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6GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 820 chip, the Zuk Z2 Pro's coming to take on 2016's best phones

Lenovo-backed smartphone brand Zuk is back with the Zuk Z2 Pro, a metal-and-glass powerhouse that uses the Snapdragon 820 processor and a massive 6GB of RAM. Here's everything you need to know about the phone.
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First drive: Tesla Model S P90D

Spacious, comfortable, smooth, and technically astonishing, the Tesla Model S P90D has no right accelerating to 60 in 2.8 seconds. Yet it does without any fuss at all. We drive the abnormally normal electric car to see what the future holds.
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These new phones don’t bother with a headphone jack, but they’re not made by Apple

LeEco, the company formerly known as Letv, has announced three new smartphones, none of which have a headphone socket onboard. Instead, they come with headphones that connect using the USB Type-C connector.
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Ahoy there! Native Union’s newest phone cables are ideal for on-trend landlubbers

Fun, fashionable phone accessory manufacturer Native Union has joined the fashion world in embracing all things nautical this summer, with its new maritime-themed range of iPhone, iPad, and iPod cable range.
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We tried on an augmented reality dinosaur t-shirt, and it was awesome

Although VR is getting all the attention, AR (augmented reality) can be cool too. We tried an educational AR that uses dinosaurs, a t-shirt, and flashcards.
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How to use the Huawei P9’s superb dual-lens camera

Huawei partnered with camera experts Leica to make the P9's dual-lens camera. Here's how to use the P9 to take great pictures and edit the images you shoot.
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Why not? Huawei is making its own VR headset for phones

Huawei has announced Huawei VR, a virtual reality headset that will challenge Samsung's Gear VR. Or will it? There are conflicting reports on how Huawei VR works, but here's what we think we know about it so far.
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iPhone-like 3D Touch feature spotted in Android N

A feature that may be similar to Apple's 3D Touch system seen on the iPhone 6S and Apple Watch may be coming to Android in the future. Details on dynamic launcher shortcuts has been discovered in Android N's documentation, and it sounds very similar.
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The largest Lego Minecraft set is coming to steal your time this summer

The Village is the largest, and most complex, Lego Minecraft set we've seen, and it's coming to steal your time away this summer. With 1,600 pieces inside, and a $200 price tag, you'll need to be a serious fan to pick one up.
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Forget the iPhone, we want this Japanese robot phone

Sharp is developing a new smartphone called RoBoHon, except it looks nothing like a traditional phone. Instead, RoBoHon is a small robot friend who does everything your phone can, but with added cuteness.
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This smart wristband wants to help out when stress gets too much

The Sensmi wristband isn't for tracking steps, it's about understanding, recognizing, and managing stress -- something it does with a special sensor that measures Galvanic Skin Response. The Indiegogo project is live now.
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Acer’s latest 10-inch tablet wants to be a portable home theater

Acer's latest tablet is the Iconia Tab 10, a 10-inch machine that's made for watching movies, or connecting up to another display as a streaming entertainment hub. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Tens of thousands of Verizon employees have gone on strike

Up to 40,000 Verizon workers have gone on strike over a dispute regarding pay, contracts, and benefits. The action currently has no end date, but isn't expected to affect Verizon's services.
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The new Meizu Pro 6 is sleek beauty, with a monster deca-core processor at its heart

The Meizu Pro 6 has been made official, and it's a the world's first phone to feature MediaTek's deca-core Helio X25 processor. Yes, that's a massive ten cores. The phone also has a 3D touch screen, and a 21-megapixel camera.
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One of the LG G5’s modules is missing, and it’s not good news at all

The Hi-Fi Plus module for the LG G5 smartphone, which adds a Ban & Olufsen audio DAC to the device for hi-res audio listening, has been removed from the company's U.S. website, and currently has no official release date.
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There’s a tiny drone inside this prototype phone case

Here's a way to make phone cases cool again: Put a tiny drone inside, and make modular camera modules to attach to it, or to other accessories. It's not a reality yet, but may be coming to Kickstarter later this year.
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Hands on: AC Worldwide Star Wars speakers

Forget about the endless, and disappointing, Star Wars merchandise that arrived with The Force Awakens, these awesome Bluetooth speakers are something else. Beautifully made, and with startling attention to detail, they're what every collector will want.
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These beautiful robotic wings are part mecha-art project, part crazy fashion statement

Fashion, technology, and robotics are all coming together to shape the future of what we wear. These beautiful, ethereal robotic wings are the work of a Japanese engineer and designer, keen to bring her love of robots and fashion together in one breathtaking project.
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Jog on: These high-tech shoes know how to make you a better runner

