Galaxy S10 too pricey? Cheap Galaxy A20, A50 may soon quench your Samsung thirst
Samsung may be planning to bring its affordable but still desirable Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A50 to the U.S., and the more feature-packed Galaxy A70 to Canada. The phones have already been announced internationally, but the A series has never really made an impact in the U.S.. That could be about to change.
Alpina AlpinerX review
The Alpina AlpinerX is what happens when the Swiss watch industry gets smartwatches right. It combines the desirability of a Swiss-made timepiece with the convenience of notifications and smart features of a full smartwatch, with carefully judged accuracy. It’s as delicately balanced, and expertly made as you hope.
Forget something? The Moshi Hexa laptop bag is so light you might think you did
The Moshi Hexa backpack is a lightweight, everyday backpack that prioritises style over masses of tiny pockets and external storage space. Does that mean it's not suitable for more demanding circumstances? We took it to a trade show to find out, carrying everything needed to do our job, and discovered it's no lightweight.
Ungainly Galaxy View 2 is a TV that’s too small, and a tablet that’s too big
Samsung has resurrected a product line that last saw an entry three years ago. The Galaxy View 2 is a massive tablet-that-thinks-it's-a-TV, complete with a folding kickstand and a 17.3-inch screen. It's big, heavy, and looks quite ungainly, but some people will do anything to watch Game of Thrones on the move.
Sony Xperia 10 Plus review
There has never been a better time to buy a smartphone with an unusual design, and one of the cheaper models out there vying for your attention is the Sony Xperia 10 Plus. It has a 21:9 aspect ratio screen, making the phone long and slender. Sony claims it offers an immersive viewing experience, so is it a blockbuster, or a flop?
China bans selfies at gigantic Aperture Spherical Telescope
You can't take a selfie with the world's largest single-dish radio telescope anymore, as the Chinese government has banned everything from smartphones to digital cameras in the surrounding 5-kilometer area. The fines if you get caught flaunting the rules are large, and the ban is to lessen interfence with the 'scope.
Family feud: Huawei P30 Pro vs. P20 Pro vs. Mate 20 Pro camera shootout
The Huawei P30 Pro's camera is astonishingly capable, with an amazing zoom mode and low light capabilities. But take these away, and how does it compare when facing its sibling phones, the P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro, taking regular photos we shoot everyday? We put the three against each other to find out.
Armani Exchange AX Connected review
The Armani Exchange AX Connected smartwatch does everything right. It has strong technical features, a good design, and isn’t over-priced. However, it doesn’t stand apart from the competition, and relies too much on the appeal of the Armani name to convince people to buy it. Is that enough? The watch has been on our wrist for a while, and we’ve found out.
Oppo sees its future in crazy phone designs and pop-up cameras
Chinese smartphone brand Oppo will stop making one of its most successful device ranges, and instead concentrate on the Find X and new Reno ranges. Both these phones have pop-up cameras and visually interesting designs. This, along with some branding changes, indicates a time of change at Oppo.
I had a one-night stand with a sleep robot
Would you sleep with a robot, if it promised to cure insomnia, and leave you better rested? That’s the idea behind the Somnox sleep robot, and we’ve slept with it.
The ultimate golf watch isn’t a smartwatch. It’s Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Golf
Forget golf smartwatches, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf is the ultimate timepiece to wear out on the links. It's the world's first mechanical golf watch, and will keep score for you throughout the game, and look absolutely amazing while it does it. This intricately designed watch is a technical marvel.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e: News, features, and specs
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab S5e -- the E is for Essential -- a reasonably priced tablet that includes many of the features we like from the Tab A 10.5, and the Tab S4. It's also so thin it may disappear when turned sideways, and features a great new all-metal design. Here's what you need to know.
Lenovo’s Z6 Pro phone promises next-generation video features and 5G
Lenovo will announce a new phone on April 23, the Z6 Pro, which it's teasing to have some impressive new video and camera features. It's called Hyper Video, and could do some amazing things previously not thought possible with a single-lens camera on a phone. Beyond that, it's expected the phone will have a 5G connection.
Samsung will be the No. 1 phone-maker for another 10 years, CEO says
Samsung's CEO DJ Koh has said the company will continue to hold its position as the world's top smartphone manufacturer for another decade, despite massive competition from rival Huawei, which has repeatedly stated it will overtake Samsung to claim the title. Clearly, the battle between the two is just beginning.
Now is the time to pick up and wear a discounted TicWatch smartwatch
Mobvoi is running a promotion on two of its desirable smartwatches, the TicWatch C2 and the TicWatch Pro, where you can get 20-percent off the usual price. This brings our favorite, the C2, down to just $160. Don't wait around for long though, as the promotion could end at any time. Here's what you need to know.
How to make Huawei’s EMUI feel like home: Our guide to setting up your phone
You're about to set up your new Huawei or Honor phone, and want to ensure the EMUI user interface feels like home. It's a system that's worth spending some time on, but to speed the process up, we've put together a selection of first steps you need to take. Follow these, and EMUI will serve you well.
