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Samsung Galaxy Note 7

5 reasons why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the big, beautiful phone you should buy

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is more than simply a bigger version of the Galaxy S7 Edge. Here are five features that make this a very special phone.
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Today we carry technology. Tomorrow we’ll wear it

No longer just a means for protecting us from the elements, tomorrow’s clothing will be stronger, lighter, more comfortable, custom fitted to us, and even smart enough to interact with our gadgets.
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Anybody can learn to code, but Apple’s Swift Playgrounds make them want to

Apple wants to inspire the next generation of kids to learn to code with its Swift Playgrounds app. It's a brilliant idea, and we can't wait to try it.
Tap Strap

Wear your keyboard like a pair of brass knuckles with Tap Strap

The Tap Strap is an amazing wearable keyboard that turns gestures into taps, so you'll never need to touch your keyboard or touchscreen to type out a text message or email again.
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As AR blurs with VR, get ready for a mixed-reality renaissance

Augmented reality may have an image problem, but it's making a strong comeback. In the near future, it's only going to get more important, too.
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Climbing Mt. Everest in VR is so terrifying that my knees wobbled

I climbed Everest, thanks to the incredible power of the HTC Vive, Nvidia, and the team of FX experts responsible for the movie of the same name. It was utterly terrifying, but proof VR is the most exciting tech innovation we've seen in years.

Beyond HDR: This new 13-megapixel camera could change phone photography

InVisage, a technology company, has announced a new type of smartphone camera sensor called QuantumFilm. It's coming to smartphones and digital cameras.
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This wireless charging technology works with metal phones

Qualcomm says it has solved the problem of enabling wireless charging on phones with metal bodies, and has made the technology available to its partners today. However, the ongoing standards battle may hold back adoption.
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Duckface to unlock: How our selfie obsession helped make eye-recognition possible

While selfies may seem like a waste of time, without them, we wouldn’t be on the cusp of securing our smartphones using eye scanning technology. Here’s how they managed to kickstart a biometric security revolution.
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Watch 2 daredevils don jetpacks and swoop over Dubai

This astonishing video shows the age of the jetpack is here. Featuring Yves 'Jetman' Rossy, it takes place over the dramatic city of Dubai, and because he brings a friend along for the experience, it's way more than a flight to see the sights.
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Hands on: Huawei P8 Max

Huawei saved a big surprise for the closing moments of the P8 smartphone launch. It’s the P8 Max, and at 6.8-inches, it’s a very big surprise indeed.
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Hands On: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Recreated

A fun, funky, cool piece of retro art, the Recreated ZX Spectrum lets you play 8-bit games like they were designed to be played, across almost any platform. The things we enjoyed as children often lose their sheen over time, particularly when it comes to anything electronic. Tech moves quickly, and what seemed like sci-fi […]
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We saw 100 of Yezz’s wildest ideas for Project Ara modules (and they’re hilarious)

Project Ara is Google's modular phone, which relies on other companies building compatible modules to power it. One company is Yezz, and we got to see some of the wild ideas it has for Ara in the future.
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Hands on: Nokia N1 tablet

The Nokia N1 is the famous company's return to the mobile world, although it's not a smartphone, but an Android tablet. Nokia has installed its own Z Launcher, which learns how you use the tablet and adapts it to make the experience faster, given it a sleek design, and a competitive price.
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LG G Flex2 review

Phones don’t have to flat and boring. LG’s second curvy smartphone, the G Flex2, ups the power and makes the body even more durable than last time around. It looks superb, but is its beauty more than skin deep?
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Hands on: LG Watch Urbane

We put on the Watch Urbane, LG's latest Android Wear watch, which shares the exact same guts as the G Watch R.
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Is this dress white and gold or black and blue? The experts have an answer

The dress that broke the Internet is white and gold. Or maybe it's blue and black. The thing is, it's one or the other to different sets of people, and there are several very scientific reasons why. Here's what's going on.
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ZTE Blade S6 review

