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Camera shootout: Shooting hedgehogs with the iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8

We test the iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8’s portrait camera modes at a hedgehog café in Tokyo, to see which comes out on top.
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Great balls of graphene: New Samsung tech could charge phones five times faster

Samsung's graphene ball technology will help your phone batter recharge faster, without affecting its longevity.
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Max your mobile: How to use the Game Booster app on the Razer Phone

Our guide on how to use the Game Booster app to max out the Razer Phone's awesome mobile gaming experience.
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Is Japan’s fabled Akihabara district still a gadget Mecca? You better believe it

Has Akihabara in Tokyo, Japan been completely overtaken by all things manga and anime, or is it still a tech-fan’s dream? We visited to find out.
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 review

The most expensive, in-demand phone in China right now isn’t the iPhone X

Demand for the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 Pro in China has seen prices skyrocket, even eclipsing the expensive Apple iPhone X.
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Think your iPhone 6 is past it? Couple kept the same tumble drier for 55 years

We replace our technology on a frequent basis, but that's not how it has always been. This 55-year old tumble drier has been used weekly.
Ifi iDSD Nano Black Label hands-on review

Ifi iDSD Nano Black Label hands-on review

In our Ifi iDSD Nano Black Label hands-on review we examine whether $200 is enough to buy a great, audio-enhancing digital-to-analog converter for your smartphone.
Vivo V7

Bezel-less Vivo V7 and its astonishing selfie camera break out of China

Vivo, a major Chinese smartphone brand, has announced the Vivo V7, a device made for sale internationally in new markets.
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How some of the best wireless headphones were almost never made

Audio Technica’s ATH-DSR9BT headphones changed the way we think about wireless audio quality. However, engineering them was such a challenge, they almost never made it past the early stages.
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The $180 Nokia Steel HR hybrid smartwatch is back, but numbers are limited

The Nokia Steel HR hybrid smartwatch was held back from launch earlier this year, but is now up for sale on Nokia's website for $180.
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OnePlus responds to privacy fears after hacker mode found on its phones

An app, called EngineerMode, which could help a skilled hacker gain complete access to the device has been found on phones made by OnePlus.
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 review

Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 hands-on review

It costs nearly twice as much as the regular version, so is the Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 worth the extra money?
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Pope scolds bishops for lifting up phones, not hearts, during Mass

Pope Francis doesn't want his St. Peter's Square gatherings to resemble a concert, with attendees holding up phones to take pictures.
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Long-haul flights will just fly by with these gadgets and tips

Traveling, especially when on a long-haul flight, doesn't have to be a nightmare. Fill the time using the best luxury travel tech.
DKNY Minute

DKNY Minute hybrid smartwatch merges tech and fashion for a neglected audience

The DKNY Minute hybrid smartwatch is the fashion brand's first wearable device, and it has been designed for women.
Xiaomi Spain Launch

Bezel-less Mi Mix 2 and Android One Mi A1 lead Xiaomi’s European charge

Xiaomi has officially launched its products in Spain, the first Western European country to welcome the Chinese manufacturer.
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The new BlackBerry Motion does away with the KeyOne’s best feature

BlackBerry's latest phone is the BlackBerry Motion, a device similar to the KeyOne with one major difference -- it doesn't have a keyboard.
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Asus ZenFone 4 smartphones: Rumors and news

Asus officially announced the ZenFone 4, along with several spinoff phones, too. It unveiled the devices at its launch event in Taiwan.
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Samsung confirms Galaxy Note 9, plans to upgrade the S Pen

Samsung has confirmed it is working on the next Note device -- the Galaxy Note 9. There are also plans to upgrade the S Pen.
LG V30 Review

LG V30 review: LG’s finest hour

Our LG V30 review reveals how LG has given the previously confused V-series range a purpose -- and in turn has come up with its best phone yet.
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Emporio Armani Connected smartwatch review

In our Emporio Armani Connected review, we find out if this Android Wear smartwatch’s looks are enough to overcome the slight lack of high-tech appeal.
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Huawei Mate 9 review

Huawei Honor 9 review

Huawei Honor 9 review

Read our Honor 9 review to learn how Honor built a stunning, highly capable smartphone, that you don’t have to pay a fortune for.
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Virtual reality racing in an 80 mph wind tunnel is cheek-flapping good fun

We found out what it’s like to play VR racing game Radial-G in a wind tunnel. Did it increase the level of immersion, and blow us away?
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Microsoft VP confesses Windows 10 Mobile is effectively finished

Microsoft has given up on Windows 10 Mobile, confessing it will no longer release new features for the software, or build any new hardware.
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Uber iOS app can virtually ‘see’ your phone screen, and Apple approved it

Code inside the Uber iOS app made it possible to see on-screen activities, even when the app was running in the background.
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Google pulls Android Wear watches out of Play Store

Google has stopped selling Android Wear watches through the Google Play Store, after a policy alteration to only stock Google-made products.
Google Pixel 2 Review

Here’s where you can buy a Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL in the United Kingdom

Ready to buy the new Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL? If you live in the United Kingdom, here are all the places you can order it now.
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The Pixel 2 looks amazing. So why did Google bother with all the other nonsense?

The Pixel 2 should be the only product Google makes, and it should focus its efforts on making as many as possible.
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LG may take on Samsung's Exynos chips with new custom mobile processors

LG may be working on two new processors, named the Kromax and the Epik, if trademarks the company has filed for are evidence of future plans.
Astell & Kern AK70 Mk II review

Astell & Kern AK70 MK II hands-on review

Why buy a dedicated music player when your smartphone will do? Our Astell & Kern AK70 MK II hands-on review reveals the beauty of quality portable sound.
Razergon VR

This headset lets you enjoy wireless mobile VR, no phone needed

The wireless Razergon VR headset provides a mobile virtual reality experience without the need to own a particular phone.
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$70 Huawei Band 2 Pro shows the right stats to measure your fitness progress

Huawei has taken the excellent fitness features from the Huawei Watch 2 and squeezed them down into a fitness band, the Huawei Band 2 Pro.
OnePlus JCC+

The most unusual (and most exclusive) special-edition OnePlus 5 is now for sale

OnePlus has teamed up with fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to create the OnePlus 5 JCC+, a limited edition version of the phone.