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Bose SleepBuds 2 and QuietOn 3 open cases.

QuietOn 3 vs. Bose Sleepbuds 2: White noise or no noise?

Is white noise or no noise better at getting you to fall and stay asleep? We've been testing the Bose Sleepbuds 2 and QuietOn 3 sleep earbuds to find out.
BlackBerry Key2 keyboard.

The BlackBerry Key2 shows why software updates really matter

Nostalgia prompted a return to the BlackBerry Key2, and while the keyboard welcomed us, the unacceptable treatment of the software definitely didn't.
Citizen CZ Smart Hybrid simple watch face.

How Citizen’s CZ Smart almost got hybrid smartwatches right

The CZ Smart Hybrid is Citizen's second attempt at a smartwatch, and it has nailed the style, comfort, and technology. However, it has misjudged the price.
A reference phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 branding on the screen.

Here are all the confirmed Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, but where’s Samsung?

Phone makers are rushing to announce plans to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 platform in future devices, and we've got all the details right here.
Kang Hyewon NFT from KLKTN.

K-pop NFTs are here, but I’m not convinced they’re worth it

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are the latest piece of merchandise the dedicated K-pop fan can buy. But is it really worth it, and what do you really get?
5G Tradeshow at CES Asia Feat image.

5G’s big players make bold, exciting predictions for 2022

Digital Trends asked many of the big players in 5G tech to predict how it will change and influence our lives during 2022, and the responses are exciting.
Pixel 6 Pro in the pocket

The Google Pixel 6 Pro doesn’t deserve its bad reputation

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is facing some bad press, as some phones are hit with software problems. But as we've discovered, it's not entirely deserved.
A woman wearing a mask uses her phone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) fair in Barcelona on July 01, 2021.

There’s still time to make MWC 2022 a trendsetting, virtual event success

CES 2022 taught us that successful virtual events are very important, but with MWC 2022 fast approaching, is it ready to deliver something special?
OnePlus 10 Pro in Volcanic Black.

OnePlus 10 Pro due out on January 13, but buying it will be a challenge

The OnePlus 10 Pro has its release date for China, after OnePlus revealed most of its specs over the past week, but an international launch is still to come.
Garmin Vivomove Sport clock.

The best wearable tech of CES 2022

Whether it was a smartwatch, a pair of smartglasses, or even a smart ring or smart mask, there was a great deal of exciting wearable tech at CES 2022.
Honor Magic V open.

The Honor Magic V folding smartphone is here to tempt you

Honor has announced the Magic V, its first folding smartphone. The flagship phone is the latest device to take on the might of Samsung's Galaxy Z range.
Aasus Zenbook 17 Fold folded in half.

Folding laptops at CES 2022 should have learned from mobile’s mistakes

Laptops with folding screens were a big trend at CES 2022, but judging by early reports, companies haven't learned from the mobile industry's early mistakes.
Casio G Shock Burning Red models.

Striking new Burning Red hybrid G-Shock fitness watches will make you stand out

The choice of Casio G-Shock GBD-200 and GBA-900 hybrid fitness watches available has increased with the launch of the striking new Burning Red series.
OnePlus 10 Pro in black

150-degree wide-angle lens tops OnePlus 10 Pro’s camera specs

The OnePlus 10 Pro's camera will feature a 150-degree wide-angle camera, a Fish-Eye Mode, and a 10-bit color mode. We've got sample images from them all.
Fossil Skagen Falster Gen 6 on the wrist.

Amazon Alexa is coming to your Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch before midyear

Amazon Alexa will arrive on Fossil Gen 6 smartwatches before the mid-2022, according to the company, where it will operate alongside Google Assistant.
Valencell Blood Pressure monitoring.

How taking your blood pressure is about to be as easy as taking your heart rate

Biometric sensor experts Valencell talks to us about an innovation that will make monitoring our blood pressure as easy as taking our heart rate.
Fossil Skagen Falster Gen 6 on the wrist.

Clean and discreet, the Skagen Falster Gen 6 is one for the minimalist

Skagen has brought its clean, minimalist design to Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatch platform for the Falster Gen 6, and it's every bit as beautiful as you'd expect.
Razer x Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch.

