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ZTE’s new Axon Mini phone has a pressure sensitive screen, just like the iPhone 6S

ZTE has fully announced the Axon Mini, a smartphone it first teased back in July, and it comes with a pressure sensitive screen, just like the iPhone 6S. The phone goes on sale soon, and here's everything you need to know about it.
Phones Android
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ZTE’s Axon Watch is no longer a prototype, but annoyingly is still only headed to China

ZTE has announced the Axon Watch, a smartwatch that doesn't run Android Wear, but instead uses a special version of the OS created by China's Tencent called TOS+. The Watch will be on sale soon, and here's what you need to know.
Wearables News
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Judging by this spoof trailer, the Michael Dell story probably won’t get told

Conan O'Brien has made another of his amusing tech-land spoof videos, this time taking a shot at the hype surrounding the new Steve Jobs movie, by imagining what a Michael Dell movie would be like.
Entertainment News
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This cool bezel-less, octa-core smartphone may be one of the first to run Android 6.0

Have you heard of Elephone? Possibly not, but the Chinese company has started teasing a phone that sounds really interesting. It's called the P9000, and the bezel-less screen will show Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Phones Android
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Gionee’s 24-megapixel Elife E8 camera phone gets a little cheaper for Indian launch

Chinese smartphone maker Gionee released the Elife E8 phone with a 23-megapixel camera, that thanks to some special tech, takes pictures that make them look like images with 120-megapixels.
Phones Android
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The new $250 Nook E tablet is a 9.6-inch Samsung slate in disguise

Barnes & Noble has announced another Nook tablet. This time it's the Nook E, and it's based on a little seen Samsung tablet released earlier this year. It's priced at $250 and available right now.
Phones Mobile
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The Internet of Things is now the Smart Home: New name, same frustrating problems

The Internet of Things is yesterday's news. The next big thing is the Smart Home. What happened to the IoT? Nothing, it has been rebranded and comes complete with the same old problems.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Two years of research led to a discovery that could change Li-ion batteries forever

Research carried out by a team at Stanford University has disproven an, until now, industry accepted science. A previously disregarded material inside Li-Ion batteries could be the key to faster charging times and greater efficiency.
Mobile News
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First specs show LeTV’s Snapdragon 820 phone will be a monster

LeTV, a Chinese company that started producing smartphones this year, is teasing its next release -- which will be built around the new Snapdragon 820
Phones Android
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More bugs squashed in Apple’s latest iOS 9.0.2 software update

Apple has released iOS 9.0.2, its second minor update to the new iOS 9 mobile operating system, to fix a few more bugs discovered in the software. It's available to download for compatible Apple devices now.
Phones Apple
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Indecent proposal? OnePlus co-founder says he wants to join Samsung as an intern

Carl Pei, co-founder of smartphone startup OnePlus, has publicly asked Samsung if he can be an intern for the massive corporation. If Samsung agrees, he's happy to set up an exchange, and have a Samsung exec join OnePlus.
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The Vector smartwatch, with full 30-day battery life, is now available to order online

The Vector Watch is the latest challenger to rival the Apple Watch, the Pebble, and the various Android Wear smartwatches on sale. It's now available in the U.K. with a starting price of £219.
Wearables News
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Hands on: Vertu New Signature Touch

Vertu’s experience in both the luxury and high tech world shine through in its latest smartphone, an evolu-tion of the Signature Touch, which combines a mature redesign with some ultra cool engineering feats.
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Vertu’s newest super expensive phone has gull wing doors, like a Mercedes SLS

Luxury smartphone maker Vertu has launched the New Signature Touch, an evolution of last year's Signature Touch smartphone, with a stronger spec, and a subtle but effective redesign.
Phones Android
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FreedomPop launches free monthly iPhone-only plan, for those who don’t use much data

FreedomPop wants to make the iPhone a better proposition for people who don't use a great deal of data each month. It has launched two iPhone-only plans, one of which is entirely free, but still provides 500MB of data to use.
Phones Mobile
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Accused of copyright infringement, Kim Dotcom’s U.S. extradition hearing finally gets going

Kim Dotcom is finally in the court, after years of delays, which will decide if he is to be extradited to the United States, where he and three others will face charges of copyright infringement, and criminal conspiracy.
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Video shows that drones are excellent at pulling out wobbly teeth

There are some dads that really love their tech, and will do anything to incorporate it into every possible situation. Take this dad, who decides the best way to quickly remove his daughter's wobbly front tooth is to use a drone.
Emerging Tech News
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Timex challenges Withings with the new classically styled Metropolitan+ fitness watch

Classic watch maker Timex has announced the Metropolitan+, a traditional analog watch that hides fitness and activity tracking features inside. Best of all, it runs on a standard watch battery that doesn't require charging.
Wearables News
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Make the most of the excellent LG G4 with these 10 tips

