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Pokemon Go Plus

Pokémon Go Plus review

Still playing Pokémon Go? Nintendo’s Pokémon Go Plus $35 wearable is now available to help with the grind of earning more stardust, and hatching more eggs.
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Moto Z2 Force review

Motorola’s successor to the 2016 Moto Z Force is the Moto Z2 Force, and it’s finally no longer exclusive to Verizon.
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ZTE Blade Z Max hands-on review

ZTE is following up last year’s ZMax Pro with the Blade Z Max. It features the same 6-inch Full HD screen, but it packs a much bigger battery.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 review

Can Samsung push past the Note 7 with its first major smartphones since the recall? In our Galaxy s8 review, we put Samsung's flagship phone to the test.
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Samsung Dex Station review

Samsung's hockey puck-like Dex Station lets you plug in a Galaxy S8 and now a Galaxy Note 8 to turn your smartphone into a full, desktop experience.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is a big phone. At 6.3-inches, it has one of the brightest displays, and offers speedy performance. Read more in our Galaxy Note 8 review.
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Movado Connect review

Movado’s smartwatch works with Android Pay, runs Android Wear 2.0, and looks sleek. In our Movado Connect Review, we ask if it’s worth the $600 price tag.
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Google Pixel 2 XL review

The Google Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone out there thanks to a large 6-inch screen with an edge-to-edge design, and great software.
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iPhone 8 Plus review

In our Apple iPhone 8 Plus review, we ask whether a better camera, wireless charging, and faster processor are enough to warrant an upgrade.
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Samsung Gear Sport review

The best Android smartwatch doesn’t run Android Wear. It’s the Samsung Gear Sport and the company’s proprietary operating system
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HTC U11 Life review

The HTC U11 Life is almost as fast, stylish, and practical as the older U11, despite costing half the price. Read our review.
ZTE Axon M review

ZTE Axon M review

Our ZTE Axon M review takes a look at a phone that has a second screen that folds out, for watching YouTube and tweeting at the same time.
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Moto X4 review

Motorola’s successor to the 2015 Moto X is here, and it’s called the Moto X4. It has a better water-resistant rating than the iPhone 8, but it costs just $400.
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BlackBerry KeyOne review

BlackBerry and TCL are back with the KeyOne -- a $550 Android-powered smartphone that carries a promise of monthly security updates.
Nokia 8110 4G Hands-on Review

Nokia 8110 4G hands-on review

If you remember the “banana” feature phone from The Matrix, it’s now been modernized with 4G connectivity, a fresh design, and some smart features.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco hands-on review

With 6GB of RAM and all the dual-camera features you want, the Snapdragon 835-powered Nokia 8 Sirocco is HMD Global's first luxurious and high-end smartphone.
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Apple iPad (2018) review

Whether you need a large-screen device for work or play, your best option is Apple’s new iPad. It has a good-looking screen, great battery life, fluid software with multi-tasking features, and it works with the fantastically-precise Apple Pencil. For $330, it’s a steal.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 review

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are here, but which one do you buy? In our Galaxy S9 review, we talk about the benefits of the smaller phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus review

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus is a hardware masterpiece. Featuring refined design, fun camera additions, impressive low-light capabilities, and a fantastic display, it’s hard to be dissatisfied.

BlackBerry Key2 review

The KeyOne, which launched last year, rode a wave of nostalgia, but it’s back to business for BlackBerry. Its latest phone is the BlackBerry Key2, which succeeds its predecessor in every way -- especially with the keyboard, which is now practically perfect.
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Moto Z3 Play review

Motorola’s latest phone is the mid-range Moto Z3 Play. It costs $500, so why wouldn’t you just get the superior OnePlus 6? The answer isn’t so simple. There’s a lot to like here, and the phone comes with a battery mod that extends its life to two days. There are also more Moto Mods than ever before, and some of them are enticing enough to recommend this phone.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review

Want a small smartphone? There aren’t a lot of options out there these days. Well you should consider Sony’s Xperia XZ2 Compact. It may not look like the snazziest smartphone, but it’s small, packs powerful performance, and has a more than capable camera. Here’s our XZ2 Compact review.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 review

Before you purchase Samsung’s newest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4, you’ll need to figure out exactly what you’re looking for. The Tab S4 delivers a decent tablet and desktop experience, but it doesn’t excel in either. There are plenty of other options on the market, which makes its high price a tough proposition. Here’s our Galaxy Tab S4 review.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review