Is the Blade S6 ZTE’s best Android phone yet? Android 5.0, a 64-bit processor, and some cool gesture controls make it a strong contender.
Sony SmartBand Talk review

Sony SmartBand Talk review

Can’t decide whether you want a basic fitness band or a full-blown smartwatch? Then take a look at the Sony SmartBand Talk, it’s an excellent compromise between the two.
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Gionee Elife S5.1 review

The Gionee Elife S5.1 is one of the world’s thinnest smartphones. Does this mean the tech inside has been compromised? We review the phone to find out.
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OmSignal combines its biometric shirt and connected app so we can get a personal trainer in our home

OmSignal makes compression shirts which monitor everything from your heart rate to your step count, and now it has announced a training program which allows a personal trainer to build a fitness program for you, based around the stats collected from the shirt - remotely.
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Somehow, ZTE built a voice assistant so good it makes Siri look silly

Voice control on smartphones is a hit and miss affair. Sometimes it works, sometimes it gets things very wrong. ZTE's Star 2 has a voice control system which not only works offline, but works accurately and consistently.
LG G Flex

Everything you need to know about the LG G Flex 2: It’s coming to AT&T April 24

LG's newly announced G Flex 2 is faster, better looking, and more durable than the original - plus it has been given a healthy spec upgrade, resulting in a phone that's more desirable than even the G3.
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The 4G ZTE S Pro 2 projector lets you take the movie theater with you

ZTE has announced the S Pro 2, a sequel to last year's LivePro projector launched on the Sprint network. It has been substantially upgraded with a brighter lamp, a higher resolution, and an easier to use user interface.
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These ordinary-looking glasses just may be the future of smart eyewear

The Jins Meme smartglasses use special electrodes and movement sensors to tell when you're sleepy, or having trouble concentrating.
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Need a matching smartphone to go with your new Bentley? Vertu has got you covered

Two very British luxury brands have joined forces, and created the ultimate accessory for one of the ultimate toys. The first Vertu for Bentley smartphone is here.
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Vertu Aster review

The Aster may not be Vertu’s most expensive luxury smartphone, but it’s easily the best we’ve used. Here’s what makes it such a winner.
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Sony SmartWatch 3 review

The SmartWatch 3 is Sony’s first wearable to use Android Wear, and comes packed with the latest software and features. We’ve put it through its paces to see if it can beat the competition.
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Credit cards at the ready — Google’s all-new Nexus 6 goes up for pre-order

It's time to get your credit card out, because Google's all-new Nexus 6 smartphone has gone up for pre-order through the Google Play online store.
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Want a BlackBerry Classic? T-Mobile just put it on sale for $70 less

BlackBerry has officially launched the BlackBerry Classic, which has the name suggests does away with all that modern nonsense, and returns to the traditional BlackBerry look with a physical keyboard.
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If the $16,500 price isn’t exclusive enough, only 2,000 Vertu for Bentley phones will be made

Luxury smartphone brand Vertu already produces some very exclusive smartphones, but its new collaboration with Bentley takes it a step further. The Vertu for Bentley phone costs $16,500, and only 2,000 will be made.
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HTC gets it: Cool accessories should work with every phone

Thank you HTC. By announcing the Re Camera as an accessory which will work with any smartphone, whether it runs Android or iOS, may ensure your continued survival, and prompt a much needed change by other manufacturers.
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All the thrills (and spills) from the iPhone 6 launch day (updated)

Apple's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus go on sale in selected countries around the world today, and as we've come to expect, queues have formed outside any store selling the new hardware. Here's how the launch progressed during the day.

Hands on with the Lenovo Vibe Z2 — China only (for now, anyway)

Lenovo is still holding back releasing its smartphones outside of China, but we're getting more impatient for the situation to change than ever, having spent some time with the cool new Vibe Z2 during IFA 2014.