Sony has a new e-ink tablet with a huge screen and a price to match

Why it matters to you

Looking to save the planet? You could start by cutting down your paper use, especially now that Sony has a new, enormous e-ink tablet on the market.

Replacing paper comes at a high cost — at least initially. Sony has been trying to get you off of tree pulp for quite some time now, but unless you have money to blow, you may not be so enticed by the latest e-paper tablet. It’s called the DPT-RP1, and while it promises tons of high-tech features (and yes, the ability to help save the planet), it comes with a high price tag, too — $700.

The E Ink tablet has a sizable screen to come with its sizable price. At 13.3 inches, you’re basically carrying around a laptop — even if it an extremely thin one. Moreover, the resolution of the tablet is much improved over the last tablet Sony released at 1,650 x 2,200 pixels (the last one was just 1,200 x 1,600). And because the screen of the DPT-RP1 is “non-slip,” you ought to be able to write more easily, or at least, more as you would on actual paper.

More: Sony might launch PlayStation VR in Japanese arcades and amusement parks

The tablet is about as thick as 30 sheets of paper, and it weighs less than an ounce. If you hold the new device horizontally, you’ll be able to see two pages side by side, and the tablet also comes with seven preset functions to help you format your note-taking. That means whether you prefer to write on college-ruled paper, in a daily planner, or on a spreadsheet grid, you’ll be able to do so all from one tablet.

Thanks to the stylus that comes with the DPT-RP1, you can seamlessly switch between writing, highlighting, and erasing. And you can write quite a bit — the tablet has an internal memory of 16 GB, which Sony says is the equivalent of up to 10,000 files. If you ever need to share your content (and you probably will), you can do so via a USB cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. Oh, and there’s also NFC functionality built into the tablet, which is to say you can unlock the device using your smartphone or any other NFC card.

The DPT-RP1 is expected to hit markets in Japan on June 5, so if you have deep pockets and a desire to cut down on your paper usage, this tablet may be a good place to start.

Turns out, it’s not impossible to fool your smartphone’s fingerprint sensor

Why it matters to you

Although there’s no reason to be immediately alarmed, this study does shed light on some of the flaws in modern authentication systems.

The story goes that no two fingerprints are exactly alike, which makes them an excellent method for authentication. However, as researchers at New York University and Michigan State University have recently found, they’re hardly foolproof.

The team has developed a set of fake fingerprints that are digital composites of common features found in many people’s fingerprints. Through computer simulations, they were able to achieve matches 65 percent of the time, though they estimate the scheme would be less successful in real life, on an actual phone.

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Nasir Memon, a computer science and engineering professor at New York University, explained the value of the study to The New York Times. Modern smartphones, tablets, and other computing devices that utilize biometric authentication typically only take a snapshots of sections of a user’s finger, to compose a model of one fingerprint. But the chances of faking your way into someone else’s phone are much higher if there are multiple fingerprints recorded on that device.

“It’s as if you have 30 passwords and the attacker only has to match one,” Memon said. The professor, who was one of three authors on the study, theorized that if it were possible to create a glove with five different composite fingerprints, the attacker would likely be successful with about half of their attempts. For the record, Apple reported to the Times that the chance of a false match through the iPhone’s TouchID system is 1 in 50,000 with only one fingerprint recorded.

Although Memon’s team’s findings may not pose a significant, immediate risk, they are the reason why tech companies aren’t satisfied with the status quo. Stephanie Schuckers, a Clarkson University professor, noted that the latest, most advanced systems attempt to detect the presence of a real person through methods like ultrasound and perspiration sensitivity. There are also newer methods of biometric authentication, like iris scanning and facial recognition, which are both featured on Samsung’s new Galaxy S8.

Ultimately, Memon said this didn’t damage his faith in using fingerprints for security too much, although he suggested phone makers consider forcing customers to use a PIN or password after the device is left idle for an hour.

Many SanDisk microSD cards, SSDs and flash drives are at all-time lows today

Our friends at Thrifter are back again, this time with great savings on a variety of SanDisk memory products.

Amazon’s one-day sale scores up to 35% off a variety of SanDisk’s memory products ranging from high capacity microSD cards to portable Solid State Drives. SanDisk has been in the business for a long time and many people use its products daily and speak quite highly of them.

