Apple has finally revealed the iPad Air 5 (2022). These are the best screen protectors you can buy for this new M1-powered tablet.
Apple finally revealed the iPad Air 5 (2022) during its Peek Performance event. This new tablet features the same exterior design of the previous-gen model. However, it comes in new vivid finishes and boosted internals that take it to the next level. These include optional support for 5G networks and the Apple M1 chip. When you buy the iPad Air 5, it's important to protect it with a case. This minimizes damages of potential accidents. You may also want to get another charger or cable if you're not satisfied with the one included in its box. To further protect your slab of glass, you can pair the case with a screen protector. Considering iPads have large displays, scratches will likely appear eventually. These will only steal its premium look and feel. These are the best screen protectors you can buy for your new Apple iPad Air 5 (2022).
Fake AirPods have become quite common. Here are some tips on how to spot fake AirPods from genuine ones or identify AirPods clones.
Fake products and duplicates are a sad reality of today's world, and they are especially common for things that are expensive and coveted by people. This is why Apple products are often a victim of the counterfeit industry. Fake iPhones used to be a thing, and now AirPods have caught the eye of copycats, and if you are not careful, you may end up with fake AirPods. Thankfully, there are ways you can spot fake AirPods and AirPods Pro 2 and safeguard yourself.
Running out of power is a Steam Deck owners nightmare, so get yourself an extra charger or two.
The Steam Deck charger is good, but you can always do better, right? There's also the small matter of it never being the best idea to only have one charger for your device, especially for a portable games console. The Steam Deck charges over USB-C, so you can actually get a new charger that can service your phone, tablet, or perhaps even a laptop as well as the Steam Deck. The only thing you need to ensure is that you'll get at least 45W out of the charger to get the best performance. Here are some great options to pack with your Steam Deck.
The iPhone SE 3 (2022) doesn't have a headphone jack, nor does it come with earphones in the box.
The iPhone SE 3 is a niche device aimed at people looking for flagship performance in a small package and those who refuse to let go of the old iPhone design and Touch ID. If you fall into that camp and recently got this petite iPhone, you’ll probably have noticed that it doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack, nor comes bundled with earphones. While using your existing earphones is always an option, the best iPhone SE 3 (2022) earphones can provide better audio and a better calling experience.
Samsung's Galaxy S series flagships are next in line for an update.
2022 has mostly been a year of refinement for Samsung. Instead of making radical changes, the company focused on improving its products with modest, yet essential upgrades. We saw that with the Galaxy Flip 4, the Galaxy Fold 4, and even the new Galaxy Watch 5 series, which felt more iterative than innovative. The Galaxy S22 series also would've been a modest upgrade if it wasn't for the Galaxy S22 Ultra that brought the Galaxy Note back to life. We're glad Samsung was able to deliver quality products this year, but it means the upcoming ones will have some big shoes to fill.
In this article, we're going to take a look at some of the best graphics cards for gaming you can buy in 2022.
A graphics card is one of the most important components of a gaming PC, if not the most. But just like most PC components, there's no single GPU that works for everyone. While some users may want the absolute ultimate gaming experience on PC, others may want something that offers the best value, albeit less powerful. Many are even looking for the best budget graphics cards for a casual 1080p gaming experience.
Picking the right graphics card can be difficult given the sheer number of options on the market. Here are the best graphics cards to consider.
Securing a new graphics card has been tough in the last couple of years. The issues caused by the semiconductor shortage are lingering. On top of that, cryptocurrency miners have also stretched the GPU market to its limits in recent times. However, the landscape is starting to look better. Mining Ethereum on GPUs is no longer going to be possible, stocks are increasing and prices are coming back down.
Boost the number of ports on your HP Envy x360 with these docking stations that have USB-A, Ethernet, HDMI, and more.
One of the great things about the HP Envy x360 (2022) model is the selection of ports on it. Even though it is a slim, portable 2-in-1, with beautifully rounded corners, HP managed to put Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, as well as a microSD card slot into the chassis of the device. The 15.6-inch version, meanwhile, adds an HDMI port. For a 2-in-1 that's under $1,000, this is quite surprising, as most HP laptops aren't this well connected.
We did the hard work for you to highlight the best screen protectors for both 12.9-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro models.
Apple's iPad Pro tablet is the best iPad money can buy right now. The new 2022 iPad Pro models come with Apple's latest M2 chip, improved cameras, and the new Apple Pencil hover features. We also like how the iPad Pro comes in two sizes: a smaller one with an 11-inch panel and a relatively bigger model with a 12.9-inch display. Regardless of your pick, you're looking at a beautiful mini-LED backlit Liquid Retina display with Apple's ProMotion technology for faster refresh rates. If you want to keep that display as pristine as it looks on day one, then you will need a good screen protector. We've picked the best ones for you in this post, so let's dive in!
