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Holding the Photo taken with the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro, seen from the back.

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro review: competition-crushing super phone

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro has a singular focus -- to play mobile games, and for you to be the best player possible. We find out if it can achieve its goal.
Rockley Photonics wearable device.

How lasers and lidar are changing the way wearables track health

An incredible new sensor technology may make it possible for future wearables to accurately measure everything from our blood pressure to hydration levels.
Oura Ring generation 3.

Oura Ring gets serious about fitness, now syncs with Strava

Oura has announced a partnership with fitness social network Strava, and owners of the smart ring will soon be able to share data between both platforms.
The OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro's camera modules.

The best OnePlus phone deal on Prime Day isn’t the 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10 Pro is on sale for Prime Day 2022, but if you dig a little deeper, the OnePlus 9 Pro is available for less — but gives you more.
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 seen from the top down.

Don’t wait for the Pixel Watch, get this $140 smartwatch instead

The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 is down from $200 to $140 on Prime Day 2022, and as it's scheduled to get WearOS 3 in the near future, it's a great buy.
The back of the Nothing Phone 1 with Glyph lights active.

The Nothing Phone 1’s garish light show doesn’t tell the whole story

Should you believe the hype about the Nothing Phone 1? After all, there has been a lot of it. Here's what it's like behind those eye-catching flashing lights.
The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio phone with its earbuds in the back.

This crazy Nokia phone has a pair of true wireless earbuds inside

True wireless earbuds all have to live in a case, so why not make that case, a phone? That seems to be the thinking behind Nokia's crazy new 5710 XpressAudio.
Apple Watch Series 7 on the wrist from the back.

Which Apple Watch should you buy on Prime Day 2022?

Looking for an Apple Watch Series 7 on Prime Day 2022? Good choice, but don't rush into buying one without being sure it's the right one for you.
The back of the Xiaomi 12 Lite.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite beats the iPhone 13 in one important way

The Xiaomi 12 Lite has a very iPhone 13-like design, but it manages to beat Apple's phone in one key way.
The Galaxy A53 and iPhone SE 2022's camera lenses.

The iPhone SE (2022) vs. Galaxy A53 camera test doesn’t go as you’d expect

The Galaxy A53 has four cameras and the iPhone SE (2022) only has one, so surely a battle between the two can only go one way? Don't be so certain.
Google Gboard split screen keyboard mode on the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Google’s split-screen keyboard makes typing on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 glorious

Typing on the Z Fold 3 is often an awkward experience. Gboard's new split-screen keyboard changes that.
Asus ROG Cetra earbuds with case and optional cable.

Both gamers and audiophiles will want Asus’ latest dual-mode earbuds

You get the choice of wired or wireless with Asus's new Cetra earbuds, and both modes have strong audio features that will appeal to gamers and audiophiles.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro seen from the back.

The ROG Phone 6 Pro proves that Asus remains the mobile gaming king

The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro takes on all the mobile gaming pretenders and comes out on top with its incredible performance and feature set.
Movano Ring. Credits: Movano official.

The wearable tech revolution won’t look like the Apple Watch

Smart ring maker Movano sees wearable tech entering a period of evolution, and we spoke to the firm's VP of Strategy to understand what's coming next.
Diablo Immortal on the Samsung Galaxy A53.

This $450 Android phone handles Diablo Immortal far better than you’d expect

The $450 Samsung Galaxy A53 isn't a flagship gaming phone, so does that mean it can't handle Diablo Immortal? We played it and were surprised by the results.
Links leading to online banking, and not APK files, on a Huawei phone.

Are APK files safe? Huawei talks security, protection, and more

APK files from a third-party source may be the only way to get your favorite apps onto a recent Huawei phone. But are those files safe?
The back of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: Safe, sensible, and a must-buy

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G may not be that different from its predecessor, but it's still the go-to for anyone wanting a premium phone at a good price.
Man wearing a Casio G-Shock GST-B500.

