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Vivo X70 and X70 Pro.

Vivo and Zeiss go bokeh mad with the new Vivo X70 phone series

For the new X70 series, Vivo has worked with lens experts Zeiss to add iconic bokeh effects to the cameras, along with a new version of its gimbal stabilizer.
Phones Android
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level

Inside Bang & Olufsen’s journey to make the Beosound Level last a decade

On the surface, the Beosound Level speaker is a typical, desirable Bang & Olufsen product, but it's actually just the first step in a commitment to the future.
Audio / Video
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) alongside the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

If apps are your thing, upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 4 makes sense

If the Galaxy Watch 3 is on your wrist, should you upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic? I've been wearing them both to find out if it's worth the money.
Wearables Android
Joby GripTight Mount for MagSafe

Joby’s new iPhone camera accessories have MagSafe built in

Joby has launched a set of new iPhone camera accessories that use Apple's MagSafe technology, making them ideal for mobile vlogging and general at-home use.
Phones Apple
Dvd or CD disc inside a player.

Listening to music on CD can be just as nostalgic as listening on vinyl

Spending time listening to my CD collection recently has shown me vinyl records don't have the monopoly on musical nostalgia, despite what you may have heard.
Audio / Video
LG Wing

LG Wing hands-on: This swivel-screened loon shows promise

Is the LG Wing the swivel-screened maniac of the smartphone world, or a modern interpretation of a classic design from more than a decade ago? We find out.
Phones Android
jins screen night glasses news

These blue-light blocking glasses are made to help screen-addicted night owls sleep better

Can't stop looking at your phone, tablet, or computer at night? Is all that blue light emitted by the screen making you desperate for a decent night's sleep? You'll want these specially made glasses.
Mobile News
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Use your messaging app to control your smart home with Line Things

Controlling your smart home usually means a multitude of apps and different notifications. Messaging app Line wants to bring all this under its control, making life easier and more familiar, with Line Things, an Internet of Things control platform it plans to launch in 2019. We saw an early demonstration.
Phones Mobile
Oppo Find X3 Pro camera module

Oppo details supersmooth optical zoom and new camera sensor for future phones

Oppo has detailed a new RGBW camera sensor, super smooth optical zoom, and a five-axis stabilization technology, all coming to its smartphones in the future.
Phones Android
Android Duo

Just stop, Google. The world doesn’t need 3 more chat apps

Allo, Duo, and Spaces brings Google's total of messaging app options to six. Which one should we use? If you’re not sure, don’t look at Google, as based on its confused approach to messaging, it doesn’t have a clue either.
Phones Android
Audio Technica ATH M50xBT2 cups seen from the side.

New Audio-Technica M50xBT2 headphones add new features, retain iconic design

Audio-Technica's new ATH-M50xBT2 headphones keep the classic design, but introduce some new features along with longer battery life and faster charging.
Audio / Video
Realme Book laptop.

The Realme Book is the smartphone brand’s first try at a laptop

Realme has made its name making smartphones so far, but in its efforts to build an ecosystem of products it has announced its first laptop, the Realme Book.
Computing Mobile
The Realme GT Master Edition's camera module.

Realme GT Master Edition hands-on review: Quirky but confusing phones

Realme has launched two new GT series phones using the Master Edition name, each with a quirky design that mimics the look of a suitcase. We've tried them.
Phones Mobile
Portrait Watch Face in WatchOS 8

WatchOS 8 adds fun and color to the Apple Watch

You can try Apple's WatchOS 8 software on the Apple Watch now using the newly released Public Beta version. We've given it, and many of the features, a try.
Wearables Features
Honor CEO George Zhao holding the Honor Magic 3.

The Magic’s back at Honor, as brand returns with its Magic 3 series smartphones

Now independent from Huawei, Honor has launched the flagship Magic 3 smartphone series, complete with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.
Phones Android
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung is now so far ahead in the folding phone game, will anyone else bother?

Samsung's name is synonymous with folding smartphones, but has its success been too great, and has it scared the competition off of making alternatives?
Phones Android
Nixon Star Wars Watch

Nixon’s Star Wars watches aren’t smart, but you’ll still desperately want one

Nixon already makes a smartwatch, but for its latest releases it has left high tech behind and embraced Star Wars: The Last Jedi fandom.
Wearables News
Nixon Mission SS

Nixon’s all-action Mission SS smartwatch slips into something less casual

Nixon has released three new versions of its Mission Android Wear smartwatch, changing the silicone strap from the first model for a classier, and dressier, metal link band.
Wearables News
Wearing the TCL NXTWear G.

TCL NXTWear G review: The almost unwearable wearable display

I was excited to try out the TCL NXTWear G wearable display, but when I did I found that while the tech is decent, the wearable part isn't so successful.
Wearables Audio / Video
huawei mate xs app gallery experience

Huawei’s Mate Xs asks you to abandon Google. Is it worth it?