Just like a golfing smartwatch can improve your game, or a fitness tracker can help you be more active, these smart shoes will make you a better runner.
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The Apple Watch "does too much," says Fitbit CEO

The CEO of Fitbit considers the Apple Watch and other feature-packed smart wearables to be products that do too much, and that the companies that build them aren't doing enough to convince people they need these extra features.
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Look at this fantastic Xiaomi Mi Pad tablet that’s actually a Transformer

Xiaomi has teamed up with Hasbro China to create what may be the best spin-off product we've ever seen. It's a Xiaomi Mi Pad, that's also an officially licensed Transformer, so it turns into a robot.
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This printer searches Instagram for your #hashtag, then prints out free photos

The next time you hold a big party or attend a cool event, this fun Instagram printer -- which prints out free photos when you use a special hashtag -- could be the center of attention.
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When batteries and screen protectors collide: Zagg picks up Mophie for $100 million

Zagg, the phone accessory maker best known for its InvisibleShield screen protectors, has acquired battery pack experts Mophie in a deal worth $100 million. Future plans are unclear, but we're told to expect a new wave of innovative products.
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Everything you need to know about the OnePlus X

OnePlus has been offering the OnePlus X invite-free every Tuesday since December 15, but now you can grab one any day of the week.
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The new Lumia 650 is gorgeous, but it isn’t powerful enough for Continuum

Microsoft has officially announced the Lumia 650, a phone which is rumored to be the final Lumia device for 2016. We've got everything you need to know.
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Time has stopped for smartwatches, as the tech world waits for Apple Watch 2

Where are all the new smartwatches? CES and MWC 2016 both passed without any major, splashy new announcements, so what's the problem? Some say it's an over reliance on high-tech specs, but the Apple Watch 2 and Swiss watch maker's lethargy may also be to blame.
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Small is the new big: The iPhone SE is going to make compact cool again

The iPhone SE is way more exciting that it initially looks. The screen may be small, but inside is as much power and ability as the iPhone 6S, and it may spawn a host of high performance, small screen competitors.
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Hands on: Nex Band

The Nex Band is a modular wrist band which has software "Hacks" to control your smart home with a tap on the swappable "Mods."
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Laugh it up! The 30 best April Fools’ Day tech jokes of 2016

It's that time of year again, where we all need to be wary of what we see, hear, and read. Because it may not be all it seems. That's right, it's April Fools' Day, and here are the best jokes we've found so far.
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Xiaomi’s taken its first official steps into South Korea

Xiaomi's not afraid of Samsung and LG, and it has proved it by officially partnering up with South Korean retailers to sell its hardware. But like its other international efforts, its smartphones won't be among them. Yet.
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This company is encouraging people to punch its smartphones

Chinese smartphone company Oukitel wants you to come and punch its newest smartphone, the K4000 Pro. Why? Because it'll prove just how tough it is. The odds, unsurprisingly, are stacked in the phone's favor.
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I kicked back on an air-conditioned smart bed, and I never wanted to get up

The Balluga smart bed is so smart, it makes every other bed look like it's just crawled out from the sea. From the active air suspension to data monitoring that means you'll be able to repeat your best night's sleep, it's sole aim is to help you sleep like a baby, night after night.
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The stickers are taking over: Line to launch Line Mobile MVNO in Japan this summer

Popular messaging platform Line will open Line Mobile in Japan this summer, transforming itself into an MVNO. People who use Line regularly will really benefit, as Line services won't count against monthly data and call allocation.
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Pornhub blesses the world with free VR smut

Streaming adult entertainment website Pornhub has introduced a new free video channel dedicated to virtual reality content. Because not everyone is equipped with suitable viewers just yet, it even has 10,000 headsets to giveaway too.
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These heated boots are like smartphone-controlled radiators for your feet

Lundi is a smart boot for women that aims to solve the problem of matching the right footwear to the conditions, no matter the situation. The black leather boots have a smartphone-controlled heating element that keep your feet toasty warm, when you need it.
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FingerIO's finger-wagging sonar controls may make smartwatches more usable in the future

A team at the University of Washington have added an active sonar control system to a smartphone and a smartwatch, which turns any surface, or even the air surrounding the gadget, into a gesture control area.
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LG’s telling developers how to make Friends, because more modular phones may be coming

The LG G5's modular design is exciting, but it's going to need more than the two modules already announced if it's going to succeed. LG's preparing to release development kits to help other companies produce them, and outlined plans on how they'll eventually be sold.
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Next TAG Heuer smartwatch may launch in 2017, possibly joined by Hublot and Zenith models

The sequel to the TAG Heuer Carrera Connected smartwatch may not arrive until 2017, at which time it may be joined by connected models from the Hublot and Zenith brands, according to several reports.