The G-Steel B500 is the most comfortable G-Shock watch I’ve ever worn

The latest G-Shock GST-B500 watch is slimmer and lighter than any G-Steel before it, and that makes the Bluetooth connected watch a great purchase.
A carbon colored Fitbit Sense is worn on a mans wrist.

Why fitness tracker subscriptions are a rip-off (and how to avoid them)

Some fitness trackers come with an optional subscription package, but if you put in a little effort, most of what's in them can be found for free.
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chip.

MediaTek boosts performance in updated Dimensity 9000+ chip

MediaTek's new Dimensity 9000+ is an updated version of its flagship smartphone processor, and boosts performance by up to 10% over the existing model.
The OnePlus 10 Pro's Alert Slider.

4 underrated ways the OnePlus 10 Pro is so easy to live with (and 1 that’s not)

How is the OnePlus 10 Pro performing two months after we first used it? It has turned into a solid everyday phone, but one feature still needs improvement.
Man holding a Galaxy Z Fold 3 showing a browser window on the outer screen.

My favorite Z Fold 3 feature? Using it as a ‘normal’ smartphone

Many may think the Galaxy Z Fold 3 only really "works" when it's open, but as we've found out by using the phone for more time, it's just as good folded up.
Huawei smartphones with Leica cameras.

How Huawei and Leica made me fall in love with mobile photography

In a world where smartphone and photography partnerships are more common than ever, none are as meaningful as the one Huawei and Leica once shared.
apple macbook air mini led 2022 photo

Seeing the MacBook Air M2 convinced me to buy the old M1 instead

Apple may have showed off the new MacBook Air M2 during WWDC 2022, but all it did was convince me to buy the older, cheaper MacBook Air M1. Here's why.
The back of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

The most powerful OnePlus 10 Pro is coming to the U.S.

OnePlus is ready to release the top OnePlus 10 Pro phone in the U.S., more than a month after the basic version launched. Here's what to expect.
realme gt neo 3t phone addiction backs

The GT Neo 3T proves just how bad Realme’s phone addiction is

Realme has always made a lot of smartphones. But the GT Neo 3T is the tipping point — and not in a good way.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra render.

ZTE puts new Under Display Camera on $799 Axon 40 Ultra

ZTE's new Axon 40 Ultra has a new Under Display Camera that promises better photos than previous versions, plus it has a price that may tempt you.
Carl Pei under Nothing Phone 1 logo.

We’re going to meet the Nothing Phone 1 on July 12

Nothing will reveal everything about its highly anticipated first smartphone, the Phone 1, at an event to be held on July 12.
Examples of Apple's iOS 16 lock screen customizations.

iOS 16’s new lock screen may ruin the best thing about it

Apple has revamped the lock screen in iOS 16, but having too much control over the design and amount of information on hand isn't always a good thing.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Diablo Immortal shows gaming phones should be taken seriously

We played Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5 to see if playing on a gaming phone really makes the game better.
iOS 16 on stage at WWDC 2022.

Here’s iOS 16, Apple’s software primed for the iPhone 14

Apple has announced iOS 16 at WWDC 2022, the software that will power the iPhone 14 when it arrives later this year. Here's all the news about it.
The sensors in the Oura Ring.

Oura Ring’s monthly plan detailed as Workout HR feature arrives

The Workout HR feature has arrived on the Oura Ring smart ring, and the company has provided more clarity on its Oura Membership subscription package.
The Polar Pacer Pro worn on a man's wrist.

Polar Pacer Pro review: A seriously sporty smartwatch

The Polar Pacer Pro has a slimline design and data-rich software for runners and serious sportspeople, but will casual exercisers risk being overwhelmed?
TCL Stylus 5G held in a woman's hand while using the stylus on the screen.

You can probably guess what makes the TCL Stylus 5G special

The TCL Stylus 5G has, wait for it, a stylus hidden inside. You probably saw that coming, but the low price may still come as a surprise.