn more about image compositing. “Purists hate this idea of merging images, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong in merging different photos to produce beautiful images,” Vijay says. “It can only inspire more people to involve in astrophotography and it doesn’t ruin the prestige of astrophotography.”

Vijay’s message to anyone getting into astrophotography is to “set aside the opinion of the purists for a while, do what you want to, and keep experimenting.” Amen to that! Check out more of Vijay’s work on Instagram, fall in love with his moon shots, and hopefully, try taking and stitching some photos yourself.

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Israeli company to test if fecal bacteria pills boost cancer immunotherapy - The Times of Israel

Twelve Israeli cancer patients will start taking pills containing fecal bacteria as part of a clinical trial aimed at seeing if the novel therapy will boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy.

Scientists from the Rehovot-based pharmaceutical company Biomica studied data on the bacterial balance in feces of a large number of cancer patients.

They concluded that certain bacteria are lacking in the guts of many of those who show a poor response to immunotherapy, and developed pills that contain the bacteria in question.

Biomica’s pills contain the same bacteria that were shown to be lacking in the feces studies — but grown in a lab environment.

The pills showed positive results in both animal testing and a pre-clinical trial with humans, and in the coming days will start a formal Phase I clinical trial at Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa.

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“In a sense we were assembling an A-Team of bacteria, and we’re optimistic about its potential,” Dr. Elran Haber, CEO of Biomica, told The Times of Israel.

The trial, which will test only the safety of the therapy, will focus on melanoma, kidney cancer and non-small cell lung cancers.

“We believe that by adding bacteria to the microbiome which boosts the immune system, we will enable doctors to use immunotherapy more effectively,” Haber said.

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There is growing interest among doctors in the notion that altering the microbiome has the potential to fight cancer or improve the chances of cancer treatments working. In December 2020 research unconnected to Biomica’s doctors at Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv reported that three terminal cancer patients treated with pills of fecal matter saw their tumors shrink, and in one case disappear completely. 

Illustrative image: A cancer patient receives immunotherapy (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

“The trial we are about to kick off at Rambam is for a drug based on a combination of four bacteria that normally live in the human body, and which perform certain functions in biological processes,” Haber said. “By providing the bacteria to patients who lack them, we are activating their immune system in a much more efficient manner, and we believe increasing the chance of immunotherapy proving effective.”

He said that his company started working on its drug soon after a flurry of research on the microbiome and cancer five years ago.

“In 2017 a number of papers were published exploring why, though immunotherapy revolutionized treatment for cancer patients, some respond and some don’t respond to it,” he said. “There was a focus on possible significance of the microbiome.”

Illustration of the human microbiome (Design Cells via iStock by Getty Images)

“We decided we would like to add research. We did so by working with big data, which meant we were able to see a significant difference between microbiomes of people who respond and who don’t respond to immunotherapy, and look for ways to correct that.”

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watchOS 9's CallKit API gives Apple Watch another advantage! - Pocketnow

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If you have been around Pocketnow in the last month, you might have come across my article about how I wanted to move back to my Apple Watch after trying the Galaxy Watch 4 for a couple of weeks. Well, the move wasn't because of a difference in health and wellness tracking but because of how much better Apple's wearable is at being smarter. And with the upcoming watchOS 9 update, Apple looks likely to increase this lead further.

In this article, we explore the extension of the CallKit API to the Apple Watch and see how it stands to improve the user experience.

What is CallKit?

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Before we delve into the what-ifs of bringing CallKit API to the Apple Watch, what is this piece of software anyway? First introduced with iOS 10 in 2016, the CallKit API is a construct that allows developers to integrate the calling features (VoIP) offered by their application into the iPhone's native UI.

This means calls from third-party applications will use the same interface as the default iPhone Phone App and tie seamlessly into other features like Do Not Disturb.

Some features enabled by CallKit are:

• Ability to place VoIP calls via the Phone App.
• Access call details for VoIP calls in the Recents section of the Phone App.

What does the CallKit API unlock for Apple Watch?

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In my eyes, the key to making a device like the Apple Watch a compelling purchase is to let it offer users the ability to disconnect themselves from the smartphone. And over the last few years, the wearable has done a great job at accomplishing this task!

