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Menu options on the Lenovo Smart Paper.

CES 2023: The Lenovo Smart Paper looks like a great Kindle Scribe killer

CES 2023: The Lenovo Smart Paper looks like a great Kindle Scribe killer

Hoping to compete with the likes of the Kindle Scribe and reMarkable 2, Lenovo used CES 2023 to unveil the Smart Paper. Here's what makes it tick.
Lenovo ThinkPhone on a table.

Motorola’s ThinkPhone is the coolest phone of CES 2023 — but you can’t buy it

Motorola’s ThinkPhone is the coolest phone of CES 2023 — but you can’t buy it

This is the ThinkPhone by Motorola, and it's one of the most interesting, best-specced Moto phones we've seen. It's a shame Motorola won't sell it to you.
The Lenovo Tab Extreme in its keyboard dock accessory.

The Lenovo Tab Extreme comes to CES 2023 to take on the iPad Pro

The Lenovo Tab Extreme comes to CES 2023 to take on the iPad Pro

Like the design and power of the iPad Pro, but wish it ran Android? That's what Lenovo's trying to deliver with the Tab Extreme — its newest tablet at CES 2023.
Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid Wellness Edition in black with a black strap.

The best smartwatches and wearables of CES 2023

The best smartwatches and wearables of CES 2023

There are plenty of exciting smartwatches and other wearables at CES 2023, and we've gathered together the best of them in our comprehensive roundup.
Somalytics’ SomaSleep sleep mask on a bedside table.

This strange sleep mask at CES 2023 hides a game-changing secret

This strange sleep mask at CES 2023 hides a game-changing secret

A sleep mask that tracks eye movements is interesting, but it's the sensor inside it that could change a great many other products in the future.
Apple iPad Gen 10 with the official keyboard accessory.

I don’t understand why Apple hates the 10th Gen iPad so much

I don’t understand why Apple hates the 10th Gen iPad so much

The 10th Gen iPad is a weird concoction of powerful innards with untapped potential, a kit with some infuriating drawbacks, and a terrible hardware ecosystem.
Someone holding the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The EU is building your next iPhone, and it’s going to be fine

The EU is building your next iPhone, and it’s going to be fine

The EU's regulations mean that the next iPhone is going to look a little more like what the body wants than what Apple intends.
Front of Apple Card

In 2023, it’s time to finally ditch your real wallet for Apple Pay

In 2023, it’s time to finally ditch your real wallet for Apple Pay

We did it — we made it to 2023! As you begin the new year, use this as a chance to finally ditch your physical wallet and embrace Apple Pay.
OnePlus 7 Pro 5G

I don’t want to see 5G on any phone in 2023

I don’t want to see 5G on any phone in 2023

That's it, I've had enough of 5G. It's time for phone makers to get rid of it, and go back to telling us about 4G. Think I've gone mad? Here's what I mean.
iPhone 14 laying face-down on a table. There's a potted plane to the right of it, slightly out of focus.

With the iPhone 14 in trouble, here’s how Apple can save the iPhone 15

With the iPhone 14 in trouble, here’s how Apple can save the iPhone 15

The iPhone 14 Plus is a flop, and when the iPhone 15 series comes out in 2023, Apple will need to make some changes. Here's what it can (and should) do.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Bora Purple open standing

One week with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 made me a folding phone believer

One week with the Galaxy Z Flip 4 made me a folding phone believer

After using an iPhone for most of my life, I recently turned to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 as my first folding phone. And you know what? I kind of love it.
Profile displayed in Ivory app

Thanks to Tapbots’ Ivory app, I’m finally ready to ditch Twitter for good

Thanks to Tapbots’ Ivory app, I’m finally ready to ditch Twitter for good

Mastodon is a popular Twitter alternative, but it may not click right away. You might just need a great app to help — and that's what Tapbots brings with Ivory.
Two Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphones.

I gave the Pixel 7 Pro a second chance — it didn’t go how I hoped

I gave the Pixel 7 Pro a second chance — it didn’t go how I hoped

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is a smartphone I've had a lot of trouble with. I decided to give it a second chance, and ... it was interesting.
The futuristic Aska eVTOL quadcopter will take off and land vertically, like a drone.

What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs

What to expect at CES 2023, from mondo TVs to EVs

Faster PCs, brilliant TVs, and smarter smart homes are all on the horizon, and CES 2023 will be ground zero for the gadgets that will get us there.
iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy Z Flip 4 seen from the back.

I’m ready for a folding iPhone — but only if it has these 5 things

I’m ready for a folding iPhone — but only if it has these 5 things

It's been rumored that Apple has been working on a foldable iPhone for many years now. Who knows whether that comes to fruition, but here's what I want to see.
A close up of the Movano Evie smart ring.

Meet Evie, the smart ring for women set to shake up wearables at CES 2023

Meet Evie, the smart ring for women set to shake up wearables at CES 2023

The Movano Evie is a smart ring made for women, and it's debuting at CES 2023. We spoke to Movano's CEO to learn all about what makes it special.
Sports scores for an NBA game displayed in an iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.

