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What will it take to sell smartwatches? Just make us feel something

Smartwatches aren’t a big sales success because tech companies are making them and selling them like phones. The Swiss watch industry needs to step up and help out.
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It may look retro, but the Ruark R7 MkIII has Spotify inside, and a lot more

The retro Ruark R7 audio system provides a complete musical experience with Spotify Connect, AptX HD Bluetooth, a CD player, radio, and more.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8

It’s safe. But here’s why you shouldn’t buy the Galaxy Note 8 (yet)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a very safe smartphone choice, and not just for good reasons, giving competitors a chance to shine this year.
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Huawei’s betting big on AI, will show off its achievements on September 2

Huawei is fully invested in artificial intelligence, and is expected to show off its new AI accomplishments on September 2.
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FreedomPop asks just $50 for a year’s worth of mobile service. Really

Tired of paying more than $50 per month for your mobile service? How about paying $50 per year instead? That's FreedomPop's new plan.
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Audiophiles will love these Bluetooth speakers with a working VU meter

Don't settle for boring Bluetooth speakers. The Meters Music Cubed system combines a minimalist design with an illuminated, working VU meter.
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Xiaomi may make a phone to give Android One some much-needed tech cool

Xiaomi is rumored to be making an Android One smartphone based in the Mi 5X. Here's everything we think we know about it.
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We now know what a tiny iPhone would look like, and it’s adorable

Is the iPhone too big for you? Is it also not cute enough? The Soyes 7S is the answer, a tiny adorable iPhone clone from China.
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No cables, no hassle: Wi-Charge’s in-room wireless charging is coming next year

Early next year, Wi-Charge’s technology will charge your smartphone wirelessly in some public spaces, due to crucial FDA approval.
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Swim support and Spotify streaming rumored for Samsung’s Gear Fit 2 Pro

The Gear Fit 2 Pro may be Samsung's next fitness wearable, and it's rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 8.
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Maze Alpha 4G hands-on review

The Maze Alpha smartphone has a bezel-less screen for great Xiaomi Mi Mix-style looks, plus a dual-lens camera too, at a great value price.
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OnePlus 3T review

The OnePlus 3T bargain smartphone comes complete with Qualcomm's super-powerful new Snapdragon 821 processor. It's almost Pixel perfect (and half the cost).
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Leaked videos may show iPhone 8 getting care and attention in the factory

A secretly filmed video has given a brief, but quite revealing, look inside what's claimed to be the iPhone 8/iPhone X factory.
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OnePlus 5 Review

Our OnePlus 5 review asks a question: What is a flagship phone? The iPhone 7, Galaxy S8, G6 -- the OnePlus 5 isn’t like them. Here's why that's a good thing
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Police photo shows maniac driver using a phone in each hand at 60mph

We all know using a phone while driving is almost always illegal, yet this one driver decided to take his stupidity to the next level.
Thync Relax Pro Review

Thync Relax Pro review

The Thync Relax Pro is a wearable device that promises to relax you in just 10 minutes. It can be used anywhere, and at any time. Sign us up!
Yota 3

Yota 3/Yotaphone 3: Everything you need to know

The Yota 3 has been announced, and it will have an AMOLED screen on the front, and an E Ink screen on the back, just like previous versions.
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Race to add fingerprint sensors to phone touchscreens may not be won until 2018

The race to release a smartphone with a display fingerprint sensor may not be won until 2018, despite Apple and Samsung's best efforts.
Neurovalens Modius

Modius is a neurostimulation wearable that tricks your body into burning fat

Want to drop body fat while sitting on the couch? That's the pitch for the Modius, a nerve zapping wearable headset on Indiegogo now.
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No more dark days at OnePlus — new soft gold OnePlus 5 is a shining beauty

No longer is it necessary to buy the OnePlus 5 in a shade of black, because there's a new limited edition version out in beautiful soft gold.
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LG is going to put an OLED screen on the V30, and we couldn’t be more excited

LG will put a 6-inch plastic OLED screen on its next major smartphone release, which we fully expect to be the anticipated LG V30.
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Teenage social media sleuth solves Snapchat robbery horror story

It's all too easy to trust people we meet online, but sometimes they're not what they seem, as one unfortunate teen on Snapchat found out.
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Oowa Pro Lens Kit hands-on review

Our Oowa Pro Lens Kit review uncovers a superb iPhone add-on lens system that's ruined by an ill-fititng case.
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Fix for scary OnePlus 5 911-call issue reportedly draining battery life

Several OnePlus 5 users reportedly claim they are now facing battery life issues with their devices since installing the update.
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Huawei Honor 6A hands-on review

The Huawei Honor 6A combines a metal body, a big battery, and some clever software tweaks to ensure it’ll be a faithful friend for at least two years.
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I.Am+ Buttons hands-on review

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Jins Frontswitch 3-In-1 glasses review

Eyewear-maker Jins new Frontswitch glasses are a versatile solution to keeping our eyes protected against sunlight and blue light emitted by our smartphones, while still looking cool.
Samsung Galaxy S8

Not even imprisoned execs and exploding phones can stop Samsung

The Galaxy Note 7 and Samsung's ongoing political problems may capture headlines, but they can't stop the company from making big profits.
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Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus: Everything you need to know

The new Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus look unlike any phone out there, with an unusual secondary display on the back of the device.
Xiaomi

High from beating Apple in China, Xiaomi launches the $220, dual-camera Mi 5X phone

Xiaomi's latest phone is the Mi 5X, and it's exactly the type of device we love to see from the Chinese manufacturer.
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Oaxis InkCase i7 Plus hands-on review

You’ll be eyeing up the Oaxis InkCase i7 Plus, and we’ve been finding out if the reality is as tempting as the idea.
Gresso Magnum Case case

Gresso’s insane iPhone case is so durable a grizzly bear can stand on it

If you want to show your iPhone you really love it, do so with Gresso's crazy, but visually striking $500 Magnum case.
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Porsche Design's special edition Huawei Watch 2 is expensive, but worth it

After many months of waiting, the Porsche Design special edition Huawei Watch 2 smartwatch is available to buy.
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Man caught driving 112 mph blames it on Snapchat’s new speed filter

A driver was caught doing 112 mph, but rather than give the usual old excuses, he admitted he was speeding to capture it on Snapchat.