Whether you are looking to add some extra storage to your phone or camera, or are in the market for a new solid-state drive for your computer, you won’t want to miss these discounts. Some of the items on sale include:

microSD cards

• 32GB SanDisk Ultra microSD – $12.75
• 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSD – $32.99
• 256GB SanDisk Ultra microSD – $119.99

Flash Drives

• 64GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 – $14.29
• 128GB SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 – $24.99
• 128GB SanDisk Ultra USB-C – $38.89
• 200GB SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick – $67.99

Solid State Drives

• 250GB 2.5-inch SanDisk Ultra II – $79.99
• 1TB 2.5-inch SanDisk Ultra II – $249.99
• 250GB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD – $89.99
• 500GB SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD – $159.99

There are a few other products not listed here that are also included in this deal. For a full list of the items be sure to hit the link below. Remember, these prices are only good for today, April 11, while supplies last so don’t miss out!

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The Best VPN Services of 2017

What are the best Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)?

A VPN can be described as an encrypted tunnel that shuttles your internet activity between your PC, Mac, or phone and a host server. While the internet is a public space, a VPN works by extending an invisibility cloak across the user’s activity and allows people to send and receive data in a mostly anonymous manner. In the simplest terms, a VPN makes it hard for someone to track your online activity.

There are many different reasons people would want to use a VPN. In some countries, VPNs become a journalist’s main tool to get around government censorship and geo-blocks.

It’s true, there are plenty of free VPN services out there, but none that you can truly trust. You need a service that has fast speeds, even when streaming video, and you want a service that doesn’t keep logs of its users’ activities. To help you decide which VPN is best, here are some great options that are available now.

NordVPN

NordVPN is operated in Panama, which means it has no legal obligation to record any of the activities of its users. You’re free to connect to any of the 785 VPN servers in 57 different countries, and you can use NordVPN on up to 6 different devices at once. To get around this restriction, however, it can be set up on your router, in which case it will handle any devices connected to your network.

Recommended by CNET in its VPN directory and awarded an Editor’s Choice at PCMag, the latter site had this to say in its review:

The addition of Kill Switch is very welcome, as are the specialized servers for video streaming, Tor-Over-VPN, and double encryption. NordVPN offers a solid suite of security features in an easy-to-use package at an attractive price.

The NordVPN app is easy to use, and your internet speed while using the VPN doesn’t take much of a hit, even when streaming 1080p video. With plenty of subscription options available — a yearly sub costs about $69 — NordVPN is one of the top services out there.

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ExpressVPN

Voted the top VPN by BestVPN and rated highly by PCMag, this service has plenty of servers all over the world, it doesn’t keep a log of user activity, and torrenting is allowed on all servers. In PCMag’s review, it stated:

If you use it you’ll enjoy decent speeds, assured zero-logging, a wide selection of servers, and one of the best-looking clients I’ve yet used.

The service is easy to use with a simple setup (if you get stuck, there’s always a live customer support chat on its site), and, as mentioned by PCMag, it has a great-looking app. If you’re ready for unlimited bandwidth, unlimited server switches, unlimited speed, servers in more than 87 countries, and more, have a look at ExpressVPN.

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KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

KeepSolid has a great thing going with its flexible subscription plans. If you need only a month of VPN while you travel, you can grab it for about $6. Want a lifetime subscription? That will cost you about $150, if you don’t find a deep discount like the $39 deal we have over on our Digital Offers page.

PCMag awarded VPN Unlimited an Editor’s Choice award in its review, stating:

Its speed test results didn’t top my list, but you probably won’t notice KeepSolid is running just the same. Add to that BitTorrent support, a well-designed client, specific streaming servers, browser clients, and numerous other advanced features, and you’re looking at an all-around winner.

There is no activity logging in the background, so you don’t have to worry about your browser history sitting in a vault somewhere waiting to be looked at.

If you’d like to start using a VPN now and continue using a VPN well into the future (probably a good idea), you won’t find a better deal than with VPN Unlimited.

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Private Internet Access VPN

When it comes to a VPN and its apps, some people want a UI that has only what is needed. Private Internet Access is exactly this. With one click, you’ll be connected to a server of your choosing. There are over 3,000 servers in 24 different countries, and they support torrenting without jeopardizing speeds. Know that Private Internet Access does not log its users’ activity.

