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The Realme GT 7 Pro's screen.

I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff

I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected.
A person wearing the aluminum Apple Watch Series 10.

The Apple Watch Series 10 has ruined smartwatches for me

I've got to take my Apple Watch Series 10 off to review a different smartwatch, and I don't want to, simply because the latest Apple Watch is superb.
A person holding the RingConn Smart Ring and Oura Ring.

The hidden benefit of wearing smart rings

If you want to avoid the annual temptation to upgrade your tech, then the smart ring may be the wisest buy you'll ever make.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I did an iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra camera test. The results shocked me

The iPhone 16 Pro Max takes on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a camera test, and the result is a serious upset given the age difference between them.
A promotional image of the Rollme R5 Gemstones smart ring.

Outrageous $80 smart ring out-blings the Oura Ring

Is the Oura Ring too plain, and the Galaxy Ring too subtle? How about a smart ring with gems embedded into it? That's what this mad $80 smart ring offers.
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5.

The best smartwatches in 2024: our 12 favorites

Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2024.
The back of the Realme GT 7 Pro.

A new update fixes the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s overheating issues — or does it?

Smartphone maker Realme has issued a software fix for the GT 7 Pro and its overheating Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Has it solved the problem?
Samsung Galaxy S24 in Marble Gray showing the Play Store.

AI may soon make it easier to find the right Android app

Code discovered in a build of the Google Play Store app suggests a new AI search feature is coming to make it easier to find the right app.
Google Maps on the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra.

Gemini in Google Maps may be the best use of mobile AI yet

Google has started to integrate its Gemini AI into Google Maps, and the interesting new features should prove quickly useful.
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition's glow in the dark elements

This amazing phone glows in the dark and was created with the help of fans

Made with the help of its fan base, the limited edition Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition has a cool glow-in-the-dark rear panel.
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is suffering

After using the Galaxy S24 Ultra again, a few of its downsides have really been highlighted, which has in turn shown what it needs to fix with the sequel.
The HMD Skyline's camera.

A fresh Windows Phone design homage may be coming from HMD

HMD, makers of the Skyline phone, may have another Windows Phone-inspired device waiting in the wings if this leak is accurate.
The OxygenOS 15 screen on the OnePlus 12.

I tried OnePlus’ OxygenOS 15, and it’s much better than I expected

OnePlus has announced OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, and I gave it a try on a OnePlus 12. It turned out to be better than expected.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas hanging from a branch.

I should hate the TicWatch Atlas smartwatch, but I just can’t

The TicWatch Atlas isn't all that different from Mobvoi's last few smartwatches, but I'm not mad about it. Instead, I'm very glad it's here.
A person wearing the titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

I wore the titanium and aluminum Apple Watch Series 10. This is the one I would buy

Confused over whether to buy the titanium or aluminum Apple Watch Series 10? I've got both, and can happily tell you I prefer one over the other.
The Oura Ring 4 and the Oura app.

I used the brand new Oura Ring app. Here’s why you’ll want it

I've been using the redesigned Oura Ring app with the Oura Ring 3 and Oura Ring 4, and now understand if it's worth the monthly subscription or not.
A person holding the OnePlus Nord 4.

October 24 is going to be a big day for OnePlus fans

OnePlus will hold an event on October 24 where it will reveal everything about its next major software update, OxygenOS 15.
Various smart rings together on a table.

Patent shows a mad smart ring with a design like no other

Oppo has filed a patent for a modular smart ring, and it's unlike any other high-tech ring we've seen so far.
A dog wearing the Personifi AI Shazam Band.

I watched an AI collar make a dog talk, and it was unreal

We all talk to our pets, but if they wear this crazy AI-driven collar, they will now be able to talk back. We've seen it working, and it's as mad as it sounds.
Samsung Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Future Galaxy AI feature may kill your phone’s Settings page

Samsung may be planning to use its Galaxy AI suite to minimize the need to use the Settings menu, as the software will anticipate the features you require.
The back of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus.

Nothing’s next phone is the result of an unusual collaboration

Nothing is about to reveal a special version of the Phone 2a, which has been imagined and designed with the help of the brand's community.
A person wearing the Oura Ring 4.

I’ve worn the Oura Ring 4, and I’m conflicted about it

I've worn the all-new Oura Ring 4, and it has several big hardware changes over the last Oura Ring. This is what it's like to a longtime Oura Ring wearer.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 16 Plus is the most complicated phone I’ve reviewed in 2024

The iPhone 16 Plus is an excellent phone and one we recommend, but the question of who we're recommending it to is far harder to answer.
A policeman wearing a mask stands in Threads.

I’ll never watch this harrowing, notorious 40-year-old movie ever again. Here’s why

I watched Threads, a BBC film depicting the devastation inflicted on regular people after a nuclear war, and it's so horrific I vowed never to see it again.
The OuttaFocus column header image, with the iPhone 16 Plus Camera Control.

I’m so glad I didn’t ignore the iPhone 16’s Camera Control

I almost shrugged the iPhone 16's new Camera Control off as a bit useless, but after seeing how it works with the updated Photographic Styles, I'm converted.
The side of the Whoop 4.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop fitness band gets a feature it has been missing for years

The Whoop fitness band has been around for years, but only now will it tell you how many steps you've taken each day.
A person wearing the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring.

RingConn Gen 2 review: the money-saving smart ring to buy

The RingConn Gen 2 is cheaper than the other smart rings and doesn't have a subscription, and our review tells you if it's all too good to be true.
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium with the Reflections watch face.

The Apple Watch is no longer a smartwatch

Having worn both the aluminum and the titanium Apple Watch Series 10 models, I don't think the Apple Watch is a smartwatch any more. It's a true watch.
The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music sat in an open gym bag.

Garmin may have cool new smartwatch screen tech to show off

Garmin may be about to debut a new kind of smartwatch screen on a its recently introduced Fenix 8 series.
The Apple Watch SE 2 on a man's wrist.

Amazon’s cheap deal on this forgotten Apple Watch makes it one to remember

The Apple Watch SE 2 isn't the latest model, but at the price it's being offered at in Amazon's Prime Big Deals Days 2024 promotion, you probably won't care.
A person wearing the Huawei Watch Ultimate.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate is the best smartwatch you haven’t heard of

Certain smartwatches get all the attention, but if you want something different that works with iOS and Android, don't overlook the Huawei Watch Ultimate.
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's screens.

Why the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is this year’s Pixel phone to buy

I've used all but one of this year's Pixel 9 phones, and I absolutely know the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the one you should buy. Here's why.
Smart Stack and Live Activity on the Apple Watch Series 10.

This Apple Watch feature was driving me crazy. Here’s how I fixed it

Since I've been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, one feature has been annoying me. It has to do with Live Activities, and I've finally solved it.
social media addiction teens on phones

Doctor suggests regulating phones like smoking to curb addiction

As attention around smartphone and social media addiction grows, so does the need to do something about it. One doctor has suggested an extreme action.