Hence, CallKit for Apple Watch is an update I'm excited about because it will help further this "useful disconnect" by making it easier for developers to integrate their VoIP services on Apple Watch. During its WWDC 2022 Keynote, Apple showcased Webex working with the API and how active meeting calls on the platform will appear on Apple Watch using the native interface. The OEM even mentioned the ability of CallKit to allow developers to let users start, end, or mute VoIP calls. This part is the most essential.

In its current state, the only VoIP calls that can be made, finished, and interacted with on Apple Watch are those made via FaceTime Audio. The decision has left apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, and even Facebook Messenger with no way to start calls or notify users about them on the wearable.

I've missed many calls on my iPhone while riding my bike because sometimes my family chooses to use WhatsApp instead of a regular cellular call. The availability of CallKit puts the ball in third-party developers' court to increase the functionality of their apps and further improve the Apple Watch.

This latest push adds to the overall connectivity of the Apple Watch with the iPhone and its applications. It was an aspect for which I showered praise on the Apple Watch in its comparison with the Galaxy Watch 4 and is what makes the wearable from Apple a compelling gadget to own.

Now, wearOS isn't far behind Apple's wearable, at least in terms of providing caller information. In its current state, users can receive notifications about calls from some third-party applications, but they can only choose to decline them. Though I hope with the upcoming Pixel Watch or possibly the next version of wearOS, the software platform will be able to push app developers to increase the feature set available to consumers!

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Motorola makes a lot of devices, a couple at every price point, we can say! Furthermore, the absence of LG means many more eyes on its phones and a larger market share to capture alongside Samsung and OnePlus. And to do this, it isn't shocking that Motorola has an extensive collection on sale. But in our opinion, only a few devices are worth your hard-earned money amongst all the options.

We say this because models that featured respectable hardware a year ago do not seem to offer the same experience this time around. So, in this article, we will look at Motorola's phones available on the market in 2022 to pick out the best options for your pocket across various categories.

Because, let us not forget, these devices feature one of the least bloated Android experiences. And include significant bits of software additions via Moto Actions that only improve the user experience.

This article features the unlocked versions of these smartphones. If you're interested in getting one on a carrier plan, inquire with your service provider, as these models may be available at discounted rates and even offer slightly different specifications.

The Flagship: Motorola Edge+

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The Motorola Edge+ is the flagship alternative in the market for buyers needing a device without many frills and a solid user experience at its core. It's two years running now that the Motorola Edge brand features a flat display. However, this move away isn't a significant dealbreaker as the hardware that matters is still there!

The flagship in Motorola's lineup features a 10-bit 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED Display with a 144Hz refresh rate — plus support for stylus input. Handling processing on the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, supported by 8GB of RAM. And powering the entire system is a 4800 mAh battery — capable of 68W charging — enclosed in its glass sandwich body. The camera hardware includes a triple-lens setup on the back — including a 50 MP Ultrawide, a 50MP Wide, and a 2MP Depth Sensor — and a single 60MP shooter in the front.

The Motorola Edge+ is the flagship device to consider if you're not against paying a premium for a device that offers good battery life and high-tier performance. Its decision to ship with clean software that only makes meaningful additions is also favorable in our books. The phone delivers in terms of battery life and keeps your multitasking and gaming needs satisfied. Still, if you're planning on capturing many images, we'd say you're better off with devices from Samsung, Apple, or Google.

Motorola Edge+ (2022)

Motorola Edge+ features a 6.7-inch FHD+ 144Hz OLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, powered by a 4800 mAh battery. Each of these components puts the device right alongside other flagship devices, making it a compelling option if you're looking for good endurance and high-tier performance. It has a decent camera system that can hold its own but isn't the best.

The Perfect Midranger: Motorola Edge (2021)

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In 2021, for its asking price of $800, the Motorola Edge 2021 was a device not easy to recommend, especially with iPhone 13 and Galaxy S22 right there to cater to users — albeit with a smaller display. But a year from then (and at the time of writing), the phone is available for $400, and at half-off its original price, it is hard to argue against if you're looking for a phone with a long-lasting battery and performance that can handle some intense gaming sessions.

