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The new TicWatch Pro S smartwatch isn’t really new at all

Mobvoi's latest smartwatch, the TicWatch Pro S, replaces last year's TicWatch Pro 2020 in the range, but it shares almost all the same hardware with it.
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Nothing’s transparent Concept 1 shows us everything hidden inside

Nothing, the new tech company from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has revealed the Concept 1, a mystery product that shows off the firm's design philosophy.
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7 reasons you should spend $150 on a smart face mask. Yes, really

When cloth masks are so cheap, is there a reason to spend $150 on a flashy smart mask? I've been wearing the AirPop Active+ Halo Smart Mask to find out.
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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Not as good as one, but better than the other

If the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy and the Galaxy S21 is a slight disappointment, where does that leave the Galaxy S21+? We find out.
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Razer’s Anzu Bluetooth audio smartglasses aren’t just for gamers

Razer has jumped aboard the audio smartglasses trend with the Razer Anzu. It has done so in an interesting way, by making the glasses suitable for more people.
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I bought the cheapest smartwatch on Amazon — here’s how bad it is

A smartwatch from a brand you've never heard of, which costs just $36, must be terrible right? To find out, we bought the Willful Smart Watch from Amazon.
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I love Huawei’s hardware ecosystem, but its app experience is terribly messy

Huawei's Freebuds headphones and Watch smartwatches are tempting, but what's it like using them with a non-Huawei phone? It can be great, but also messy.
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Amex adds phone damage protection to cards, covering up to $1,600 per year

American Express has added a phone damage protection plan, which also covers theft, to its credit cards for no extra charge, provided it's used to pay the bill.
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Wearables don’t work the same on dark skin. It’s time to change that

Is the heart rate sensor on your smartwatch accurate? Research has shown skin tone may affect whether it is, and companies have responded to the challenge.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 review: Specs to challenge the Galaxy S21, but not the battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has the specs and features to take on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, but does the software and battery compare? We find out in our review.
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After using the Galaxy S21+, Samsung’s right to erase the S20+ from history

Samsung has discontinued the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus, and after using the Galaxy S21 Plus, it's obvious why it's keen to consign them to the history books.
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Amazfit GTR 2e review: All the good (and bad) from the GTR 2, for less money

Amazfit's GTR 2e fitness-focused smartwatch has all the good things about the existing GTR 2, but costs less. Should you look at this model instead?
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Apple iPhone XS vs. iPhone XS Max vs. iPhone XR

Two years later, and the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR are still highly recommended iPhones. But which one is best? We compare the three smartphones to find out.
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Samsung commits to 4 years of security updates on many popular Galaxy devices

Samsung has committed to delivering important software security updates to more than 130 Galaxy device models for four years after their original release.
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Huawei Mate X2 foldable mimics the Galaxy Z Fold 2’s look … and sky-high price

Huawei has launched a new foldable phone, the Huawei Mate X2, which shifts away from previous designs and towards the book-style fold favored by Samsung.
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I installed the Android 12 Developer Preview. It wasn’t worth it

Android 12 is here in the shape of an easily installed Developer Preview. Is it worth installing out of curiosity? I decided it was, and discovered it wasn't.
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Phones’ fast-charging tech is confusing, annoying, and will only get worse

It's easy to charge your phone at slow speeds, but much more complicated to get fast charging to work, especially now that chargers are not included.
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My phone’s power button always worked one way, and now it’s a confusing mess

Once, the power button on a smartphone turned the phone on and off, but an annoying trend is seeing the button repurposed for different duties.
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With Hasselblad in tow, OnePlus must learn from Huawei and Leica’s success

A rumor suggests OnePlus is working with camera maker Hasselblad on the OnePlus 9 Pro. If it's true, the pair need to learn from Huawei and Leica's success.
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Citizen CZ Smart review: Good smartwatch fails to capitalize on its heritage

The Citizen CZ Smart is the first smartwatch from the long-established Japanese watchmaker, but does that make it a true Citizen watch? We've found out.
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Omne Eternal safety-first cycling helmet uses the power of light to charge up

The Omne Eternal cycling helmet uses special solar cells to keep an LED light charged up, and wear sensors to activate the light when you put the helmet on.
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Want to be in on Nothing’s board meetings? Carl Pei is giving you the chance

Nothing, the new technology startup from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has launched a community investment opportunity to gain more access to the company.
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A month in, and I can’t stop using the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

After four weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, I've learned some important things about the new phone -- mainly that I don't want to stop using it.
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The S Pen works with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but that doesn’t make it a Note

The Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the S Pen stylus, so you can draw and write on the screen. We tried it out and while it's good, it's no Note challenger.
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a hidden camera mode: Macro

With some help from Samsung's improved A.I., the wide-angle camera on the Galaxy S21 Ultra can take impressive close-up photos. Here's how it works.
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Bold look for Android 12 leaked with new colors, widgets, and notifications

A leak may have given us our first look at Android 12, Google's next version of its mobile OS, complete with new colors, updated notifications, and new widgets.
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Bluetooth audio smartglasses are a waste of space on your face

There's a hot trend of adding speakers to a pair of sunglasses or spectacles to create "smartglasses," but the products don't live up to expectations.
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Xiaomi bets the Mi 11 is big and powerful enough to take on the Galaxy S21

Xiaomi has announced the Mi 11 smartphone, which with its 108MP camera, Snapdragon 888 processor, and 6.81-inch screen is ready to take on the Galaxy S21.
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We’re into 2021 and the Ticwatch Pro 3 still has no competition in Wear OS world

A new version of the Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 3 with 4G LTE was recently released, making it a good time to revisit the smartwatch and see if it's still best.
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No, you shouldn’t care if your Galaxy S21 has an Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888

Not all Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are identical. Depending on where you live, it may have an Exynos 2100 or a Snapdragon 888 processor inside. Does it matter?
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This $30,800 watch outgeeks the Apple Watch with its cheeky dial design

H. Moser & Cie's Swiss Alp watch has been the true anti-Apple Watch, and the final version adds in some even cheekier swipes at the tech industry.
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Camera zoom shootout: Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. Huawei P40 Pro Plus

The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an impressive 10x optical zoom telephoto camera, but how does it compare to the Huawei P40 Pro Plus, which also has a 10x optical zoom?
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MediaTek’s new M80 modem packs in Sub-6 and mmWave 5G

MediaTek has announced the M80 modem, its first to integrate both Sub-6 and mmWave 5G technologies, ready for use in smartphones later this year.
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Meet Qoobo, the cute, robotic tailed cushion that cured my pandemic blues

Here's my story of how living with a pair of cute, robotic tailed cushions called Qoobo made life in pandemic-enforced lockdown a little less solitary.