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Seeing the MacBook Air M2 convinced me to buy the old M1 instead

Apple may have showed off the new MacBook Air M2 during WWDC 2022, but all it did was convince me to buy the older, cheaper MacBook Air M1. Here's why.
The back of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

The most powerful OnePlus 10 Pro is coming to the U.S.

OnePlus is ready to release the top OnePlus 10 Pro phone in the U.S., more than a month after the basic version launched. Here's what to expect.
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The GT Neo 3T proves just how bad Realme’s phone addiction is

Realme has always made a lot of smartphones. But the GT Neo 3T is the tipping point — and not in a good way.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra render.

ZTE puts new Under Display Camera on $799 Axon 40 Ultra

ZTE's new Axon 40 Ultra has a new Under Display Camera that promises better photos than previous versions, plus it has a price that may tempt you.
Carl Pei under Nothing Phone 1 logo.

We’re going to meet the Nothing Phone 1 on July 12

Nothing will reveal everything about its highly anticipated first smartphone, the Phone 1, at an event to be held on July 12.
Examples of Apple's iOS 16 lock screen customizations.

iOS 16’s new lock screen may ruin the best thing about it

Apple has revamped the lock screen in iOS 16, but having too much control over the design and amount of information on hand isn't always a good thing.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5.

Diablo Immortal shows gaming phones should be taken seriously

We played Diablo Immortal on the iPhone 13 Pro and the Asus ROG Phone 5 to see if playing on a gaming phone really makes the game better.
iOS 16 on stage at WWDC 2022.

Here’s iOS 16, Apple’s software primed for the iPhone 14

Apple has announced iOS 16 at WWDC 2022, the software that will power the iPhone 14 when it arrives later this year. Here's all the news about it.
The sensors in the Oura Ring.

Oura Ring’s monthly plan detailed as Workout HR feature arrives

The Workout HR feature has arrived on the Oura Ring smart ring, and the company has provided more clarity on its Oura Membership subscription package.
The Polar Pacer Pro worn on a man's wrist.

Polar Pacer Pro review: A seriously sporty smartwatch

The Polar Pacer Pro has a slimline design and data-rich software for runners and serious sportspeople, but will casual exercisers risk being overwhelmed?
TCL Stylus 5G held in a woman's hand while using the stylus on the screen.

You can probably guess what makes the TCL Stylus 5G special

The TCL Stylus 5G has, wait for it, a stylus hidden inside. You probably saw that coming, but the low price may still come as a surprise.
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The champ is back: New Asus ROG Phone 6 is coming on July 5

Asus is bringing the champion gaming phone back. It will launch the new ROG Phone 6 on July 5 and promises masses of power, and a new space-inspired design.
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The Astro Slide phone is a throwback you’ll want to throw away

The Planet Computers Astro Slide 5G amps up the nostalgia with a slide-out physical keyboard, but the rest of the phone doesn't match the $912 price.
Apple Watch Series 7 sitting on top of an iPhone 13 Pro.

5 simple reasons the Apple Watch Series 7 stays on my wrist

After just over six months with the Apple Watch Series 7, here are five simple reasons why the smartwatch is still on my wrist.
Close-up of the rear Google Pixel 6 Pro's rear panel showing its cameras.

Mystery Google Pixel device code-named G10 has been uncovered

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro may have a secret sibling, as references to a mysterious device code-named G10 have been discovered in Google's code.
Casio G-Shock GMW-B5000TVB seen from the front.

A sequel to G-Shock’s futuristic sci-fi mecha-watch is coming

A sequel to one of G-Shock's best watches of 2021 is coming this summer. The GMW-B5000TVB revisits the sci-fi inspired original with a new urban twist.
The Oura Ring worn on a man's finger, when winding a watch.

I’m committed to the Oura Ring, but our love may not last

After six months with the third-generation Oura Ring, it has barely left my finger. This is what it has been like, and why I'm worried about its future.
BeReal app icon on an iPhone 13 Pro.

