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Oppo Find X Super VOOC

If you blinked, you may have missed this year’s biggest phone innovation

The cool pop-up camera on the Oppo Find X may have caught your attention recently; but a far more exciting and useful piece of new tech arrived on the Lamborghini special edition version, and if you blinked, you may have missed it. It’s called Super VOOC, and it’ll change the way you think about charging phones.
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Oppo Find X review

Is the Oppo Find X the most beautiful smartphone we’ve ever seen? We think it’s right up there, but because it’s an import-only phone, you’ll have to put in some effort to get one. Is it worth going the extra mile? We’ve been using this design powerhouse to find out if it’s one you should buy.
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The best macro lenses for your iPhone X

The price of adding a macro lens accessory to your phone varies greatly, but does spending more automatically mean better results? We test four different lenses, from $20 to $100, to find out. The pictures are all dramatically different, and you may be surprised by the final conclusion.

Help us, our sides have split: The best 2018 April Fools Day gags

That's right, it's April Fools Day, and that means you need to be careful out there on the internet, because nothing is as it seems. Here are the best jokes we've laughed our way through this year.
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Mühle’s glowing S.A.R. Rescue Timer keeps time for search and rescue teams

Shining brightly on the Baselworld 2018 show floor, the Mühle S.A.R. Rescue Timer isn’t a smartwatch, but that doesn’t mean it’s not technically impressive. It has to be, because members of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Services have worn it for more than 15 years.
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Galaxy S9 Plus camera guide: Master the Galaxy with these tips and tricks

If you bought a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, the camera was likely one of the main reasons you did so. Here's our helpful guide on how to make the most of it.
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Day 5 at MWC 2018: Sony’s Xperia Ear Duo mixes ambient sound with your music

Sony's Xperia Ear Duo allow your ears to multitask by cleverly mix your music with sounds in your environment.
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Day 4 at MWC 2018: We pick the top tech from the big show in Barcelona

Today on DT Daily: We came, we saw, we picked the winners. Check out our picks for the best tech that showed up at Mobile World Congress this year. Plus, controlling Alexa with hand gestures, and who needs a PDA? You just might...
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Can a phone A.I. control a car? We hopped in a Huawei-driven Porsche and found out

Can a smartphone drive an autonmous car, and avoid an accident? Huawei wanted to demonstrate the power of the Kirin 970 and NPU AI processor inside the Mate 10 Pro, and decided to find out.
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Day 3 at MWC2018: Huawei’s Mate 10 Pro drives an autonomous car

Huawei shows that a smartphone may one day drive your car, ASUS unveils their own iPhone X, Vivo's APEX concept phone showcases some next-gen tech.
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DT Daily at MWC 2018: Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, Android Go slims down, lifi lights up

Today on DT Daily from MWC2018: Sony unveils two new Xperia XZ2 phones with 960fps HD slo-mo, PureLiFi's 'light wifi' could be the best way to connect, Android Go OS brings smartphone smarts to cheap phones.
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DT Daily at MWC 2018: Will Nokia’s 8110 banana phone steal the show?

Mobile World Congress is underway and DT's Andy Boxall has this roundup of the day's news, including the new Samsung Galaxy S9, some cool tablets from Huawei, and Nokia's fun throwback 8810 banana phone.
Android Oreo Go

You need to know how Android Oreo Go Edition is different from Android One

Android Oreo Go Edition is a new version of Google's Android mobile operating system, but what is it, and where does it fit alongside Android One?
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Land Rover Explore Hands-on Review

It may have the Land Rover name on the front, but the Explore is not only for people who own the world’s greatest SUV. It’s for anyone who loves the lifestyle that goes along with the Land Rover
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Bluesmart Cabin 22 Hands-on Review

Bluesmart, a pioneer in smart luggage, has a new lineup of connected bags with improved features, de-sign, and tracking system. But, do you need it? Here’s our Bluesmart Cabin 22 hands-on review.
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This beautiful, unique one-handed watch started life as a doodle on a coaster

Mechanical watches are simple compared to smartwatches; but for Swiss Reimagined, they’re not quite simple enough. The team decided to do something about it. The result is the SNGLRTY, watch.
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I had a one-night stand with a sleep robot

Would you sleep with a robot, if it promised to cure insomnia, and leave you better rested? That’s the idea behind the Somnox sleep robot, and we’ve slept with it.

