Valentina Palladino
Valentina is Commerce Editor at Engadget and has covered consumer electronics for a number of publications including Tom's Guide, Wired, Laptop Mag and Ars Technica, with a particular focus on wearables, PCs and other mobile tech.
Latest articles by Valentina Palladino
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Misfit Flash Review
By Valentina Palladino published
The inexpensive Misfit Flash is a discreet, comfortable activity tracker that is waterproof and can support swimming.
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BURG 12 Smartwatch Smartphone Combo to Hit Walmart
By Valentina Palladino published
Take a call, send a text and capture photo and video on this new smartwatch with full cell phone features designed by Hermen van den Burg.
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Microsoft Band Review - A Smarter Fitness Tracker
By Valentina Palladino published
The Microsoft Band is the most well-rounded fitness tracker available for the price, offering built-in GPS, but the design could be slimmer.
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LG G Watch R Review - Sleeker, But Still Limited
By Valentina Palladino published
The LG G Watch R is a smartwatch worthy of your wrist in terms of style, but Android Wear still needs work.
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Garmin Vivosmart Review
By Valentina Palladino published
The Garmin Vivosmart wristband marries accurate activity tracking with smartphone notifications in a comfortable, minimalist design.
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ResMed S+ Review
By Valentina Palladino published
If you can set it up properly, the ResMed S+ sleep sensor monitors all the zzz's you catch and provides actionable plans to sleep better.
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Motorola Droid Turbo Specs vs iPhone 6, Galaxy S5, Nexus 6
By Valentina Palladino published
Motorola finally released the Droid Turbo for Verizon, boasting a 48-hour battery life and a 21MP camera - but how do its specs stack up?
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YouTube Considering Paid, Ad-Free Subscription Service
By Valentina Palladino published
YouTube wants to give users the option to make ads disappear - but it will come with a price.
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What is Google Inbox and How to Use It
By Valentina Palladino published
Move over, Gmail - Google's got a new answer to email, but is it the solution we want or need?
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Moto X (2014) Review
By Valentina Palladino published
The updated Moto X is an Android phone with a gorgeous display, chic design, solid performance and efficient voice comments, all at an accessible price.
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Apple CarPlay Could Unlock or Start Car as You Approach
By Valentina Palladino published
New patent suggests remote control of windows, doors and engine via an iPhone. With GPS, the car could even respond as you approach it.
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