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Controversy surrounds $61 million deal for luxury smartphone maker Vertu

Luxury smartphone maker Vertu has been acquired by Baferton Ltd in a $60 million deal that's surrounded by controversy.
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5 cool new 360-degree cameras that will turn your head

Recording and sharing 360 degree images and video is growing in popularity, so we found 5 of the best new devices for doing so at MWC 2017.
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HTC wants U! Everything you need to know about the HTC U Ultra and U Play

HTC has launched the U Ultra and U Play, two stunning phones covered in shimmering, shiny glass, and equipped with Sense Companion, the company's first AI assistant. Here's everything you need to know.
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You only pay once: FreedomPop’s first Wi-Fi-calling phone has zero monthly costs

The FreedomPop V7 costs about $75, and comes with a SIM card loaded with free calls, free data, free SMS, and even free WhatsApp messages.
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Size isn't everything: The latest phones keep you watching by using big-screen TV tech

The LG G6 and the Sony XZ Premium are blazing a trail in the mobile industry by incorporating the latest big-screen TV tech.
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DT Daily MWC 2017: VR rides, Google’s Android Garden, and a LG G6 vs. Huawei P10 shootout

It's the final day of Mobile World Congress 2017, and we've been having fun out on the show floor trying out some VR demonstrations, plus heading out into the city to try out LG and Huawei's new phones, the G6 and P10.
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6 quirky, fun Chinese phones we found at MWC 2017

We always enjoy checking out some of the phones announced at MWC that don't always get the attention they deserve.
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DT Daily MWC 2017: Top Tech awards, Snake on the Nokia 3310, and more

It's day three of Mobile World Congress, and the day Digital Trends presented its awards for the best products revealed at the show.
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Huawei P10: Our first take

The Huawei P10 is gorgeous and fast. It has an amazing dual camera from Leica. Here are the specs, price, and availability in our hands on.
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I used VR to walk through a $10 million painting, and it was literally surreal

To commemorate a spectacular surrealist art auction, Sotheby's has made its first VR film, and we've tried it out.
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Fossil’s Q Founder smartwatch deal is the cheapest way to enjoy Android Wear 2.0

Fossil has already reduced its first-generation Q Founder smartwatches, and now a code makes them even cheaper, all ready for Android Wear 2.0
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There’s more to Ruark Audio’s new speaker system than just a Bluetooth connection

Bluetooth speakers let us hear our favorite tunes wherever we are, but Ruark Audio's MR1 Mk2 speakers take that versatility to a new level.
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Alexa envy: Samsung may go on a $1 billion spending spree to buy up AI companies

Samsung is very interested in artificial intelligence, to the point where it has put aside $1 billion to spend on the technology.
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Get closer: New smartphone camera tech from Oppo zooming to MWC

Oppo to show its new 5x smartphone camera technology at Mobile World Congress this month.
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Get the best from EMUI 5.0 on your Huawei Mate 9, P9, or Honor phone with these 10 great tips

Huawei's EMUI 5.0 interface is coming to the entire Huawei P9 range, and several Honor phones. Here's how to make the most of the mobile OS.
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Bystander promises to call ambulance for asthma attack teen, steals phone instead

This thief really takes being a scumbag to a new level, after stealing a smartphone from someone in the midst of an asthma attack.
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Meizu's new M5s has one important change over the old M5: Android

Meizu's first phone of 2017 is here, and it's the M5s, a slightly updated version of the older M5, but with one crucial change.
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Cringe your way through this Valentine’s Day ad for the OnePlus 3T

Want to watch people lick a smartphone? Then OnePlus's Valentine's Day ad for the 3T is just for you.
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Never forget security: Card-less eATM fraud leads to theft of $3,000

Reports of Chase Bank customers having their accounts drained of up to $3,000 are gathering, and are linked to the use of an eATM.
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Get over yourselves! The world can’t handle more tech-hating hippie hermits

One man has decided to reject modern tech and live like a hermit in the wild. We're here to implore you not to follow in his footsteps.
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New features galore arrive on the ZTE Axon 7, but Daydream VR is the most exciting

We're already fans of the ZTE Axon 7, and now there's another reason to buy one: An Android 7.0 Nougat update adding Daydream VR support.
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We saw the future of smartphones, and it’s sexier and smarter than you’d imagine

We've been given a glimpse at the future of smartphones, after using two cutting-edge devices with next-gen tech already in use.
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Denon Heos 7 HS2: Our first take

Denon's updated Heos 7 multiroom speaker system comes with Bluetooth and hi-res audio playback as standard, but does it iron out the original's little problems? We've been listening to find out.
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Man drags his family into a plot to fake his own death in chilling new Sprint TV ad

Sprint's terrifying new TV ad shows a man at the end of his tether, willing to fake his own death to escape a long phone contract.
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Next time you’re in London, beware shameless scooter-riding phone thieves

Police in London are warning people to watch out for thieves riding scooters, who ride past and grab smartphones from unsuspecting victims.
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Vertu Constellation: Our first take

The Constellation is Vertu's latest luxury smartphone, and it's more subtle than usual, easing you into the world of luxury tech more gently.
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If you can’t buy the Huawei P8 Lite 2017, the Honor 8 Lite is nearly identical

The Honor 8 Lite is official, and a complete specification sheet and images reveal the phone's striking similarity to the Huawei P8 Lite 2017.
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What’s that, boy? You want a smart collar that really understands you? How about this one

The Jagger & Lewis smart dog collar really understands your dog, and helps you do the same, whether you're together or not.
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Facebook’s new head of virtual reality is former Xiaomi, Google man Hugo Barra

Hugo Barra, the man behind the global launch efforts for Xiaomi, will leave the company and join Facebook as vice president of VR.
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Microsoft CEO to join Starbucks board, will provide extra shot of tech know-how

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been nominated for a position on Starbucks board of directors, where he hopes his tech industry and international supply knowledge will prove valuable to the coffee chain.
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The iPhone is the expensive phone of choice in India, but Android phones are still crushing it

Apple closed 2016 with a strong performance in India, but it remains a niche choice behind Samsung and many Chinese brands.
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Smile: Huawei wants to show your best selfie at its art exhibition

The selfie is about to be celebrated in a new art exhibition, called From Selfie to Self Expression, which is the first to explore the history of the photo genre. What's more, Huawei and the Saatchi Gallery want your best selfie to hang on the wall.
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Of course you can buy a phone with a dual-lens selfie camera now

Dual-lens rear cameras are definitely a big smartphone trend at the moment, but Chinese manufacturer Vivo has shifted the same setup to the front of its new phone, ready to take bokeh-effect selfies.
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Daydream believer: Google’s VR headset is only $50 at the moment

Google has cut the price of its Daydream View VR headset from $80 down to $50 in its latest deal, making it an excellent deal for Pixel phone owners keen to try out virtual reality.
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Ruark Audio R4-30 music system: Our first take

Wireless speaker systems are all very well, but not if you want to play a few CDs now and then. Ruark Audio's R4-30 is a classy, great sounding alternative to wireless systems, and we've been listening to one.
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Smartwatches know when you’re getting sick before you do

Wondering if it's worth wearing a smartwatch or heart rate monitor? New research shows if you track the data collected, it may help warn you if you're getting sick, and therefore find the right treatment ahead of time.

The HTC Desire 650 is definitely the grooviest phone we’ve seen in a while

HTC continues the interesting designs seen in its Desire line of phones with the Desire 650, which features grooves on the lower part of the phone.
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Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom: Our First Take

Asus has launched the Zenfone 3 Zoom, an Android smartphone with a camera spec that promises to smash the competition, plus a massive 5,000mAh battery.