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LG V60, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Moto G8 Power, Google Podcasts (Phones Show Chat #544)
With the retirement of the MoTR podcast, there are opportunities for participating on other shows. This week I joined Steve Litchfield and Ted Salmon for an episode of Phones Show Chat.
Seven reasons I traded in my Apple iPhone 11 Pro for a Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
T-Mobile's Jump On Demand program lets you switch out phones as frequently as every 30 days and while I tend to use it for annual iPhone upgrades I jumped the gun and gave up my iPhone for a new Samsung phone. The iPhone 11 Pro is an awesome phone, but the S20 Plus is better.
Samsung rolling out Galaxy S20 update with enhancements, including camera improvements
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S20 line, but the Ultra came with some autofocusing issues. Samsung started rolling out an update for the S20 models with enhancements and camera improvements.
LG V60 ThinQ first look: Affordable 5G phone with practical dual-screen system
We've now seen a few foldable phones hit the market, but that technology still has a ways to go for widespread adoption. LG's Dual Screen cover solution, paired with a flagship LG V60, offers extreme productivity at a price less than the latest Samsung and Apple phones.
Speech Police, book review: How to regain a democratic paradise lost
In Speech Police, David Kaye, lawyer and UN special rapporteur on free opinion and expression, looks for a balance between the human right of free speech and the legitimate need to curb disinformation and abuse.
TicWatch Pro 2020 review: Google Wear OS smartwatch with layered display, ample RAM, and low $260 price
While Google seems to have let Wear OS hang on the vine, companies like Mobvoi continue to offer options for those who don't want an Apple Watch. The latest model improves in some areas and is still quite affordable.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Apple Mac Pro, HP Elite Dragonfly, and more: ZDNet's reviews round-up
From Samsung's new flagship device to Apple's high-performance tower system and a robot vacuum, here's the kit we tested in February.
Speck Presidio case options for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: Hiding the camera bump
Speck makes excellent cases with drop protection for 13 feet with improved grip. With the massive camera bump on the new Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, a Speck case is a must have for hiding the hump with a case.
BodyGuardz PRTX shatterproof screen protectors for iPhone 11 Pro: hands-on
Today's smartphones often cost $1,000 or more so it is important to protect the glass displays. BodyGuardz recently launched its PRTX synthetic tempered glass screen protectors for the Apple iPhone 11 models.
Totallee slim transparent case for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Minimalist bump and scratch resistance
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a beast of a phone so you are going to want a minimalist case to provide some protection. Totallee's ultra-thin cases are designed to help you hold your phone and protect it from scratches and bumps.
Moto G8 Plus, Asus ZenBook Flip, Dell workstation, Samsung tablet and more: ZDNet's reviews of the month
From budget smartphones to rugged devices and onto wireless earbuds, here's the kit we got our hands on in January.
Microsoft Surface Pro X, OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren, LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen, and more: Reviews round-up
From Microsoft's latest Surface device to a Star Wars special edition of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus, here's the hardware we tested in December.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Special Edition hands-on: in pictures
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus is one of the best smartphones available today. With the release of the new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker movie, Samsung released a themed device with hardware and software elements depicting Kylo Ren in various ways.
Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch), Panasonic Toughbook 55, Huawei Nova 5T, Amazon Echo Buds, and more: Reviews round-up
From Apple's latest version of its pro-level laptop to Amazon's entrance into the wireless earbuds market, here's the kit we got out hands on in November.
UAG straps for Samsung Galaxy Watch models: Nylon and leather stylish options
Samsung's line of Galaxy Watches support quick release band options and the excellent case maker, UAG, just released three strap options for several models.
Tech21 Studio Colour case and screen protector for Pixel 4: Thin protection for Google's small phone
The Google Pixel 4 is the latest small flagship that boasts one of the best cameras on a phone. Tech21 has a few products available to help protect your investment.
Totallee thin cases for the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 Pro: Attractive minimalist cases protect from scratches
It seems just about everyone uses a case on their phone today, but sometimes you don't want to be bothered by the bulk, Totallee makes some of the thinnest minimalist cases today and recently launched new colors for the Pixel 4 and iPhone 11 Pro.
UAG Civilian series for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish drop protection for your expensive smartphone
UAG has been making rugged smartphone cases for years, but this season launched its new Civilian series. The iPhone 11 Pro case is attractive while offering solid drop protection for your $1,000 phone.
Samsung Galaxy Fold, Google Pixel 4, OnePlus 7T, Apple Watch Series 5, and more: Reviews round-up
From folding smartphones to Google's new devices and the latest e-readers, here's the hardware we tested in October.
Totallee Pixel 4 transparent case and glass screen protector: Stop scratches with minimal added weight
Totallee is known for creating ultra thin and light weight cases for smartphones. Its latest transparent case for the Google Pixel 4 lets you enjoy the color of your phone while preventing scratches and damage from bumps.
Case-Mate for Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Stylish protection for your expensive smartphone
One of the more popular case brands I see at carrier stores and covering phones during my commute is Case-Mate. The company recently released a host of stylish options, some with 10 foot drop protection, and I tested out four of them over the past month.
Video: ioSafe rugged storage demo
ioSafe's CEO Robb Moore visited ZDNet UK's offices to show off the company's fireproof, waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and theftproof external hard drives and SSDs
The future of the desktop: webinar
Check out ZDNet Australia's webinar on the future of the desktop.
The desktop of tomorrow: conference watch
In this live panel, we look at some of the latest developments in the evolution of the desktop: what they bring to businesses, and where it is all heading.
Dell Latitude E4300
Dell's Latitude E4300 shares many of the exciting features of its larger siblings, but also sacrifices a lot in exchange for portability.
T-Mobile's G1 brings Android to the UK
More than just another mobile operating system, Android is Google's spearhead onto phones. Charles McLellan finds it fast, fun and full of good ideas
Is desktop security broken beyond repair?
At the AusCERT 2007 conference in Queensland last week, keynote speaker Ivan Krstić, who is the director of security architecture for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project, told attendees that desktop security was fundamentally broken. We asked several security experts who attended the conference if they agreed and how the problem could be fixed.
Sticky keys mean one-fingered ctrl-alt-del
Vista has a feature called sticky keys, which is enabled by quickly pressing the shift key five times. While sticky keys are active, Windows will pretend consecutive key presses happen simultaneously.
Vista ShadowCopy forgives unwise edits
If you start editing a document and then, after making numerous changes and saving the changes, you realise you shouldn't have made the changes in the first place, ShadowCopy might save the day. In this video we demonstrate how to access a "backup" version of the file that was created by Vista.
Fewer lost files with Vista desktop search
Microsoft has finally integrated a full desktop search facility into Windows, which is designed to ensure you never lose a file again.We spoke to Microsoft Australia's Paul Randle for these tips and tricks.
Video: Michael Dell in Sydney
His name synonymous with the PC industry, Dell was recently in town to meet customers, employees and members of the media.
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