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OnePlus 8T Review: One of the best phones you shouldn’t buy

The OnePlus 8T is a great smartphone, with many strong features, but the price puts it alongside a lot of capable competitors. Here's how it shapes up.
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Withings ScanWatch Review: In-depth health tracking, day and night

The long list of health-tracking abilities is only part of the Withings ScanWatch's appeal. All are easy to use, while the design is effortlessly classy.
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Huawei P9 review

Our Huawei P9 review looks in detail at Huawei's first device with a Leica co-developed dual-lens camera, which has set the standard for such technology.
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How Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 mass market appeal

Samsung says it really listened to feedback from folding smartphone fans and has engineered the Fold 3 and Flip 3 to have more mass appeal than ever before.
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Can Samsung DeX really replace your college laptop?

Can Samsung's DeX productivity mode on a Galaxy phone really save you from buying a laptop for college? Depending on your needs, the answer is yes.
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LG Velvet review: LG’s flagship is finally competitive again

LG has ditched the dull smartphone designs it has trotted out for a while, and given us the fabulous-looking LG Velvet, which is as slinky as its name suggests.

Asus ZenFone 6 review

Asus is embracing the 2019 trend of not following any trends at all and instead going in its own direction. The ZenFone 6 has a motorized flip-around camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and an almost Google Pixel-like version of Android installed. We’ve been using the phone, and here's our review.
BlackBerry Key2 keyboard.

The BlackBerry Key2 shows why software updates really matter

Nostalgia prompted a return to the BlackBerry Key2, and while the keyboard welcomed us, the unacceptable treatment of the software definitely didn't.
Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid simple watch face.

How Citizen’s CZ Smart almost got hybrid smartwatches right

The CZ Smart Hybrid is Citizen's second attempt at a smartwatch, and it has nailed the style, comfort, and technology. However, it has misjudged the price.
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Here are all the confirmed Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, but where’s Samsung?

Phone makers are rushing to announce plans to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform in future devices, and we've got all the details right here.
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K-pop NFTs are here, but I’m not convinced they’re worth it

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the latest piece of merchandise the dedicated K-pop fan can buy. But is it really worth it, and what do you really get?
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review: The one you want

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is a safe bet if you want a great Android phone. It gets just about everything right, and with 5G, it's ready for the future too.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra S Pen case

With the Galaxy S21, Samsung is one step from admitting nobody wants the S Pen

It's good news the Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the S Pen stylus, but it's not the seamless experience it is on the Galaxy Note, and this is a concern.
A woman wearing a mask uses her phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) fair in Barcelona on July 01, 2021.

There’s still time to make MWC 2022 a trendsetting, virtual event success

CES 2022 taught us that successful virtual events are very important, but with MWC 2022 fast approaching, is it ready to deliver something special?
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Asus ROG Phone 5 Review: Mighty specs make gaming truly exciting

The Asus ROG Phone 5 has a mighty spec sheet and masses of game-related features, but does all this generate enough excitement to keep us playing? We find out.
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Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 review

Luxury smartwatches have been somewhat disappointing so far, with high prices, massive cases, and not a lot of reasons to buy one. Tag Heuer’s Connected Modular 41 overcomes previous problems to increase the desirability, but it’s still pricey compared to most others. We’ve been wearing one to see if it’s worth the extra.
Garmin Vivomove Sport clock.

The best wearable tech of CES 2022

Whether it was a smartwatch, a pair of smartglasses, or even a smart ring or smart mask, there was a great deal of exciting wearable tech at CES 2022.
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The Honor Magic V folding smartphone is here to tempt you

Honor has announced the Magic V, its first folding smartphone. The flagship phone is the latest device to take on the might of Samsung's Galaxy Z range.
Aasus Zenbook 17 Fold folded in half.

Folding laptops at CES 2022 should have learned from mobile’s mistakes

Laptops with folding screens were a big trend at CES 2022, but judging by early reports, companies haven't learned from the mobile industry's early mistakes.
Casio G Shock Burning Red models.

Striking new Burning Red hybrid G-Shock fitness watches will make you stand out

The choice of Casio G-Shock GBD-200 and GBA-900 hybrid fitness watches available has increased with the launch of the striking new Burning Red series.
Valencell Blood Pressure monitoring.

How taking your blood pressure is about to be as easy as taking your heart rate

Biometric sensor experts Valencell talks to us about an innovation that will make monitoring our blood pressure as easy as taking our heart rate.
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Amazon Alexa is coming to your Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch before midyear

Amazon Alexa will arrive on Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches before the mid-2022, according to the company, where it will operate alongside Google Assistant.
Razer x Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch.

The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch is only for the 1337

Fossil has partnered with Razer to make the Razer X Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch, which brings the gaming brand's colorful aesthetic to Fossil's latest wearable.
Fossil Skagen Falster Gen 6 on the wrist.

Clean and discreet, the Skagen Falster Gen 6 is one for the minimalist

Skagen has brought its clean, minimalist design to Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatch platform for the Falster Gen 6, and it's every bit as beautiful as you'd expect.
HMD Global's range of new Nokia phones at CES 2022.

HMD Global shows its serious about U.S. expansion with 5 new Nokia phones

HMD Global has five new, low-cost U.S. exclusive phones coming over the next few months, as it prepares to expand its presence on pre-paid carriers.
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Ouch! Amagami Ham Ham bit my finger

Amagami Ham Ham is the collective name for a pair of plush robots that are designed to nibble the tip of your finger in a cute and reassuring fashion.
Vivo V23 Pro.

Thin, light, and selfie-centric, the Vivo V23 Pro is fun phone throwback

Vivo's new V23 Pro smartphone uses a great selfie camera and a super thin and light case to separate it from the competition. We find out if it worked.
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Vivo’s V23 5G looks quite a lot like the iPhone 13

The Vivo V23 5G's flat-sided design makes it appear very similar to the Apple iPhone 13, but what about the rest of the phone's spec? We take a look.
TCL NXTWEAR AIR wearable display.

TCL’s NXTWEAR AIR wearable display is like a cinema on your face

The TCL NXTWEAR AIR has a pair of screens inside the sunglasses-like frame, showing the equivalent of a 140-inch screen right in front of your eyes.
Realme GT 2 Pro camera module.

Realme GT 2 Pro has the world’s first 150-degree wide-angle camera on a phone

The Realme GT 2 Pro's camera has a wide-angle camera with a 150-degree field of view, plus a microscope feature to take photos at 40x magnification.
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Garmin Vivomove Sport review: The fashionable smartwatch with a hidden screen

You may not know it, but Garmin's Vivomove Sport has a hidden screen to keep true to its fashion watch looks, but its health tracking talent is more obvious.
Withings Body Scan scales.

Withings Body Scan scales go far beyond just showing your weight

Withings' new Body Scan scales are packed with sensors and electrodes to help build a complete picture of your body and heart health, not just your weight.
Huawei Watch GT 3 on wrist.

How the Huawei Watch GT 3 shows what an Apple Watch for Android would be like

You can't use an Apple Watch with an Android phone, but what if Apple suddenly made it possible? The Huawei Watch GT 3 shows what it may be like.
The Realme GT Master Edition's signature.

Realme GT 2 Pro’s wide-angle camera to have massive 150-degree field of view

The Realme GT 2 Pro's wide-angle camera will have a massive 150-degree field of view, eclipsing the competition and enabling a fun 'fisheye' camera mode.