Xiaomi Mi 11 review: Specs to challenge the Galaxy S21, but not the battery Score Details “The Xiaomi Mi 11's screen, camera, and performance are enviable, but the battery disappoints and the software still needs polish.” Stunning screen Capable 108MP camera Very fast wired and wireless charging Poor battery life Software still needs polish No widespread availability (yet) MSRP $900.00 If you’ve looked at the Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus and shrugged, nonplussed by the decent-but-not-outstanding specifications, then the Xiaomi Mi 11 may be exactly what you’re looking for. It boasts the kind of specs and feature list that we expect from Samsung’s sensibly sized flagship S Series phones, and then charges less than even the simplest Galaxy S21 for the pleasure of owning the device. Xiaomi has long excelled in delivering strong on-paper specs coupled with a great value price, but then stumbled when it comes to usability and polish. It … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mi 11 review: Specs to challenge the Galaxy S21, but not the battery
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Tonal Home Gym review: Heavyweight trainer in a compact package
Tonal Home Gym Score Details DT Recommended Product “The pain of paying the high price tag for the Tonal smart weight trainer is quickly forgotten the first time you flex your growing muscles.” Compact Size Multiuser support Personalized, effective workouts Detailed instructions by trainers Interface lets you move at your own pace Expensive Requires professional installation Limited cardio, pilates, and yoga workouts MSRP $2,995.00 When you think of a weight machine , you picture a bulky contraption with hefty weights, massive arms, and a tangled web of pulleys and cables — something like those Bowflex home gyms. Tonal turns this idea on its head with a wall-mounted weight machine that is the size of your average full-length mirror. Does the Tonal live up to the hype and deliver a body-busting workout? Or does it crash and burn? I tested it in my home gym and turned my family loose on the machine to find out. Professional … [Read more...] about Tonal Home Gym review: Heavyweight trainer in a compact package
Tribit StormBox Micro review: River-tested, ears-approved
Tribit StormBox Micro Score Details DT Recommended Product “The StormBox Micro is durable, sounds good, and is remarkably affordable” IP67 weather resistance rating Exceptional Bluetooth range Good sound quality Lightweight, portable design Boring aesthetic Battery could be better MSRP $49.99 A series of events happened in near-perfect succession: One weekend, I rediscovered my love of river floating, a relaxing, socially distant activity that shines as one of the more enjoyable things to do on a warm summer Sunday afternoon. The key ingredient missing was good, easy-listening music. I had Bluetooth speakers, but none that I would confidently take near the water. So, the next week, when my editor told me I’d be editing the $50 Tribit StormBox Micro portable Bluetooth speaker, I couldn’t wait to get started. Out of the box The packaging, much like the speaker itself, is quite small. Accordingly, the contents of said packaging … [Read more...] about Tribit StormBox Micro review: River-tested, ears-approved
How to get Fortnite on your Android device in 2021
As long as your compatible Android phone or tablet has plenty of empty storage, you can download Fortnite and start playing right away. But here’s the problem: Google kicked Fortnite from the Play Store. If you do search and find it listed in Google’s store, it’s fake, and you risk exposing your device to a virus or spyware. If you want to download the official Fortnite app, keep reading to follow our instructions. A warning before we start Fortnite used to be a huge hit on both Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store. But after an update that allowed players to make in-app purchases directly from Epic, Apple and Google promptly booted the game from their stores. Perform a search — the official game won’t be listed. Instead, you’ll find unofficial clones on the Google Play Store. While some are likely to be harmless, others may be harmful apps that seek to steal your personal data. Be aware of what you’re downloading. If your aim is to … [Read more...] about How to get Fortnite on your Android device in 2021
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung has altered its strategy with the Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus, advancing both phones technologically while also cutting a few corners — such as using flat rather than curved displays — to price both models more competitively. The same, however, can’t be said for the Galaxy S21 Ultra . Not only does this monster of a smartphone find Samsung refusing to compromise on any design feature, but it also boasts several improvements and upgrades that make it one of the phones for 2021. It may be one of the best smartphones we’ve ever laid our hands on, but that’s not to say it doesn’t have any competition. Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max is another big beast of a smartphone, benefitting from the best performance you can find on any Apple smartphone, as well as several key enhancements to its screen and camera. It’s certainly in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, but we’re here to find out which one is the best, so read on to see how each phone performs in our head-to-head. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. iPhone 12 Pro Max