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WatchOS 3 supercharges the Apple Watch with extra speed and Minnie Mouse

Here's everything you need to know about WatchOS 3, including wheelchair features, Breathe, and more.
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Ted Baker and Google reinvent window shopping by making you say weird things in public

Passers-by are really going to wonder what you're searching for online if you partake in fashion brand Ted Baker's latest gambit. Partnering with Google, and linked to a "shoppable" short film made with Guy Ritchie, this is shopping like we've never seen it before.
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Catalyst's case not only keeps your phone safe, it makes catching Pokémon easier

This case from Catalyst keeps our iPhone safe while also making it easier to catch those pesky Pokémon.
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Day 2 in Berlin: Tablet and smartphone surprises from Sony, ZTE and Huawei

If day one of IFA 2016 was all about smartwatches, day two is all about smartphones, with Huawei, Sony, and ZTE all arriving with new hardware.
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Meizu’s new phone uses the bronze medal of mobile operating systems

Meizu may be best known outside China for its Android smartphones, but inside China, it has released the Meizu M3E which uses another operating system. It's YunOS, made by ecommerce giant Alibaba.
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The Honor V8’s dual-lens camera is different from the Huawei P9’s in one important way

The Honor V8, the latest smartphone from the Huawei spin-off brand, has launched. Like the Huawei P9 it also has a dual-lens camera on the back, but without the Leica branding, and instead it takes unusual 3D panorama-style photos.
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There’s a new low-cost smartphone called the 5C out now, but it’s not made by Apple

There's a new smartphone out for those on a budget, and it's called the 5C. No, not the iPhone 5C, this 5C comes from Huawei spin-off brand Honor. However, just because it's low-cost, doesn't mean it's that low spec.
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Want to become a ‘Funtrepreneur’? Samsung has a limited-edition TabPro S to make it happen

Samsung has a limited edition Galaxy TabPro S, keyboard, and SSD package that comes with advice from entrepreneurs.
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Hands on: Focal Utopia

Is it possible to get the same audio experience from a set of headphones as you would from an amazing set of loudspeakers? Focal spent four years coming up with an answer: Utopia.
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Hurray! Tim Cook fixes it for Siri to pronounce Barbra Streisand's name correctly

Good news! One of Siri's most egregious errors is about to be fixed. In the next update, Apple's virtual assistant will finally pronounce singer Barbra Streisand's name correctly, thanks to Tim Cook's intervention.
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Samsung may want to sell you a cheap, refurbished Galaxy smartphone

Samsung may be working on a plan to sell refurbished Galaxy smartphones. The scheme is rumored to operate behind Samsung's existing upgrade program, and utilize the devices returned to it.
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Harry who? Turn wizards to dust in Wands, an awesome online shooter for Samsung’s Gear VR

If you want your wizards heavily armed and out for blood, you'll like Wands, an awesome online shooter for the Gear VR, that also has an unusual spectator mode where your friends can cheer your victories, or laugh at your failures.
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Motorola is mad at Samsung for stealing its always-on screen idea

Motorola has taken to Twitter to voice its annoyance over the continued adoption of always-on screen displays by rival companies. However, it not-so cryptically singled out one particular rival in its message.
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Samsung Gear Fit 2 and Gear Icon X earbuds news

Samsung returns to the world of fitness wearables with two new products -- the Gear Fit 2, and activity tracking wireless earbuds called the Icon X.
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Nokia returns: Four new Nokia Android phones are expected by the end of the year

Anyone excitedly looking forward to a pair of new Nokia devices this year will be pleased with a new report that says we may see four new devices instead. The launches aren't final yet though, and may be pushed until 2017.
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Hands on: Echobox Explorer

The Echobox Explorer carves out wood and metal to create a hip-flask style digital audio player made for Tidal fans.
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Too good to be true? FreedomPop’s new SIM has free WhatsApp messages, data, and calls

Ever wished you could keep in contact with your WhatsApp friends while traveling abroad, without waiting to find Wi-Fi? You'll want FreedomPop's new SIM card, which comes with completely free WhatsApp messaging, plus some data and calls, in the U.S. and at least 30 other countries around the world.
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These Master & Dynamic headphones will make the exquisite Aston Martin DB11 come alive

Master & Dynamic headphones are to be sold alongside Aston Martin cars. What's more, the headphones will be used to complete a virtual test drive experience in a DB11, and the two companies will work on products and technologies together in the future.
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Is Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program the best way to buy the iPhone 6S?