The Galaxy Note 9 is here, and it’s jaw-dropping how much tech Samsung has fit inside this phone. It’s one of Samsung’s largest phones ever thanks to its 6.4-inch screen. There’s a water-cooling system to cool the internals, beta access to Fortnite, A.I. in the camera, and lots more.
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‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ review

Disney has partnered up with Lenovo for the Mirage Augmented Reality headset, which lets you play a new game called ‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges.’ The Dark Side Expansion pack lets you become Kylo Ren and fight characters like Yoda and Rey, and there's a new lightsaber you can nab as well.
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Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 review

Casio’s second-generation smartwatch -- the Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 -- features a GPS sensor, along with the same outdoor tools as last year’s model, such as an altimeter, barometer, and compass. It runs Wear OS, which means you can also access your notifications. The new WSD-F20A model adds a new color.
Skagen Falster review

Skagen Falster review

After six months, the Skagen Falster is still our favorite Wear OS smartwatch. It doesn't have a lot of features, and it doesn't have good battery life, but we're mesmerized with how it looks -- and can't keep it off our wrist. The Falster shows the importance of design in a smartwatch. Here's our review.
North Focals

North Focals hands-on preview

North, formerly known as Thalmic Labs, has unveiled a new product alongside the brand-name change. Focals is a pair of smartglasses, like Google Glass, that attempt to help keep you heads-up in the present, instead of staring down at a screen. It costs $999, and pre-orders have begun.
Google Pixel Stand

Google Pixel Stand review

Google’s new Pixel 3 smartphones can wirelessly charge, so the company is releasing its own wireless charger. But the Pixel Stand is no ordinary charger -- it’s packed with smart features that enhance your phone even when it’s out of your hands. It also makes Google Assistant far more accessible.
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RED Hydrogen One review

The mysterious Red Hydrogen One phone has finally arrived. It has a massive 4,500mAh battery, a durable build with Kevlar panels, Android at its core -- and did we mention a 3D display? It’s ambitious and a little bit crazy. Here’s our Red Hydrogen One review.
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Skagen Falster 2 review

Skagen unveiled the Falster Wear OS smartwatch earlier this year, and not even a year later the Falster 2 has arrived. It’s still one of the most beautiful smartwatches available, and the new model adds NFC, GPS, and a heart rate monitor. Our Skagen Falster 2 review explains why this is among the best stylish smartwatches around.
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Montblanc Summit 2 review

Montblanc’s Summit 2 is the first smartwatch to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor. It’s feature packed with GPS, NFC for Google Pay, and a heart rate sensor, but it also has a classic timepiece design that will leave you questioning whether it really is a smartwatch. It’s expensive, but it’s the luxury smartwatch to buy.
Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite hands-on review

Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite hands-on review

Huawei is bringing a tablet to the U.S., and it costs a little less than the $330 iPad. It's not as powerful, but there's a neat fingerprint sensor that can boot a secure environment specifically for children. It arrives in late January, and will be on sale from Amazon and Newegg.
Lenovo Smart Tab review

Lenovo Smart Tab hands-on review

Got an Amazon Echo Show? Ever want to just take the screen and use it as a tablet in the bedroom? Lenovo’s new Smart Tab lets you do this. It’s an Android tablet you can attach to a Smart Dock to create an Echo Show competitor, complete with Alexa integration. The Echo Show mode can also be triggered without the dock.
Mobvoi Ticwatch E2

Mobvoi TicWatch E2 review

Want a smartwatch that can track heart rate, has GPS, and allows you to interact with notifications? Mobvoi’s TicWatch E2, which runs Google’s Wear OS platform, can do it all, for just $160. It only lacks NFC for Google Pay, but the thick body packs a bigger battery that lets it stay on for more than a day.

Nokia 3.1 Plus review

The Nokia 3.1 Plus is HMD Global’s first smartphone in the U.S. sold in a carrier store. It’s only available on Cricket Wireless right now -- but should you buy a phone this affordable? It comes so close to being a great phone with decent performance, fantastic battery life, and even NFC for Google Pay, but the camera brings it down.
LG V50 ThinQ hands-on

LG V50 ThinQ hands-on review

The LG V50 ThinQ, the South Korean company’s first 5G smartphone, is coming to Sprint and Verizon this year. The phone is almost the same as last year’s LG V40 ThinQ, but it has updated specs, a few new features, and a secondary screen. Sadly, one of the most interesting features isn’t coming to the U.S.
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Nokia 9 PureView review

HMD’s latest phone is the Nokia 9 PureView, a limited edition that places a heavy emphasis on its five-camera experience. It may not take the best photos, but it certainly is the most fun you’ll have using a camera on a phone, helping the creative juices flow through different modes and RAW editing capabilities.