Motorola Edge 2021 has a 6.8-inch FHD+ 144Hz LCD protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The processor packaged inside its polycarbonate shell is the Snapdragon 778G, supported by 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A 108MP sensor headlines the bundled camera system. Alongside it is an 8MP Ultrawide and 2 MP Depth Sensor. There's a 32MP camera on the front for capturing selfies. Powering this entire system is a 5000 mAh battery capable of charging at 30W with the included charging accessories.

Motorola Edge (2021)

Motorola Edge 2021 packages a massive 6.8-inch FHD+ 144Hz LCD in a polycarbonate shell that also houses the Snapdragon 778G and a 5000 mAh battery. It's worth checking out if you wish to have a large, smooth, and great-looking display without breaking the bank.

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The Moto G 5G is the mid-range refresh for the year and the device to consider if you're looking for a phone that will offer a level of performance not saddled by a few resource-heavy applications and other hardware that can justify the price. The ideal scenario of owning this phone would be on a carrier deal that will drive the cost down significantly.

Battery Life Champion: Moto G Power (2021)

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At this point, you may say this buying guide for 2022 is on a roll with its recommendations for devices from last year. But, if you look at hardware specifications, the 2021 Moto G Power is a much better device to get if you want endurance and still have a smartphone experience that's snappy enough to use daily without an ounce of frustration.

Moto G Power 2021 features a 6.6-inch HD+ 60Hz LCD, powered by a 5000 mAh battery, and handling processing for this system is the efficient Snapdragon 662. The processor can be coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, respectively. However, availability is dependent on where you're buying the device.

The camera hardware on this device is also a combination of decent hardware. There's a 50MP Wide sensor that handles all the image captures with a 2MP Macro available for those edge cases. On the front, you will find an 8MP camera capable of capturing some regular photos.

Compared to the 2022 version, this model of the Moto G Power holds its main advantage due to the use of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 662. The latest generation's Snapdragon 480 is a downgrade that can't match the fluidity offered previously. The 2021 model is also available below $200 on Motorola's website at the time of writing.

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)

Moto G Power 2021 features a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD and the Snapdragon 662, both of which are powered by a 5000 mAh battery that can keep this device going for three days, according to the OEM.

Stylus Compatible: Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)

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In 2022, finding mainstream devices with stylus support is not much of a task, as the feature plays a huge role in differentiating the device within the sea of options available. Moto G Stylus has been a lineup known for doing this since 2020 and has done a decent job at making its place in the market. And with the Moto G Stylus 5G, the device seems to offer a higher level of performance than previously available.

Moto G Stylus 5G features a great-looking 6.8-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD, a perfect canvas for the built-in stylus accessory. For processing, the 5G model is upgraded from the standard $300 model's Helio G88 to the Snapdragon 695 — responsible for the 5G capability. This device even has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage — if bought unlocked from Motorola, the OEM even includes a 256GB microSD to expand storage.

The cameras on this phone aren't the best but will offer the ability to capture some decent images. The primary camera is a 50MP Wide Camera, supported by an 8MP Ultrawide. On the front is a no-frills 16MP shooter. Lastly, a 5000 mAh cell with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3 or Motorola's proprietary 10W TurboPower System is powering all the hardware on the device.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)

Moto G Stylus 5G offers a large 6.8-inch FHD+ LCD for users to jot down information without any issues. The Snapdragon 695 SoC will be able to keep the device snappy, while the large 5000 mAh cell can help keep you going throughout the day.

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4G Option

The Moto G Stylus is the alternative option to consider to the 5G version if the newer connectivity platform isn't a strict requirement and you'd rather save some bucks. The device, while not a strong performer, will be able to achieve the notetaking activity you would expect without much struggle.

The Foldable: moto razr 5G

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Moto Razr 5G is the device to consider adding to your daily system if you're looking for a foldable from an OEM other than Samsung and would like the folding phone to have a less significant crease. The Razr 5G is available for $800, nearly two years since its launch, a price that's easier to swallow and makes owning the device a compelling proposition if you're looking for a hint of nostalgia.