The Razer X Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch is only for the 1337

Fossil has partnered with Razer to make the Razer X Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch, which brings the gaming brand's colorful aesthetic to Fossil's latest wearable.
HMD Global's range of new Nokia phones at CES 2022.

HMD Global shows its serious about U.S. expansion with 5 new Nokia phones

HMD Global has five new, low-cost U.S. exclusive phones coming over the next few months, as it prepares to expand its presence on pre-paid carriers.
Amagami Ham Ham biting a finger.

Ouch! Amagami Ham Ham bit my finger

Amagami Ham Ham is the collective name for a pair of plush robots that are designed to nibble the tip of your finger in a cute and reassuring fashion.
Vivo V23 Pro.

Thin, light, and selfie-centric, the Vivo V23 Pro is fun phone throwback

Vivo's new V23 Pro smartphone uses a great selfie camera and a super thin and light case to separate it from the competition. We find out if it worked.
Vivo V23 held in hand.

Vivo’s V23 5G looks quite a lot like the iPhone 13

The Vivo V23 5G's flat-sided design makes it appear very similar to the Apple iPhone 13, but what about the rest of the phone's spec? We take a look.
oneplus 10 pro 5g specs ces 2022 camera close

OnePlus continues teasing the OnePlus 10 Pro, this time revealing top specs

OnePlus has made a selection of the top specs for its forthcoming OnePlus 10 Pro 5G phone official, including details on the processor, software, and screen.
TCL NXTWEAR AIR wearable display.

TCL’s NXTWEAR AIR wearable display is like a cinema on your face

The TCL NXTWEAR AIR has a pair of screens inside the sunglasses-like frame, showing the equivalent of a 140-inch screen right in front of your eyes.
Realme GT 2 Pro camera module.

Realme GT 2 Pro has the world’s first 150-degree wide-angle camera on a phone

The Realme GT 2 Pro's camera has a wide-angle camera with a 150-degree field of view, plus a microscope feature to take photos at 40x magnification.
Garmin Vivomove Sport real hands.

Garmin Vivomove Sport review: The fashionable smartwatch with a hidden screen

You may not know it, but Garmin's Vivomove Sport has a hidden screen to keep true to its fashion watch looks, but its health tracking talent is more obvious.
Withings Body Scan scales.

Withings Body Scan scales go far beyond just showing your weight

Withings' new Body Scan scales are packed with sensors and electrodes to help build a complete picture of your body and heart health, not just your weight.
OnePlus 10 Pro 5G.

See the OnePlus 10 Pro now, days before the official January 11 launch

OnePlus has released the first official picture of the OnePlus 10 Pro, and also confirmed it will launch on January 11. Good news, but there is a catch.
iPhone 12 5G announcement

I’ve paid for 5G for more than 2 years and it has been a complete waste of money

I signed up for a 5G contract in 2019, and now, more than two years later and despite elaborate promises, I have not seen any benefit from it at all.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Oppo Find N closed in hand.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 isn’t better than the Oppo Find N, and that’s a good thing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the top folding smartphone you can buy at the moment, but happily, that doesn't make it better than the newcomer Oppo Find N.
Huawei Watch GT 3 on wrist.

How the Huawei Watch GT 3 shows what an Apple Watch for Android would be like

You can't use an Apple Watch with an Android phone, but what if Apple suddenly made it possible? The Huawei Watch GT 3 shows what it may be like.
Totallee MagSafe iPhone case from the side.

Totallee’s $39 lightweight MagSafe case keeps a tight grip on your iPhone

Case maker Totallee has made a MagSafe version of its thin, lightweight iPhone 13 case and we've tried it out. Here's how grippy the magnets are.
The Realme GT Master Edition's signature.

Realme GT 2 Pro’s wide-angle camera to have massive 150-degree field of view

The Realme GT 2 Pro's wide-angle camera will have a massive 150-degree field of view, eclipsing the competition and enabling a fun 'fisheye' camera mode.
Open Oppo Find N held in hand.

Why the Oppo Find N is one of the most important phones of 2021

The Find N is Oppo's first folding smartphone and it's a really big deal, finally showing Samsung it's not the only game in town.