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Samsung Magazine UX

Samsung’s secret mission to cut Google out of its Galaxy

With its new Pro line of Galaxy tablets, Samsung is hinting at a larger mission it’s beginning to execute in 2014: to step away from Google.
Phones Android
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The iPhone isn’t dying, Wall Street is just crazy

There's no reason to get frightened about the iPhone's sales -- we're just in an "S" year. And the iPhone 7 may turn things around faster than Wall Street and critics realize.
Phones Apple
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Sonos gets smarter with Spotify Connect and Amazon Alexa integration

Sonos on Tuesday announced two key partnerships, adding full integration with Spotify and support for Amazon's Alexa.
Audio / Video News
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We dive into the Surface Pro and Laptop with Microsoft’s device czar, Panos Panay

We speak with Panos Panay, Microsoft's head of hardware, to learn all about the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
Computing Videos
How to pick a tablet

Tablet buying guide: everything to know before you buy a tablet

Our guide to choosing the type of tablet you want. Get the right operating system, features, and recommendations for which tablets might be suited for you.
Tablets Buying Guides
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Best iPod Touch games

We reveal our picks for the best iPod Touch games available now from iTunes so you can get some glorious gaming on your iPod while on the go.
Phones Mobile
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April Fools’ roundup: Our favorite jokes of 2011

From AOL's Huffington Post paywall to Virgin Galactic's purchase of Pluto, we've got all the best April Fools' 2011 jokes we could find. This year's winner: Google with its Autocompleter ad and Gmail Motion Beta. Fun stuff ahead!
Computing Features
HTC U Play and U Ultra

HTC U Ultra and HTC U Play: Our First Take

We tried out HTC's brand new U Ultra and U Play phones, which have a brand new design and feel for HTC. Question is, will they be worth your hard-earned money when they come out in early 2017?
Phones Android
Nintendo Switch: Hands On

Nintendo Switch: Our first take

We spent several hours playing every launch game for the Nintendo Switch. Read up on exactly how all of its control schemes work, and how well they all work in our full hands-on first take.
Gaming Reviews
LG V20 Hands On

Hands on: LG V20

The LG V10 was a welcome surprise last year, and LG might be looking to spruce up its mobile division with the launch of the V20 by the end of September.
Phones Android
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Hands on: Samsung Gear VR (2016)

Samsung has a new Gear VR on the way, ready to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 7. We tried out the new headset and like the small improvements Samsung has made so far.
Computing Reviews
iFit NordicTrack

No more excuses — this mattress plans your next workout while you sleep

In August, iFit and NordicTrack will release new sleep technology -- a sleep tracker that will adjust workouts based on how well rested you are.
Health & Fitness Videos
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Hands on: Windows 10 Anniversary Update

We go hands-on with Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which has a plethora of new features in its Action Center, lock screen, Ink menu, Store, and more. How does it stack up so far?
Computing Reviews
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Review: ‘Her’

We review 'Her,' a a fascinating tale of love, technology, and what it means to connect with someone - or something.
Gaming Reviews
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Spotify, you’re wonderful, but I have to quit

I've been using Spotify for more than a year now and it's great, but the more I use it, the more I realize just how much I need to leave. Spotify is a trap.
Music News
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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

We go hands on with Samsung's newest tablet, and first dive into Windows in a while, the Galaxy TabPro S. Spoiler alert: We like what we're seeing.
Phones Computing
HTC Vive

Everything you need to know about the HTC Vive

We break down the HTC Vive's cost, when it's coming out, how you can pre-order it, how it's different from the Oculus Rift, and more.
Computing Guides
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Which of these VR headsets would you buy?

We're running our first Facebook poll. What is your favorite VR headset? Join the fun and let us know what VR platform (if any) has you excited.
Computing News
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DT Giveaway: Win a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi smart scale

We have a Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale to give away. Do you want it? Do you need some app-level motivation to shed those pounds? If so, enter our contest to win.
Wearables Giveaways
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Barcelona broke us, but not before we found a laser bike and 6-wheeled robot

On the last day of Mobile World Congress 2016, we discovered a bike with built-in lasers, a 10-core superphone from China, Internet by Li-Fi, and a six-wheeled robot that wants to replace Mr. McFeely.
Phones Mobile
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Samsung Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5: Which Android superstar shines brighter?

