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New upscale, connected G-Shock deserves a place in your heart, and on your wrist

The latest G-Shock MGT-B2000 watch adds another helpful, easy-to-use feature to its Bluetooth connection, and gains a stunning new design at the same time.
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Fossil could be the only company that really gets wearables right in 2017

Fossil is taking the same approach to its wearable tech as it does to its fashion-forward watch range, by updating them seasonally to reflect the latest trends. We've been looking at the latest versions.
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Honor Magic: Our first take

The Honor Magic has a very appropriate name. Inside the absolutely stunning body is some very clever artificial intelligence, providing features with real benefit. We tried the phone out.
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Meters by Ashdown OV-1: Our first take

Sick of headphones all looking pretty much the same? The Meters by Ashdown OV-1 headphones have an active VU meter in each cup, making them look unlike any other pair available. Oh, and they sound fantastic.
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4 ways 2020 changed the tech I use, and 1 way it hasn’t at all

Life throughout 2020 has been very different from 2019, and this has been reflected in the way I use and appreciate the tech I use each day. Here's how.
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How Line’s successful online-only DevDay paves the way for a hybrid event future

Virtual events have become common in 2020, but will they go away in the near future? Messaging app Line shares why hybrid events are the way forward.
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How the iPad Pro’s amazing versatility fueled my lockdown creativity

Ordered to stay at home during the early part of 2020, I embarked on a creative mission to make YouTube videos, but would the Apple iPad Pro be up to the task?
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A look inside the ultrasonic tech bringing virtual buttons to your next phone

Digital Trends talks to the company using ultrasonic technology to put virtual camera controls on the side of a smartphone, for better ergonomics.
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Wristcam brings two cameras to your Apple Watch — again — for $299

Is having a camera on your Apple Watch the feature you've been hoping for? If so, this unusual accessory may be for you, if you can stomach the $299 price.
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Speed, demand, and responsibility: How messaging app Line dealt with 2020

The offline world moved quickly online during 2020, and the CTO of messaging app Line spoke to Digital Trends about what how the global pandemic affected it.
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The luxury Porsche Design Huawei Watch GT2 is all about the name

Porsche Design has teamed up with Huawei once again to produce a great looking version of its latest smartwatch. We find out what makes it special.
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G-Shock’s striking FaZe Clan DW6900 is the brand’s first eSports collaboration

G-Shock's new collaboration is with the e-sports organization FaZe Clan, and the celebratory DW6900 watch's release coincides with the team's 10th anniversary
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Meet Xor, the luxury phone startup shunning the industry’s high-tech arms race

Luxury phone startup Xor doesn't want to get involved with the endless annual phone upgrade cycle, and is instead making a phone that's something to cherish.
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iPhone 12 Magsafe accessories are coming, all made to keep you buying iPhones

Apple's varied accessory ecosystem has a new member: MagSafe for iPhone, and a lot of companies are busy making products with the technology already.
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Here’s why you should be using the iPhone’s excellent photo-editing suite

It's tempting to just add a filter to your iPhone photos, but don't dismiss the powerful, easy to use photo-editing software on the iPhone 12.
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Google improves Wear OS and Google Fit with health-focused updates

Google has announced an update to Google Fit and its Wear OS smartwatch software that concentrates on improving the health and activity features.
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Honor gets a new start in life after embattled Huawei sells off the brand

Huawei has sold the Honor phone brand in a deal it hopes will help it survive, as both companies battle with restrictions from the U.S. government.
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The $395 CZ Smart is Citizen’s first touchscreen smartwatch

Watch brand Citizen has announced the CZ Smart, its first touchscreen smartwatch. It comes in several colors, has Google's Wear OS software, and costs $395.

Suunto 7 review: Still a hardcore fitness watch

The Suunto 7 is the company's first WearOS smartwatch, and it's made to attract Suunto's hardcore fans, and appeal to newcomers with its lifestyle-driven look.
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Bang and Olufsen talks design to celebrate 95 years of the ‘goose bump factory’

Bang & Olufsen celebrates its 95th anniversary this year, and the company's VP of design talked to use about the new Golden Collection of products.
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Huawei’s Eyewear 2 smartglasses are like true wireless headphones for your face

Huawei has teamed up with Gentle Monster to create the Eyewear 2 smartglasses, which work like true wireless headphones. We've been wearing them.
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Acer might launch a gaming smartwatch, but would you wear it?

