julian chokkattu
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senior reviews editor at WIRED
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7 days ago
In case you didnāt get the memo, everyone is feeling very Chinese these days. Chronically online people like
@lmatsakis.bsky.social
and I have been tracking the zeitgeist of "You met me at a very Chinese time of my life," "Chinamaxxing," and all other variations. Here's why everyone is saying it:
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Why Everyone Is Suddenly in a āVery Chinese Timeā in Their Lives
The viral meme isnāt really about China or actual Chinese people. It's a symbol of what Americans believe their own country has lost.
https://www.wired.com/story/made-in-china-chinese-time-of-my-life/
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www.wired.com/story/solvin...
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The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Crisis
The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isnāt going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.
https://www.wired.com/story/solving-the-pc-memory-crisis/
15 days ago
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New Razr Fold at CES!
www.wired.com/story/motoro...
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The Razr Fold Adds a Book-Style Foldable to Motorolaās Lineup
At CES 2026, the company also announced a new smartwatch, stylus, Bluetooth tracker, and even a weird AI pendant.
https://www.wired.com/story/motorola-razr-fold-ces-2026/
17 days ago
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Hello from CES 2026! My first piece is about some brief hands-on time I had with Samsung's new Galaxy Z TriFold:
www.wired.com/story/samsun...
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Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold Is the āPhabletā You're Looking For
At CES 2026, we went hands-on with the three-panel Samsung tablet that folds up to the size of a (large) phone.
https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-hands-on/
18 days ago
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It was a fun year for phones again.
www.wired.com/story/expire...
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2025ās Best Phones Were Also Its Wackiest
If anything, iPhones and Pixels are practically vanilla. The next generation is thinner, more transparent, and folds in half. Thatās a good thing.
https://www.wired.com/story/expired-tired-wired-wacky-phones/
29 days ago
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Spent a few weeks with this headset and, well, it needs more polish.
www.wired.com/review/samsu...
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Samsungās Galaxy XR Is a More Reasonably Priced Apple Vision Pro, but It Lacks Polish
A little more accessible than the Apple Vision Pro, this Android XR headset could use more polish.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-xr/
about 1 month ago
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New from Pebble: a $75 smart ring
www.wired.com/story/pebble...
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Pebble Is Making a $75 Smart Ring
You can speak into the Pebble Index to have it remember things or set reminders, timers, and tasks. No cloud processing, no subscription, and best of all, no charging.
https://www.wired.com/story/pebble-index-ring/
about 2 months ago
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A year hasn't even passed since the OnePlus 13 review, but here we go, OnePlus 15 review:
www.wired.com/review/onepl...
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The OnePlus 15 Has Two-Day Battery Life. 'Nuff Said
It doesn't look or feel quite like a OnePlus phone, but with battery life like this, who cares?
https://www.wired.com/review/oneplus-15/
2 months ago
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New smart glasses just dropped.
www.wired.com/story/even-r...
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Hate Meta? Even Realities Is Making the Smart Glasses You Want
The company announced the Even G2 smart glasses, sporting a bigger display in a lighter frame, alongside the R1 smart ring, which can control the display on the lenses.
https://www.wired.com/story/even-realities-even-g2-smart-glasses-and-even-r1-smart-ring/
2 months ago
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New smart right just dropped. Sandbar's Stream Ring isn't for tracking your health, but your thoughts.
www.wired.com/story/sandba...
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Whisper Into This AI-Powered Smart Ring to Organize Your Thoughts
A new company called Sandbar has unveiled a smart wearable called Stream Ring, which uses a microphone to record your softly spoken thoughts. And itās powered byāyou guessed itāan AI chatbot.
https://www.wired.com/story/sandbar-stream-smart-ring/
3 months ago
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A battery in your chair?
www.wired.com/review/liber...
