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Xiaomi 12 Pro held in hand and seen from the back.

Xiaomi 12 Pro hands-on review: Seriously fast charging

The Xiaomi 12 Pro has an enviable spec list, with the latest Qualcomm chip and a trio of 50-megapixel cameras, but can it overcome its businesslike design?
best Android tablets

Why Google suddenly seems to care about tablets again

Google seems to be going all-in with its tablet game with the Android 12L update -- and for good reason.
Apple iPad Pro 2021 model.

The iPad Pro still has a place in a world with iPad Air 5

The ProMotion display, Thunderbolt port, and lidar sensor are major reasons why a professional would consider buying the 11-inch iPad Pro over the iPad Air 5.
SuperVOOC fast charging active on the Find X5 Pro.

Do fast chargers mean phone makers don’t care about environment?

Do the fast-charging blocks included with some phones mean the manufacturers don't care about the environment? We asked Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi to find out.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Flip 3 together, showing their partially folded displays.

What if Apple doesn’t release a foldable?

The foldable market has been growing on the Android side. What happens if Apple doesn't want to play?
Closeup on hand holding the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds case.

Why Carl Pei’s Nothing is something to get excited about

Have you been hearing about Nothing, the new company formed by the co-founder of OnePlus? If so, this is why you need to pay attention to it.
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How 5G is changing journalism

A collaboration between The New York Times and Verizon has given rise to 5G journalism lab.
Galaxy S22 Ultra Object Eraser mode.

Samsung’s Object Eraser mode takes on Google’s Magic Eraser

Samsung has a hidden challenger to Google's Magic Eraser mode on the Galaxy S22 UItra. It's called Object Eraser, and this is how you use it.
G-Shock MRG-B2000B on the wrist showing the dial.

G-Shock’s red-and-gold MR-G watch makes a strong statement

G-Shock's latest luxury MR-G connected watch has a striking red-and-gold color scheme, along with some helpful connected features. We've tried it on.
The Brydge Max+ turns your iPad into a soft of tough book.

Toughen up your iPad with the Brydge 10.2 Max+

The Brydge 10.2 Max plus is a great keyboard/case attachment for your iPad that's also pretty rugged.
The TicWatch GTH Pro has limited watch face options.

Mobvoi TicWatch GTH Pro hands-on review: Monitor the plumbing

The TicWatch GTH Pro introduces arterial health to the health-focused wearable conversation, but it comes on cheap hardware.
iPhone SE 2022 colors.

Don’t you dare moan about the new iPhone SE’s higher price

The new third-generation Apple iPhone SE costs more than the second-generation model, but considering the extra value inside, it's still set to be a great buy.
iPhone SE 2020's Touch ID sensor.

Apple is the only company that can pull off an iPhone SE

As Apple gears up to release another iPhone SE, it's worth thinking why other companies haven't adopted this deceptively simple sales strategy
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Ukraine wages war by phone

Ukraine is using smartphones to gather intelligence and spread information in its conflict with Russia.
Astro Slide 5G being held as a laptop/smartphone hybrid with a physical keyboard.

What’s the deal with the Astro Slide 5G hybrid phone?

Planet Computers is reviving phones with physical keyboards with the laptop/smartphone hybrid Astro Slide 5G, which was delayed, but is due out soon.
TCL Ultra Flex concept device.

It’s put-up or shut-up time for TCL’s foldables

TCL has been teasing its foldable phones for a while, but now it's about time to bring one to market.
People sitting in auditorium at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona with Connectivity Unleashed sign showing on stage.

The most exciting 5G technology to come out of MWC 2022

This year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) has come to a close, and we can already tell that it’s going to be another exciting year for new mobile technology.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

Apple is not ready to launch its AR/VR headset yet

Apple fans are convinced that "Peek Performance" means we're about to see Apple's new headset. I'm not so sure.
iPhone SE 2020 Screen Front.

How Apple can make the iPhone SE 2022 a massive success

If Apple brings a new iPhone SE to its March 8 event, we want it to have Touch ID, a bigger screen, and a low price. Impossible? Not necessarily.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga - logo

Flaxseed and water bottles? Lenovo’s design experiments try it all

Digital Trends spoke with Lenovo's VP of design about its sustainability efforts, its use of new materials in products, and the future of computing design.
A person plays 'Wordle' on an iPhone.

How phones, social media, games keep seniors connected, safe

Games and social media can help keep seniors connected and can also be beneficial to brain health.
Nomad Base One charger.

Nomad Base One MagSafe charger hands-on: Beautiful, pricey

The Nomad Base One MagSafe charger is big. It's beautiful. And it's going to take a bite out of your wallet.
Huawei MateBook E connections.

Testing Super Device, Huawei’s ‘pain-free’ multidevice link

Huawei's Super Device lets you wirelessly connect different products together for the purpose of multitasking and collaboration. We've tried it out.
Audi-C-V2X-deployment

How 5G could make cars better connected

Adding 5G to your vehicle will improve entertainment, firmware updates, and even repairs to the car.
Oppo Find X5 Pro camera module.

All the best new smartphones from MWC 2022

Want to catch up on all the big new smartphone announcements from Mobile World Congress 2022? We've gathered all the top models from the show.
The Galaxy S22 Ultra's camera module.

Check out the tech behind the Samsung Galaxy S22 cameras

The cameras found in Samsung's Galaxy S22 smartphones are an evolutionary upgrade, yet they still offer an appreciable advantage.
The G-Shock MRG-B5000B.

This $4,000 titanium beauty is the ultimate square G-Shock

Casio has released the ultimate version of its popular square G-Shock watch, the MRG-B5000. We've been wearing this $4,000 model to see if it's worth the money.
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OnePlus talks OnePlus 10 Pro, OxygenOS, and foldables

OnePlus sat down with the media and we learned a lot about its distribution strategy, development, and foldables.
Realme GT 2 Pro held in hand.

The Realme GT 2 Pro has a crazy wider-than-wide-angle camera

The Realme GT 2 Pro has the world's first 150-degree wide-angle camera on a smartphone, and we've put it to the test. The results are surprising.
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What Google Maps can tell us about the Russian invasion

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could very well be the first major military conflict that can be tracked live on Google Maps. 
Foldable Macbook concept image created by LunaDisplay.

Here’s what a future Apple foldable might look like

There are a few ways Apple could enter the foldable market. We examine the options.
Oppo Find X5 Pro seen from the back and held in hand.

Oppo’s slick Find X5 Pro is a phone loaded with potential

The Oppo Find X5 Pro has a lot of expectation attached to it, following the Find X3 Pro and folding Find N. We've spent 24 hours finding out if it's a winner.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro cameras seen from the back.

Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera takes on the iPhone 13 Pro’s

Camera phone heavyweights -- the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra -- fight it out in a photo shootout, to see which one comes out on top.
ClipDart founder, Kyle Parker.

ClipDart is an on-demand barber app aimed at people of color

Finding someone who can cut your hair is pretty easy -- unless you're a person of color who lives outside of a major city. ClipDart aims to fix that.