Call me a phony, but anti-Instagram app BeReal is too real for me

BeReal, a new social network, promises to show the unfiltered you, unlike other platforms. It's a lofty goal, but it turns out, not one that's easily achieved.
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Treat yourself. Gucci and Oura have made a $950 smart ring

The Oura Ring, a smart health-tracking ring for your finger, has been given a designer overhaul in a new partnership with Gucci.
The back of the Realme x Naruto GT Neo 3.

Realme’s Naruto special-edition phone is absolutely glorious

Realme has launched a special edition of the GT Neo 3 smartphone based around the popular manga Naruto, and it's everything we want a special edition to be.
Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro on man's wrist in pocket.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro review: Luxuriously limiting

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro smartwatch pulls in a lot of what made previous models great, but what does it bring that's new? We've found out.
A render of the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 processor.

MediaTek gives mmWave 5G a boost with Dimensity 1050 chip

MediaTek has announced its first mmWave 5G-capable processor, the Dimensity 1050, and it's coming to phones in the U.S. before the end of the year.
Realme GT Neo 3 with its box, showing the information on the back.

Watts don’t matter when fast charging your phone — time does

Do you care what wattage your phone charger churns out, and does it inform you how long it will take to charge the battery? No, and it's a big problem.
The OnePlus Nord 2T held in a man's hand seen from the back.

OnePlus Nord 2T 5G review: Too late to the party

The OnePlus Nord 2T 5G is cheaper than its predecessor but doesn't come with many significant upgrades. We've lived with it to see if it's still one to buy.
Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro on man's wrist in pocket.

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is a smartwatch ‘greatest hits’

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro takes many elements of other Huawei smartwatches and puts them inside a stunning, luxurious case. It's all very tempting.
The Vivo X80 Pro seen from the back, resting against a flower pot.

The camera will help you forgive the Vivo X80 Pro’s ugliness

The Vivo X80 Pro's looks aren't its strong point, but the main camera's ability to take great photos makes up for it. We've tried the phone out.
Huawei P50 Pro and Honor Magic4 Pro seen from the back.

Honor vs. Huawei camera battle shows the master still rules

Honor was once part of Huawei, but now as an independent brand, it has the Magic4 Pro to challenge Huawei's P50 Pro for camera supremacy. Can it succeed?
Honor Magic4 Pro seen from the back, in its cyan color.

Honor Magic4 Pro review: This is the (Hua)way

The Honor Magic4 Pro gave us a little deja-vu, but in a good way, and the brand's return to the global flagship phone space has been worth the wait.
Man holding the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra showing its large AMOLED display.

Google really doesn’t want you to buy a Pixel 6 phone

The Pixel 6a may have been announced at Google I/O 2022, but Google doesn’t want you to buy it, or any other Pixel 6 phone. It’s all the Pixel 7’s fault.
Google's AR smartglasses translation feature demonstrated.

Google’s life-changing AR smart glasses demo gave me shivers

Google showed a pair of prototype smart glasses at the end of the I/O 2022 keynote, and demonstrated how this amazing technology could change lives.
Render of the Google Pixel watch.

Google’s Pixel Watch is real and it’s coming soon

After years of being nothing more than a rumor, the Pixel Watch has been made real at Google I/O 2022. Here's everything you need to know about it.
An example of how the Monk Skin Tone Scale will work online.

The Monk Skin Tone Scale makes the internet more inclusive

Google will use the 10-point Monk Skin Tone Scale to help make online images, search, and cameras more representative for more people.
Google Nexus 7 tablet and its box.

The Nexus 7 was the perfect right-place, right-time product

tablet is 10 years old, and in our retrospective, we look back at what made it so well-loved and why it was such a milestone release.
Galaxy Watch 4 in white on the wrist.

Google needs to convince us WearOS isn’t dead (again)

WearOS 3 still isn't widely available, so at Google I/O 2022 we need to see strong evidence the platform really does have some life left in it.