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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro: a tough battle

Google Pixel 8 Pro (left) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Andy Boxall / Digital Trends This year, Samsung has broken new ground with its Galaxy S24 lineup, delivering not only the excellent year-over-year performance enhancements we’ve come to expect from Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chips, but a whole new suite of Galaxy AI features that let you translate conversations, enhance your photos, summarize your notes, and more. In the case of Samsung’s premium flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, those are joined by a…

How to Use (Almost) Any Camera as a Webcam for Zoom and More

Cameras, even those in phones, brag about megapixels and lens specifications — but laptops? Not so much. There’s a reason computer companies don’t say much about the webcams that come built into the bezels of their screens. Most of these cameras are low-quality, with tiny sensors and cheap lenses. Sure, they work for basic videoconferencing, but they aren’t very impressive and certainly leave us wanting something more. While you could just buy a stand-alone webcam that connects over USB, to really take…

Best Google Pixel 8 Deals: Save $800 on the Latest Pixel

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re keen to buy the latest Google Pixel 8, there are some great phone deals around to help save you money in your endeavors. While the phone is more affordable than many others, it’s always good to save a little more while you can. We’ve tracked down all the best Google Pixel 8 deals that are available today and also looked at why it’s worth buying Google’s latest Pixel phone. Today’s best Google Pixel 8 deals There are some great Google Pixel 8 deals around including direct…

Best Google Pixel 8 Pro deals: Save $1,000 on the Phone

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends For the best phone deals relating to the Google Pixel 8 Pro, keep reading. Appreciating what a highly sought-after phone it continues to be, we’ve tracked down all the best Google Pixel 8 Pro deals currently available. Scroll down and you’ll find all the best prices along with everything you could want to know about the Google Pixel 8 Pro in case you still haven’t fully committed to buying one. Today’s best Google Pixel 8 Pro deals The best Google Pixel 8 Pro deals are fairly…

Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Deals: Take it Home From $250

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is widely considered to be the pinnacle of Android phones right now. A premium phone, it isn’t cheap by any means but there are some great phone deals for reducing the cost to a more affordable level. We’ve picked out some of the best Galaxy S24 Ultra deals currently available so you can soon save plenty of cash on your purchase. That goes for unlocked phones as well as ones tied to networks, so there’s something for everyone. The majority of deals tie into…

This Philips 27-inch 4K monitor is 20% off at Amazon today

Philips Amazon has a fantastic $100 off the Philips 27-inch 4K Creator Series Monitor bringing it down to $400 reduced from $500. It’s one of the best monitor deals you can buy today and it’s particularly ideal for anyone who wants the sharpest of pictures in this price range. A great deal, we’re here to go in further detail about what it offers so you’ll soon know if you’re buying the right 4K monitor for your needs. Why you should buy the Philips 27-inch 4K Creator Series Monitor If you’ve been considering one of…

Does the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have a curved screen?

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Samsung has launched its latest range of smartphones, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra being the most advanced. The device boasts several impressive features, including an upgraded camera system with a 200-megapixel primary sensor and a 50MP 5x telephoto lens. The smartphone’s display is 40% brighter than the one found in the previous Galaxy S23 Ultra model. The new handset is also made of titanium for the first time. Speaking of the display and design, does the Galaxy S24 Ultra keep the curved…

Watch how this 2001 news item reported the first camera phone

A photo on an early camera phone. BBC There was a time, would you believe, when handsets weren’t smart. A time when pretty much all they could do was make calls, send text messages, and play Snake. At the start of this century, leading cell phone manufacturers of the day, Nokia among them, aimed to boost sales by pushing the boundaries of what a handset could do. Using the available technology of the day (this was, don’t forget, six years before the iPhone showed up), engineers stuffed a camera module into the…