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Honor 9 Lite hands-on review

Honor has started 2018 with another strong smartphone announcement. It’s the Honor 9 Lite, and it’s a mid-range, very reasonably-priced phone with four camera lenses, and a beautiful design. Here’s our Honor 9 Lite hands-on review.
Honor 9 Lite

4 cameras and a mirror-like finish make the midrange Honor 9 Lite stand out

Honor has announced its first smartphone for 2018: The Honor 9 Lite features four camera lenses, a mirror-finish rear panel, and the latest version of Android.
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Thanks Samsung, you’ve ruined Mobile World Congress 2018

MWC 2018 won’t be the flagship smartphone shootout you’re expecting, because powerhouse Samsung is debuting the Galaxy S9, and everyone else is terrified.
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Samsung’s jailed chairman freed after sentence reduced and suspended

An investigation into a South Korean political scandal has grown to include the Samsung Group, and top executives face strong accusations.
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Sony CEO Kaz Hirai decides to step down after six-year tenure

Sony's CEO Kaz Hirai has stepped down from his role, and current CFO Kenichiro Yoshida will take on the position in April.
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Honor View 10 review

In our Honor View 10 review, we take a look at the new smartphone that’s shaping up to be one of the bargains of 2018.
Razer Phone review

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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Here’s how to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in the United Kingdom

Ready to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and live in the United Kingdom? Here's our guide to all the places where you can pick up the Note 8.
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We want more colorful phones, and LG is delivering with its G6 and Q6 models

LG has refreshed the LG G6 and LG Q6 range with a series of new colors. Already available in several different hues, the new G6 and Q6 models stand out in a crowd of black, silver, and gold phones.
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Google’s $1.1 billion ‘big bet on hardware’ deal with HTC is final

Google has closed the deal to acquire part of HTC's smartphone team, and a non-exclusive license for HTC's intellectual property, as part of a, "big bet on hardware."
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Has Verizon’s plan to sell Huawei phones been squashed too?

Verizon may have ended discussions with Huawei to sell the Mate 10 Pro on its network due to pressure from the U.S. government, according to rumors.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review

You need to see the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Not only does it connect to GSM 4G LTE networks in the U.S., but it’s also a great value, high-performance beauty.
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What is a hybrid smartwatch? The ideal wearable for watch fans

Not interested in touchscreen smartwatches? What about a hybrid smartwatch? If you're new to the world of wearables, you may not know what these traditional-looking watches can do, so here's our guide to introduce you to this desirable piece of tech.
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Fujitsu in talks to sell mobile division and leave smartphone business behind

Fujitsu is reportedly in talks to sell off its mobile division to a Japanese investment firm, and leave the phone business behind.
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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.
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7 super cool tech toys we saw at the London Toy Fair 2018

We visited the 2018 London Toy Fair to find the best tech toys, put them through rigorous play tests at least once, and then rounded them up here.
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Vivo X20 Plus UD is first phone to launch with an in-display fingerprint sensor

The first phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor has launched: The Vivo X20 Plus UD. The technology was demonstrated during CES 2018.
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Qualcomm fined $1.2 billion for paying Apple to use its mobile chips

Qualcomm has been fined $1.2 billion by EU antitrust investigators, after it was concluded the company paid Apple to use its baseband mobile chips exclusively.
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Tag Heuer shrinks the size and price tag for its new Android Wear smartwatch

Tag Heuer has released the Connected Modular 41, a slightly smaller version of its Connected Modular 45 Android Wear smartwatch.
Xiaomi Mi A1 review

Xiaomi Mi A1 review

In our Xiaomi Mi A1 review we examine how the addition of Android One has transformed Xiaomi’s always-excellent phones into one that’s truly desirable.
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Vivo V7 Plus Review

In our Vivo V7 Plus review, we show why this smartphone is a fantastic choice for anyone who takes selfies, but it's not the best value.
Merge Blaster Hands-On Review

Merge Blaster Hands-on Review

Here’s our Merge Blaster Hands-on review, one of the most fun AR experiences we had at CES 2018 that didn’t require a headset.
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Smartglasses from eSight are changing blind people’s lives by enabling them to see

High-tech smartglasses from eSight are changing the lives of blind people by actually giving them the ability to see.
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Boox Max 2 and Boox Note Pro hands-on review

Our Boox Max 2 and Boox Note Pro hands-on review explains why you should pay attention to these two new tablets from an established industry name.
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TimeFlip Magnet hands-on review

In our TimeFlip Magnet hands-on review, we see how this unusual gadget could change the way you spend your time.
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Blocks Core hands-on review

In our Blocks Core hands-on review, we look at what could be a transformative wearable device that solves the modular puzzle.
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Everything you need to know about LG Pay

LG Pay launched in South Korea in June 2017, and it will be arriving in the U.S. in the first half of 2018.
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Vivo Fingerprint Sensor hands-on review

Vivo and Synaptics have beat Apple and Samsung in perfecting an in-display fingerprint sensor. Here’s our Vivo fingerprint sensor hands-on review.
Huawei

Huawei’s letting the $800 Mate 10 Pro speak for itself in U.S. release

Huawei has launched the Mate 10 Pro smartphone in the United States. The phone will cost $800 before a $150 gift card is provided.
Huawei WiFi Q2

Eliminate annoying Wi-Fi blind spots with Huawei’s new router system

Huawei's new WiFi Q2 router system using a base station, satellite routers, and some clever connection technology to solve Wi-Fi woes.
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Huawei Mate 10 Pro review

2017 has been a year of exceptional smartphones, and in our Huawei Mate 10 Pro review, we see Huawei’s latest happily continues that trend.
Native Union Eclipse review

Native Union Eclipse review

In our Native Union Eclipse review, we assess how a company known for its stylish iPhone accessories has dealt with the messy issue of cable management.
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Swappable modules make the Blocks smartwatch a puzzle you’ll want to work out

The Blocks Core Android smartwatch is modular, so you add features including a heart rate sensor and GPS later on.
Kate Spade Scallop review

Kate Spade Scallop hands-on review

In our Kate Spade Scallop hands-on review, we look at how the company has tied its first Android Wear smartwatch into its quirky, fun range.