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Apple Watch Ultra sapphire crystal face tested, compared to other smartwatch covers

The Sapphire crystal face of the Apple Watch Ultra just got put through its paces by the cool cats at the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, which compared it with other smartwatches that also use a sapphire cover. Sapphire, which is one of the hardest minerals in existence, is extremely difficult to scratch, making it a popular […]

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Apple announces second-generation AirPods 2 earbuds, pre-orders begin today

Apple on Wednesday announced its second-generation AirPods Pro. The new earbuds feature better audio quality as well as enhanced Active Noise Cancelation. Key to the new features is Apple’s H2 chip, which Apple has stated offers major upgrades to its Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. In addition, the new AirPods Pro also offers a more immersive […]

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OWC releases Envoy Pro Ex drive with USB-C support, promises 980MBps data transfer speeds

If you have a USB-C port on your computer, this could be awesome. OWC on Tuesday unveiled its Envoy Pro Ex with USB-C support. The company claims 980MBps of sustained throughput with the device, the drive being Mac and PC-compatible and available unpopulated for $95. It also arrives with an NVMe SSD pre-installed: 250GB for […]

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Corning announces “Gorilla Glass SR+” product for wearable devices

Back in 2015, Corning announced that it was working on “Project Phire”, a new material that combines the strength of Gorilla Glass with the scratch-resistance of sapphire. On tuesday, the company announced that the result of that project is ready to launch. Now called “Gorilla Glass SR+,” Corning’s latest product is a composite material for […]

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Video tests show iPhone 6s, 6s Plus relatively water resistant, not waterproof

The good news is that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets are pretty water resistant. The bad news is that they’re not waterproof and it’s a bad idea to go swimming with them. A group of YouTube users have put together some videos showcasing the results of both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s […]