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A person wearing the Nomad Sport Band in the Icy Blue glow-in-the-dark finish.

Nomad’s glowing Apple Watch band looks outrageous, but that’s not why I love it

Nomad's latest Apple Watch band glows in the dark, and it looks as crazy as it sounds, but having worn it I've found I like it for another reason.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

6 announcements we expect from Samsung’s Galaxy S25 event on Wednesday

Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I love Google Gemini, but I’ll take Apple Intelligence any day of the week

OnePlus 13 wireless charging with Ugreen MagSafe charger.

I compared two of the most powerful mobile chipsets — here’s what happened

A person using the XPan mode on the OnePlus 13.

I hated this OnePlus camera mode, but now I see how wrong I was about it

Reels liked by friends on Instagram.

Instagram will broadcast the Reels you like to everyone. I dread it.

A demonstration of the new running features for the Google Pixel Watch 3 in the Fitbit app.

The Fitbit app needs work — here’s how Google could fix it

OnePlus AirVOOC 50W charger used as a stand.

Every phone needs to copy this 50W wireless charging feature

iOS 18.2 mail categories.

I love this new Mail feature in iOS 18.2, but it still needs work

The Huawei Nova 13 Pro's selfie cameras in action.

This phone is a selfie superstar, but I can’t recommend it

GrandPad on Wireless Charging Dock with Grandie Chat

I finally tried the Android tablet made for seniors, and I’m impressed

OnePlus 13 Aramid fiber and magnetic case lying on a blue couch.

These accessories truly leveled up my OnePlus 13 experience

The all-in-one stack on the PxE imaging camera

This tiny sensor could be the future of smartphone photography

As smartphone cameras get better and better, what does the next generation of camera tech look like? This company hopes its holographic sensor ihas the answer.
The TCL 60XE NXTpaper smartphone in full-color mode

This $200 phone has the solution to all of our smartphone battery life problems

Modern smartphone battery life is good, but most phones still need to be charged after a day or two. A new phone from TCL is bucking that trend.
A photo of a Vasco language translator.

This small gadget can clone your voice and help you speak a new language

Have you ever wanted a small device that can clone your voice and help you speak a new language? Vasco created one, and I tried it at this year's CES.
Leia's prototype 3D smartphone laying on a table.

I tried a 3D smartphone from the future

3D phones have come and gone. In 2025, Leia wants to bring them back and make them a staple of the future.
A person holding the Realme 14 Pro Plus in cold temperatures.

The back of this phone changes color, but something else makes it excellent

The back of the Realme 14 Pro Plus changes color with the temperature. It's a fun feature, but I found something else that makes it worth buying.
Astropad Bookcase with iPhone.

The Astropad Bookcase turns your iPhone into an e-reader

This case gives you a pseudo e-reader experience for your iPhone or Android phone, if that's something you've been searching for.
Pinwheel Watch with the box

I’m a parent of two. Here’s why I think Pinwheel’s kids’ smartwatch is brilliant

Pinwheel isn't the first kid's smartwatch to hit the scene, but it is the newest — and looks like it could be one of the most impressive yet.
Someone pulling their phone out of the Swippitt Hub.

Swippitt is one of the most creative smartphone accessories I’ve seen in years

What if you never had to charge your smartphone ever again? I recently saw a device called Swippitt that wants to make this a reality, and it's wild.
Rear shell of the OnePlus 13 against a yellow background.

How OnePlus made the OnePlus 13 one of the year’s most interesting smartphones

OnePlus gave us an exclusive peek at the work that went into crafting the OnePlus 13. It's a bold re-imagination, but with a practical bend at every step.
Blackview N1000 Rugged 4G Dumb Feature Phone held in hand.

I bought a dumb phone for my grandma, but ended up using it myself

To tickle my monkey brain, I momentarily switched to an unusual dumb phone, and ended up loving my time with it.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses come with a charging case.

4 tech products that changed my life last year

Despite using more tech products than ever before last year, there are only a handful that have become a necessity. Here are the four that changed my life.
You Asked CES Editors Cut

You Asked: What’s the most impressive thing you saw at CES?

On this week's episode, we catch up with the Digital Trends team from CES 2025 as they share their favorite tech from CES 2025.
Yukai Engineering's Nekojita FuFu on the edge of a mug.

All the cool gadgets that made me sad I didn’t go to CES 2025

I wrote about CES 2025 from the comfort of my home, but a selection of really cool gadgets made me sad I didn't attend the show in person.
The Spectricity S1-A sensor.

Phone makers are scared to innovate, and this tiny sensor proves it

There's a tiny sensor that can improve the colors and white balance in smartphone cameras, but we're still waiting for its wide adoption.
The back of the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus.

The Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus is both good and bad, but it’s not ugly

There are good and bad things about the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, but at least it's not ugly. Here's our in-depth hands-on.
The Oukitel WP100 Titan at CES 2025.

I found two of the most ridiculous Android phones I’ve ever seen at CES 2025

Have you ever seen an Android phone with a smartwatch on the back? What about one with a 33,000mAh battery? I saw both at CES 2025.
Samsung's transparent micro-LED display.

MicroLED displays for mobile are coming, and this company is making it possible

Big microLED displays are very expensive, but one company is making the technology cheaper to create a rollable, transparent, tablet-sized microLED screen.
The back of the Poco X7 Pro - Iron Man Edition.

Poco has announced the coolest, geekiest phone of CES 2025

For its new X7 Pro smartphone, Poco has collaborated with Marvel to make a special Iron Man Edition, and it's fantastic. We've had a close look at it.
The Amazfit V1tal sitting on a table with its screen on.

Amazfit showed me the future of health gadgets at CES 2025

What's the future of mobile health gadgets look like? The Amazfit V1tal could be it, and I saw it behind closed doors at CES 2025.
Garmin Instinct 3 on a wrist

I tried the Garmin Instinct 3 at CES 2025, a new smartwatch with a 24-day battery

Garmin is well known for rugged smartwatches that also offer excellent battery life, and the new Instinct 3 offers an AMOLED display with 24-day battery life.
The luxury finishes on the Ultrahuman Rare smart ring

I wore the world’s first luxury smart ring. It’s better than I expected

Meet the first luxury smart ring. The Ultrahuman Rare costs upwards of $1,800 but comes with a gorgeous luxury finish. Here's why I like it more than I expected.
Top Tech of CES

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2025 Awards

CES 2025 has taken over Las Vegas, with billboards buzzing about AI and tech everywhere. Digital Trends editors have explored the best innovations from 4,500 exhibitors, uncovering standout products across TVs, EVs, gadgets, and more. From smart devices to a Steam Deck rival, our Top Tech of CES 2025 awards showcase the highlights you won’t want to miss!

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