The Pixel and the Nexus are like brothers from another mother. On the one hand, you've got Google's best from last year and on the other, Google's best from this year. But how does the Nexus 6P stack up against the Pixel, one year later? Let's find out.

If you look at design, they're pretty far apart. The 6P's metal build with a visor up top is definitely premium but so is the Pixel's metal and glass combination. Their size comes down to personal preference but you can pick up the Pixel over the Pixel XL if size matters to you.

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Haven’t been able to get your hands on an NES Classic Edition console yet? Our video today will give you a sense for what to expect when you finally do.

We go hands-on with the cute little console — the one that’s selling out instantly almost everywhere — with Andru Edwards of Gear Live in this special video recording of the GeekWire radio show and podcast, above.

Also check out Andru’s detailed video review below, and check out his YouTube channel for more reviews.

Click to continue reading NES Classic Edition Review: Hands-on with a device that very few people can get their hands on

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With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to forget about the importance of privacy and security in this world of endless digital devices. More and more of our electronics are constantly connected to the Internet through cloud services, providing more and more entry points into our homes for those with nefarious intentions. McAfee reached out to me with some tips on staying secure when using different devices, and they’re good enough to be shared, as they just might help you avoid a privacy-related disaster. Additionally, McAfee is running a sweepstakes where the grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to Iceland. More details on that at the end of this article.

Click to continue reading Keeping your devices and info secure this holiday season (and win a trip!)

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Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 the best Android phone you can buy right now? This is certainly a controversial topic, what with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding battery issue that has spawned a recall of the device. Still, the Note 7 features a bunch of great technology, like the built-in iris scanner and dual pixel camera. Check out my Galaxy Note 7 review to find out what I think of Samsung's latest flagship phablet!

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This is the time of year where many are looking to score a new TV hopefully at a great price. This year, we have a few new acronyms that people need to take into consideration when making a purchase: 4K, HDR, and WCG. If you’re familiar, then you know I’m talking about Ultra HD, High Dynamic Range, and Wide Color Gamut. All three represent a very positive shift in the TV viewing experience, and if you want all three you can end up spending a pretty penny. However, if you are just looking for a nice display with a fantastic feature that supports all the latest standards, then the 2016 Vizio M-Series should be on your list.

Click to continue reading Vizio M50-D1 4K HDR TV SmartCast display review

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Apple’s new MacBook Pro comes with an eye-catching feature, a Touch Bar across the top of the keyboard that replaces the function keys with virtual buttons and sliders that change in context, depending on which program or app you’re using at any given moment.

But starting at $1799 for a 13-inch model with Touch Bar, this is no small investment. So is the new MacBook Pro really worth it? Andru Edwards of Gear Live & Todd Bishop of GeekWire have a new MacBook Pro in-studio for this special GeekWire podcast and video segment to give us their take.

Click to continue reading Is the new MacBook Pro really worth the price? Hands-on with Apple’s high-end notebook

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If you're looking for the best Black Friday 2016 deals for tech and gaming, I looked all over to find the best tech deals for Black Friday 2016 and I bring them to you in this video! I narrowed it down to great tech products like 4K TVs, Google Home, Xbox One bundles, and more - and then I also break it down by stores, including Target, Amazon, eBay, Best Buy, and Walmart. Any deals that are available online are linked below!

B&H PHOTO

• $1799 LG OLED55B6P
• $99 Google Home

AMAZON

• $99 Nintendo 3DS
• $49 Kindle e-reader
• $99 Kindle Paperwhite
• $169 Kindle Voyage
• Save $50 on Amazon Tap
• $40 off Amazon Echo
• $199 Bose Quiet Comfort 20
• $199 ecobee3 Thermostat 2nd Gen with HomeKit & Alexa
• $699 HTC Vive
• $1498 Samsung UN65KS8000 65" 4K TV
• $50 off all Xbox One consoles

BEST BUY

• Samsung 55-inch 4K UHD TV $479.99
• Toshiba 49-inch 4K with Chromecast $199.99
• DJI Phantom 3 $399.99
• Surface Pro 4 $599
• Samsung Galaxy S7 with plan + free Gear VR + $250 Best Buy gift card

TARGET

• $198 Apple Watch
• $449 iPad Pro
• 25% off all Apple TV models
• Free iPhone 7 with Plan
• PowerBeats 2 $89.99
• Nikon D3400 Bundle (DSLR camera, 18-55mm lens, 70-300mm lens) $499.99
• $399 GoPro HERO5 Black (get $60 Target gift card)
• $179 GoPro HERO Session ($20 Target gift card)
• $20 off Call of Duty Infinite War
• 50% off Madden 17, NBA 2K17, FIFA 2K17, Gears of War 4, Mafia III, Skyrim
• Save $115 on Hoverboard

EBAY

• LG OLED55C6P curved 55” OLED 4K TV $1499
• Samsung UN70KU6300 70” HDR 4K TV $1297.99
• Hisense 50” 4K TV $480
• Unlocked iPhone 6 128GB $299.99

NEWMATTER

• $299 Mod-T 3D Printer

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For decades, Western Digital has been recognized as one of the very few leaders in the world of storage and hard drives. If you open up that pre-built computer you bought, there's a good chance that on the inside you'll find a Western Digital-branded drive. If you're building your own, you likely purchased (or at least considered) going with Western Digital for your internal storage solution.

Where this might now have been the case is if you wanted to be a part of the growing trend of users switching to solid state drives. SSDs allow for faster speeds, both in read and write times, as well as the benefit of having no moving parts. They are faster, quieter, and more durable. When they were first released, they were prohibitively expensive, but as time has gone on, prices have dropped substantially as they do with any new form of technology.

The problem that Western Digital had was that it's class-leading hard disk drive prowess didn't mean that it was prepared for the new age of SSDs, and it had nothing to offer customers who wanted to go this route. It's solution was to purchase SanDisk in March 2016, a company that excels at flash storage solutions, and 8 months later we have the first results in the Western Digital Blue SSD.

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If you've been shopping for a laptop lately, you may have a vague idea that "ultrabook" means "lightweight" and "small" but otherwise you may be a little confused about why some laptops are called ultrabooks and others aren't. It's understandable – this is one of those areas where names sort of caught on and many different manufacturers started using it, often with different ideas about what it meant. Here are the major points that define an ultrabook, and more importantly the top ultrabooks, and why they matter if you are getting ready to buy a computer.

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Buying a home projector sounds easy at first: You get a screen, you get a projector, you aim it at the screen – and presto, theater-like movie time! But reality quickly teaches us that home projectors are very cool, but also a little complicated. They don't follow the same rules as TV screens, and they have extra features to consider and choose between.

Click to continue reading 6 Things to Look for in a Home Theater Projector

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