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Smartphones Dumb You Down

University of Texas at Austin researchers find that the presence of your mobile phone in the room is all it takes to crater overall brain power. Here's how to use that to your advantage.




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Millennials Love Smartphones, But I'm Not Sure Why

I'm amazed at how reliant this younger generation is on their smartphones. I think it's weird, but you can use that generation's screen addiction to your benefit.




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Pablo Escobar's Brother May Be Scamming Users With Foldable Phones

On Monday, Pablo Escobar's brother started to take orders for a second foldable phone at the low price of $399. However, users who bought the first foldable phone from the company say their orders have yet to arrive. Instead, what they got was a book and a pamphlet.




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The Best Phones for 2020

We test and rate hundreds of mobile phones each year. Whether you're looking for Apple, Android, or even a simple feature phone, these are our top picks for a variety of budgets across the major US wireless carriers.




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Educators: What You Need to Know About Cellphones

The cell phone can be a powerful distraction or an educational tool. You have to decide which it will be in your classroom.




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The Best Wireless Headphones for 2020

Tired of tangled cords? Cut yourself some slack and switch to Bluetooth headphones. Whether you're looking for earbuds, on-ears, or to go completely wire-free, start with the best wireless headphones we've tested.




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The Best Headphones for 2020

Whether you're looking for sleek AirPods or big over-ear models, these are the best headphones and earbuds we've tested, with advice for finding just the right pair for you.




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The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2020

Noise cancellation removes unwanted sounds. The best noise-cancelling headphones let you block out the world around you to enjoy your music...or the sweet sound of silence.




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The Best Bluetooth Headphones for Running

It's no secret that music is a great motivator for working out. Before you lace up your kicks and head out to the track, trail, or treadmill, check out the best wireless headphones we've tested for powering your run.




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The Best Earbuds (In-Ear Headphones) for 2020

Not a fan of the bulk that comes with over-the-ear headphones? Whether you call them earbuds, earphones, or in-ear headphones, check out the best in-ear models we've tested.




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The Best Gaming Headphones for 2020

A good gaming headset delivers rich sound to really get you into the game and an integrated microphone so you can trash talk your opponents. These are the best gaming headphones we've tested.




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MediaTek Announces Chips for Cheaper 5G Sprint Phones

MediaTek announces a competitor to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765 for sub-$500 5G phones, but its success in the US will depend on whether carriers are okay with dropping millimeter-wave support.




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Smart Earphones Market Booming With Apple Airpods Leading

During the third quarter, the smart earwear products accounted for 48.1 percent of all shipments in the wearables category, according to IDC. In addition, shipments for the earpieces grew a stunning 242.4 percent from the same period a year ago.




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DJI Drones to Warn They're Near by Sending Wi-Fi Signals to Phones

The leading drone vendor developed the system to address safety and privacy concerns. The US Federal Aviation Administration is also drafting a rule that'll require all consumer drones to offer 'remote identification,' or what's basically an electronic license plate.




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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 launched in India for Rs 4,499




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Govt working on Aarogya Setu App for feature phones

Further, the app will also have added features like the e-pass for movement during the restrictions imposed by the government to fight the pandemic.




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Smartphones, Indian consumers to have a tepid love affair this year

Smartphone shipments set to decline 5-10% Y-o-Y in 2020; feature phones by 35-40%




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Domestic Violence Survivors Receive More Than 100 Prepaid Phones

Attorney General highlights domestic violence awareness amid emergency orders  Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence announced Monday that more than 100 cell phones with prepaid calls, texts, and data will be made available to Delaware domestic violence survivors as the result of a public-private-nonprofit collaboration between the Delaware Department of Justice, the […]




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Samsung is bringing over 20,000 offline retailers online to make Galaxy phones available for buying during COVID-19 crisis

After Vivo and Xiaomi, Samsung is also kicking off an online to offline sales strategy.




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Aarogya Setu app to be available on JioPhones soon: Report

Aarogya Setu is currently available on iOS and Android, and nearly 9 crore users have already downloaded the app.




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Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, Mi Box India launch today; here’s how you can watch online, everything to know

Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, and Mi Box will be launched in India today via an online-only keynote event.




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Xiaomi’s Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 look like Apple AirPods but cost way less; details inside

Launched alongside the Mi 10 flagship phone and Mi Box 4K, on Friday, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 look a lot like the Apple AirPods but they cost way less.




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Xiaomi brings Mi 10, Mi Box, new Mi True Wireless earphones to India

Xiaomi had a massive announcement today in India - the company finally introduced the Mi 10 smartphone, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, and also unveiled the Mi Box 4K - an Android TV gadget for streaming video content with voice-assisted remote control. The Xiaomi Mi 10 comes with Snapdragon 865 chipset and 8 GB RAM, while storage is either 128 GB or 256 GB. The price is INR49,999 ($660/€610) or INR54,999 ($727/€672), but some fans might be disappointed to learn that the Mi 10 Pro won't be arriving in India for now. They are left with the vanilla version that has a 108 MP main...