Private Internet Access VPN received a high rating at TopTenReviews and was chosen as an Editor’s Choice at PCMag. The latter site concluded its review with this:

With government spooks, hackers, and advertisers all hungry for our personal information, VPN is bound to become a more critical and common tool. And Private Internet Access is among the best, offering a robust collection of features in a feather-light package for less than the price of a Netflix subscription.

Toss in some ad-blocking features, as well as varied budget subscription options — get a full year for just $40 — and this service might be your first choice, especially if you like your UI as simple as possible.

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Do you have a favorite VPN service? Have you ended up with a dud before? Let us know your experiences in the comments.

Motorola may be readying a $100 Moto C as the Moto E4 breaks cover

Motorola could be launching a new entry-level series called the Moto C.

Motorola unveiled the Moto G5 and G5 Plus earlier this year, with the phones aimed at the $200 to $300 segment. It looks like Motorola is now turning its attention to the entry-level category, with a recent anniversary video showing off what could potentially turn out to be the Moto E4.

The low-res image gives us a few design cues, such as a rounded fingerprint sensor at the front that’s similar to what we’ve seen on the G5 and G5 Plus, and a rear camera module that’s identical to that on the G5. The Moto E line did decent numbers for Motorola in emerging markets like India and Brazil, although the company’s stance on updates was disappointing.

Early specs suggest the Moto E4 will feature 16GB storage, LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 2800mAh battery. Interestingly, that’s not the only Motorola leak today, as an image shared on Weibo shows off an upcoming entry-level device, allegedly named the Moto C.

Based on the leak, it looks like the Moto C will be available in a variety of colors, and there doesn’t appear to be a fingerprint sensor on the device. That said, the device will run Nougat out of the box, and may possibly be priced at around the $100 figure. If so, then the Moto C will turn out to be the entry-level offering from Motorola, with the Moto E4 targeted at around the $150 mark and the Moto G5 rounding out the $200 category. Meanwhile, we’re awaiting the launch of the flagship Moto Z2 in the coming months, and the company will

Motorola is clearly emulating its parent company Lenovo when it comes to launching new product lineups, and while doing so fleshes out the company’s portfolio, that comes with the added strain of rolling out updates to a wider variety of phones. The differentiation of old — the budget Moto G, Moto X in the mid-range, and the flagship Moto Z — is giving way to a more confusing lineup that may alienate consumers.

Which Galaxy S8 features will come to the Galaxy S7?

The core Samsung interface, along with Bixby, should make the cut. Everything else remains up in the air.

So the Galaxy S8 has its fancy Infinity Display and iris scanners, not to mention faster processors and other upgraded specs, but when it comes to the actual feature set, it’s likely the year-old Galaxy S7 will be inheriting at least some of the tricks that make the GS8 such a desirable handset.

UI, visuals, and settings

After the upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge already have the basics of the Galaxy S8’s UI, with clean, white visuals throughout. That’s alongside new features, like resolution scaling, new maintenance modes, and performance options in the redesigned Settings app.

A Nougat-upgraded Galaxy S7 has “Samsung Experience” version 8, whereas it’s version 8.1 on the Galaxy S8. And as far as visual differences go, the main changes are in the launcher and Samsung’s app icons, which have been redesigned to incorporate a wireframe aesthetic. The launcher itself sports some minor changes, including a redesigned settings pane and a Pixel-style swipe-up gesture for getting to the app drawer.

It’s possible — likely, even — that both will make their way to the GS7 as part of a future “Samsung Experience 8.1” update for that phone. Samsung has been fastidious over the past couple of years when it comes to updating its older phones with its latest UI along with new Android platform versions. For instance, the Galaxy S6 series got a GS7-like UI along with Marshmallow in early 2016.

Either way, if you want to give the Galaxy S8’s launcher a try on your Galaxy S7, it’s available for Nougat-based Samsung phones as a separate, unofficial download.

Bixby

Samsung has already confirmed that its Bixby AI features will be heading to other Galaxy phones in the future, and as last year’s flagship, the Galaxy S7 has to be pretty close to the top of that list.The timeframe remains unclear, though, as does the specifics of which Bixby features will make it to older handsets. (And then there’s the fact that only two languages are supported at launch, with the timetable for new additions stretching towards the end of the year.)

