Ruark’s R5 music system is so classy, you’ll want to tidy up before it arrives
British audio brand Ruark has launched the Ruark R5 music system, a highly capable all-on-one machine that is as happy playing CDs as it is streaming Spotify around a multi-room setup. The R5 has a chic look similar to the company's massive R7 music system, but in a smaller and more affordable package.
Samsung’s new big-but-small chip could mean the end of the mobile MicroSD card
Samsung has developed a new 1TB memory chip for smartphones, doubling the largest amount available today, and says it's ready for production to start. The tiny chip is not physically any larger than the 512GB version, yet will store twice the amount of data. However, don't expect the resulting phones to be cheap.
Stealth cameras and super-fast charging excite at Oppo’s big U.K. launch
You may not have heard of them, but Oppo has launched in the U.K., and it's bringing three phones with it -- the RX17 Pro, the RX17 Neo, and the space-age Find X. It struck a deal with retailer Carphone Warehouse, which will stock all three phones, ready for you to try out in store. Here's what you need to know.
10 Honor View 20 insider tips to make you love your phone even more
If you've bought the Honor View 20, which we think is Honor's best phone yet, then we applaud your decision. What we've got for you here is a selection of the top tips and tricks to get the most from your new smartphone, from using the secret camera modes to the special Digital Balance mode.
Stakes are high for Samsung, as it promises new phones will meet expectations
The head of Samsung's mobile division has spoken out about the forthcoming launch of the Galaxy S10 and potential folding smartphone reveal, saying the new devices will meet our expectations. Excitement around the new hardware is high, but behind the scenes on the business side, Samsung also needs them to be a success.
Google exec sparks controversy with Pixel 3 vs. iPhone XS photo tweet
Which picture do you prefer? That's the debate raging after a Google executive shared two images comparing the iPhone XS with a photo from the Google Pixel 3 taken with Night Sight mode. The difference is massive; but which one is the "better" photo? You may have to take a closer look to see which side you'll come down on.
Bezel-less phones are terrible for typing on, and it’s only going to get worse
Bezel-less smartphone screens look great, and folding smartphones are an exciting part of the mobile future; but we don't like where the typing experience is heading because of these two trends. Tapping out messages on some phones is already painful, and software designers need to pay attention now.
Honor View 20 review
The Honor View 20 is Honor’s best phone to date. Why? Just look at the hole-punch screen, which solves many of the problems associated with the notch, and then turn your attention to the striking design and the exciting 48-megapixel camera. This phone has it all, and it doesn’t cost much.
Huawei to show folding smartphone powered by its new 5G chip at MWC
Huawei has announced the world's first single-chip, multi-mode 5G modem, and confirmed it will feature inside a folding smartphone that's to be announced at Mobile World Congress at the end of February. The chip could also be added to other 5G phones at the show. Here's what we know about this exciting new technology.
Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30: Everything you need to know
Casio continues to refine its Pro Trek activity smartwatch. The latest model is the WSD-F30, and it adds several new features, including another new battery-saving mode that makes great use of the dual-screen technology. While the watch is still big, it is slightly smaller than previous models too.
The entire screen is also a fingerprint sensor on Vivo’s incredible Apex 2019
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has shown off the Apex 2019, a concept phone without any blemishes on its immaculate glass body, and a fingerprint sensor that takes up the entire screen. This slick-looking phone even has 5G, and capacitive buttons. It's not market-ready yet, but that may change in the future.
Honor Magic Watch hands-on review
Honor has taken the Huawei Watch GT and made it a little smaller, designed it a little better, and come up with the Honor Watch Magic. The alterations are winners, for the most part, and we’ve tried the various different versions on to see if it’s a worthy alternative to Huawei’s own fitness-focused smartwatch.
Xiaomi shows how its folding smartphone will look, and you’re going to love it
Xiaomi is the latest manufacturer to show off a folding smartphone prototype. The unnamed phone has a different design than others we've seen, adopting a double fold where the sides of the screen fold over the back of the device. It looks effective in the video, so hopefully we'll get our hands on one someday soon.
Embrace your inner Dr. Frankenstein with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and this cool app
Ever wanted to make your favorite toy come alive? If so, and you have a Huawei Mate 20 Pro, then you need to grab the 3D Live Maker app and try out some augmented reality magic. By scanning in a toy, the app and the phone's power create an animated, 3D model of it for you to control. Here's how to use it.
10 top features you should be using on your Apple Watch
The Apple Watch can do more than just tell you the time, but you may not be aware of all the functions it has, from tracking your steps to taking an ECG. Want to know the essentials? Our list of 10 essential Apple Watch tips will help you understand what this excellent wearable can really do.
