Boox, a go-to manufacturer for Android-based e-readers, has released two new lightweight options in its “Go” category. The Boox Go 10.3 is a black/white reader that prioritizes travel-friendly features, while the Go Color 7 is a smaller color option with physical page-turning buttons.
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Over time, he spent years writing for a private publication while working in prototyping doing Mechanical Engineering and CNC Machining. After moving to a more remote area, Andrew fell in love with writing again and eventually found a home at 9to5Google.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV network opens, expands advertiser resources to reach free TV viewers
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s new Galaxy foldables and watches leak in promo material, details unclear
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s what our readers say about buying Samsung’s first-gen Galaxy Ring
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Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 6 will be the last major update for the Galaxy A52
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to sign up for the Google Home Public Preview and test new features
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Expand Expanding CloseDoes the promise of extensive Android support mean less in the age of AI?
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Expand Expanding CloseGeForce Now members get three months of free Xbox Game Pass starting today
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung confirms Galaxy Ring launch in August as it braces for possible Oura battle
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung will let you trade in your Tizen smartwatch for a $100 credit, up from $5
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Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Peak Design’s Everyday case for the Galaxy S24 hits all the right notes
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is sunsetting Tizen and fully ending support for the smartwatch OS
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy Z Fold 6 image shows off entire front display, and it’s symmetrical
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Expand Expanding CloseThe Galaxy Ring’s FCC registration is official, complete with pictures
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to share a tracker in Google’s Find My Device network
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to copy text from your photos using Microsoft’s Phone Link app
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 15 Beta is now available for devices from Nothing, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and more
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Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 14 for TVs brings new energy modes and the hope of better apps
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Expand Expanding CloseXbox Cloud Gaming rolls out mouse and keyboard support in beta [U]
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