The Huawei P20: Here’s everything you need to know

Huawei has announced its newest flagship smartphone, the Huawei P20. There are three different versions of the device available: the P20 Pro, the P20, and Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. Here are all of the details that we have about the Huawei P20. All three phones are available now.
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New Huawei MediaPad M5 tablets are a video binge-watcher’s dream

Huawei has launched three MediaPad M5 tablets at MWC 2018. The MediaPad M5 Pro comes with a stylus included in the box.
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‘Operation Apex’ lets you explore the deep, no scuba gear required

‘Operation Apex’ is a VR game with a strong-but-subtle conservationist message, and is a must for all fans of documentaries like ‘The Blue Planet.’

Apple iPhone XS: News, release, specs, and more

Apple's special event is over, and we were introduced to the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Here's everything we know about the 2018 iPhone trio, from their cameras to release dates, pricing, and more. We'll even provide some details on the Apple Watch Series 4.
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Virtual reality racing in an 80 mph wind tunnel is cheek-flapping good fun

We found out what it’s like to play VR racing game Radial-G in a wind tunnel. Did it increase the level of immersion, and blow us away?
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Insta360 One 360-degree Camera hands-on Review

In our Insta360 One hands-on review, we find a 360-degree camera with a special flying camera mode and simple editing suite.
LG V30 Review

LG V30 review: LG’s finest hour

Our LG V30 review reveals how LG has given the previously confused V-series range a purpose -- and in turn has come up with its best phone yet.
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Jaguar’s E-Pace may be compact for an SUV, but it’s no kitten

Jaguar has announced the E-Pace, a compact performance SUV following the F-Pace, and ahead of the electric I-Pace SUV coming next year.
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After a decade on Macs, Windows 10 showed me what I was missing

How easy is it to break out of Apple’s MacBook ecosystem for Windows 10, and is the new Huawei MateBook X worth the effort?
TAG Heuer Connected

Tag Heuer’s new smartwatch has 500 style combinations, and costs at least $1,600

Tag Heuer has announced its second smartwatch, the Connected Modular 45, and here's what you need to know about it.
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Smith Lowdown Focus: Our First Take

Ever wished you didn't lose concentration, and were more focused? Sunglass brand Smith and brain-sensing experts Muse have created a pair of EEG-equipped sunglasses to help achieve that focused state on demand.
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Oh, get over it! Talking to AI is no weirder than talking to your dog

Embarrassed to chat with Siri? Keeping quiet with Alexa? Don't you talk to your dog, though? Artificially intelligent assistants are getting more common, and it's time we treated talking to them the same way we look at people talking to their pets.
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The insane-looking Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone is almost all screen

Don't glance at the Mi Mix and think it's nothing more than a concept phone. It's the first edgeless smartphone with a screen-to-body ratio of 91 percent.
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5 reasons why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the big, beautiful phone you should buy

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is more than simply a bigger version of the Galaxy S7 Edge. Here are five features that make this a very special phone.
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Today we carry technology. Tomorrow we’ll wear it

No longer just a means for protecting us from the elements, tomorrow’s clothing will be stronger, lighter, more comfortable, custom fitted to us, and even smart enough to interact with our gadgets.
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Anybody can learn to code, but Apple’s Swift Playgrounds make them want to

Apple wants to inspire the next generation of kids to learn to code with its Swift Playgrounds app. It's a brilliant idea, and we can't wait to try it.
Tap Strap

Wear your keyboard like a pair of brass knuckles with Tap Strap

The Tap Strap is an amazing wearable keyboard that turns gestures into taps, so you'll never need to touch your keyboard or touchscreen to type out a text message or email again.
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As AR blurs with VR, get ready for a mixed-reality renaissance

Augmented reality may have an image problem, but it's making a strong comeback. In the near future, it's only going to get more important, too.
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Climbing Mt. Everest in VR is so terrifying that my knees wobbled

I climbed Everest, thanks to the incredible power of the HTC Vive, Nvidia, and the team of FX experts responsible for the movie of the same name. It was utterly terrifying, but proof VR is the most exciting tech innovation we've seen in years.

Beyond HDR: This new 13-megapixel camera could change phone photography

InVisage, a technology company, has announced a new type of smartphone camera sensor called QuantumFilm. It's coming to smartphones and digital cameras.
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Duckface to unlock: How our selfie obsession helped make eye-recognition possible

While selfies may seem like a waste of time, without them, we wouldn’t be on the cusp of securing our smartphones using eye scanning technology. Here’s how they managed to kickstart a biometric security revolution.