The Galaxy S7, of course, lacks a dedicated Bixby button, which means it’s unlikely Samsung will be able to integrate Bixby’s voice-based features into the phone as seamlessly. As for Hello Bixby (the home screen tab off on the left) and Bixby vision in the camera app, the chances are stronger.

Bixby is a big, slow-moving project, though, so don’t be surprised if it takes several months for updates to begin rolling out.

Other features…

After looking into our crystal ball, here’s a breakdown of how we think things will go for the rest of these Galaxy S8 features:

DeX support

Noooope: Even if DeX could be hacked onto the Galaxy S7, the DeX dock has the wrong port for the older phone.

Multi-frame photography

Unlikely: This is the main new processing trick for the GS8’s camera, which should allow it to capture sharper, more detailed pics, thanks to the magic of computational photography. Given the hardware differences between the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8, it’d be a major undertaking to back-port this feature to the older phone, and Samsung has little incentive to do so.

Infinity Wallpapers

Unlikely: The Galaxy S8’s neat new Infinity Wallpapers work across the lock screen, home screen, and Always-On Display. And as we know from DisplayMate’s display shootout, the Galaxy S8’s Always-On Display works differently from the Galaxy S7’s at a hardware level.

Snapchat-style filters (OK, and other camera app features)

50/50, but if Samsung can bring Bixby vision to the GS7’s camera app, the chances are good. 🐰

Same goes for new features elsewhere in the camera app, like the floating shutter button and easy zoom controls. Some of these have already debuted in Samsung’s latest Galaxy A-series phones.

Face recognition

Nope: It’s unlikely Samsung will be able to recreate the Galaxy S8’s super fast facial recognition with the Galaxy S7’s single front-facing camera.

Which Galaxy S8 features are you hoping will make it to your Galaxy S7? Let us know down in the comments!

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How to watch Plex in your Gear VR

Enjoy your favorite movies and television shows even when you’re in VR with Plex.

Plex gives you the ability to watch your movies and tv shows, listen to your music, or look at your photos, no matter where you are using the Plex app. While there isn’t a Plex app available for Gear VR quite yet, that doesn’t mean that you can’t use Plex while you’re in VR. It just requires a few extra steps to get there, instead of opening an app. It’s simple, and easy, and we’ve got the details for you here.

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Best Wireless Charging Pads for the Galaxy S8

Your new Samsung Galaxy S8 supports wireless charging, so take full advantage of the convenience!

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is a beautifully designed phone packed with convenient features. That includes wireless charging, which allows you to forgo dealing with cables and elegantly have your phone charging on your desk at work or nightstand at home and simply grab it when it’s time to get up and go.

There are a variety of wireless charging stands and pad options compatible with the Galaxy S8, from chargers designed by Samsung to third-party products. Here are your best available options for the Samsung Galaxy S8.

• Samsung Fast Charge Convertible Wireless Charging Pad
• Samsung Wireless Charging Pad w/ 2A wall adapter
• Spigen Qi Wireless Charging Stand
• Tylt Qi Wireless Charging Stand
• Aukey Wireless Charging Pad

Samsung Fast Charge Convertible Wireless Charging Pad

Samsung has come out with a completely redesigned wireless charging pad/stand, which launched alongside the Galaxy S8. Besides the premium leather-like appearance and ingenious design which allows you to easily convert this pad into an angled charging stand, you can be sure that this charging pad was created with your Galaxy S8 in mind.

The charger comes with a spare Samsung Fast Charge wall charger — because let’s be honest, you can never have too many OEM wall chargers — and allows you to fast charge your Galaxy S8 wirelessly at your home or office. At nearly $100, this is the most expensive option on this list, but if premium quality and functionality are your top priorities, this sure looks like a real winner.

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Samsung Wireless Charging Pad w/ 2A wall adapter

If functionality and cost are your two biggest buying factors, you’ll want to consider Samsung’s older wireless charging pad, which has been deeply discounted on Amazon.

These UFO-like charging pads can charge Qi-compatible devices and are Fast Charge-compatible with your Galaxy S8. It also comes with a Samsung 2A wall charger — always great — and also has a standard one-year warranty. This is a great option if you’re looking to set up wireless charging at your home and at work because they’re so damn cheap right now. You can also get the older style as a charging stand if you prefer that look instead.