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The LiberNovo Omni Office Chair Has a Built-in Battery for Motorized Lumbar Adjustments
This motorized office chair has a built-in battery that powers a spinal massage when you need a break from the screen.
https://www.wired.com/review/libernovo-omni/
3 months ago
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Take a moment today to check out
@wired.com
's AI of a Thousand Faces issue.
www.wired.com/ai-issue/
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AI of a Thousand Faces
What happens now that AI is everywhere and in everything? WIRED canāt tell the future, but we can try to make sense of it. Behold: 17 readings from the furthest reaches of the AI age.
https://www.wired.com/ai-issue/
3 months ago
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www.wired.com/story/maevin...
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I Test-Drove Maevingās New RM2 Electric Motorcycle
Oozing with flair, and now a little more practicalāitās hard not to love Maevingās latest ride.
https://www.wired.com/story/maeving-rm2-electric-motorcycle/
3 months ago
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Samsung's mixed reality headset finally gets a name and a price: Galaxy XR ($1,800), a full $1,700 less than the Apple Vision Pro.
www.wired.com/story/samsun...
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https://www.wired.com/story/samsung-galaxy-xr-gemini-android-xr-mixed-reality-headset
3 months ago
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Good morning, hereās my iPad Pro review! Still a bit niche at this price, but I donāt think Iāve been able to work as speedily on an iPad before (largely thanks to iPadOS)
www.wired.com/review/apple...
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Appleās iPad Pro Is Tremendously Powerful, but Still a Bit Niche
Appleās flagship tablet hones in on power, but itās the desktop-like iPadOS 26 experience that makes it shine.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-ipad-pro-m5-2025/
3 months ago
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www.wired.com/story/gemini...
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Gemini in Google Home Keeps Mistaking My Dog for a Cat
Googleās Gemini AI has offended my dog, but at least it can automatically turn the lights on for me.
https://www.wired.com/story/gemini-in-google-home-keeps-mistaking-my-dog-for-a-cat/
3 months ago
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New iPad Pro, MacBook, and ... Vision Pro!
www.wired.com/story/apple-...
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Apple Just Upgraded the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro with Its New M5 Chip
The hardware largely remains the same, but performance gets a boost.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-m5-powered-ipad-pro-macbook-pro-vision-pro-october-2025/
3 months ago
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And here's my Pixel 10 Pro Fold review!
www.wired.com/review/googl...
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Google's Pixel 10 Pro Fold Doesn't Feel 'Pro', but It's Still Fun
Google's $1,800 folding phone is missing many of the 'pro' features of its cheaper siblings, but upgrades like an IP68 rating and Qi2 make up for it.
https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-10-pro-fold/
4 months ago
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Good afternoon! Here's my Google Pixel Watch 4 review:
www.wired.com/review/googl...
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Itās Hard Not to Like the Beautifully Round Pixel Watch 4
A gorgeous domed display and smarter assistant make this the best Pixel Watch to date. Just make sure to swap the strap.
https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-watch-4/
4 months ago
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New $1,800+ Tag Heuer smartwatch! It no longer runs Wear OS. I spent a few days with the Calibre E5:
www.wired.com/story/tag-he...
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TAG Heuer's New Smartwatch Ditches Google's Wear OS to Be Apple Friendly
The Connected Calibre E5 runs bespoke OS, so it works with Android but, crucially, now gets that coveted Made-for-iPhone certificationāand all for a cool $1,800.
https://www.wired.com/story/tag-heuer-connected-calibre-e5/
4 months ago
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4 months ago
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julian chokkattu
WIRED
4 months ago
The whole of Bluesky when they see our Amazon Prime Day deals.
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One day after new Echo devices, Google announced its Gemini integration in Google Home, along with new Nest devices, even a new Google Home Speaker. My colleague Simon and I have all the details.
www.wired.com/story/gemini...
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Gemini Arrives in Google Home With New Nest Cameras and a Smart Speaker
Gemini replaces Assistant in your smart home, as Google redesigns the Home app and launches a new generation of Nest devices.
https://www.wired.com/story/gemini-comes-to-google-home-new-nest-devices-and-speaker/
4 months ago
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I just keep thinking about the fact that the new Fire TV 4k Select stick has a MicroUSB port.
4 months ago
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Busy day! Here's everything Amazon just announced!
www.wired.com/story/everyt...