We compare the latest flagships from Samsung and LG:, the Galaxy S7 and G5
Phones Android
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Silk Labs wants to string your smart home together with ‘Sense’

Silk Labs is hoping to take over your living room with its new Sense device, which it describes as a mix between Amazon's Echo and Dropcam. But can it win the war for the smart home?
Smart Home Smart Home Features
iPhone has peaked

iPhone has peaked and Apple has nowhere to go but down (Update: Apple agrees)

We've been looking at the numbers for the last two years, but finally, it's become clear. As much as we like the iPhone, it appears to be peaking. And if you're not going up in mobile
Phones Apple
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Wireless carriers are busting each other’s balls, and we are winning

Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint are locked in a big battle over who makes the best colorful balls commercial. We break down what it means and who really has the most (and biggest) balls.
Phones Business
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Hands on: Mophie Space Pack

We try out the Mophie Space Pack, our favorite mobile accessory at CES. It adds battery life and extra memory to the iPhone.
Wearables Mobile
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Hands on: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

We try out Sony’s Xperia Z1S Compact, Sony’s attempt to release a truly powerful phone in a smaller, more iPhone-like size.
Phones Mobile
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Hands on: LG Lifeband Touch Fitness Tracker and Heart Rate headphones

We try out LG’s Lifeband fitness bracelet and Heart Rate Earphones, the company’s first fitness-tracking products.
Wearables Mobile
Android Phone

Why a billion Android phones will never be safe

If you're an Android owner, you need to get used to one thing: You aren't going to get updates, so you won't be as safe as someone on an iPhone. Manufacturers, carriers, and Google must work together to make Android unified and secure, but they won't.
Phones Android
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Hands On: Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

We go hands on with the newly unveiled Sony Xperia Z5 from the IFA trade show in Berlin -- a compact phone that proves size is everything.
Phones Android
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Get ready to Gear up: Samsung will reveal its next smartwatch Sept. 3

Samsung will reveal its next smartwatch on September 3 at IFA 2015 in Berlin. See the first picture of the watch and what we know here!
Mobile News
Windows Phone 8.1 OS

Hands-on with Windows Phone 8.1: Microsoft delivers

We try out Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8.1 for a week and it truly impresses us. Could the new Windows Phone turn the page for Microsoft in smartphones?
Phones Mobile

Toshiba to announce ultrathin tablet – leaked pictures

Leaked images show a new Toshiba tablet may be on the horizon, this time sporting a much closer resemblance to the iPad.
Tablets Mobile
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How to watch Samsung Unpacked at 8AM PT: Live Chat and what to expect

Here's how to livestream the Samsung Unpacked event at 11 a.m. EST and all the devices we expect, including the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
Mobile News
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Amazon is working on Prime music streaming, raises membership fees to help pay for it

Amazon is reportedly in talks with music labels with a view to launching a music streaming service for Prime subscribers. It may have raised Prime membership fees by 25 percent to help pay for it.
Music News
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Digital Trends Top Tech of MWC 2015 Award Winners

Mobile World Congress 2015 brought an impressive array of gadgetry to Barcelona, but our Top Tech of MWC award winners truly towered above their competitors in six different categories.
Mobile Features
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How do I fix a flat?! Your impulsive mobile searches are mutating Google

New data from Google shows that we're searching on our phones more often, from crazier locations, and wanting results faster. Here's what people are looking up on YouTube and search, and the new ways Google plans to make money from them.
Mobile News
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Apple iPhone 5S Review

We review Apple’s latest and greatest, the iPhone 5S. Is it worth the extra cash or an early upgrade? Should Android users consider making the jump? Read on to find out.
Phones Apple
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Motorola unveils two Xoom 2 tablets – a 10.1-inch standard and 8.2-inch Media Edition

Motorola has revealed two new Xoom tablets: the 8.2-inch Xoom 2 Media Edition and the 10.1-inch standard Xoom 2.
Tablets Mobile
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