Note: If you're just looking to get your hands on a foldable, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is much cheaper, posing a better cost proposition.

The Razr 5G comes with a 2.7-inch display on the outside and, upon unfolding, grants access to a 6.2-inch panel. Now, both screens use OLED technology, but the inner screen is made with plastic — it owes its better resilience to this decision made by Motorola's engineers. Motorola bundles the Snapdragon 765G to handle processing and 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

Like other specs on this device, the camera hardware is a good combination that implements a 48MP Wide on the back and a 20MP front sensor. Due to a display on the outside, the rear camera can also act as a selfie shooter.

The Razr 5G is rumored to be up for a refresh later this Summer, so if you aren't looking to pick one up immediately, wait it out and check out what Motorola has managed to come up with after two years.

Motorola Moto Razr 5G (2020)

Moto Razr 5G is the device to keep your eyes on if you're looking to turn back the clock. Its got respectable hardware that will keep the device feeling snappy, with the best implementation of an outer screen on a small foldable.

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The massive Acer Chromebook 317 is currently $200 off - Chrome Unboxed

The market for oversized Chromebooks is relatively narrow but the options available to consumers are pretty good. Acer and ASUS have 17.3″ models that offer comparable features and performance for those needing or wanting the biggest screen that ChromeOS offers. Acer’s Chromebook 317 is, in our opinion, the best of what’s around, and the Best Buy model offers up a more-desirable 8GB of RAM and niceties such as a backlit keyboard and a bright, 1080P touch display.

While this Chromebook isn’t as powerful as flagship models with Intel Core processors, the Pentium 6000 will go toe-to-toe with the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 that powers the very capable Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5. Paired with 8GB of RAM, the Acer Chromebook 713 can easily handle a variety of web applications, Android apps, and even some Linux packages should the need arise.

Whether you just want a large screen for media consumption or you need extra screen real estate for productivity, the Acer Chromebook 317 is my top pick in the 17.3-inch Chromebook space. For the number crunchers, you’ll find an integrated numeric keypad and a nicely sized trackpad that’s better than you’d expect from a device that’s less than $500. At $499, I don’t know if I’d recommend this over a premium Chromebook unless you absolutely have to have the larger screen. That said, Best Buy is currently selling the Acer Chromebook 317 as a bonus deal of the day and you can pick it up for the low price of only $299.

This deal ends in eight hours so act fast if you want to take advantage of this $200 price cut. For $299, I give this Chromebook two thumbs up and I think that you’ll be extremely happy with your purchase. The Acer Chromebook 317 will get updates through June of 2029 which makes this laptop an insanely good value at this price. Grab one at the link below.

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Haida has announced a new 2-in-1 filter that provides both a variable circular polarizer and a variable neutral density filter in a single device that allows each to be controlled independently.

The Haida PROII CPL-VND 2-in-1 Filter is positioned as an ideal companion for videographers and photographers. It promises to not only reduce the light entering the lens but also darken skies and manage reflections at the same time with independent control over each.

The 2-in-1 filter combines a standard CPL filter, with a three to seven-stop variable neutral density filter to produce a total of five stops of light control. There is a small lever, which the photographer can use to shift from stop to stop and move from ND3.0 to ND7.0.

The conventional wisdom is that a variable neutral density filter (VND) is essentially its own polarizer, in that two different filters are stacked on top of each other at relative angles to control the amount of light passing through.

While this is technically cross-polarization, adding a circular polarizer to the mix enables the photographer to control where that polarization is placed within the image by rotating it. This way, the sky can become darker and more dramatic, while the rest of the image is a bit lighter to so that it “pops” in the frame.

The Haida PROII CPL-VND 2-in-1 Filter enables content creators to have one single filter to do both jobs, thereby saving time and effort fitting on multiple filters and dialing them in to work together.

The design was created with vloggers and filmmakers in mind and should be quite popular with social media influencers looking to add just a bit more production value to their image.

The two filter systems can be operated independently of one another without affecting each other. Haida has engineered the 2-in-1 filter to avoid the range area which can create the X problem that is known to happen with VND filters at the extreme limits of rotation and creating artifacts.