Check out these handy LG G4 tips and tricks to uncover the hidden features and useful functions in your smartphone. Make sure you're getting the most out of it.
Phones Android
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No sex of any kind for Pepper the robot, say creators

Pepper, the domestic robot that recently went on sale in Japan, must remain innocent according to its creators. Hidden in the ownership guidelines is a rule which prohibits sex of any kind for Pepper.
Emerging Tech News
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This gorgeous, limited edition Star Wars: The Force Awakens watch costs $28,000

This gorgeous commemorative Star Wars: The Force Awakens watch is covered in cool design touches that evoke memories of the movie series, and will appeal to every Star Wars fan out there. Shame only 500 will be made, and they cost $28,000.
Emerging Tech News
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Hands on: The Axon Watch hints at an exciting Android Wear Future for ZTE

ZTE has big plans for its flagship Axon range, and a smartwatch may be part of it. We got some hands-on time with a working prototype of the Axon Watch.
Wearables Mobile
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We take a look at Acer’s massive, 10-core Predator 6 gaming smartphone

We got a brief glimpse of Acer's new Predator gaming smartphone at IFA. It has a deca-core processor and 4GB of RAM.
Phones Android
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Hands on: Gigaset Me Pure, Me and Me Pro

Gigaset’s a new name in Android smartphones, and its first three new devices share a common and rather unusual feature.
Phones Mobile
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This amazing new antenna could stretch phone battery life, but nobody’s using it

This tiny antenna tuner uses a new type of technology that could improve the connection and increase the battery life of our smartphones, but manufacturers aren't letting it.
Phones Android
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Hands on: Huawei Mate S

Huawei announced a super special version of the new Mate S phone with a pressure sensitive screen — like the Apple Watch. But you can’t buy it yet.
Phones Android
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Hands On: Samsung SleepSense

Samsung has added smart home convenience to a sleep monitor and launched the SleepSense, a clever under-mattress sleep tracker that dim the lights and turn off the TV when you fall asleep.
Wearables Audio / Video
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LG’s new 10.1-inch G Pad 2 tablet has a massive battery inside

LG has announced the G Pad 2 10.1 tablet, which it will formerly introduce during the IFA tech show next month. The 10.1-inch Android slate has a massive 7400mAh battery, but a slightly older generation Snapdragon processor inside.
Phones Android
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ZTE’s low-price, high-tech Axon smartphone is going on sale internationally

ZTE has announced the Axon smartphone -- the Axon Elite -- will be sold internationally at the end of September with high-end specs and a low price.
Phones Android
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Give tiredness the finger with this sleep monitoring, fitness tracking ring

If your don't want to wear a fitness tracking wrist band, what about a health tracking ring on your finger? The Oura ring is the latest wearable to hit Kickstarter, and it's designed to help you make the most of your sleep.
Wearables News

Cheap doesn’t have to mean dull, just look at this colorful smartphone from China

This cute, colorful smartphone comes from China and is surprisingly cheap at the equivalent of $140, proving low-cost doesn't have to mean dull and boring, plus it still has a strong specification.
Phones Mobile
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You could play against Maria Sharapova at the U.S. Open, thanks to this amazing VR experience

Ever wondered how it would be to return the tennis serve of a champion? If you’re headed to the U.S. Open later this month, you may have the chance to find out — without having to set foot on the court itself, or risk embarrassing yourself in front of the crowd when you don’t even […]
Emerging Tech News
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This iPhone has a hydrogen fuel cell inside, with enough power to last a week on a charge

Technology company Intelligent Energy has developed fuel cells so thin, they can fit inside an iPhone 6 and provide power for a week before needing a recharge. There are hints it could be partnering with Apple in the future.
Phones Apple

I chatted up Buddy, the phone-powered house robot that wants to be R2-D2

Do you like the idea of having R2-D2 scooting around your house, looking after things? If so, you'll love Buddy, a companion robot that's available to pre-order right now. Here's what it's like to meet him.
Phones Emerging Tech
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Sony’s back with the new SmartBand 2 fitness band, and this time it has a heart rate sensor

Sony has announced the SmartBand 2, the sequel to its original fitness band, that comes with several new features including a heart rate monitor, plus a new strap design. It's ready to go on sale in September.
Phones Mobile
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We strolled down a sensor-studded smart street

The smartphone connected high street shopping experience is coming, but the tech has some way to go before it’s ready for prime time.
Mobile News
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We challenge you not to gag when you hear about the Pick Up Girls smartwatch

The Pick Up Girls smartwatch is the latest product to hit Indiegogo, and it supposedly uses hypnosis and subliminal messages to help guys get better at seducing girls. Yes, of course it does.
Wearables News
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Xiaomi makes speed and battery life the priority in new MIUI 7 Android skin

Xiaomi has launched MIUI 7, the latest version of the skin it places over Android on its range of devices. There are several new features, and a new look which is faster and smoother than before.
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