What can you expect from Google’s Made By Pixel event? Well, according to the media invite we got (brag), it’s promising new Pixel phones, watches, buds and more.
Last year, that was true. The same event gave us the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2. I think that was everything?
As for that “and more” part, recent rumors suggest Google is working on Pixelsnap, a proper response to Apple’s MagSafe tech. Android phones have been slow to adopt the Qi2 wireless charging standard — I mean, check out all of Samsung’s recent phones. But… wireless charging? I hope Google has something more exciting planned.
— Mat Smith
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Sorry, I meant $5,100.
The death of compact cameras has been exaggerated. If it’s not the viral Fujifilm X100 series, it’s Sony’s vlogging cameras and now an update to its RX1R fixed-lens compact. Coming nearly 10 years after the RX1R II, it features a 61MP Exmor R sensor, along with Sony’s latest image processing advancements and top-notch object tracking, supported by 693 phase-detection AF points. Why not 694, eh?
It won’t match Sony’s A7 full-frame cameras, but video-wise, it can capture 10-bit 4K video at up to 30 fps. The kicker, though, is the price. While the Mark II was a heady $3,300, the RX1R III is a bank balance-shaking $5,100. And if you want a thumb grip? 300 bucks. Thanks!
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Foldable phone nirvana (for a price).
Samsung has taken its premier foldable to the next level. With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, it’s improved the size (thinner), battery life (longer) and camera (sharper, higher resolution) and that’s without talking about the improved, bigger displays and even tougher build. According to Sam Rutherford’s review, it’s “foldable phone nirvana.” The price of folding enlightenment is still $2,000.
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Under $40 for the year.
You can subscribe to Quicken Simplifi for only $3 per month, which is half off its usual $6-per-month price. Notably, you pay for the whole year, instead of month to month.
When we tested out several budgeting services and apps, Quicken Simplifi was our choice for best budget app overall. With its easy-to-use interface, it excels at tracking regular income and bills. Just don’t overthink the whole spending money to save money thing.
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