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Everything Amazon Announced Today at Its Fall Hardware Event
Amazon's next-gen Alexa+ chatbot is now available in four new Echo devices and a bevy of Ring cameras. The company also debuted three new Kindle Scribe tablets, one with a color screen.
https://www.wired.com/story/everything-amazon-announced-today-at-its-fall-hardware-event/
4 months ago
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Doug Bowser is retiring from Nintendo. Very glad I had the opportunity to take this pic earlier this year lol
4 months ago
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"But computer scientists have been really thinking about this for the past half-century: When is this change going to happen from computers as tools to computers as partners, and it's a really seminal shift in how we think about computing.ā
www.wired.com/story/google...
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Google's Conversational Photo Editor Is the Rare AI Feature People Will Actually Use
Google's tool greatly simplifies photo editing; just tell your phone what changes you want in the photo, and it'll execute them. It also hints at the coming leap in how we interact with computers.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-photos-conversational-photo-editor/
4 months ago
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Spent a little more time with the base iPhone 17. It's great.
www.wired.com/review/apple...
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You Probably Should Just Buy the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 comes close to being the perfect phone.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-17/
4 months ago
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And here's my iPhone Air review! I liked it way more than I expected. Battery life will be sufficient for some, but others may find it limiting.
www.wired.com/review/apple...
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The iPhone Airās Battery Life Isnāt as Bad as I Thought It Would Be
The ultrathin iPhone Air is better than youād expect, but it still costs too much for just a slim frame.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-air/
4 months ago
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Good morning. Here's my iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max review. Really great phones with excellent battery life.
www.wired.com/review/apple...
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Appleās iPhone 17 Pro Models Give You Exactly What You Want
Big, beefy batteries mean you might not have to charge your iPhone every day anymore.
https://www.wired.com/review/apple-iphone-17-pro-and-iphone-17-pro-max/
4 months ago
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breakin' it all down
www.wired.com/story/which-...
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Which iPhone 17 Model Should You Buy?
The iPhone 17 Air complicates Apple's smartphone lineup. Our primer on the differences and similarities can help you shop.
https://www.wired.com/story/which-apple-iphone-17-models-to-buy/
4 months ago
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Got some hands-on time with some of the camera features on the iPhone 17 yesterday:
www.wired.com/story/exciti...
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3 Exciting Camera Features on Appleās New iPhone 17 Lineup
An upgraded selfie camera with a square sensor, dual camera capture, and 8X optical-like image quality has me excited about the new iPhone 17 models.
https://www.wired.com/story/exciting-camera-features-on-apples-new-iphone-17-lineup/
5 months ago
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iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
5 months ago
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and read
@adrienneso.bsky.social
on the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3rd Gen, and Apple Watch Ultra 3:
www.wired.com/story/apple-...
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The New Apple Watches Are Here. You Should Probably Upgrade
Blood oxygen sensor controversies aside, improved battery life, new hypertension notifications, and the addition of satellite messaging are all good reasons to get a new Apple Watch this year.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-watch-series-11-se-ultra-3/
5 months ago
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Here's everything Apple announced today in one neat spot!
www.wired.com/story/everyt...
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Everything Apple Announced Today
The iPhone 17 is here, along with a very thin iPhone Air. There are three new Apple watches to tell you how you're feeling, and a pair of AirPods Pro 3 that can translate between languages.
https://www.wired.com/story/everything-apple-announced-iphone-air-iphone-17-apple-watches-airpods-pro-3/
5 months ago
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All the details on the iPhone 17 series!
www.wired.com/story/apple-...
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The iPhone 17 Series Gets the Biggest iPhone Design Refresh in Years
Apple's thinnest iPhone Air brings with it a high price, and the redesigned iPhone 17 Pro features a telephoto camera that can zoom up to 8X.
https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-17-iphone-air-and-iphone-17-pro/
5 months ago
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Good morning from Apple Park! Follow our live blog, which starts at 9:30 am PT, for all the new things Apple will announce today!
www.wired.com/live/apple-e...
