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Welcome to Mossberg, a weekly commentary and reviews column on The Verge and Recode by veteran tech journalist Walt Mossberg, now an Executive Editor at The Verge and Editor at Large of Recode.

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Inside Walt Mossberg’s gadget museum

Five of the most interesting things in Walt’s personal tech collection

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Mossberg: The Disappearing Computer

Tech was once always in your way. Soon, it will be almost invisible

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Mossberg: Samsung Galaxy S8 squeezes more into less

But the new flagship phone has its downsides

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Mossberg: A plan to preserve the internetMossberg: A plan to preserve the internet
Mossberg: Sonos solves TV audio problems for a stiff priceMossberg: Sonos solves TV audio problems for a stiff price
Mossberg: Yes, you’ve still got mailMossberg: Yes, you’ve still got mail
Mossberg: The old dream of the information appliance is now real — so what’s next?Mossberg: The old dream of the information appliance is now real — so what’s next?
After 24 seasons of Top Gear, does a new host lineup make the show worth watching?After 24 seasons of Top Gear, does a new host lineup make the show worth watching?
Mossberg: Tech’s ruling class casts a big shadowMossberg: Tech’s ruling class casts a big shadow
Mossberg: The PC is being redefinedMossberg: The PC is being redefined
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Mossberg: TV is changing, but not fast enoughMossberg: TV is changing, but not fast enough
Mossberg: Android apps on Chrome OS arrive, disappointMossberg: Android apps on Chrome OS arrive, disappoint
Mossberg: Flipboard redesigns itself around ‘smart’ digital magazinesMossberg: Flipboard redesigns itself around ‘smart’ digital magazines
Mossberg: Immigration builds America’s tech dominanceMossberg: Immigration builds America’s tech dominance
Mossberg: What’s up with Firefox, the browser that time forgot?Mossberg: What’s up with Firefox, the browser that time forgot?
Mossberg: Lousy ads are ruining the online experienceMossberg: Lousy ads are ruining the online experience
Mossberg: Streaming TV is beginning to look a lot like cableMossberg: Streaming TV is beginning to look a lot like cable
Mossberg: The Trump effectMossberg: The Trump effect
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Mossberg: My tech report card for 2016Mossberg: My tech report card for 2016
Mossberg: Why the AT&T-Time Warner merger is dangerousMossberg: Why the AT&T-Time Warner merger is dangerous
Mossberg: In tech, form trumps function too oftenMossberg: In tech, form trumps function too often
Mossberg: Facebook can and should wipe out fake newsMossberg: Facebook can and should wipe out fake news
Mossberg: New MacBook Pro is a fast, slim tweener

But the battery’s iffy, the Touch Bar is just okay — and you’ll need dongles

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Mossberg: Google Home shows promise, but needs work

An intelligent speaker that isn’t always smart

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Mossberg: The PC has become part of the furnitureMossberg: The PC has become part of the furniture
Mossberg: Google’s first phone is first rateMossberg: Google’s first phone is first rate
Mossberg: Why does Siri seem so dumb?Mossberg: Why does Siri seem so dumb?
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Mossberg: How Google’s bold moves shake up the tech industryMossberg: How Google’s bold moves shake up the tech industry
Mossberg: Running Windows 10 and macOS Sierra togetherMossberg: Running Windows 10 and macOS Sierra together
Mossberg: Apple’s new watchOS 3 shows the virtue of starting overMossberg: Apple’s new watchOS 3 shows the virtue of starting over
Mossberg: Choosing the iPhone 7 is tougher than in the pastMossberg: Choosing the iPhone 7 is tougher than in the past
Mossberg: Apple, the king of tech taste and daring, takes a breatherMossberg: Apple, the king of tech taste and daring, takes a breather
Mossberg: The post-Jobs Apple has soared financially, but lacks a breakthrough productMossberg: The post-Jobs Apple has soared financially, but lacks a breakthrough product
Mossberg: The 9.7-inch iPad Pro might be your lightest laptop, thanks to LogitechMossberg: The 9.7-inch iPad Pro might be your lightest laptop, thanks to Logitech
Mossberg: TVs are still too complicated, and it’s not your faultMossberg: TVs are still too complicated, and it’s not your fault
Mossberg: I just deleted half my iPhone apps — you should tooMossberg: I just deleted half my iPhone apps — you should too
Mossberg: Wi-Fi calling from Republic Wireless takes a big leapMossberg: Wi-Fi calling from Republic Wireless takes a big leap
Mossberg: The tyranny of messaging and notificationsMossberg: The tyranny of messaging and notifications
Mossberg: New Even earphones tune themselves to each individual’s hearingMossberg: New Even earphones tune themselves to each individual’s hearing

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