Honor View 20: Everything you need to know
After its phenomenal success with the View 10 in 2018, Honor has announced its sequel, the Honor View 20. Along with an improved processor, the phone has an entirely new type of display which has a hole-punch for the camera rather than a notch. Here's everything we know about the Honor View 20 smartphone.Â
Mobvoi Ticwatch S2 review
The Mobvoi TicWatch S2 is not the best looking smartwatch you’ll strap on your wrist, but it may be the toughest, and it’ll almost certainly be the cheapest. At $180, it has an astonishingly complete feature list that’ll appeal to anyone who spends time hiking, running, or swimming. We’ve been wearing it to see how it performs.
Swatchpay: Everything you need to know
Swatch has announced its Swatchpay technology is now available in Switzerland, complete with the highly secure tokenization method of making mobile payments, and that it works with all different card types too. There are several watches compatible with the payment service, which rivals Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.
FoodMarble Aire hands-on review
Anyone who lives with a food intolerance will know the pain — literally and figuratively — of dealing with it, and even identifying what the cause of the problem is. What was once a long and complex process, becomes something you can do anywhere, and at anytime, with the FoodMarble Aire. We took a closer look at CES 2019.
The Honor 10 Lite is proof a cheap phone isn’t the compromise it once was
The Honor 10 Lite, the sequel to the already great Honor 9 Lite, advances the concept of cheap phones competing with more expensive devices even further. It has a notched screen, small bezels, a capable camera, and plenty more. We've spent some time with the phone to see what it's like.
Nubia’s two-screen wonder is a new solution to our all-screen selfie problems
Notches, holes, and motorized cameras are all solutions to where to put the camera on smartphones with bezel-less screens. Nubia's solution is to ignore those, and add a second screen to the phone. It's on the back, and the selfies are taken with the rear camera. We tried it at CES 2019.
Garmin VivoActive 3 Music 4G LTE Verizon hands-on review
Garmin takes its already great VivoActive 3 Music fitness smartwatch and adds a 4G LTE connection, courtesy of Verizon. The watch now has streaming music, independent GPS, and best of all, SMS support and various safety features. We’ve tried the watch out at CES 2019 to see what it’s like.
Think this smartwatch doesn’t have a screen? Think again
The Oskron looks like a regular chronograph watch, but it holds a secret: It's really a smartwatch and even has a hidden screen, which is revealed only when you need it. It's a great way of maintaining the look of a traditional watch, while not dismissing helpful smartwatch features.
Beddr SleepTuner hands-on preview
Get past the fact you’ll be in bed with a sensor on your forehead, and the Beddr SleepTuner may be the first step in curing your sleep problems and improving your overall health. This clever piece of tech can detect the causes of sleep apnea, and provide advice on how to mitigate them, after just one night wearing it. We took a closer look at CES 2019.
For 2019 pricing, the Cosmo Communicator lets you type like it’s 1997
The Cosmo Communciator from Planet Computers is a PDA (yes, that device from the 1990s) brought almost up to date, and follows the Gemini Communicator from last year. This model has more tech, sensible improvements, and a design not seen anywhere else. We looked at prototypes during CES 2019 to see what's new.
Kate Spade Scallop 2 hands-on review
The new Kate Spade Scallop 2 smartwatch takes the successful original and brings it up to date with the latest wearable tech, and into line with the fashion brands latest clothes and accessories. The result is a coherent, on-message, and in-style device that only comes from a brand partnership that understands watches, tech, and fashion.
Fishing for compliments? Put on the beautiful Kate Spade Scallop 2 smartwatch
Designer Kate Spade has announced the Scallop 2 smartwatch, a sequel to the immensely popular Scallop from early 2018. The company's new creative director has taken the successful design, and tweaked it to make it even more feminine, while bringing in key new Kate Spade looks. We spoke to the company about it.
Huawei Watch GT review
The Huawei Watch GT shows what Huawei can do when it ditches Google’s Wear OS and comes up with its own smartwatch operating system. The result is a stylish watch with amazing battery life, and some strong fitness tracking features, but with some surprising omissions that limited the device’s audience.
Sony’s new 3D tech push isn’t for TVs — it’s for our phones
Sony is banking on the success of 3D sensor technology for smartphones in 2019. The new system will improve current face-unlock systems and bring more features and greater creativity to augmented reality apps. The first phones using the tech will arrive soon, and some manufacturers are already showing it off.
It turns out that Find my iPhone is really good at finding a stolen car, too
A carjacker was apprehended and a stolen car returned to its owner, thanks to some quick-thinking and Apple's Find My iPhone service being used to track down the vehicle after it was taken. The online system uses Wi-Fi and GPS to find a lost device, which in this case happened to be inside the stolen vehicle.
The STM Myth backpack got us stopped by airport security — for compliments
Backpacks are usually selected for the storage capacity or protective capability. The STM Myth does all that, but manages to exude a style that few others can match, and it's not just us that things this -- it's the world at large, judging by the compliments we've had wearing it. Here's what the STM Myth backpack is like.