A few months ago, I had an opportunity to try a handful of Motorola smartphones. They look good and even stand out, though the brand seems to be pulling off lazy-Samsung-design stuff with some of its releases. But then,Samsung is doing worse, so there’s that bittersweet consolation. An argument can be made here that Motorola is putting some great phones on the shelf with a premium feel and competitive innards at attractive prices....

I’ve used a variety of tablets this year, and I can confidently say theAmazon Fire Max 11is up there with the very best. It’s so good, in fact, that I recommended it in my review at the usual full retail price. Now, onPrime Day 2024, it has become an absolute must-buy if you want a productivity-focused tablet that also happily handles video, games, and even art. Why? Thewhole package is yours for just $260....

Razer has announced an update to the Blade 17, which includes a 1080p webcam, improved performance, and a number of other small changes that make it a contender among thebest gaming laptopsyou can buy. TheRazer Blade 17can sometimes feel like the forgotten step-child in the Razer Blade lineup. It often gets updates late and doesn’t offer anything materially different than the 15-inch model outside of the larger screen. But in its latest update, the Razer Blade 17 receives some enhancements that step up the game in a big way, most noticeably with the inclusion of the 1080p webcam, the Intel Core i9 processor, and improved graphics performance....

The newGoogle smartphoneswere released on October 24, ending the pre-order deals for these new contenders for thebest smartphonetitle. But Best Buy did not wait long to offerdiscounts on the Pixel 4and Pixel 4 XL. You can get the latest Google flagship phones at up to $100 off when you order now. Grab these deals tosave on the newest Pixel phonestoday. Best Buy lets you get the $800 Google Pixel 4 in Just Black and Clearly White colors for $700, and the Oh So Orange color for $750....

Warning: Spoilers for Nightwing #114! Summary A long overdueToy Storyreference works its way intoNightwing. A connection between theDC Universe’s greatest heroand Disney Pixar’s first full-length theatrical movie isn’t an obvious thread to connect. However, in connecting the two together, it makes for a surprisingly perfect marriage between one of the best superheroes and one of the best Pixar movies. Batman’s former ward finds himself falling (with style) just like the leads ofToy StoryinNightwing#114 by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo....

The Nokia name is back on an Android tablet –for only the second time in its history — with the arrival of the Nokia T20. HMD Global, which owns the rights to the Nokia brand name for mobile devices, says the T20 is everything you’d expect from a Nokia smartphone, but in a tablet. This means long battery life, durability, and software longevity. The last time we saw an Android Nokia tablet was withthe N1in 2015, and thecompany was very differentat the time....

Pokemon Go Psychic Spectacular event: Hattena debut, Dynamax Beldum, dates, and bonuses Get your thinking caps on and be prepared to use your mind – and skills – to catch somePsychic-type Pokemon. Niantic has confirmed the return of the Pokemon Go Psychic Spectacular event for 2024, with some fun new additions to spice up gameplay. The mammoth mobile game’s latest season – Pokemon Go Max Out – is focusing on Galar and the Pocket Monsters found inSword & Shield, so fittingly, this edition of the Psychic Spectacular event sees the introduction of Hattena....

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Does Superman’s costume look better with or without trunks?Redditis full of opinions, and today the front page of the internet islaunching a new wayto share those thoughts: Polls. The new post format aims to provide a new way to interact without posting a comment. Polls are a new post type that allows users to ask a question with up to six potential answers. The user also sets a deadline for the poll to finish, but polls cannot be open for longer than one week....

Apple has begun selling refurbished versions of theiPhone XR. The device is now available fromApple’s certified refurbished storefor $500 — which is actually a great price for a phone that normally costs $600. Buying a “refurbished” product may seem a little scary, but Apple has become known for selling ultra-high-quality refurbished devices. I personally have bought Apple refurbished products before, and they’re indistinguishable from new devices, down to the packaging....

Ronaldo turns up at random Sunday League game but actually flops Brazilian football legend, Ronaldo, shocked fans and players as he turned up at a local Sunday League game, but the former Real Madrid star failed to score a goal in a thumping 7-0 defeat. It’s not every day that a two-time Ballon d’Or winner shows up to a local park for a game of football. But, in a promotional video for Paddy Power, that is exactly what happened at Harold Hill Football Club in Essex....

Like previous years, the early 2025 Samsung flagship phone series contains three models, theGalaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and theGalaxy S25 Ultra.The main difference between the three is size. While the Ultra goes all out with specs and extra features like the S Pen and Gorilla Armor 2 glass, the difference is minimized when comparing the more affordable duo. You might think the differences between these two comes down to different display and battery sizes....

EA Originals is a program made to support titles coming from independent studios, placing them in front of gamers that may be interested in something fresh and unique.Sea of Solitudefrom Jo-Mei Games is the next big EA Originals release, scheduled toarrive on July 5and usher players through an emotional journey as they fight to learn what it means to be human. Sea of Solitude‘s gameplay takes players across a city falling deeper into water and they take on challenges and puzzles to open up different parts of the flooded city....

SpaceX has successfully launched four crewmembers to the International Space Station (ISS) in Axiom Space’s privately funded Ax-4 mission. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Crew Dragon spacecraft lifted off from the Kennedy Space in Florida at 2:31 a.m. ET on Wednesday, lighting up the night sky over Florida and the Atlantic Ocean as the vehicle headed to orbit. Here’s a video clip of SpaceX’s trusty Falcon 9 rocket leaving the launchpad:...