With the launch of the newSamsung Galaxy S23, Samsung has gotten 2023 off to a stunning start. The company has debuted an iterative update of one of the verybest Android phones, refining what was already a winning formula with a streamlined design, a new processor, a larger battery, and a tougher body. At the same time, it competes with theGoogle Pixel 7, which does the same things as the Pixel 6 but is simply better all-around....

Samsung may launch a revised Galaxy S9 specifically for China, where it doesn’t enjoy the same level of success it does elsewhere in the world. How will it win over Chinese smartphone fans spoiled for choice? By taking away some of the keyGalaxy S9design traits we know and love, and replacing them with at least one taken from theApple iPhone X. The phone is currently known by its model number, the SM-G8850, one which shares more with the oldGalaxy Alphathan it does the current Galaxy S9, which could mean it won’t take on the flagship Galaxy S name when it launches....

Samsung’s newGear S3 smartwatchis a beauty (particularly theFrontier model), but what if you’d prefer a different strap to the one which comes with it? Sure, there are straps made by other companies, but if you’d prefer one endorsed by Samsung you’ll want to look at thesecool new setsfrom SLG Design and Strap Studios. Both have teamed up with Samsung to produce official strap collections for the Gear S3, and are equipped withquick-release, spring-loaded barsto make them easy to swap, without the need for tools, or any worry about losing little parts in the process....

TheNintendo Switchhas an absolutely stellar lineup of games in its library, including exclusives and third-party titles, and there hasnever been a better timeto purchase it. If you’re looking to get the system, Newegg currently has a great deal on both versions, as well as discounts on one of its biggest games. Newegg is offering theBuy at Walmartvariant of the Nintendo Switch, as well as theBuy at Walmartfor the standard $300, but if you use the coupon code EMCTVVA34, you can buy either version for $270....

Alongside a lineup ofaffordable new Android tablets, TCL has also unveiled three new TKEE tablets at CES 2022 designed especially for children to both play and learn. The three models include the TKEE MINI, MID, and MAX, all of which are designed from the ground up to meet the needs of active and inquisitive kids. An intuitive user interface engages children while keeping them focused on the task at hand, while a robust bumper case handles everyday bumps and drops....

Apple’s latest ‘entry-level’ iPad is arguably the most controversial tablet it has ever made. It just doesn’t feel like the low-cost, no-brainer, and ever-reliable iPad that we’ve grown to love over the years. The asking price of $450 is a deterrent from the get-go, and Apple realizes that, too, which is why the aging $329 model is still on the shelf. In hisiPad (10th Gen, 2022) review, Digital Trends’ Joe Maring highlighted the new and improved design, the vibrant screen, a sufficiently fast processor, and good battery life....

Bedtime stories were once the domain of loving mothers, but now, a different female voice will be reading aloud to you. Amazon’s Alexa can nownarrate Kindle books by way of the Echo— simply say, “Alex, read [insert Kindle title here],” and you’ll be able to enjoy the latest pages of your favorite novel (though with a rather robotic voice). The latest feature comes entirely free of charge, andshouldwork with any Kindle book you have stored in your Amazon library (Kevin Tofel of ZDNetnotes that some of his 200-plus titles weren’t readable)....

Summary Only a few of the most powerful young heroes in theMCUshould come together to form Marvel Studios’Young Avengersteam. The formation of a live-action Young Avengers team hasn’t yet been confirmed, but theend of 2023’sThe Marvelssaw Kamala Khan and Kate Bishop tease the team coming together. Marvel Studios has introduced several formidable young characters in recent years, so the stage is perfectly set for the Young Avengers' debut, but there is still some question about which new heroes will actually be included in the line-up....

The Traitor’s US Phaedra tells Parvati “no one likes you” after intense banishment The Traitors US contestant Phaedra Parks wasn’t happy with her co-star Pavarti Shallow after Shallow turned her back on Parks during banishment. The Traitors US Season 2has an all-star cast full of reality names from various shows like Real Housewives, Survivor, The Challenge, and more. Though only two traitors were elected by Alan Cumming during the first episode, a third traitor was recruited....

Your home has the opportunity for some serious upgrades withPrime Day dealson everything from gear for thehome theaterandoutdoorstoPrime Day robot vacuum deals. In fact, there’s aRoomba dealthat’s one of the best we’ve seen for the entire Prime Day event. But right now, you may get theEufy by Anker RoboVac 11S Maxfor under $200. It’s only $180, down from its regular price of $250. That’s$70 off! You’ll have to move quick though; other shoppers are already sweeping up this deal....

Summary The cast of Netflix’sTrigger Warningfeatures more than a dozen key stars. The new action-thriller movie was in development for some time before its 2024 streaming premiere, having been originally acquired in 2016 by Thunder Road Films before it was picked up by Netflix in 2020. Originally a spec script by John Brancato and Josh Olson, who were later joined by Halley Gross for the finished project, the movie was helmed by Mouly Surya, who is best known for Indonesian dramas and thrillers including her 2008 debutFiksi....

Samsung has been busy rolling outAndroid 12updates to a bunch of smartphones over the past few weeks. While the rollout has been largely bug-free, a specific subset of Samsung users has encountered a rather peculiar issue. Apparently, the move to Android 12 and One UI 4.0 seems to have caused an inadvertent bug with Google’s popular note-taking app Google Keep on selectSamsung smartphones. According to the user who first reported this problem, he noticed the issue after finding that an auto-numbered list on his Google Keep app behaving strangely....

Vector, the robot companion created by defunct tech startup Anki, looks set for a new lease on life. Educational tech company Digital Dream Labs (DDL) has stepped in to givethe diminutive robota second chance, nine months after Anki closed down in April 2019 due to a lack of funds. The surprise news is sure to be welcomed by Vector owners as DDL is promising to continue developing the device for the foreseeable future....