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Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Honor 10 smartphone

Honor has announced the Glory 10 in China, a phone which gives us an exciting early glimpse at what the Honor 10 will be like when it's revealed internationally in May. Here's everything we know about the colorful, feature-packed Glory 10 so far, and what it means for the Honor 10.
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Tips on how to take jaw-dropping monochrome pictures with the Huawei P20 Pro

The creative opportunities available when taking black and white photos may surprise you. We got some great tips from a professional photographer using the Huawei P20 Pro on how to make great monochrome images even more striking.
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U.K. cybersecurity agency warns against using ZTE telecom equipment

The National Cyber Security Centre in the United Kingdom has issued advice to mobile networks in the country to not use equipment or services from ZTE due to security fears. The statement was released the same day the U.S. Department of Commerce banned American companies from selling components to the company.
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How to buy the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro in the U.K.

If you're ready to buy a new Huawei P20 or P20 Pro smartphone and live in the United Kingdom, you're in luck, because it's sold not only through major networks, but also without a contract with various retailers. Here are all the best deals on Huawei's latest flagship offering.
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Honor’s new budget 7C and 7A phones love your face, and unlock at a glance

The new Honor 7C and Honor 7A phones come with face unlock, despite costing much less than the majority of phones already available with a similar feature.
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Camera shootout: LG V30S ThinQ vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has earned plenty of acclaim for its impressive camera, but LG's new V30S ThinQ also has a great camera. How do the two South Korean brands stack up when we put the them to the test in a camera shootout? We found out in the beautiful town of Basel, Switzerland.

Huawei P20 Pro review

The Huawei P20 Pro proves three isn’t always a crowd with its innovative triple-lens camera system, that turns out to be something way more than a gimmick. It’s also just one aspect of this brilliant new smartphone, that takes the fight for Android phone supremacy right to Samsung and Google’s door.
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Aura fitness band rewards hard work with virtual coins to buy new sneakers

The Aura Band is a new fitness wearable available to back on Kickstarter. It has a bioimpedance sensor to truly monitor your fitness gains (or loses) and an unusual reward system that gives virtual coins you can spend on cool new sneakers.
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The mind-reading AlterEgo headset (almost) promises telepathy with Alexa

Researchers at MIT have created the AlterEgo, an incredible wearable device that reads "subvocalizations," or words we say to ourselves in our head, and it could change the way we interact with voice assistants and mobile devices.
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Brainwavz B400 hands-on review

Can you really buy a pair of high-performance, balanced armature headphones for less than $200? The Brainwavz B400s really deliver, and cost considerably less than you’d expect.
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How to buy the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro in the U.S.

The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro are seriously desirable smartphones, especially the Pro version with its three camera lenses, so how can you buy one in the United States? It's not going to be easy, but here's our guide to doing so.
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Apple Watch heart rate data used as evidence in Australian murder trial

Data collected from the Apple Watch has been used as evidence in an Australian murder trial, where it provides a chillingly timeline of the murder victim's last moments, and may end up being instrumental in the killer's conviction.
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Time-obsessed, tech-infused Longines Conquest watch takes accuracy to the next level

The new Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT watch isn’t a smartwatch, but it does make use of some impressive technology to ensure it always tells the precise time, with an astonishing degree of accuracy. We’ve worn the watch and seen it in action.

Help us, our sides have split: The best 2018 April Fools Day gags

That's right, it's April Fools Day, and that means you need to be careful out there on the internet, because nothing is as it seems. Here are the best jokes we've laughed our way through this year.
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A.B. Art Touch X hands-on review

Attracted by minimalist watches, but want to have some connected features too? The A.B. Art Touch X may fit the bill, with its understated design and hybrid smartwatch capabilities. We’ve worn it, and this is what it’s like.
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Mühle’s glowing S.A.R. Rescue Timer keeps time for search and rescue teams

Shining brightly on the Baselworld 2018 show floor, the Mühle S.A.R. Rescue Timer isn’t a smartwatch, but that doesn’t mean it’s not technically impressive. It has to be, because members of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Services have worn it for more than 15 years.
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Cambridge Audio’s Edge line spearheads the company’s next British invasion

