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Sergey Brin demonstrating Google Glass on stage at Google I/O 2012.

10 years on, Google Glass is still a Google I/O high point

Google Glass remains the pinnacle of exciting hardware announcements at Google I/O, and 10 years on we look back at what made it so special.
Google I/O

6 Google I/O 2022 streams to watch even if you’re not a developer

Google I/O is the company's annual developer conference, but there's still plenty to interest the tech fan too. Here are six streamed sessions we recommend.
Various new smartphones

The U.S. market for phones is boring and terrible

The U.S. phone market is a sad tale of brand dominance. The lack of choices available to buyers is disappointing, and the dearth of rivals slows innovation.
Nothing OS Android launcher running on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

I installed the Nothing OS beta preview, and now I’m worried

Nothing's first attempt to persuade users toward a minimal experience with its custom Android launcher feels short of exciting.
Hand holding the OnePlus Nord N20 5G.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G hands on review: OnePlus settled

The OnePlus Nord N20 is a fairly typical midrange offering that doesn't hold to its OnePlus roots.
Blue and yellow G-Shock GA-B2100 together.

The tech-boosted G-Shock GA-B2100 watch is a great buy

Bluetooth and solar charging have been added to Casio's popular GA-B2100 octagonal watch, making the low-cost, highly wearable watch a great buy.
Man looking at notifications on his iPhone 12.

Greener techniques could help find rare minerals for phones

Researchers say they have removed valuable rare earth elements from waste at high yields in a method that could also help save the environment.
The Nokia G11's camera module.

Nokia’s ‘3-day’ phone battery struggles to last the weekend

Nokia claims the Nokia G11 has a battery that lasts three days, so we put it to the test, only to find we visited the charger a lot more than expected.
Elon Musk at Tesla Cyber Rodeo.

‘Man-baby’ or ‘singular solution’: Twitter reacts to Musk buyout

Elon Musk's whirlwind acquisition of Twitter and decision to take the company private have drawn contrasting opinions from experts from both sides of the aisle.
OnePlus Nord N20 front screen and rear casing against black background.

Carrier exclusivity is hostile to consumers and needs to go away

With OnePlus releasing the Nord N20 5G exclusively on T-Mobile on April 28, the practice of mobile exclusivity is still alive and well and needs to die.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

7 unannounced products we’d love to find in a bar

Over the weekend, someone found a Pixel Watch in a restaurant, so we brainstormed seven unannounced products we'd like to find in a restaurant.
A couple standing in front of a converted sprinter van

#VanLife: How a Sprinter van was turned into a mobile office

Take a tour of this completely outfitted Sprinter van that's been converted into a rolling connected office by two remote web developers.
iPhone 13 Pro home screen.

Apps are turning people into snitches, experts say

A new smartphone app will allow members of the public to submit evidence of speeding drivers to police forces.
OnePlus 10 Pro charging port.

I don’t charge my phone at night because OnePlus broke me (and it’s awesome)

OnePlus ships a crazy-fast 65-watt charger in the box that can charge your phone in just over 30 minutes. It has changed my life.
The OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro's camera modules.

The future of OnePlus’ messy phone software has me worried

Is OxygenOS 12 on the OnePlus 10 Pro that much different from OxygenOS 11? Yes, it is, and OnePlus' confused messaging about its future has us worried.
Close up of Google Pixel Watch renders on a black background.

There’s (almost) no way the Pixel Watch can live up to the hype

New rumors have reignited excitement around the Pixel Watch, which may launch in the coming months. But it almost certainly won't live up to the hype.
Someone hanging the Game Boy Grid Studio on the wall.

How Grid Studio transforms forgotten tech into works of art

Grid Studio is on a mission to give discarded tech a second lease on life by transforming it into a work of art. Here's how.
Steth IO heart rate monitoring.

AI could turn your phone into a mobile health lab

Google Health has introduced research projects that promise to turn smartphones into disease-screening tools.
A Proposition 65 warning label on a graphics card box.

What is Proposition 65 in California and will my phone kill me?

Proposition 65 warning labels are bound to catch your eye when buying a new phone or other gadget. What does it mean? Will my shiny new purchase give me cancer?
Close up detail of a man iMessaging on an iPhone.

iOS 16 is the perfect time for Apple’s Messages to add RCS

With iOS 16 on the horizon, it's just about time for Apple and Google to make up and finally improve the messaging situation between iOS and Android users.
Person holding a phone playing Call of Duty: Mobile.

I want every phone to have shoulder buttons from now on

I fell in love with shoulder triggers on the Red Magic 7 and Red Magic 7 Pro and now I don't want to go back.
OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 8 Pro camera modules.

See Hasselblad’s influence on OnePlus’ phone cameras in our epic test

Eager to see how Hasselblad has influenced OnePlus' cameras, we put the new OnePlus 10 Pro against the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 8 Pro to find out.
OnePlus 10 Pro being taken out of a pocket.

Fast charging the OnePlus 10 Pro: SuperVOOC vs. USB-C PD

We compare Oppo's proprietary SuperVOOC 80W and 65W fast-charging standards with USB-PD while testing the OnePlus 10 Pro's charging speeds.
blu f91 hands on review 5g

Blu F91 5G hands-on review: Budget price, solid experience

This budget-friendly Android phone brings solid performance, 5G speeds, decent cameras and more. But it's not without just a few trade-offs.
Realme GT 2 Pro and OnePlus 10 Pro camera modules

Realme is the new OnePlus, and the GT 2 Pro’s prowess proves it

Realme has been reading OnePlus's playbook, and with the Realme GT 2 Pro, it has got the OnePlus 10 Pro beaten in performance, design, and even price.
A smartphone displaying the payment service "Google Pay"

Hey Google, make up your mind

Google has been going back and forth with many of its products and it's time for the company to make up its mind.
A 10-bit color photo shown on the OnePlus 10 Pro.

OnePlus 10 Pro’s 10-bit photos are great, but you can’t see them

The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 10-bit color mode on its cameras, and it's an unusual feature that can take great photos. Except we can't show them to you.
lg fortune 2 using phone

Phones don’t cause brain tumors, experts say

The use of mobile phones does not increase brain tumor incidence, according to a new study.
150-degree wide-angle camera mode on the OnePlus 10 Pro.

How to make the most of the OnePlus 10 Pro’s 150-degree camera

The OnePlus 10 Pro's hidden 150-degree wide-angle camera mode is a real highlight, and here's how to really have fun with it.
Side view of an AT&T disaster recovery truck.

In a disaster, AT&T goes to extremes to get you back online

AT&T has a holistic approach to disaster recovery that ensures it's ready to respond to emergencies at a moment's notice.
A topographical map is displayed on an iPhone app.

How your phone could save your life

Experts say that you can do a range of things to increase your odds of survival by using your mobile phone most effectively.
A spam SMS message on a phone.

It’s not just you, SMS spam is a nightmare right now

Don't worry, you're not the only one getting a lot of spam SMS at the moment. It's wise to understand what they are all about, and how to stay safe.
Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus camera module.

Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Camera clash

I compared the Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 108MP camera results with the industry-leading Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's 108MP camera.
A woman looks at her cellphone near soldiers standing guard outside a government building hit by Russian rockets on March 29, 2022, in Mykolaiv, amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.

How mobile phones are changing war in Ukraine

Russian forces are reportedly targeting their Ukrainian adversaries using sophisticated electronic warfare systems.