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The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 comes in Obsidian or Glacier

Microsoft patent hints at future return of the Surface Duo

A patent shows Microsoft is working on a new hinge design that could end up being used on a folding smartphone, and mark the return of the Surface Duo line.
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The Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses, Apple Watch Series 10, and Oura Ring 4 on a table.

These 3 gadgets prove wearable tech reached its peak in 2024

There are three standout wearables that have made 2024 a fantastic year for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.
Wearables Mobile
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 on a table with a pair of glasses.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2024 review: This is the Kindle you should buy

The Paperwhite has long been the best pick of Amazon's Kindle range, so does the new 12th-generation 2024 model keep its edge? We've found out.
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Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Photo of a collection of smartphone cameras.

This is the worst smartphone camera I used in 2024, and it’s not even close

Choosing the best camera phone of 2024 was easy, but what about the worst camera phone of the year? There are some strong contenders, but only one winner.
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The side of the Oura Ring 4.

I wore an Oura Ring for all of 2024. Here’s why I love it and why I’m concerned

I've worn an Oura Ring all year, and this is how it holds my attention but also why I'm a little concerned about how it'll look through 2025.
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A promotional image for the launch of the Netflix app in the Samsung Galaxy Store.

Samsung brings a Squid Game season 2 surprise to the Galaxy Store

In an effort to bring more people to the Galaxy Store, Samsung has teamed up with Netflix to offer the app and an exclusive look at Squid Game season 2.
Phones Entertainment
An Amazon Echo Show 5 on a shelf.

I replaced Google Assistant with Amazon Alexa and haven’t looked back

A year ago, I decided to switch from Google Assistant to Amazon Alexa for my smart home duties. Now, 12 months later, I reflect on whether it was a good move.
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A promotional image showing the back of the Realme 14 Pro.

This mad phone does something unexpected when it gets cold

Leave it to Realme to come up with an unusual design feature for the Realme 14 Pro, which has a crazy color-changing rear panel that reacts when it gets cold.
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A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Neo.

We need to talk about this fantastic, industry-leading Motorola collab

Motorola's partnership with Pantone is far more impactful than I realized, and it took a gray phone to make me understand why it matters.
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A teaser image for the OnePlus 13 launch event in January 2025.

OnePlus has another phone to show us on January 7, 2025

OnePlus will announce the OnePlus 13R on January 7, 2025, and it has shared new details about the phone ahead of the big day.
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A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The Galaxy S25’s lock screen will have its own AI assistant

The Galaxy S25's lock screen will have a feature called the Now Bar, and what it can do will challenge Siri and Gemini.
Phones Mobile
The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

I’m really worried about the future of smart glasses

The Ray-Ban Meta have put smart glasses in a great place, but I'm worried about the situation going into 2025 and fear history may be about to repeat itself.
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The OnePlus logo on the back of the OnePlus Open Apex Edition.

The OnePlus 13 is coming on January 7 — along with a surprise

OnePlus has officially confirmed the OnePlus 13's launch date, and with it news of a surprise at the event too.
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Apple Fitness Plus on an Apple TV, with an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I tried Apple Fitness Plus as a beginner and loved what I found

After three months using Apple Fitness Plus, I've learned a lot about the devices you need, the workouts, the trainers, and if it's worth a subscription or not.
Wearables Mobile
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL in Hazel.

Google may change a small, but crucial chip with the Pixel 10

For the Pixel 10 series, Google may make a small but important internal change, with a switch from Samsung modems to ones made by MediaTek.
Phones Mobile
Chiplet render of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

People are already talking about the next big Snapdragon chip

There are only a few phones out with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, but there's already talk of a new version of the chip coming early in 2025.
Phones Mobile
The Vivo X200's camera module.

This Vivo phone has the most exquisite camera design I’ve seen

The Vivo X200 may not be the flagship, but Vivo has outdone itself with the camera module's design. Here's all the news about it and the Vivo X200 Pro.
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The Huawei 13 Nova's camera.

Huawei has a new foldable, but its other new phone is more interesting

Huawei's Mate X6 foldable is very cool, but the Nova 13 Pro is the more interesting new release from the brand, even if it doesn't fold up.
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The OnePlus Nord 4 and OnePlus Buds Pro 3, Google Pixel 9 Pro and Google Pixel Buds 3, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with Airpods Pro 2, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

I tried 4 of the best earbud and phone combos. Here’s which one you should use

I tried the top wireless earbuds with matching phones to find out if brand loyalty matters, or if you can mix and match without concern.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Looktech AI Glasses.

