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The Nokia G42 in purple.

Nokia’s newest Android phone has an unbelievably cool feature

The Nokia G42 is HMD Global's first 5G phone that can be easily repaired at home, even if it needs a new screen or battery.
Google Pixel Tablet in white, attached to the dock.

I love the Google Pixel Tablet — but there’s a catch

The Pixel Tablet is a two-in-one product, but like so many of its type, it only manages to nail one half of the brief. The other half just can't keep up.
The front of the TCL NXTWEAR S, with the sunglasses accessory attached.

These AR glasses answer a big question about the Apple Vision Pro headest

The way TCL's NXTWEAR S smartglasses deal with corrective lenses for spectacle wearers helps answer one of the big questions about the Apple Vision Pro.
The Apple Watch Ultra with the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE 2.

How we test smartwatches and wearables

Wondering about what goes into our smartwatch and wearable review process? Here's how Digital Trends approaches its reviews of these exciting products.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy A54, showing the back.

Best cheap phones in 2023: our 7 favorite ones for tight budgets

Here are the best cheap phones for those on a tight budget. Find out what you can get for around $500 or less as we highlight the best budget smartphones.
A person wearing the Stat Health Stat in-ear wearable.

This isn’t an AirPod — it’s a wearable unlike any I’ve seen before

This wearable may go in your ear, but unlike an AirPod, it's designed to help people suffering from debilitating dizziness rehabilitate and live normal lives.
The Pixel Fold with its open screen.

I’m looking forward to the Pixel Fold, but I probably shouldn’t be

The Pixel Fold should be one of the device highlights of the year, but concerns about this important product are threatening to ruin my excitement.
The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2).

I’ve used smartwatches for 10 years, but this one overwhelmed me

The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is a massive, expensive, but comprehensive smartwatch that has way more sporting ability than I have, as I quickly found out.
The back of the Realme 11 Pro+.

This Android phone is (almost) a great Google Pixel 7a alternative

The latest mid-range phone to capture attention is the Realme 11 Pro+, and at times it comes close to beating the Pixel 7a, as we find out in our review.
A person holding the Vivo X Fold 2.

This foldable phone has something I’ve never seen before

The Vivo X Fold 2 has a feature no other big-screen foldable we can buy has, but it's not strictly new tech, and it's probably on the phone in your pocket too.
A person wearing Apple's Vision Pro headset.

The one big mistake Apple made with its Vision Pro headset

Apple made a big mistake in not showing regular people wearing its Vision Pro headset — something Samsung proved nearly a decade ago with its own VR gadget.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4's open screen and crease.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review: so good, it should be your next phone

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 may be coming up to a year old, but after revisiting it in our ongoing, in-depth review, we explain why it's still a great buy.
A person holding a partially open Galaxy Z Fold 4.

I know how Samsung can make the Galaxy Z Fold 5 perfect

I've been using the Galaxy Z Fold 4 again, and my time with it and a few of its competitors has shown me all Samsung needs to do to make the Z Fold 5 perfect.
The Glyph Interface showing around the Nothing Phone 1's camera module.

One of 2023’s most hyped phones will launch on July 11

The Nothing Phone 2 will be announced on July 11, the company has revealed. It's exciting, as this time, the phone will be available in the U.S. from day one.
The back of the Motorola Razr Plus, propped up on a wooden floor.

Motorola has killed the Razr’s most iconic feature — and I’m glad

Motorola has struck gold with the new Razr Plus design, and it's all due to finally forgetting the past. Here's why this is an essential move for the brand.
A person holding the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Oura Ring’s newest feature lets you spy on your friends

The Oura Ring has its first social feature, called Circles, which lets you share your three key daily scores with friends.
The back of the red Motorola Razr Plus.

Motorola did something ridiculous to its new Razr phones

Motorola's new Razr folding smartphones look like winners, except the company has made an odd decision with the device's names, and its very confusing.
A person holding the Realme 11 Pro+.

This cheap Android phone is one of the best I’ve used in 2023

The Realme 11 Pro+ does something most other cheap phones can't. It delivers on the promise of its specs, and shows what cheap phones should be like.
iOS 17 contact posters

iOS 17’s coolest new feature is horrible news for Android users

Forget the argument about blue bubbles versus green bubbles. iOS 17 is adding another new feature that's bad news for Android users.
Apple Vision Pro headset seen from the side.

This one, crucial thing will make or break the Apple Vision Pro

If Apple really wants the Vision Pro headset to succeed, it needs to think really seriously about how people who wear glasses use it.
A screenshot from Apple's WatchOS.

Everything new in watchOS 10 — the biggest Apple Watch update in years

WatchOS 10 is a big update for the Apple Watch, and it's coming later this year! Here's a look at all the new features.
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) lying face-down on a table.

Motorola made one of the year’s best phones — but it’s not enough

The fantastic Edge Plus (2023) is the first Motorola phone we've fully recommended for a long time, and the company needs to see it as a new start.
A person wearing the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Is the Oura Ring worth it? I wore it for 18 months to find out

The Oura Ring is one of the few pieces of smart jewelry you can buy, but is it one to consider? Our long-term review tells you what you need to know.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

I don’t want Apple to announce its VR headset

The rumors say Apple will announce its long-awaited Reality Pro VR headset at WWDC 2023, but my wallet is begging the company not to do so.
The Withings BPM Connect blood pressure monitor with the Health Mate app.

I used a smart blood pressure monitor for the first time — and it blew me away

When I was told I had to monitor my blood pressure, I wanted to use something more high-tech than a normal cuff. It was exactly the right thing to do.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Honor Magic Vs review: a load of old hocus-pocus

The Honor Magic Vs is a big-screen folding smartphone here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unfortunately, as we found out, the Galaxy is safe for now.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Is this cheap foldable finally a good Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 alternative?

After being given a lower-than-expected price, we've revisited the Honor Magic Vs folding phone. Is it good enough to buy now?
A Pixel Watch and TicWatch Pro 5 side-by-side.

The Pixel Watch has been utterly crushed by its latest rival

After being impressed by the TicWatch Pro 5, we made a return to the Pixel Watch -- and it shows exactly where Google went wrong with its smartwatch.
A mockup of the MediaTek and Nvidia platform for cars.

MediaTek wants to bring its phone tech to cars, and Nvidia’s going to help

MediaTek and Nvidia have announced a partnership to work on a connected platform for cars called Dimensity Auto.
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

No, you really don’t need Google Assistant on your smartwatch

Google Assistant is becoming a rarity on smartwatches, and isn't on the new TicWatch 5 Pro. But does it really matter?
The Google Pixel 7a face down on a table.

I have to stop using the Pixel 7a — but I don’t want to

Despite having phones that are a lot more expensive at hand, I realized the $500 Pixel 7a is all the phone I actually need, and without compromising either.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist.

TicWatch Pro 5 review: the Wear OS watch I’ve been waiting for

The days of disappointing Wear OS smartwatches may be at an end, as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has finally arrived, and it has lived up to expectations.
The Oura Ring on a person's finger.

I should stop wearing the Oura Ring, but I can’t

I'm still wearing the third-generation Oura Ring smart ring, but things about it make me think I shouldn't be, despite it being a great product.
The Pixel 7a and Pixel 4a's camera modules.

Have an old Google Pixel? This camera test will make you want a Pixel 7a

Google is renowned for great phone cameras and photo software. In our Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 4a camera test, we see how things have moved on in three years.