The Huawei Mate Xs folding smartphone is a fantastic piece of hardware, but to fully enjoy it, you're going to have to do without Google. Here's what it's like.
Phones Android
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Huawei P40 Pro Plus review-in-progress: Zooming ahead

The Huawei P40 Pro Plus takes a leap forward in zoom capabilities on a smartphone, with the addition of a 10x optical periscope zoom system. We've tried it.
Phones Mobile
huawei p40 pro plus hands on features price photos release date hand

Tipping the balance: The story of Huawei’s bold, Google-free mobile ecosystem

Huawei's Global Chief Branding Officer Andrew Garrihy talks about the tipping point it needs to reach for its ambitious Google alternative to become a success.
Phones Android
Oppo's prototype phone with an under display camera

Oppo releases photos taken with its prototype Under Screen Camera for phones

Oppo is still working hard on its Under Screen Camera (USC) technology, and has now released selfies taken with its updated module to show its performance.
Phones Android
Casio A100WEPC Pac-Man watch.

Casio’s Pac-Man tribute watch is about as retro and geeky as watches can get

Casio's A100WEPC Pac-Man tribute watch is seriously retro and geeky. Based on Casio's first quartz watch, it has been given the full Pac-Man treatment.
Wearables Gaming
Nomad MagSafe Mount Stand seen from the back.

Nomad’s compact MagSafe Mount Stand holds the iPhone 12 up for you to see

Nomad, known for its quality Apple accessories, has launched the MagSafe Mount Stand, a discrete desktop stand for your MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12.
Phones Android
Realme MagDart charging puck.

Realme launches MagDart, a MagSafe-style wireless charger for its Android phones

Realme has launched MagDart, a magnetic wireless charging system for its future Android phones, much like Apple's MagSafe for the iPhone 12 series.
Phones Android
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Stunning Cyberpunk 2077 tie-in transforms the look of the OnePlus 8T

OnePlus has struck a partnership with the team being the Cyberpunk 2077 video game, and come up with a striking limited edition version of the OnePlus 8T.
Phones Android
The G Shock GBX-100NS on a wrist.

G-Shock’s GBX-100NS hybrid surf watch isn’t only for surfers

The Casio G-Shock GBX-100NS may have features for surfers, but this hybrid smartwatch definitely isn't only for those who ride the waves. We take a close look.
Wearables Mobile

Google Now has Siri in its sights, adds voice reminders and deeper search integration

Google has updated its Google Now app for Android, adding voice-activated reminders, media recommendations, and further integration with Search.
Phones Mobile
huawei p50 pro news series keynote image copy

Huawei’s P50 Pro launches with 200x camera zoom, but leaves out 5G

Huawei has announced the Huawei P50 and P50 Pro smartphones. The P50 Pro comes with an impressive camera and an unusual design, but unusually, no 5G.
Phones Android
motorola moto edge 20 series news family

Trio of new Moto Edge 20 phones get 108MP cameras, 6.7-inch OLED screens, and 5G

Motorola has launched the Moto Edge 20 Lite, Moto Edge 20, and Moto Edge 20 Pro, all with 108MP cameras and 6.7-inch OLED screens. Here are all the details.
Phones Android
Beoplay EQ earbuds out the case, seen from the side.

B&O Beoplay EQ hands-on review: Big buds, even bigger sound

The Beoplay EQ are Bang & Olufsen's first true wireless earbuds with Adaptive Active Noise Cancelation that also look swish, and sound great. We've tried them.
Audio / Video Mobile
Nothing Ear 1 earbud in someone's ear.

Nothing’s Ear 1’s really are nothing like your usual true wireless earbuds

Nothing, the tech company founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has fully announced the highly unusual looking, reasonably priced Ear 1 true wireless earbuds.
Phones Audio / Video
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MediaTek’s new Kompanio 1300T chip puts 5G on tablets, not phones

MediaTek's new Kompanio 1300T processor is designed for Android tablets, and will add 5G connectivity to models introduced later this year.
Tablets Android
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A Pixel Fold is exactly what’s needed to finally make Pixel phones exciting

Google has never prioritized design and visual excitement for its Pixel phones, but everything else is great, and that's what makes a Pixel Fold so exciting.
Phones Android
OnePlus Buds Pro in the case.

Smart ANC feature tops new OnePlus Buds Pro’s premium feature list

OnePlus' new OnePlus Buds Pro are its first premium true wireless earbud release and include a smart active noise cancellation feature.
Phones Audio / Video
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 on the wrist, seen from the side.

How kids and seniors prompted Qualcomm to heavily invest in wearables

Google and Samsung aren't the only ones wanting to change wearables for the better. Qualcomm has opened a forum to drive innovation and plans a new Wear chip.
Wearables Android
Realme, Oppo, Vivo, and OnePlus phone logos.

Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and OnePlus are in the midst of an identity crisis

This is a plea for four phone makers -- OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo -- to not lose their identity, which is currently at risk as they slowly become one.
Phones Android
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