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Spigen Qi Wireless Charging Stand

Spigen is one of the best accessory makers, and its Qi Charging Stand is a fine example to back that claim. This charging stand is angled so you are still able to see your display easily while your phone is charging. If you need a way to quickly top off your phone on your desk or a new place to keep it safe on your nightstand, this may be the choice for you. Pick yours up for under $30 at Amazon.

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TYLT Qi Wireless Charging Stand

TYLT has been in the wireless charging game for years, proving itself to be one on of the most trusted third-party manufacturers. This is another angled wireless charging stand that lets you keep your phone accessible while it charges at your desk. What separates TYLT from Spigen’s stand is the color options — you can get this charging stand in black, red, blue and yellow.

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Aukey Wireless Charging Pad

Aukey’s wireless charging pad for Qi-enabled devices is sleek and minimalist, which might jibe well with your personal tastes. It’s roughly the size of a coaster and available in both black and white, so it won’t take up too much space on your desk or nightstand. The trade-off here is that the smooth charging surface may not be the best for the slick glass back of the Galaxy S8, but it should also charge through most cases.

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Do you charge wirelessly?

Have you owned any of the wireless chargers we’ve featured here? What has been your experience? Let us know in the comments below!

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New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: What’s the difference?

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S3 at the beginning of March, while Apple announced its newest and cheapest iPad towards the end of March, bringing another two premium tablets to the party.

The Tab S3 is designed to be an entertainment powerhouse, while the new iPad cuts a couple of corners in order to bring its price down. We’ve compared the Tab S3 to the iPad Pro 9.7 in a separate feature, but here we are looking at how Apple’s latest slab compares to Samsung’s latest. Which is the right one for you?

New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Design

• Both solid, premium designs
• iPad (2017) all aluminium, Tab S3 glass and metal
• Tab S3 slimmer and lighter

The new Apple iPad (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 both offer lovely, solid builds with rounded corners and curved edges. They both have a fingerprint sensor within their home buttons beneath their displays and both have a centralised front camera at the top of their displays.

Both have branding on the rear, though Samsung also puts its logo on the front of the Tab S3 too. A rear camera is present on both devices, with Apple placing it in the top left-hand corner and Samsung putting it in the centre with a flash module underneath.

The Galaxy Tab S3 has a glass rear and metal frame, measures 237.3 x 169 x 6mm and weighs 429g. The new Apple iPad on the other hand, features an all aluminium finish like the rest of the iPad family, measures 240 x 169.5 x 7.5mm and weighs 469g, meaning the two slabs are almost identical in terms of physical size but the Tab S3 is slimmer and lighter.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 vs Tab S2: What’s the difference?

New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Display

• Both 9.7-inch screens, iPad is LCD while Tab S3 is AMOLED
• Both have 2048 x 1536 resolution, 264ppi
• Tab S3 has Mobile HDR on board

Both the new Apple iPad (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 have 9.7-inch displays. Apple opts for a Retina display on the iPad, which translates to a LED-backlit IPS LCD screen and a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 264ppi.

In previous iPad generations, like the iPad Air 2, Apple has offered a fully-laminated and anti-reflective screen, but the new iPad lacks this, offering just a fingerprint resistant coating, meaning there is a slight gap between the surface glass and display. In reality though, it doesn’t affect the experience too much.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 features a Super AMOLED display over LCD, offering colours that are likely to be punchier and more vibrant than the iPad, though less realistic. It too has a 2048 x 1536 resolution, resulting in the same pixel density as the iPad, but the Tab S3 also adds Mobile HDR, which makes it a better option for those who want to watch HDR content on their tablet.

• Mobile HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Mobile HDR Premium explained

New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Cameras and hardware

• Tab S3 has higher resolution cameras on front and rear
• Tab S3 offers microSD support, new iPad has higher internal storage capacity option
• Tab S3 should have more impressive audio

The new Apple iPad features the A9 chip with embedded M9 coprocessor and 2GB of RAM and it is available in 32GB and 128GB storage options, neither of which have microSD support for storage expansion.