The best practice here when using both features is to adjust the ND filter first to get the amount of light desired, and then to adjust the circular polarizer to dial in the exact amount of emphasis where wanted.

The filter is extremely light at only 48 grams, which Haida says is even lighter than an egg. It is available in 67mm, 77mm, and 82mm sizes.

There’s no word on pricing or availability just yet, though Haida indicates it should become available from global dealers soon.

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Image credits: All photos by Haida.

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Which is the winner of the iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro? That is easy. Until you consider what it means to buy the best for the money, that is. But listen to us. The iPhone 13 is great for the typical phone user, offering superior performance, great photos and videos, and great battery life. The iPhone 13 Pro takes this and adds a better display plus an additional camera on the back for even more varied photography. However, you must pay another $200 for the privilege. The good news is that there are no differences other than screen size between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, and the same goes for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

So let’s do our iPhone 13 vs iPhone 13 Pro comparison, although it also applies to the mini and max models. That’s the question Apple has posed to millions of consumers, and here’s what this dilemma with the iPhone 13 series boils down to: We’ve got two devices that mostly look the same, but the Pro offers a battery life a slightly longer, smoother scrolling and really delves into the features of the professional camera.

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Everything you need to know

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 13 Pro: Display

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro feature 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR displays that use OLED technology with a resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels. This equates to 460 pixels per inch. However, the iPhone 13 Pro features a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits, compared to 800 nits on the iPhone 13. However, for HDR content, both can reach a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits.

There’s one big difference between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro displays: ProMotion technology. Exclusive to iPhone 13 Pro, Apple’s ProMotion display technology brings adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz to iPhone for the first time. This means that the iPhone 13 Pro’s screen refresh rate can scale between 10Hz and 120Hz, depending on what you’re doing on your device.

In real-world usage, this should mean things like scrolling and animations are significantly smoother. ProMotion also makes the screen more efficient because it can scale up to 10Hz when you’re doing something like reading.

Other display features on iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro include:

• 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
• true tone display
• Wide color gamut (P3)
• haptic touch
• HDR display

Design

In terms of design, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are similar, with flat edges and nearly edge-to-edge displays. Both devices also feature slightly smaller notches at the top, measuring about 20% smaller in terms of width.

One major difference is that the iPhone 13 is made from what Apple calls “aerospace-grade aluminum,” while the iPhone 13 Pro is made from “surgical-grade stainless steel.” This means that the iPhone 13 has a brushed aluminum finish, while the iPhone 13 Pro has a shiny stainless steel finish.

The difference in materials makes the iPhone 13 Pro slightly heavier than the iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 weighs 6.14 ounces (174 grams), while the iPhone 13 Pro weighs 7.19 ounces (204 grams).

The dimensions are the same between the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13:

• Height: 5.78 inches (146.7mm)
• Width: 2.82 inches (71.5mm)
• Thickness: 0.30 inches (7.65mm)

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro are rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance. Under this rating, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro can withstand immersion to a maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes.

Performance and battery life

The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro feature an A15 Bionic processor, with a 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency. The A15 Bionic processor also features a new 16-core Neural Engine to power machine learning and AI tasks.

One difference between iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro is that the former features a 4-core GPU, while the latter has a 5-core CPU. What kind of difference this leads to in real-world performance remains to be seen, but it’s a notable change for Apple to segment the iPhone 13 lineup in this way for the first time.

Apple hasn’t made any changes to the RAM configuration this year, with the iPhone 13 coming with 4GB of RAM and the iPhone 13 Pro coming with 6GB of RAM.

Both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro feature noticeable improvements in battery life this year compared to their predecessors. The iPhone 13 Pro may outperform the iPhone 13 in some areas, Apple claims.

iPhone 13 Battery Estimates:

• Audio playback: 75 hours
• Video playback (broadcast): up to 15 hours
• Video playback: up to 19 hours

iPhone 13 Pro Battery Estimates:

• Audio playback: 75 hours
• Video playback (broadcast): Up to 20 hours
• Video playback: up to 22 hours

Both devices support fast charging, getting up to a 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20W power adapter. There’s also support for 7.5W Qi wireless charging and 15W wireless charging when using a MagSafe wireless charger.

connectivity

Do you know the good news about 5G? Like its predecessors, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro have 5G support. Apple says this allows for “super-fast downloads and high-quality streaming.” This includes support for mmWave 5G connectivity in the US, as well as 5G sub-6GHz in the US and other countries.