Apple's Upgrade Program sounds good, but how doe sit compare with offers from the four major carriers? Here's a breakdown of the pricing.
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Hands on: Acer’s Predator 8 gaming tablet

Acer has turned its attention to mobile gaming with the announcement of the Predator 8 tablet, which comes with several cool features and a funky design. Can the performance live up to those sci-fi looks?
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Huawei may finally be catching up with the fast-charging competition

A trademark has been filed by Huawei that hints it's almost ready to show off some fast charging battery technology. We've already seen it demonstrated last year, but it's yet to be released in a phone.
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Forget your bank, hackers say we should worry about smart sex toy privacy

It's natural to worry about data privacy, but we tend to do it about banks, passwords, and email accounts. A hacking team now says we should be concerned about the things smart sex toys reveal about our intimate lives as well.
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Huge pre-order numbers mean Samsung can taste success with the Galaxy Note 7

Samsung can almost taste success with the Galaxy Note 7, with pre-order numbers already beating previous Galaxy phones in South Korea, including the now very popular Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
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Wipe on, wipe off: Pane In The Glass is a VR window cleaning sim you need to play

Anyone looking for something new to play on the HTC Vive virtual reality headset should add Pane In The Glass to the list, a ridiculously enjoyable window cleaning simulator. Yes, really.
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The Galaxy Note 7’s Edge-only design may hint at things to come for Samsung

The Galaxy Note 7 may be a hint at the future of Samsung's Galaxy S smartphones, which based on Samsung's mobile division president's words, may only feature a curved edge screen in the future.
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More than just a bell, this accessory makes your ordinary bike a smart bike

Is the bell on your bike a bit boring? Then throw it out in favor of the Shoka Bell, which goes way beyond making a noise to let everyone know your coming. Its features include visual GPS directions, and an anti-theft alarm.
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Ouch: X-ray shows where stupid prisoner decided to hide a smuggled phone

There are just some places where a mobile phone doesn't belong, but this stupid prisoner decided to stuff a smuggled one there anyway, and went on to pay the price. The prison has the x-rays to prove it.
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Hands on: Denon AH-MM400 headphones

Does wood still have a place on modern over-ear headphones? You almost won't care about the design after listening to the Denon AH-MM400 Music Maniacs, which we've spent a few days trying out.
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Golf game not on par? Putting these smart shoes on may turn things around

These smart shoes promise to help the golfer improve their game, by measuring balance and weight shift using pressure sensors in the sole, and presenting the data through an app on your phone. The Kickstarter campaign begins today.
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Healthy and motivated? Get that way with Philips latest connected fitness devices

Want to get healthier? Philips has a complete range of health and fitness tracking products, and a connected app, to help you do just that. These include a watch-style fitness tracker, and a pair of connected scales.
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This $270 smartphone looks awesome, but the company is playing hard to get

Lenovo-backed spin-off brand Zuk has announced the Z2, a smartphone with a great spec and a low price, but annoyingly it hasn't said the phone will follow in the Z1's footsteps and launch internationally.
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Better than nothing? Sony profits from phones again

Sony has made some drastic changes to its mobile business over the past year, which appear to have paid off, even if it's only slightly. The company's mobile division has posted a profit in its latest earnings report.
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Better late than never? Amazon’s voice-controlled Dash Wand zaps into London

Amazon's almost forgotten Dash wand, which is used to verbally order groceries through AmazonFresh, has launched in London, a lengthy two years after making its debut in the U.S..
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One phone maker is really making the best out of a tough start to 2016

The smartphone market isn't experiencing much growth at the moment, but that doesn't mean the market is stagnating. One company, in the face of tough times, is making the most of it.
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Bad news Poké-players, that Pokémon Go Plus wearable isn’t coming out this month

Nintendo has crushed the dreams of many Pokémon Go players, and said the fun Pokémon Go Plus Bluetooth accessory (that may help conserve your phone's battery) has been delayed, and won't arrive until September.
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Ready to bokeh? Xiaomi's newest smartphone is, thanks to a funky dual-lens camera

Proving dual-lens cameras are one of the hottest smartphone trends of the year, Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Pro. The two camera lenses on the back of this metal smartphone produce pictures with a bokeh-style effect.
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The chrome-plated Diskus makes it simpler to charge your Apple Watch on the go

Diskus is a tiny Apple Watch charger that will slip in your pocket and use any MicroUSB cable you want.
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This creative wearable is a nail in the London Underground Oyster Card's coffin

This jewelry design graduate has found a far more convenient and creative way to use an Oyster Card on the London Underground. She has taken the chip from inside the card, and put it in a set of false nails.