Stories by Michael Simon

Google kicks off Android One in the U.S. with the Project Fi-equipped Moto X4

Google has launched its first U.S. Android One phone, the Moto X4, available for Project Fi service and costing $399.

Apple Watch Series 3 reviews: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Early reviews of Apple Watch Series 3 are a mixed bag, with some having major issues with the cellular connectivity and the battery life, and others praising its freedom and versatility. But everyone hates the red dot on the Digital Crown.

Spoiler alert: Google's Pixel event will still be more exciting than Apple's iPhone X reveal

Google's biggest announcement might have been spilled in a massive leak complete with pics and pricing, but that doesn't mean Google doesn't still have a lot to tell us.

Amazon's updated Fire HD 10 is a fast, powerful iPad competitor for $150

Amazon has upgraded its Fire HD 10 with a Full HD screen, faster processor, more storage, and hands-free Alexa for just $150.

Hackers infected official CCleaner downloads with malware for a month

Avast Piriform says that hackers infiltrated its update servers to inject malware into a recent CCleaner release, but the issue has been resolved before any known attacks.

Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone X vs Samsung Note 8: Phablet spec showdown

We pit Apple's new iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X against the Samsung Note 8 to see which phone has the best specs. Spoiler alert: It's complicated.

Apple Watch Series 3: Five reasons why it's a must-upgrade

Apple has announced Apple Watch Series 3, and it brings a whole lot more than a cellular connection. Here's why you'll want one.

iPhone X: Rumored specs and features of the phone formerly known as iPhone 8

Apple has slipped again, revealing a whole bunch of details about the new iPhone coming Tuesday. We've got everything you need to know right here.

Galaxy Note 8 review: Don't call it a comeback, call it the phone of the year

Samsung is back with the Note 8, a full redesign of last year's doomed handset that brings a gorgeous screen, awesome camera, and a few tricks up its sleeve.

Essential Phone: Everything you need to know about Andy Rubin's new Android phone

There's a lot of hype surrounding the Essential Phone. We've got everything you need to know about it.

LG V30 hands-on: A 6-inch beast with more power and fewer gimmicks

LG's new V30 flagship phone might be missing the removable battery and second screen, but it brings a 6-inch display, dual cameras, and a great design.

LG's V30 dumps the removable battery, but adds features galore

LG's V30 flagship dumps the V20's removable battery and second screen, but comes with a dizzying array of novel new features.

Google's Tango becomes ARCore: Phone AR for the masses

Google is launching a new augmented-reality platform called ARCore, bringing the power of Tango to tens of millions of phones.

Meet Samsung Galaxy Note8: A bigger and better Galaxy S8+

Samsung has taken the wraps off the Galaxy Note8, and it’s every bit the powerhouse it needs to be, with a 6.3-inch screen, dual cameras, and upgraded S Pen.