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Samsung's Snapdragon Galaxy Book laptops come with AI tools (and a free TV)

PCWorld

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Book4 Edge line of laptops at Microsoft's Surface event, now equipped with Qualcomm's hotly anticipated Snapdragon X Elite processors. In addition to the more efficient and AI-infused processor, they're also featherlight and come with a slew of practical AI tools like Live Caption and Windows Recall. They also come with AMOLED touch displays, which look superb and are capable of up to 500 nits of brightness. If you pre-order the Galaxy Book4 Edge right now, Samsung will even toss in a free 50-inch TV. Further reading: Microsoft's new Surface laptops are bursting with AI power The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge comes in two sizes: the 14-inch is designed for those who prefer a more portable machine and the 16-inch is meant for those who want a bigger screen.


What is the best computer monitor for under £200?

The Guardian

I have just switched to a Windows desktop computer and need to get a good monitor – about 21 inches and under £200. Do you have any advice? There are two ways to pick a monitor, and it's worth using both approaches. The first is to go into a shop and see which one looks best. It's much easier to compare screens side by side.


What to expect at Google I/O 2018

Engadget

It's somehow already May, which means Google's I/O developer conference is right around the corner: next week, in fact. The show is once again being held in scenic Mountain View, California, and with its keynotes, sessions and musical acts, I/O feels like a developer conference with just a hint of Coachella. Personally, we're going for the hard news, and we expect a lot of it, even despite a recent, massive Google news dump. In anticipation of all that action, here's a quick primer on what we know Google has in store for I/O, along with a few things we're likely to see once the show kicks off on Tuesday. Google's latest version of Android is already available for tinkerers, so the broad strokes are well known at this point.


iOS 11 preview: Full of promise, especially on bigger screens

Engadget

As always, Apple spent a considerable chunk of WWDC earlier this month hyping up iOS 11 and all of the new features it brings. Now it's your turn to take them for a spin. The first public release of the iOS 11 beta goes live today for people participating in Apple's testing program, and we've been playing with it for a few days to help get a better sense of what it has to offer. Long story short, it's already shaping up to be a very valuable, very comprehensive release. In order to find out for yourself, you'll need the right hardware: an iPhone 5s or newer, an iPad mini 2 or newer, or a sixth-generation iPod touch.


Review: LG's New G6 Android Phone Is a Big Step Up From Last Year

TIME - Tech

The good: Sharp screen; Compact design; Wide front facing camera; Good battery life The bad: Easily picks up fingerprint smudges, Power button and fingerprint sensor placement can feel awkward; Lacks other new features that differentiate it from other new smartphones Who should buy: Android loyalists who want more screen space in a smaller device will be happy with the G6. But it may be worth waiting to check out the Samsung Galaxy S8. With Samsung on the proverbial ropes following its Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, rival Android smartphone makers like HTC and LG had a rare opportunity to leapfrog the perennial market leader. The former's effort, the HTC U Ultra, largely failed in that regard. LG's new G6 Android phone is radically different from last year's G5, which was designed around a customizable "modular" concept that never caught on with consumers.