Acer is rumored to introduce a smartwatch in the near future, and to make it standout, it'll be one made for gamers. Exactly what that means isn't known, but here's what we think we know about the watch so far.
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Leak shows Huawei may put a hole-punch screen on a tablet

Leaks show Huawei may be working on bringing the hole-punch screen design to tablets, after a successful run on smartphones, where it's used as an alternative to the notch. The tablet doesn't have an official name yet, but images show it may come with a keyboard case, a stylus that fixes to the body, and an iPad Pro-like design.
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Xiaomi’s new Mi Band 2 has a lot of fitness tech for not a lot of money

The Mi Band 2 is Xiaomi's sequel to the Mi Band, and in addition to another low price and long battery life, it has a screen on the front to show your stats, and new software tweaks to accompany the updated hardware.
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Moto G6 review

The Moto G6 is Motorola’s latest low-cost phone that looks and feels like it should cost a lot more than it does. A glass body, dual-lens camera, and a big screen make it tempting, but should you buy one? We’ve been trying it out to see if it’s more than just a pretty face.
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The Cat S62 Pro is a rugged heat-seeking phone that doesn’t ignore good design

Rugged phones don't have to look bad, as proven by the Cat S62 Pro, a tough device with a decent design. It even manages to feature an updated thermal camera.
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Wearables don’t get more unusual than Acer’s Leap Beads

Acer's latest wearable is one of the more unusual entries we've seen in the market. The Leap Beads are aimed at a very niche audience.
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Best Wearable Technology For Students

With school about to start it's time to figure out which wearables are right for you this semester. Here are our recommendations.
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By 2024, 5G could be beamed to your phone using huge, hydrogen-powered aircraft

Stratospheric Platforms, in partnership with Cambridge Consultants, has developed a flying cell tower that will deliver 5G internet to devices on the ground.
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Samsung’s SmartThings Find sniffs out lost Galaxy devices using AR heat maps

Samsung doesn't want you to lose your beloved Galaxy devices, and has launched the new SmartThings Find location service to make sure it doesn't happen.
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Life with the Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T, and Galaxy S20 FE: Which is worth your $700?

The Pixel 5, Galaxy S20 FE, and OnePlus 8T all cost around $700 and are excellent smartphones, but which one is best to life with each day? We found out.
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Apple Watch Series 4 review

Apple already ruled the smartwatch market with the Apple Watch Series 3, but the Series 4 elevates it to new levels with more screen, a sleeker design, and a world-first electrocardiogram app that lets you keep tabs on your ticker.
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Apple Watch Series 3 review

In our Apple Watch Series 3 review, we find out if Apple has given people what they always wanted: A smartwatch that can potentially replace your phone.
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The Moto 360, the original round smartwatch, is back, and it’s a stunner

The Moto 360 is back. This is the third generation of the smartwatch, but this time it's being built by another company under license. The design is strongly reminiscent of the original, and includes some new high quality materials. But is this enough to make the Moto 360 worthy of your $350?
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Forget Apple Pay — Sirin Labs’ Finney phone helps you pay with cryptocurrency

Finney is the name given to Sirin Labs new smartphone and PC devices made for blockchain and cryptocurrency use.
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Sirin Labs’ Finney is no token effort — it’s a full-fledged crypto-phone

The Sirin Labs Finney phone is unusual. Rather than being about the camera or a bezel-less design, it's all about cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain, and that makes it about as cutting-edge as tech gets. The $1,000 phone is for the cryptocurrency crowd at the moment, but that may change in the future.
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The Nio Card is here to help you spend your Bitcoin fortunes

The latest Kickstarter project centered around smart cards is the Nio Card, an all-in-one sliver of anodized metal which will let you make and receive Bitcoin payments, and help keep your smartphone safe too.
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Online payments halted in Greece, citizens eye Bitcoin to protect savings

Online payments using local debit and credit cards have been halted in Greece, including use on iTunes and Amazon. During financial turmoil, there is evidence citizens may turn to Bitcoin to protect investments.