Cambridge Audio talks to Digital Trends about the company’s 50th anniversary, its impressive new Edge audio line, the British sound, and how it all comes together in some exciting new products.
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Smart Baraka hands-on review

You want to wear a fitness tracker, but not one that only looks good with gym-wear? This is the Smart Baraka, made by Italian men’s jewelry-maker Baraka, which will look equally at home in the office as it will in the gym.
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Mondaine Smart Helvetica hands-on review

Swiss watch maker Mondaine is ready to release a new smartwatch, the beautiful Helvetica Smart. The classy style hides sensible smart features, backed up by a strong app, making a very desirable overall package. We out it on, and didn’t want to take it off.
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Sequent Supercharger hands-on review

Forget charging and forget replacing batteries, because the Sequent Supercharger hybrid smartwatch uses a true automatic movement to power its extensive smart features, including GPS and a heart rate sensor. It’s a revolution, and we’ve tried it out.
Hublot Big Bang Referee review

Hublot Big Bang Referee hands-on review

Hublot’s first smartwatch is the Big Bang Referee, a tie-up with FIFA, and is as ostentatious and expensive as you’d expect from the famous brand. We’ve got up close with one of the first examples.
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Big-screen Nokia 7 Plus featuring Android One announced at Mobile World Congress

HMD announced the Nokia 7 Plus at MWC. The Nokia 7 Plus features a 6-inch display and dual camera array, and ships with Android One.
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Kronaby refreshes its smartwatch for the new season, teases contactless payments

Swedish smartwatch brand has refreshed its range for the new season, introducing a new case size, new colors, and a new dual subdial version of the sporty Apex. It's also introducing wireless payments in the near future.
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The Larsson & Jennings Connect is an amazingly thin hybrid smartwatch

Larsson & Jennings has brought its expertise in creating wonderfully minimalist dress watches to the world of hybrids with the Connect, its first hybrid smartwatch. Presented for the first time at Baselworld 2018, we got to try it on.
Nixon Regulus review

Nixon Regulus hands-on review

It won’t connect to a smartphone but Nixon’s Regulus is the ideal wrist companion when you’re worried about smashing a touchscreen watch or an expensive alternative. Nixon developed this $150 digital timepiece with help from special ops soldiers to ensure it survives in harsh environments.
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Skagen’s new smartwatch is made of titanium, and it’s lighter than air

Skagen, the Danish watch brand known for its beautiful minimalist designs, has a smartwatch made of titanium coming in the near future. We've worn it, and are pleased to say it's one of the lightest smartwatches we've ever put on.
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Bezel-less Vivo V9 has seen a million faces to help you take the perfect selfie

Vivo's bezel-less V9 smartphone uses artificial intelligence and an extensive facial feature library to help you to take your perfect selfie.
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Ear plugs at the ready? The horror of tech companies making music

Samsung, LG, Huawei, and plenty of other tech companies make great smartphones; but they don't make good music. Yet, they continue to try. Don't believe us? We've got proof, and lots of it.
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It’s only business: BlackBerry Motion vs. LG G6 camera shootout

The BlackBerry Motion could easily be passed by as a business phone; but that would be a shame, as it's actually a very capable camera phone too. We put it up against the LG G6 to see how it performed.
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How to secure your Samsung Galaxy S9 and keep it safe from sneaky snoopers

The Samsung Galaxy S9 has several biometric and traditional security systems to keep your phone safe from snoopers. Here's how to set them all up.
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Samsung wants to be the world’s top camera sensor maker

Samsung is apparently working toward becoming the world's No. 1 maker of camera sensors, a position currently held by Sony.
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Vivo injects A.I. into its new Super HDR photo tech for more beautiful pictures

Vivo is the latest smartphone maker to add artificial intelligence to its camera app with Super HDR, an enhanced HDR mode that exploits A.I.'s scene recognition ability to create more beautiful, more natural looking photos no matter the lighting.
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Kronaby Apex Review

The Kronaby Apex hybrid smartwatch mixes a high class watch design and premium materials with connected smartwatch features, creating a tempting package. We’ve been wearing it to see if it’s with the equally premium price tag.
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Honor View 10: Everything you need to know

The Honor View 10, a similar device to the flagship Huawei Mate 10 Pro, has a low price and cutting-edge AI smarts.