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Why it’s fine the Big Bang e is a cool Hublot watch, but not a great smartwatch

Relax and take a moment to hear how I justify buying the $5,200 Hublot Big Bang e smartwatch to you (and myself) when the tech is beaten by a $300 model.
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The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a love letter from Asus to its most hardcore fans

The limited-edition Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is the definitive version of the new gaming smartphone -- and a love letter from Asus to its most hardcore fans.
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Style-deprived fitness bands have helped cheap, ugly smartwatches to flourish

Cheap smartwatches, some as little as $40, look tempting, but don't dismiss the humble, equally cheap fitness band just because these days, they have no style.
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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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The Find X3 Pro has a 60x zoom ‘microscope’ camera, and it’s so much fun

Forget macro cameras, Oppo has given us a microscope cam on the Find X3 Pro which takes 60x zoom photos. It's definitely a gimmick, but it's also fun.
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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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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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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 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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MediaTek’s huge 5G push is paying off, despite 2020’s efforts to derail plans

MediaTek has made the most of the turbulent year and forged ahead with its 5G ambitions. CEO Rick Tsai talked to Digital Trends about 2020 and beyond.
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It’s the end of 2020, and there’s still no good reason to have 5G

Throughout 2020, you have been able to buy a 5G phone and a 5G contract, and sometimes even get a 5G signal, but at no time has there been a reason to use it.
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Samsung’s new Exynos 2100 5G mobile chip launched ahead of the Galaxy S21

Samsung has announced the Exynos 2100 5G mobile processor, which may find its way into the forthcoming Galaxy S21 range of phones, depending on where you live.
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Galaxy Book Flex2: Samsung’s first 5G laptop has an 11th-gen Intel Processor

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book Flex2 5G in the U.K., revealing the price of its first 5G laptop complete with Intel Evo certification.
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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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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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Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: The definitive tablet

The 2020, 4th generation Apple iPad Pro is the best version of the best tablet, and in this review, we explain exactly why this powerhouse is worth buying.
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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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Razer Phone review

In our Razer Phone review, we find out if Razer has succeeded in making the ultimate mobile gaming device, or if it’s a niche phone for a niche audience, outgunned by the industry’s biggest names.
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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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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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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.
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OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei launches Nothing. No, really

Carl Pei, who co-founded OnePlus in 2013 and left the company last year, has announced his new venture -- a consumer technology company called Nothing.
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Operation Shush: The rise and fall of Samsung’s unloved Bixby assistant

Once championed as the future of how we would control all kinds of Samsung hardware, the Bixby virtual assistant has steadily been silenced over the past years.
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Read this if you’re outraged about the FHD+ screen on the Galaxy S21

The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus have FHD+ resolution screens, and some may be concerned about it. Don't be, because your eyes won't see the difference.
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Honor looks to the future and launches the View40, its first post-Huawei phone

Honor has announced the Honor View40, its first smartphone since the brand was sold by Huawei at the end of 2020, and outlined its goal for the future.
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MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 mobile chip handles cameras with up to 200 megapixels

MediaTek has announced a pair of new 5G mobile processors, designed for mid to high-end smartphones, and capable of handling some serious specifications.
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5 new Apple Watch accessories to get excited about

We saw some cool Apple Watch accessories at IFA 2015. Here are our top 5 picks from the tech show.
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The Keychron K3 Bluetooth mechanical keyboard pairs perfectly with an iPad

If you want to elevate your iPad typing experience beyond the touchscreen but not overspend, then you will want the Keychron K3 Bluetooth mechanical keyboard.
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The Nanocase uses graphene to make your iPhone’s battery last longer

The Nanocase uses graphene in its construction to dissipate heat from your iPhone to make the battery last longer.