Samsung kit you may want to pay more for
This little egg-shaped product has a lot to offer but at $219 they might not be cheap enough to beat their $299 superior.
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Foxtel iQ5: what you need to know
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Seven numbers show you’re being scammed
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Apple reveals most expensive iPhone 13
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Office workers implanted with microchips
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Does wearable fitness gear work?
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Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/gadgets/page/171