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With focus on ownership costs and energy savings, AMD launches 4th-gen EPYC server chip

AMD launched its 4th-gen EPYC processors that promise higher server performance, while…

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: A refined foldable phone, pity the screen crease

The S$2,398 Galaxy Z Fold 4 is refined for a foldable phone…

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Kobo Clara 2E review: A well made e-book reader that’s easy to recommend

The Kobo Clara 2E is a competent e-reader that is easy to…

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Should flagship phones be losing features, bundled gear when midrange models do not?

Buy a costly flagship phone and you'd miss out on a charger,…

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Sony Xperia 1 IV review: Sony hits the right spots with its new flagship – at a price

The Xperia 1 IV delivers flagship performance in a premium body, has…

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A critical look at Matter, an upcoming, inter-operable smart home standard

Backed by platform players and device makers, Matter promises a smart home…

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Sony LinkBuds review: Unique, decent unsealed wireless earbuds for those who need it

The Sony LinkBuds are unsealed earbuds focused on delivering a quality experience…

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G review: An affordable phone worth considering

With a screen and build that are top-notch, the Xiaomi Redmi Note…

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition review: A good phone that’s priced high and arriving late

The Galaxy S21 Fan Edition sports some winning flagship features but is…

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review: Performance at a cost, for those after the latest and greatest

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a great design, a buttery smooth…

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Is smartphone innovation dead? Three possible leaps in 2022

Is smartphone innovation dead? Foldable screens, a nicer display without a notch…

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Goondu review – Xiaomi 11T Pro

At its core, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is a good mid-ranger boosted…

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Goondu review: Sony Xperia 1 III

Sony's Xperia 1 III sports a premium design, headphone jack and excellent…

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What to look for in a midrange phone today?

From camera sensors to processors and from design to 5G, learn the…

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Goondu review: Xiaomi Poco X3 GT is an attractively priced 5G phone

The Xiaomi Poco X3 GT comes with some trade-offs, like the use…

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Goondu review: Sony Xperia 10 III feels great in hand, but lags in key areas

The Sony Xperia 10 III has quality build and good battery stamina…

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Time to buy a “good enough” midrange smartphone and forget the flagship models?

Consumers forgoing flagship models stuffed with the latest features for “good enough”…

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Goondu review: Xiaomi Poco F3 gets most things right

With an excellent screen and respectable camera, Xiaomi's Poco F3 is a…

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Goondu review: Asus ROG Phone 5

The Asus ROG Phone 5 is a performance user's device of choice.…

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