LG folding smartphone: News and rumors
LG may be working on a folding smartphone, making it the latest device manufacturer to be linked to the technology, which may become one of the standout designs of the coming year. There's no certainty when the device will be shown, but here's what you need to know about LG's rumored folding smartphone.
With Huawei’s help, Honor aims to be world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand
There are some seriously lofty goals being put in place for Huawei sub-brand Honor. Huawei wants it to become the fourth-largest smartphone maker in the world, while it continues its assault on first position. To help it do so, Huawei has promised continued investment and assistance in making cutting-edge phones.
Master Google’s Wear OS with these 16 essential tips and tricks
There's more to Wear OS than you might think. Fortunately, these 16 Wear OS tips and tricks will help you make the most of your smartwatch. Wear OS used to be called Android Wear, but Google has improved the platform. There are loads of great Wear OS watches now, so learn how to get the most from them.
Down periscope: Huawei P30 Lite drops most desirable P30 Pro camera feature
The Huawei P30 Lite is official, and as expected, it doesn't come with the awesome periscope zoom camera feature that makes the P30 Pro so desirable. On the other hand, the price is much lower, there's still a triple lens camera, and the design does remind us of the standard P30, making it a true P30 family member.
Leaked Moto phone with its triple-lens camera is a sweet little mystery
A mystery Motorola phone has been leaked with a triple-lens camera on the back, and a hole-punch screen on the front. The device has been referred to as both the Moto G8 and as a version of the Moto P40. We're not sure which one it is yet, or whether it'll be a different phone entirely; but it's still exciting to see.
Laugh until you vomit: The best jokes from April Fools’ Day 2019
Is there a funnier day than April 1? If there is, we'd like to see it. In the meantime, April Fools' Day will have to do, and the internet is awash with jokes that are so gut-bustingly funny, we shouldn't be the only ones to feel the pain of sides splitting. Here are the best 2019 April Fools' Day jokes.
Huawei Watch GT Elegant and Active hands-on review
Huawei has launched two new versions of the Watch GT smartwatch, embracing a smaller screen and case size to go along with a new look for the larger model. But while it has not added many new features, it does expect you to pay more to own one. We’ve worn them to see if the higher price is justified.
Hyperfast 5G connection being considered for the Mate 30, says Huawei CEO
Richard Yu, CEO at Huawei, told Digital Trends that the company is considering adding 5G to the next Mate series smartphone. This will bring the total number of Huawei phones with 5G to three in 2019. If no others are announced before or after, that's higher than any other manufacturer at the moment.
Garmin Marq hands-on review
Garmin’s celebrating its 30th anniversary in style with the launch of its Marq range of luxury “tool watches,” which have special features that will appeal to adventurers, sailors, pilots, racing drivers, and the very sporty. You’ll have to splash out, but the high quality and laser focused feature list may tempt you.
Carbon fiber is making Casio’s new connected G-Shock watches even tougher
Casio, a master of tough watches, has introduced carbon fiber to the construction of several G-Shock models, making them stronger and lighter, and allowing for some interesting design changes too. We wore both the new Gravitymaster and Mudmaster at Baselworld 2019 to see the changes in action.
This $76,000 Grand Seiko watch has something in common with a plug-in hybrid car
How can a watch that costs $76,000 possibly have anything in a common with any car, let alone a plug-in hybrid? The Grand Seiko 9R02 movement not only combines traditional watch-winding tech with quartz accuracy, but it also has a very special trick -- it can take normally wasted energy and reuse it.
Tag Heuer’s Golf Edition smartwatch is a lot more than just a flash of new color
Tag Heuer's Golf Edition Connected Modular 45 smartwatch has a lot more going for it than just a flashy new color scheme. For a start, the titanium body keeps the weight down, and the black PVD gives it a great feel and style. The watch brand has released a comprehensive new golf app to accompany it.
Like a car, this watch has dampers on the strap to make it more comfortable
Like a car, this stunning luxury watch has shock absorbing dampers that attach the strap to the case, rather than a more traditional system, to increase comfort. We've worn it, and it really does seem to work, especially as the unique system is mated to a lightweight and well designed titanium case.
New gold finish makes Frederique Constant’s hybrid smartwatch flashier than ever
Frederique Constant has found considerable success with its luxury hybrid smartwatch, the Hybrid Manufacture, and has launched several new color schemes to help bring it even more attention. While the internal technology hasn't changed, the colors make it even more desirable. We've tried them on.
Alpina makes its AlpinerX smartwatch even more attractive with new colors
Alpina has introduced four new colors to its AlpinerX smartwatch range, breaking the usually sporty watch out into a more everyday casual design. The smart features focus on outdoor activities, and the new models have also had a small tech makeover too. We tried the watches on at Baselworld 2019.