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Courtney Smith was excited to use her long-service leave benefits to buy a new cell phone last month.The single mother went online and found what appeared to be an affordable used Samsung Galaxy for sale on Facebook Marketplace.“The inside of the box was brand new and sealed. And the story goes. [the seller] “I bought it for my ex-girlfriend, but we broke up,” Smith said.”It was all pretty believable. I’m usually pretty interested in this stuff.”She said she spent $1,000 on what was supposed to be a top-of-the-line Samsung.Smith only realized it was fake when he got home and took…
Emergency alert! If you’re looking for a great deal on a tablet, Amazon has reduced the price of the 9th generation iPad to an amazing $199. It may not be the latest model, but this tablet holds its own in terms of solid performance and access to Apple’s unbeatable ecosystem of apps and accessories. Plus, it has features that newer models don’t have, like a reliable headphone jack and a traditional home button, making it a real nostalgic hit for longtime Apple fans.This trade and others gave us whiplash during the prime event in October. Thankfully, there are still plenty…
The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a much wider range of choices on Android. You want incredible camera zoom? A built-in stylus? A phone that runs a complete desktop environment when you plug it into a monitor? You can find it on Android. Heck, you can find all of that in a single device.On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s where I’d like to help; I’ve tested a whole boatload of recent Android…
Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is a great time to buy tech gadgets, including tablets, at deep discounts. Whether it’s from Apple, Samsung, or Amazon itself, tablets are always big-ticket items that can be found on big sale during events. If you know where to look — on Amazon or anywhere else, you’ll find great deals on tablets of all shapes and sizes, different specs, and generations.Also: Best deals on Prime Day in OctoberThe sales event is officially over, but we’ve discovered that there are still deals left on some of the best tablets that ZDNET has thoroughly tested and…
WDWNT, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s Little Golden Book Batuu Adventures, based on the immersive lands at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, is now available for pre-order.“A Batuu Adventure” is scheduled for release on February 25, 2025, and fans can pre-order it on Amazon for $5.99. The book’s description is as follows:When a curious boy and his family stop on the island of Batuu to refuel their ship, they…
Dan Riccio, one of Apple’s most prominent executives for more than 20 years, will leave the company this month, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the move. According to reports, Riccio has been planning his retirement for the past five years and said his final day of retirement will be Friday, October 11th. Riccio started working at Apple in 1998 and became head of hardware engineering by 2012. In that role, he oversaw several major hardware developments for Apple, including the evolution of AirPods, the latest iPhone, the iPad Pro, and more. During that time, he held the title of…
If this image upsets you, I understand. Trust me when I say this is an image of a beloved and well-used part of my daughter Emma’s life. This 9th generation iPad has been with her since childhood and has been a constant source of joy, education, enlightenment, and sometimes shock for her. Best of all, it’s still Saved to just $199 After Amazon’s Prime Day sale. This is the lowest price ever and frankly it’s not worth it when compared to other tablets. Don’t forget to check out our other sales going on after prime day. One caveat for the…
Cornell University researchers, in collaboration with the Polish Academy of Sciences, have developed the first-ever double-sided chip (called a “dualtronic” chip) that integrates both optical and electronic devices, marking a major advance in semiconductor technology. . A single gallium nitride (GaN) wafer.This innovation has the potential to reduce device size, improve energy efficiency, and reduce manufacturing costs.The unique crystal structure of GaN wafers is the key to its dual functionality. Just as a magnet has different poles, each side of the wafer has different properties. The research team utilized the metal polarity (Ga polarity) side to create light emitting diodes…
Not everyone wants to spend $1,000 or more on a flagship smartphone. Many of us prefer to choose mid-range options instead. And when it comes to mid-range smartphones, the Google Pixel 8a remains the top choice. I’ve been using the Pixel 8a as a secondary device for the past three months, taking it with me everywhere from my daily commute to trips to Switzerland and Thailand. But how well can it withstand real-world use? Let’s find out. Before proceeding, please note the following: I updated my Pixel 8a to Android 15 beta in mid-August, so some of the issues I…
Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a relatively minor upgrade, but it has small changes that make the phone more than the sum of its parts. After using it for two months, we found that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has seven important upgrades not available on past Galaxy Fold devices. If you’ve been using an older flip phone, or want to jump into a good flip phone for the first time, these features and changes might draw you to Samsung’s latest phone. From hardware to software, here’s a rundown of new features coming to the Samsung Galaxy Z…