5 months ago
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julian chokkattu
Kylie Robison
5 months ago
We reviewed the Friend pendant, and unsurprisingly hated it! "It is an incredibly antisocial device to wear," I wrote of my experience wearing it. "People were never excited to see it around my neck."
www.wired.com/story/i-hate...
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I Hate My Friend
The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary thatās snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy.
https://www.wired.com/story/i-hate-my-ai-friend/
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about to take off heading to the Apple event, but hereās a quick preview of something that could be announced tomorrow and what it means:
www.wired.com/story/iphone...
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The iPhone 17 Air Could Use a Silicon-Carbon Battery. What Is It?
Phones with thinner designs are enjoying a moment. But while thin phones usually suffer poor battery life, batteries with silicon-carbon anodes are helping circumvent that notion.
https://www.wired.com/story/iphone-17-air-silicon-carbon-battery-what-is-it
5 months ago
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extra extra, getcha protection here
www.wired.com/gallery/best...
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I Tested More Than a Dozen Pixel 10 Cases. These Are the Best
Slap a case and screen protector on your shiny new Pixel, whether you have the Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro XL. We also have Qi2 chargers and accessory recommendations.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-pixel-10-cases-and-accessories/
5 months ago
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Lenovo doing Lenovo things
www.wired.com/story/lenovo...
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Lenovo's New Laptop Concept Can Swivel the Screen From Landscape to Portrait
The 14-inch ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept has a screen you can manually twist whenever the mood strikes.
https://www.wired.com/story/lenovo-thinkbook-vertiflex-concept-laptop-can-switch-from-landscape-to-portrait/
5 months ago
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took about 15 years
www.wired.com/story/instag...
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The Instagram iPad App Is Finally Here
Now you can doomscroll on a bigger screen with the new Instagram iPad app.
https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-ipad-app-is-finally-here/
5 months ago
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Here's my Pixel 10 Series review!
www.wired.com/review/googl...
It's one of my longer reviews š but it's for three phones and there's a lot of ground to cover.
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https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-10-pixel-10-pro-and-pixel-10-pro-xl
5 months ago
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Not so subtle "Created on Pixel" instead of "Shot on Pixel."
5 months ago
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Here's a big Pixel photo drop if you want to ogle! Starting with the Pixel 10 series.
5 months ago
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Good afternoon! I'm here at the Made by Google event, but unusually, the embargo has already lifted on all the Pixel hardware Google is announcing today. I have several stories for you! First, all the news in one place:
www.wired.com/story/google...
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Everything Google Is Announcing Today at Its Pixel Hardware Event
The Pixel 10 series is here. These are the first official flagship Android phones with magnetic Qi2 wireless charging. Also in tow are the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a earbuds.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-pixel-10-series-pixel-watch-4-pixel-buds-2a/
5 months ago
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I've used the Fairphone (Gen. 6) for two weeks, even on a short trip, and it has been a nice companion. Really wish it was sold in the US so more people could experience this repairable phone.
www.wired.com/review/fairp...
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The Fairphone (Gen. 6) Is the Antidote to Yearly Phone Upgrades
The repairable, long-lasting smartphone is back, better than ever.
https://www.wired.com/review/fairphone-gen-6/
5 months ago
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I've been nurturing this guide for nearly 5 years and am quite happy with it. If you need an office chair, I hope there's something for you here!
www.wired.com/gallery/best...
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Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-office-chairs/
6 months ago
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Here's my Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 review:
www.wired.com/review/samsu...
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Samsungās Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 Are High on Polish, Low on Value
Samsung makes the right improvements with its latest folding phones, but it could still go further.
https://www.wired.com/review/samsung-galaxy-z-fold7-and-galaxy-z-flip7/
6 months ago
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100 mph on a scooter? š±
www.wired.com/story/bo-tur...
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Boās Turbo Escooter Can Go Over 100 MPHāand Could Set a Record
Bo plans to break 100 miles per hour on its nearly $30,000 Turbo scooter with an injection of Formula One expertise.
https://www.wired.com/story/bo-turbo-e-scooter-guinness-world-record/
6 months ago
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