A sneaky iOS update got me excited about the iPhone 14 Pro again

A sneaky iOS update got me excited about the iPhone 14 Pro again

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island has become rather dull very quickly. But one iOS 16.2 feature is quickly turning things around.
The iPhone 14 Plus's screen.

How the iPhone 14 Plus became one of 2022’s biggest tech flops

How the iPhone 14 Plus became one of 2022’s biggest tech flops

With the iPhone 14 Plus, Apple was set to deliver a market coup. Instead, stiff competition and poor pricing contributed to an underwhelming performance.
The Apple Watch SE 2 ready to pair with a phone.

7 important tips to get your new Apple Watch ready for your wrist

7 important tips to get your new Apple Watch ready for your wrist

You've got a new Apple Watch, and want to set it up quickly but also properly. Here's what we do to get our new Apple Watch models ready to wear every day.
iPhone 14 Pro showing Safari with Find On Page feature

Just get a new iPhone? Here are 12 tips and tricks to master it

Just get a new iPhone? Here are 12 tips and tricks to master it

Just get a new iPhone for Christmas? Here are some tips and tricks to getting it set up to perfection.
Galaxy S22 Ultra with S22 Plus and S22.

How to set up your new Samsung Galaxy phone like a pro

How to set up your new Samsung Galaxy phone like a pro

Clutching a brand-new Samsung Galaxy phone? Great! Here's advice on how I set these phones up every time I use one, to help you get started very quickly.
Apple ID banner in the Settings app on an iPhone 14 Pro

In 2023, Apple needs to fix its embarrassing 5GB iCloud limit

In 2023, Apple needs to fix its embarrassing 5GB iCloud limit

It's been years since iCloud first launched, but we still only get 5GB storage for free. Isn't it about time Apple bumped that up a bit to something reasonable?
Apple Card sitting on top of an iPhone 14 Pro with the Wallet app open to digital Apple Card

I found a hidden end-of-2022 recap on my iPhone, but I wish I hadn’t

I found a hidden end-of-2022 recap on my iPhone, but I wish I hadn’t

Ever wonder exactly where your money has gone? If you use an Apple Card, this yearly recap may be the best or worst recap you've seen so far.
iPhone 14 Pro settings on photographic styles

Photographic Styles is the most underrated iPhone 14 camera feature you’re not using

Photographic Styles is the most underrated iPhone 14 camera feature you’re not using

Photographic Styles is a feature on the iPhone 13 and later that lets you capture photos with presets, creating a unique tone and mood.
Siri trying to identify a song.

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

This hidden iOS 16 feature turned my iPhone into the ultimate music discovery gadget

If Shazam happens to be your go-to tool for finding new music, iOS 16 turns it into the most powerful music discovery tool you'll need on your iPhone.
iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro camera modules.

With the Pixel 8, Google needs to fix a nagging camera problem

With the Pixel 8, Google needs to fix a nagging camera problem

It's time for Google to break free from Apple's camera philosophy and place a zoom camera in the standard Pixel 8 next year.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with iPhone 13 Pro Max on a table

Forget AirPods — here’s why I use Samsung earbuds with my iPhone

Forget AirPods — here’s why I use Samsung earbuds with my iPhone

I used the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with an iPhone for over two months. They are a brilliant pair of earbuds, but should you buy them over the AirPods 2 Pro?
iPhone 14 Pro with always on display no wallpaper or notifications

iOS 16.2’s new always-on display made me hate my iPhone 14 Pro

iOS 16.2’s new always-on display made me hate my iPhone 14 Pro

If you have an iPhone 14 Pro, then the iOS 16.2 update lets you have a super minimal always-on display. But this takes away from the original charm.
OnePlus 10T camera module.

Please keep terrible 8MP wide-angle cameras off my phone in 2023

Please keep terrible 8MP wide-angle cameras off my phone in 2023

The 8-megapixel camera is a scourge against our smartphones. Phone makers need to stop using these poor quality cameras, and this is why.
Apple Arcade page on the Apple Store as seen on the iPhone 14 Pro

Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea

Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea

New European Union regulations could pave the way for Apple to allow sideloading and third-party app stores. But this may not be all good news.
traveling with folding phone laptop revealed one big problem asus zenbook 17 fold oled03

I took a folding phone and laptop on vacation — and discovered one huge problem

I took a folding phone and laptop on vacation — and discovered one huge problem

On my one-week trip last month, I discovered that foldables are productive machines but the form factor still has one major problem to solve.
The back of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

Pixel Feature Drops used to be spectacular — now they’re horribly mediocre

Pixel Feature Drops used to be spectacular — now they’re horribly mediocre

Google promises feature-packed quarterly releases for its newest Pixel phones. The reality is proving to be less rosy than advertised.
Oppo Find N2 Flip seen in different colors, both open and closed.

5 reasons the Oppo Find N2 Flip is early 2023’s most exciting new phone

5 reasons the Oppo Find N2 Flip is early 2023’s most exciting new phone

Early 2023 is looking good for new folding smartphones, and the Oppo Find N2 is the one we're most excited about. Here's why it has caught our attention.
Phil Nickinson's empty Twitter feed.

Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter

Forget TikTok — it’s time to ban Twitter

Banning TikTok is silly. Twitter — and new owner Elon Musk — is what everyone should be worried about.