Let's take a look at the best Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro chargers, cables, and other accessories to buy in 2022.
Google's new Pixel 7 series is now official. The new phones bring some nice upgrades under the hood, and they also carry the same starting price as the Pixel 6 series models from last year. But whether you buy the more affordable Pixel 7 or the top-of-the-line Pixel 7 Pro, you won't find any additional accessories in the box. Google didn't include a charger or a pair of earphones with its Pixel 6 series last year, and the new Pixel phones aren't any different. That's why we decided to round up some of the best chargers for the Pixel 7 series in this post. Additionally, we're also leaving some recommendations for the best cables, and other accessories that you should consider picking up for the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro.
You can save more money if you have a phone, tablet, or smartwatch to trade in.
I used many Samsung phones this year, but the one I love the most is the smallest Galaxy S22 model. I was full of praise for this phone in my Galaxy S22 review, and I stand by it even months later. It matches its siblings in many categories but is far more comfortable to use thanks to its small form factor. I've recommended this phone to a lot of people in the past, but here's another reminder to check out the Galaxy S22, especially since you can get over $200 off right now.
If you've got kids, the Google Nest Hub might be the perfect present for your family. Here's why.
It's Black Friday, and all day at XDA, we've been combing through all of the best deals. There's one deal that I've been investing the most in though, and that's the Google Nest Hub on Best Buy, which is 50% off of its normal price (it's even cheaper if you buy a two-pack). The reason is simple: I had a baby this year.
I've been using the Razer Barracuda X for over a year and it's still one of my favorite pieces of tech. Now, you can get it for half the price!
I really appreciate the convenience that Bluetooth tries to add to our lives. After all, it's a unified wireless standard that almost every device supports, which makes it really easy to find an accessory, like a headset or earbuds, that works with everything you have. But for all the convenience it brings, Bluetooth devices can sometimes be a hassle, so I was on the lookout for a better solution last year.
This post is sponsored by WEMAX.
Black Friday is notoriously a great time to invest in tech, especially if you already have something in mind. Brands across the globe are slashing prices, and projector professional WEMAX is joining in the Black Friday festivities with its Nova 4K UST projector at 30% off.
This post is sponsored by Roborock.
Looking for a robotic vacuum to help with your cleaning this Black Friday? Look no further than Roborock! It's one of the leading robotic vacuum manufacturers, and it's offering amazing discounts on many of its products.
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Computers are great to use when you first buy them. They're all shiny, new, and running at lightning-quick speeds. After a while, however, they'll inevitably start to lag. What many people don’t know is that a lot of the issues behind this can be rectified fairly easily with Windows 10/11 repair tools, which are available with a few clicks of a touchpad.
The AirPods Max are Apple's highest-end headphones, and there's no better time to get them than Black Friday.
To many of us, music is an escape. Whether it be physical, by blocking out surrounding noise, or mental, through lyrics that help us cope with ongoing struggles. Anybody can listen to a certain song, but this very same track can trigger different reactions in our brains — based on how we listen to it.
Did you buy a new Surface Laptop 5? Check out these top accessories for your new Surface device from cases to pens and more!
Did you just buy a new Surface Laptop 5? Or are thinking about buying one? Well, it's a really great flagship laptop from Microsoft, featuring the latest Intel CPUs and some fresh new color options. Like when you buy any of the best laptops, no Surface Laptop 5 purchase is complete without accessories, which is why we put together this guide for the best accessories for the device.
There's no shortage of smartwatches on the market but not all of them are worth buying. Here are the best smartwatches you can buy in 2022.
We've come a long way from the early days of the Galaxy Gear and the Moto 360. Those smartwatches weren't bad, but modern wearables have reached a point where they're all, well, smart. They're no longer just a timepiece to display the time and mirror notifications from your smartphone. The best smartwatches on the market right now can do so much more, from measuring your heart rate and tracking different types of workouts, to even giving you access to digital assistants on your wrist. There's a lot that you can do without having to pull out the phone from your pocket now.
We review a lot of high-end laptops here at XDA, but you can still find great cheap laptops under $700.
The best laptops out there pack mouth-watering specs and premium features in some stunning designs that are still light and portable. For tech enthusiasts like us here at XDA, they're what make the tech industry so fun and interesting. But all of those high-end pieces of hardware are not something everyone can afford, and if you're on a smaller budget, it can be easy to look at those laptops with envy. Don't fret, though. There are some great laptops out there with much more affordable prices, and we've rounded up some of the best.