Camera

Where you really start to notice the differences between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, though, is in the camera technology. The iPhone 13 features a 12MP dual camera system with Wide and Ultra Wide cameras on the back. On the front, you’ll find a 12MP f/2.2 aperture selfie camera.

Here are the full camera features for the iPhone 13:

• 12MP Dual Camera System – Wide and Ultra Wide Cameras
• Width: ƒ/1.6 aperture
• Ultra wide angle: ƒ/2.4 aperture and 120° field of view
• 2x optical zoom to zoom out
• Digital zoom up to 5x
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and depth control
• Portrait lighting with six effects (natural, studio, contour, stage, stage mono, high-key mono)
• Optical image stabilization with sensor shift (wide angle)
• seven element lens (wide angle); five element lens (ultra wide angle)
• True Tone flash with slow sync
• Panoramic (up to 63MP)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• 100% focus pixels (width)
• night mode
• deep fusion
• Smart HDR 4
• photographic styles
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction (ultra wide angle)
• Advanced Red Eye Correction
• Automatic image stabilization
• burst mode
• Photo Geotagging
• Captured image formats: HEIF and JPEG

The iPhone 13 Pro meanwhile, features a triple-lens camera system on the back plus a LiDAR scanner. The triple-lens camera setup includes telephoto, wide-angle, and ultra-wide-angle cameras. On the front, you’ll find the same 12MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

Here are the full camera features for the iPhone 13 Pro:

• 12 MP professional camera system: telephoto, wide angle and ultra wide angle cameras
• Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture
• Width: ƒ/1.5 aperture
• Ultra wide angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture and 120° field of view
• 3x optical zoom to zoom in, 2x optical zoom to zoom out; 6x optical zoom range
• Digital zoom up to 15x
• Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR scanner
• Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and depth control
• Portrait lighting with six effects (natural, studio, contour, stage, stage mono, high-key mono)
• Dual optical image stabilization (telephoto and wide angle)
• Optical image stabilization with sensor shift (wide angle)
• Six element lens (telephoto and ultra wide angle); seven element lens (wide angle)
• True Tone flash with slow sync
• Panoramic (up to 63MP)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• 100% focus pixels (width)
• night mode
• deep fusion
• Smart HDR 4
• photographic styles
• macro photography
• Apple ProRAW
• Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction (ultra wide angle)
• Advanced Red Eye Correction
• Photo Geotagging
• Automatic image stabilization
• burst mode
• Captured image formats: HEIF and JPEG

Video recording

In terms of video recording, both iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro support video recording up to 4K at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, or 60fps, as well as HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60fps. fps fps Both devices also feature cinematic mode for shooting shallow depth-of-field video at 1080p at 30fps.

One notable difference, however, is that the iPhone 13 Pro includes support for Apple’s ProRes video recording standard up to 4K at 30fps (1080p at 30fps for 128GB of storage). This is an important feature for professional videographers looking to get the highest quality and lowest compression possible.

Colors, storage and prices

• AT&T: Save up to $1,000 on your iPhone 13 purchase
• Verizon: Save up to $800 on your iPhone 13 purchase
• T-Mobile: Launching a new ‘iPhone 13 Pro on us’ promotion

The iPhone 13 is available in five different colors: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Red, and Pink. The iPhone 13 Pro is available in four different colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, and Sierra Blue.

In terms of prices, the iPhone 13 sells for:

• $799 for 128GB of storage
• $899 for 256GB of storage
• $999 for 512GB of storage

The price of the iPhone 13 Pro is as follows:

• $999 for 128GB of storage
• $1099 for 256GB of storage
• $1,299 for 512GB of storage
• $1499 for 1TB of storage

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