These smart glasses have a digital crown just like an Apple Watch

A new pair of smart glasses have an unusual control method that has more in common with the Apple Watch than it does with high-tech eyewear.
Wearables Mobile
A screenshot from a Google video showing its smartglasses in action.

Google teases smart glasses with amazing Project Astra update

Google's exciting Project Astra computer vision-aided AI assistant has been updated, and the company has teased it's working on smart glasses to go with it.
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A person holding an iPhone 16 Pro Max in a Casetify Ultra Bounce case.

This is the wildest rugged iPhone case I’ve used, and I love it

The Casetify Ultra Bounce case has one of the wildest designs I've seen on a rugged case, and it has the toughness to back the looks up too.
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The Solos AirGo Vision's Krypton 1 design.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just got an interesting new competitor

Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses have a clever modular design so you can remove the camera when you don't want to wear one on your face.
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The Ozlo Sleepbuds on top of the closed case.

Ozlo Sleepbuds review: the most comfortable sleep earbuds I’ve ever used

I've slept peacefully wearing the Ozlo Sleepbuds because they're so comfortable, but there's plenty more you need to know before buying them.
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Promotional image for OuttaFocus. Image of two smartphones.

How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button

Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button.
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The Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Oppo Find X8 Pro's cameras.

This new Android phone almost beat my favorite smartphone camera of 2024

Can the Oppo Find X8 Pro's impressive camera beat my favorite camera phone of 2024 in a major test? I found out, and was surprised at how close it was.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

This powerful Oura Ring feature knows if you’re getting sick

Previously part of its beta program, the Symptom Radar feature is now part of the Oura Ring's main app and recognizes early signs of illness.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung’s One UI 7 beta is out today. Here are all the new features

Samsung has released One UI 7 beta for Galaxy S24 smartphones and you can try it out now. Here's what's new inside.
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Three Galaxy S24 Plus models laying on a table, including the white, gray, and yellow ones.

Some big Galaxy S25 news has left us disappointed

Three phones likely to be the Galaxy S25 series have been spotted on the FCC's database, but we're a little disappointed it's not four new Samsung S25 phones.
Phones Mobile
The back of the HMD Skyline.

I love this easily repairable phone at a decent Cyber Week price

The HMD Skyline is very simple to repair in the event of an accident, and the low Cyber Week deal price makes it great value.
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The front of the Anker Prime 250W Charging Station.

I love this over-the-top charger that’s a Cyber Week bargain

This charger has so much power and so many features that it's overkill, but it's hard to resist at the substantially lower price during Cyber Week.
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A promotional image showing the Honor 300.

Eye-catching Honor 300 beats this key Galaxy S24 spec

The cool design of the Honor 300 will initially catch your eye, but when you hold it, you'll notice it's one of the thinnest phones we've seen in a while.
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A person wearing the Mobvoi TicWatch Atlas.

There’s a hidden coupon that makes this Cyber Monday smartwatch deal even sweeter

Mobvoi has cut the price of all its recent Ticwatch smartwatches for Cyber Monday, but make sure you apply an easily-missed coupon to make the deal even better.
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A person wearing the Casio G-Shock DW-H5600.

My favorite G-Shock smartwatch was a Black Friday steal and it’s still available

The Casio G-Shock DW-H5600 was a bargain for Black Friday and it's still live. It's the ideal choice for watch fans who don't want a touchscreen smartwatch.
Wearables Mobile
A person wearing the Ultrahuman Ring Air and the Oura Ring.

I’ve worn two of the best smart rings. Here’s which one you should buy

I've worn both the Oura Ring and the Ultrahuman Ring Air day and night for weeks, and know both products well. Now, I can tell you which one you should buy.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Clicks Keyboard case.

Clicks changed my mind about using a keyboard with my iPhone 16

Typing on the new, revised Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 16 has changed my mind about using a physical keyboard with my touchscreen phone.
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review: don’t you dare ignore it

If you haven't heard much about the Galaxy Watch 7 I understand, but I want to change that because it doesn't deserve to be ignored.
Wearables Mobile

I learned 4 things that will change my photography forever

I've been stuck in a creative rut when taking photos of cars, something I love to do, and an automotive photographer showed me where I could improve.
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