There are dual-speakers on board, rather than quad like the iPad Pro 9.7, and the new iPad (2017) comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, Lightning port for charging and a 10-hour battery life. There is also an 8-megapixel rear camera, capable of up to 1080p video recording, and a 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera is present on the front.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 has a quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM and it comes in one storage option of 32GB, but microSD is available for storage expansion up to 256GB. There is a 13-megapixel rear camera with a flash, capable of up to 4K video recording, while the front offers a 5-megapixel sensor.  

The Tab S3 pays a little more attention to audio than the new iPad, offering multi-directional sound with quad-stereo speakers tuned by AKG, and it too has a 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung claims the 6000mAh battery charged via USB Type-C, will offer up to 8 hours surfing the web and 12 hours video playback.

There are Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi and Cellular models available for both the new iPad (2017) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.

• New Apple iPad (2017) vs iPad Pro 9.7: What’s the difference?

New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Software

• iPad runs on iOS 10, Tab S3 runs on Android 7.0
• Tab S3 compatible with S Pen and connection for keyboard

The new Apple iPad (2017) runs on iOS 10, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 runs on Android 7.0 with TouchWiz over the top. As they run on different platforms, the experience between these two devices won’t be the same, although many features will be present on both, such as the ability to split the screen and great app stores.

Some will prefer iOS, others will prefer Android. It’s all personal preference. What the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 does offer over the iPad however, is S Pen support, as well as a connection for attaching the dedicated keyboard.

The iPad Pro 9.7 is compatible with Apple Pencil and Apple’s Smart Keyboard, but the new iPad 2017 isn’t. The Galaxy Tab S3 will therefore make for a better working-on-the-go tablet for some, thanks to the included S Pen and ability to use the separate keyboard.

• Apple iPad Pro 9.7 review

New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Price

• iPad almost half the price of Tab S3
• Tab S3 includes S Pen in box

The new Apple iPad (2017) is the company’s cheapest tablet so far, starting at £339 for the 32GB Wi-Fi model. It comes in silver, space grey and gold colour options.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 starts at £599 for the 32GB Wi-Fi option, making it almost double the price. It is available in black and silver colours. The keyboard is sold separately but the S Pen is included in the box.

New Apple iPad (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is the winner in terms of specs and numbers. It offers a slimmer, lighter build, Mobile HDR, more RAM, microSD support, higher resolution cameras and more powerful audio. It also comes with the S Pen stylus in the box and it has connections for easy attachment of a keyboard.

The new Apple iPad (2017) is nearly £300 cheaper though. Something we never thought we’d be writing when talking about Apple. It misses out on a couple of things, such as the quad-speakers and laminated display, but it looks every bit an iPad and it delivers in terms of performance and experience too.

If you have the cash and you want the functionality of the Tab S3 but on iOS, then have a look at the iPad Pro 9.7. If you’re an Android fan and you want a tablet with plenty of power, a great design and some excellent bonus features, the Galaxy Tab S3 looks like it will be a very safe bet.

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 preview
• New Apple iPad (2017) review

GoPro’s trade-up program entices old users to buy a Hero5

GoPro really, really wants to sell you a Hero5. It has even launched a trade-up program to make the prospect of giving up a working older model more appealing. Starting today, April 11th, you can get a Hero5 Black for $100 less than retail or a Hero5 Session for $50 cheaper than usual if you send in your old GoPro Hero devices. You’ll likely get a lot more than a $100 if you sell your old model on eBay, but this could be a quick option if you were planning to get the company’s latest action camera anyway. Simply go to the program’s official page, select the camera you want and follow the instructions on how to send in your old Hero. Just take note that this offer is only available for a limited time.

The NPD Group named Hero5 as the best-selling imaging product in the US shortly after it launched, but not everything’s rosy for the company. It lost $115.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and had to cut hundreds of jobs back in November, and then again in March this year. GoPro blames its production issues for its problems, but truth is that the company’s biggest challenge is to get more people to buy more cameras.

Action cameras are niche market, and most people would get more use out of a digicam. It’s tough selling to the kind of people who do use action cams, as well, since the devices were made to be rugged and tend to last for ages. GoPro added new features like 4K on the Hero4 and cloud connection on the Hero5 to lure customers into upgrading, but they might not be that appealing for casual users who have perfectly functional Hero3s. GoPro most likely launched this program as an attempt to get those on the edge of purchasing a Hero5 to finally buy one… and to get its worried investors off its back.

Source: GoPro Trade-up Program