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Meizu HD60 ANC headphones arrive with Sony-powered noise cancellation

The Meizu HD60 ANC over-ear headphones were unveiled alongside the Meizu 17 flagships and they are a serious piece of kit. They feature active noise cancellation, of course, but there's more to them than that. Meizu HD60 ANC over-ear headphones The HD60 is Hi-Res certified, so it will deliver high-quality audio. They connect over Bluetooth 5.0 and support aptX. There's an analog plug if you want to use a 3.5mm jack too. Noise cancellation is implemented by two chips. Sony's CDX3775 handles the ANC part while a Qualcomm chip with cVc does noise reduction during...




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Two new mystery Realme phones visit TENAA - could be the X3 and X50 Youth

The plot continues to thicken around Realme's seemingly never-ending stream of new devices. Last month, a certain RMX2142 appeared on Chinese certification authority TENAA's website. Now, the very numerically-similar RMX2141 and the RMX2052 have joined its ranks. RMX2142 There are more than a few similarities between these devices, as listed by TENAA. All of them seem to have the exact same dimensions of 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9mm, which, coincidentally, or rather not, match-up perfectly with the existing Realme X50m 5G. Same goes for the reported weight of the RMX2142 and the...




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Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 launched in India for Rs 4,499




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Aarogya Setu IVRS facility launched for those without smartphones; check how to use Coronavirus tracker app

Coronavirus in India: Close to 9 crore users have downloaded the Aarogya Setu mobile application so far, a ministry official said.




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How to set internet data limit on Android phones and Tablets

  Big internet bills can be a pain, especially when it comes to Android (which has tons of applications that keep using web services in the background). You cannot stop these applications from doing so...




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Upcoming budget smartphones worth looking forward to

The Moto G5 Plus launches tomorrow, reskindling the budget wars in India. For budget buyers, there are actually quite a few options coming up soon, including the three new smartphones from Nokia. Here, take a look.




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Best mobile phones under 15000 to Buy Adjusted after GST Rate Hike




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MI Bluetooth speakers, earphones: Enjoy your music anytime, anywhere

Xiaomi’s new audio devices sound great and are perfect for folks on a budget.




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Time spent on smartphones rose 16% during April 25- May 1, 2020: BARC-Nielsen report

Social networking, gaming and education apps recorded the highest growth





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OnePlus devices are swapping left and right audio channels when connecting headphones

In what seems like a rather weird glitch, it appears that there is a growing number of complaints amongst OnePlus users who are finding that their headphones audio channels are being wrongly swapped when connected.




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Redmi Airdots S Wireless Earphones Launched For Rs 1100! Is This A Gamechanger?

As the rest of the world is suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic, things seem to be looking up in China! The smartphone companies have moved to digital mode to launch their products.  Xiaomi is the latest to launch a new product from its Redmi brand, the Redmi Airdots S true wireless earphones. The Redmi AirDots […]

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Fring Brings VoIP To Hacked iPhones




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All Phones In India To Be Equipped With Panic Buttons From 2017












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Mara's Phones makes African manufacturing a priority

Having opened new production facilities in Rwanda and South Africa, Mara Phones is looking to alter Africa's mindset from being a 'consumer' to being a 'manufacturer'. 




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Best headphones for running or working out

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The only thing more important to runners than their sneakers is a quality pair of headphones and a killer playlist. Running without music is like some form of medieval torture: it sucks. And cheap, crappy headphones just aren't going to cut it.

When shopping for a quality pair of headphones to wear while running, you'll want to look at a few key factors: Are they sweatproof/waterproof? Will they stay in your ears? Are the volume controls easily accessible? If you answer no to any of these questions, then you know the headphones aren't going to work. Read more...

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BEST FOR WORKOUT TRACKERS

Bose SoundSport Pulse Wireless

While sound quality and flexibility are always good features, a great pair of headphones will do more than that.

$129 from Amazon

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BEST MID-PRICED WIRELESS OPTION

Jabra Elite 45e

The Elite 45e headphones are an example of quality at an affordable price.

$86.53 from Amazon

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BEST TRULY WIRELESS EARBUDS

Bose SoundSport Free Wireless

These truly wireless ear buds can charge while you're using them, and the app can help you locate them in the event that they fall out.

$199 from Amazon

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BEST BUDGET WIRED HEADPHONES

JBL Endurance RUN

These are the kind of headphones you buy in multiples so you don't have to fret once you've inevitably lost a pair.

$19.95 from Amazon

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BEST NO-FRILLS OPTION

ROVKING Sport Headphones

These super-cheap headphones have an earhook design that keeps them on your ears, and are also sweatproof.

$14.99 from Amazon

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MOST FIT OPTIONS FOR WIRED HEADPHONES

Sony MDRXB510AS/B

These Sony earbuds offer multiple sets of covers and hooks to hold the earbuds securely in place.

$29.99 from Amazon

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BEST AUDIO QUALITY FOR WIRED HEADPHONES

Bose SoundSport

Bose SoundSport are a great set of headphones to buy when the clarity of audio really matters to you.

$99 from Amazon

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BEST OVER-EAR OPTION

Levin Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Headphones

The Levin Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Headphones deliver an affordable and reliable option for anyone who prefers over-ear headphones.

$29.99 from Amazon




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JBL Celebrates 100 Million Headphones Sold while Announcing its entry into the Gaming Category

CES 2020, LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 6, 2020 – HARMAN International Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, is announcing its entry into the gaming...




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Listeners get unique, personal sound with HARMAN Personi-Fi™ in JBL Headphones

CES 2020, LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 6, 2020 – HARMAN International Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announces that the Personi-Fi platform...