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The Poco M3 Pro 5G is the latest low-cost 5G phone to use the MediaTek 700 chip

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is the latest low-cost 5G phone to arrive, and like its close competitor the Realme 8 5G, it uses the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor.
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Together, Google and Samsung just may have a chance to beat the Apple Watch

The newly announced Wear platform is a joint effort between Google and Samsung, and it just may have a chance to take on the Apple Watch.
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Google Photos now shows more of the photos you want, fewer of the ones you don’t

Google has enhanced Google Photos to show you pictures you may have forgotten -- and added a way to hide away the ones you'd rather others didn't see at all.
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Nomad’s new Titanium and Steel Bands are the treat your Apple Watch deserves

Give your Apple Watch a treat with Nomad's gorgeous new Titanium and Steel Bands, which are made to complement Apple's most expensive models, but work with any.
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Android 12 will get an extensive, flowery redesign, according to massive leak

Android 12 is set to get a redesign, according to the latest leak, including everything from the way notifications are shown, to the look of the keyboard.
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Good smartphone design is no longer a luxury. It’s a requirement

Good design isn't only about the color and shape of your phone. It goes deeper than that, and it's time we focused on it just as much as the product specs.
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Slim new G Steel is the ideal introduction to the G-Shock’s unbreakable watches

Consider G-Shock's G Steel watches too big and heavy? The new slim and light GST-B400 will change all that, so we tried it and its Bluetooth connection out.
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Asus Zenfone 8 Flip Review: The selfie master returns

The Asus Zenfone Flip's unique motorized camera is its standout feature, and makes this unusual phone one for the selfie lover. But how about the rest?
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Asus Zenfone 8 review: Size isn’t everything, and this small phone proves it

Asus isn't targeting the massive flagship phones of this year with the Zenfone 8, but more compact phones like the Google Pixel 5 and iPhone 12 Mini.
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The Realme 8 5G shows the exciting future of cheap 5G phones

The future of 5G phones is here, and it's cheap than expected. The Realme 5G has a deceptively low price, because the phone itself is surprisingly good.
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The amazing story behind the making of Hublot’s $422,000 all-sapphire watch

Hublot's CEO talks about the technical challenge behind the Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire watch, which is made almost entirely from sapphire.
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The design of Oakley’s new Kato eyewear is so crazy, it needs an AR introduction

Oakley's Kato eyewear has an unusual design that's part snowboarding googles, part Batman's cowl. The brand used augmented reality to introduce the sunglasses.
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G-Shock’s newest GBA-900 connected watch is ideal for runners

Casio's new G-Shock GBA-900 connected watch brings new features that make it ideal for casual runners, all wrapped up inside the trademark tough case.
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Mobvoi TicWatch GTH review: Worse than just an Apple Watch knockoff

The disappointing Mobvoi TicWatch GTH is everything someone looking for a slower, cheaper, uglier, less reliable Apple Watch knockoff could hope for.
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The Razer Anzu Smart Glasses are best kept in your house

The Razer Anzu Bluetooth audio mart glasses's features make them ideal for use at home, and fortunately (or unfortunately?) the downsides do the same.
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Sennheiser MKE 400 Mobile Kit review: Pro-grade audio recording for your phone

Sennheiser's MKE 400 Mobile Kit is an entire smartphone-focused system for recording great audio for your videos, and it's very impressive.
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This is the do-it-all charger for your laptop, iPhone, and Android

It's time to think about future-proofing your phone charger, and to do that you need a versatile fast charger. The Elecjet X21 GaN Pro fits the bill.
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The Apple Watch and iOS 14.5 cure annoying Face ID problems when masked up

Apple has created a neat workaround so you can still unlock your iPhone when wearing a mask, even with Face ID active. You need iOS 14.5 and an Apple Watch.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 review: Tried and tested formula is still a winner

Xiaomi has consistently updated its Mi Band fitness tracker since the first version launched in 2015. The latest is the Mi Band 6, and it's another winner.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review: Almost, but not quite Ultra enough

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does everything you want from a top-spec smartphone in 2021, and a few things you don't want, and that gives the competition the edge.
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AirTag shows Apple’s masterful tactic of accessorizing your accessories

Apple knows how to invigorate a vibrant product ecosystem. The new AirTags are designed to need accessories, even ones you didn't know you needed.
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Signia Active are true wireless earbuds that also enhance your hearing

They may look like normal true wireless earbuds, but the Signia Active do more than stream music. They also enhance your hearing in noisy environments.
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Not seeing a new iPad Mini is no big surprise

The mini tablet has its fans, but there may not be enough for Apple to build a 2021 iPad Mini, which was a no-show at its Spring Loaded event.
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Honor Band 6 review: Exactly what a fitness tracker should be

The Honor Band 6 doesn't cost much, but manages to fit in a wealth of comprehensive health features and even some smartwatch-like functionality, too.
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Six months in, I find the Apple Watch Series 6 incredibly boring

I've revisited the Apple Watch Series 6, and am shocked to discover just how drastically different it is from other smartwatches that work with the iPhone.
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The OnePlus 9 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro are strikingly similar, but in a good way

The OnePlus 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro are both really different phones, right? Well, no, not when you use them both, but it's not a bad thing at all.
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G-Shock makes a splash with new Royal Navy x Frogman special-edition dive watch

Casio has announced a new special-edition version of the recently released Frogman dive watch, this time teaming up with the U.K.'s Royal Navy.
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ZTE’s new Axon 30 Ultra takes normal, wide, and zoom photos all at the same time

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G seems to have an unusual photo feature, where one tap of the shutter button takes a normal, wide, and zoom photo at the same time.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Buy this phone

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G may not have the same desirability as the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but don't think this means it's not worth buying.
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Lifelogging isn’t dead. It lives on, just without any of the promised benefits

Lifelogging was the tech trend of 2013 and 2014 but quickly disappeared under the weight of privacy fears. But that didn't stop us from becoming lifeloggers.
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There’s reason to be skeptical of the $80 TicWatch GTH’s health tracking

Mobvoi's new $80 TicWatch GTH has an Apple Watch-like design, and an array of health-related sensors, but don't expect it to be a medical-grade device.
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Nokia 5.4 review: Resist the temptingly low price

The Nokia 5.4 may look tempting with its recognizable Nokia design and relatively low $249 price tag, but don't get sucked in, this isn't the phone you want.
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HMD Global wants you to love, trust, and keep the Nokia X20, but will you?

HMD Global's new Nokia X20 is the top-of-the-line model in its newly revamped range, and we've taken a look at an early version of the phone.
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HMD Global makes its own MVNO to create a one-stop phone-buying shop

HMD Global, the company with the licence to produce Nokia smartphones, has launched HMD Mobile, an MVNO in the U.K. which will be sold alongside its phones.