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OnePlus 2

5 OnePlus 2 tips to ensure you’re getting the best from your new phone

The OnePlus 2 is a great value for the money, and it has a lot of special features. Here are the top tips and tricks for your new OnePlus 2.
Vector Smartwatch

Vector Luna review

Smartwatches have a reputation for toy-like designs and overly flashy features. The Vector Luna gives us the one main feature we all want — long battery life — and a gorgeous, stylish body. Here’s why it may be a better choice for you than the Apple Watch.
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TCL Pro 20 5G review: A smartphone rollercoaster full of ups and downs

Life with the TCL 20 Pro 5G has been full of ups and downs, with a particularly rocky start to my review period. Did it manage to fully redeem itself?
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Hey Apple, please sell me an Apple Watch without a strap

Seeing as it has already removed the charging block from the Apple Watch box, Apple should also offer an Apple Watch without a strap included, and here's why.
Nokia XR20 rear panel.

Nokia XR20 review: A beautiful beast that’s built to last

The Nokia XR20 has a design that's prettier than most rugged phones, but does that mean it's not as tough as it needs to be? Don't worry, it definitely is.
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Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit review: Pro-grade audio recording for your phone

Sennheiser's MKE 400 Mobile Kit is an entire smartphone-focused system for recording great audio for your videos, and it's very impressive.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson made an app to get your ass out of bed already

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has a new app. It's called The Rock Clock, and among its features is the chance to set your morning alarm to the same time as his, meaning a very early start.
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Belkin’s new iPhone car vent mount is the first MagSafe accessory we recommend

Belkin has released the first MagSafe accessory we recommend, the MagSafe Car Vent Mount Pro. It uses the magnetic technology in exactly the right way.
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Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch review: Just a little too ordinary for its own good

Fossil knows how to design a good-looking smartwatch, which is proven by the reasonably priced Fossil Gen 5E, but does the lack of up-to-date hardware hurt it?
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: The smallest Galaxy S20 isn’t small enough

The Galaxy S20 is the smallest in the new S20 family, but it's not small enough to be a compact flagship phone, and therefore our gaze turns to the S20 Plus.
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I wore the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, and this is the one to buy

Should you buy the Apple Watch Series 6 or the Apple Watch SE? Spec comparisons only get you so far, so we've worn them both to find out which is best.
Armani Exchange AX Connected review

Armani Exchange AX Connected review

The Armani Exchange AX Connected smartwatch does everything right. It has strong technical features, a good design, and isn’t over-priced. However, it doesn’t stand apart from the competition, and relies too much on the appeal of the Armani name to convince people to buy it. Is that enough? The watch has been on our wrist for a while, and we’ve found out.
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Garmin Marq hands-on review

Garmin’s celebrating its 30th anniversary in style with the launch of its Marq range of luxury “tool watches,” which have special features that will appeal to adventurers, sailors, pilots, racing drivers, and the very sporty. You’ll have to splash out, but the high quality and laser focused feature list may tempt you.
Casio Pro Trek F30 review

Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 review

Casio has worked hard to make its new Pro Trek smartwatch suitable for more people by reducing the size, without compromising on features or battery life. By doing so, the watch has evolved to become suitable for the outdoor enthusiast and fans of the design alike. Here’s our review.
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra is still a must-buy, if you can find it

The Galaxy S22 Ultra looks superb, but don't pass the Galaxy S21 Ultra by if you find one, as it still more than holds its own against the latest model.
Nixon Regulus review

Nixon Regulus hands-on review

It won’t connect to a smartphone but Nixon’s Regulus is the ideal wrist companion when you’re worried about smashing a touchscreen watch or an expensive alternative. Nixon developed this $150 digital timepiece with help from special ops soldiers to ensure it survives in harsh environments.
Fitbit Versa 3

Fitbit Versa 3 Review: The perfect everyday, wear-and-forget fitness tracker

The Fitbit Versa 3 may not have the prettiest design, but it's supremely comfortable and has all the features you need. We think it's excellent. Here's why.
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Apple Watch Series 5 review: A near-perfect smartwatch

The Apple Watch Series 5 is close to perfection. It has a design that's becoming timeless, and a feature list so long, it'll take weeks to explore everything.
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Honor Band 6 review: Exactly what a fitness tracker should be

The Honor Band 6 doesn't cost much, but manages to fit in a wealth of comprehensive health features and even some smartwatch-like functionality, too.
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Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Review: Simple, honest, and good value

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 costs just $60, and although it's not for the serious fitness fanatic, it's very tempting for the rest of us.
A collection of Apple Watch bands.

How to build a fun and varied Apple Watch band collection

Building a collection of different bands for your Apple Watch is one of the best things you can do with it, as it becomes more personal and longer-lasting.
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Google Pixel 4a review: This camera is astounding

Heard that the Google Pixel 4a's camera is good? It's not, it's way better than that. The rest of the phone, except for software, isn't quite so interesting.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus

Galaxy Tab S7 Plus review: The perfect excuse to watch more video

Samsung’s massive Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablet is fantastic for video, but can it match the 11.9-inch Apple iPad Pro for versatility, and be great for work, too?
Apple Watch SE being worn on a wrist while the person's hand is in their pocket.

Apple Watch SE review: The best Apple Watch for most people

How does Apple improve on its already brilliant smartwatch? By launching the Apple Watch SE, which has almost everything we want at a lower price.
Willful Smart Watch

I bought the cheapest smartwatch on Amazon — here’s how bad it is

A smartwatch from a brand you've never heard of, which costs just $36, must be terrible right? To find out, we bought the Willful Smart Watch from Amazon.
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Twitter is at risk of losing what makes it special: You

It's all change at Twitter, but a lack of trust in the new owner's intentions makes me worry the platform is about to lose what makes it special.
The AirPods Max and Apple TV 4K with remote on a table.

How the Apple TV and AirPods Max solved my TV headphone woes

After months of trying different Bluetooth headphones with my TV, I thought I'd never find the best solution. Turns out, I was looking in the wrong place.
The OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro's camera modules.

The future of OnePlus’ messy phone software has me worried

Is OxygenOS 12 on the OnePlus 10 Pro that much different from OxygenOS 11? Yes, it is, and OnePlus' confused messaging about its future has us worried.
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There’s (almost) no way the Pixel Watch can live up to the hype

New rumors have reignited excitement around the Pixel Watch, which may launch in the coming months. But it almost certainly won't live up to the hype.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 review: Specs to challenge the Galaxy S21, but not the battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has the specs and features to take on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, but does the software and battery compare? We find out in our review.
Motorola Moto G front

Motorola Moto G review

Motorola wants to revolutionize the low-cost Android phone with its newly introduced Moto G. It’s spec sheet looks good, but how does it perform in the real world?
Tacs Nato-Lens review

The Tacs Nato-Lens is a watch for those who live life through a camera lens

Not all watches have to be round, or connect to your phone. The Tacs Nato-Lens is a stylish piece of wristwear with a design inspired by classic SLR cameras, making it a geeky timepiece for the camera and watch fan. It's a reasonably priced alternative to the Tacs AVL II, but is it a better choice?
Block Modular Smartwatch

Hands on: Blocks Smartwatch

Blocks’ modular smartwatch is taking Kickstarter by storm. We got an early look at what could become the one and only gadget we need in our lives.
Chord Mojo

Hands on: Chord Mojo

Chord's battery-powered Mojo makes all the music in your phone or on your computer sound better with high-end components and hand-tuned sound.