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Boring Bixby isn’t a reason to buy the Galaxy S8, but it is a reason to use Google Assistant

Meet Bixby, which you won't use because of it's limited functionality. What it can do is better performed by Google Assistant and other apps.
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STM Myth backpack gets stealthy new look, retains all its style and comfort

The versatile, stylish STM Myth bag has been a firm favorite since it launched, and now the company has added a stealthy new black color to the range.
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The Honor Band 6 and Honor MagicBook Pro set for global release

Honor has announced the global release of the Honor Band 6 fitness band and the Honor MagicBook Pro laptop, and both will have shipping options to the U.S.
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Best wearables of CES 2021: Fossil, Amazfit, Vuzix, and more

The annual CES show is always great for wearables, and CES 2021 is no exception, spoiling us with several new smartwatches, and new pairs of smart glasses.
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Google’s completed Fitbit acquisition may help Wear OS more than Fitbit

Google's acquisition of Fitbit has completed, and the companies say it's about devices and not data. It means we may see big changes in Wear OS in the future.
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TCL’s unusual NXTPAPER tablet won’t ruin your sleep

The TCL NXTPAPER tablet uses a brand new screen technology to get rid of harmful blue light and minimize eye strain, while still running Android in full color.
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Fossil will bring its Gen 5 LTE smartwatch to more carriers and countries soon

The Fossil Gen 5 LTE smartwatch may only be available on Verizon in the U.S. at the moment, but there are plans to change this over the next six months.
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AlphaBeats changes music into medicine to relax your brain

By subtly manipulating your music, AlphaBeats' clever algorithm can train your brain to relax. The startup's CEO explains in an interview how the tech works.
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How iOS 13 will eventually make your iPhone the only ID you need

In Apple’s iOS 13, the stage is being set for it to become the main form of personal identification you carry, due to the company opening up its NFC feature beyond simply Apple Pay. By doing this, official identification could be scanned in, creating a digital representation of the hard copy in your hand.
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Skagen’s new hybrid smartwatch has an e-ink screen and mechanical hands

Just because it's a hybrid smartwatch, doesn't mean the Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR doesn't have a screen. It does, and it has a heart rate sensor, too.
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Smartwatches don’t come flashier than the new Michael Kors Access Gen 5E Darci

It's only January, but Michael Kors is already in the running for the flashiest smartwatch of the year with the new Access Gen 5E Darci and Gen 5E MKGO models.
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Fossil launches the Gen 5 LTE, its first smartwatch with a cellular connection

Fossil launched the Gen 5 LTE smartwatch, its first with a cellular connection, meaning you don't have to have your phone with you to make and receive calls.
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AirPop’s Active+ Smart Mask tracks your breathing like Fitbit tracks your steps

AirPop has made face masks for years, and now has a smart version that connects to your phone to monitor the air around you and the way you breathe.
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How to clear space and speed up your Android phone with the Clean Master app

The Clean master app can be confusing, but it's a helpful tool for cleaning up old files on your Android phone. Here's a guide on how to use the app.
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Watch out! This Android malware melds to your OS, and is near impossible to delete

A particularly nasty new Android malware threat has been identified by security experts Lookout. Described as 'trojanized adware,' it masquerades as a legitimate app and gains root access to your phone, making it impossible to uninstall.
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Belkin’s new true wireless earbuds have Apple’s location-finding superpowers

Belkin's new Soundform Freedom true wireless earbuds use Apple's Find My location feature, allowing iPhone owners to find them should they get lost.
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Belkin’s MagSafe Boost Charger Pro glams up the humble iPhone charging stand

Belkin's new Boost Charger Pro phone stand uses MagSafe technology to hold your phone in place while charging, and it will charge your AirPods Pro, too.
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OnePlus launches its first wearable, but it’s not a smartwatch

OnePlus has introduced its first wearable device, and rather than a smartwatch, it has leapt into the world of low-cost fitness trackers with the OnePlus Band.
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I don’t want the Galaxy Note line to die, but I’ll accept it on one condition

Samsung may or may not kill off the successful and much-loved Galaxy Note range in the near future. It's a shame, but there is a true successor waiting.
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Catalyst’s new Total Protection case makes your iPhone 12 completely washable

By putting your iPhone 12 inside a protective shell, Catalyst's new Total Protection case makes the phone completely washable, and keeps it safe in a fall too.
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Lenovo’s $230 Tab P11 takes care of your stay-at-home tablet needs

The new Lenovo Tab P11 Android tablet focuses on delivering great streaming video, software for keeping the kids occupied, and a high-resolution front camera.
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Unusual red ion-plated finish on G-Shock’s newest metal watch looks stunning

Casio has chosen an unusual red finish, created using an ion-plating process, for its newest metal B5000 series watch. The striking model also has Bluetooth.
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Through endurance, we conquer: Why I’m going to miss an in-person CES this year

I've long treated the annual CES tech show as an endurance event. Such is the intensity of the week in Las Vegas. I'm still going to miss it this year, though.
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These are the phone features and innovations we loved in 2020

The phones released in 2020 have met a very high standard, with plenty of new features and technology introduced throughout the year. Here are our favorites.
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Turns out iOS 14 hasn’t changed the way I set up my iPhone’s home screens

Apple introduced new widgets with iOS 14, and along with ways to change the look of app icons, your iPhone's screen can be redesigned. But is it worth it?
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The pandemic helped me discover YouTube, and yes, I know I’m late to the party

Before 2020, I didn't watch YouTube very often, but when the pandemic struck, I found myself with plenty of time on my hands. YouTube came to my rescue.
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We really hope Apple doesn’t add MagSafe to everything, but fear it will

What if Apple decided to introduce its MagSafe system on more products, aside from the iPhone? We imagined such a world, and didn't like what we saw.
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Samsung drops big hints about Galaxy S, Note, and foldables in 2021 — and it’s exciting

Samsung has dropped some big hints about what to expect from the brand's next smartphones, now expected to arrive in January 2021, including a cheaper foldable.
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New Nokia 5.4 delivers strong specs at a price that can’t be ignored

HMD Global's newly announced Nokia 5.4 may be cheap to buy, but the specification and the software package demands your attention. Here's what you need to know.
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FoodMarble Aire hands-on review

Anyone who lives with a food intolerance will know the pain — literally and figuratively — of dealing with it, and even identifying what the cause of the problem is. What was once a long and complex process, becomes something you can do anywhere, and at anytime, with the FoodMarble Aire. We took a closer look at CES 2019.
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Kate Spade Scallop 2 hands-on review

The new Kate Spade Scallop 2 smartwatch takes the successful original and brings it up to date with the latest wearable tech, and into line with the fashion brands latest clothes and accessories. The result is a coherent, on-message, and in-style device that only comes from a brand partnership that understands watches, tech, and fashion.
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BlackBerry sets own pace for 2019: Strikes Verizon deal, but no 5G phone coming

BlackBerry has struck a deal with Verizon to sell the Key2 LE phone through its Enterprise division, reigniting a successful partnership from the brand's early days. However, while it's pushing ahead with new business this year, it won't be adopting 5G just yet.
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How the virtual MAMA 2020 music awards show took tech to a whole other level

The 2020 MAMA music awards show was held virtually this year, and the technical manager behind the production spoke to Digital Trends about the tech involved.
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Huawei’s secret volume button on the Mate 40 Pro shows future of phone controls

After the Mate 30 Pro's virtual buttons disappointed us, we thought Huawei has removed them completely from the Mate 40 Pro. It hasn't, and that's a good thing.