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Red Bull Plane Swap Cesna aircraft in flight.

Yes, the upcoming Plane Swap stunt is as insane as it sounds

The latest death-defying feat from Red Bull Air Force is Plane Swap, which is perhaps even crazier than the name suggests, and takes place on April 24.
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?
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.
Oppo Find X5 Pro held in hand seen from the back.

Oppo Find X5 Pro review: Almost meets our high expectations

The Oppo Find X5 Pro comes with plenty of expectation, so can it live up to this and the camera hype? We've extensively tested the phone to find out.
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.
mobvoi ticwatch pro news wrist suit

The best Android smartwatches for 2022: Which should you buy?

If you're shopping for a smartwatch to pair with your Android phone, here are the best Android smartwatches for 2022 that are available to buy.
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.
Nothing Ear 1 Black Edition earbud.

Nothing to spill nothing but ‘The Truth’ at March 23 event

Technology company Nothing is holding an event named The Truth on March 23, where it will reveal more about its coming plans for 2022.
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.
Google Pixel 6 Pro top back in hand.

The 5 new features your Pixel phone is getting today

Google is sending out its latest feature update for selected Pixel smartphones, and here are the five new features you will find once it's installed.
Oppo Find X5 Pro camera module.

Oppo’s Hasselblad collaboration goes deeper than expected

Oppo's Director of Imaging has provided more information about the company's partnership with Hasselblad, and the work done on the Find X5 Pro's camera.
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.
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.
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 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.
Honor Magic4 Pro colors.

Honor pulls the Magic4 Pro out of its hat at MWC 2022

Honor has revealed its flagship phones for 2022, the Magic4 Pro and Magic4. Shown at MWC 2022, the two phones have the latest chip and high-end cameras.
MediaTek Dimensity 8000 chip.

MediaTek looks for more U.S. success with Dimensity 8000

MediaTek's Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 8100 processors are set to power high-end phones coming soon, and the company has news on its mmWave modem too.
Poco X4 Pro cameras close up.

Poco’s X4 Pro will look familiar to fans of another phone

The Poco X4 Pro has a 108-megapixel camera and a striking design, but the specifications are otherwise identical to a different phone.
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.
Charging port on the Realme GT Neo2.

Realme’s fast charge tech only needs 5 minutes to reach 50%

Realme has announced its 150W UltraDart Charge technology at MWC 2022. It's set to arrive on a phone soon, and will charge to 50% in just five minutes.
Nokia C21 colors.

Nokia goes low-cost crazy with 3 new cheap phones at MWC

HMD Global has brought three low-cost phones with Android Go installed to MWC 2022, and all are designed to appeal to first-time smartphone owners.
Huawei MatePad Paper

Huawei’s MatePad Paper is an E Ink-equipped Kindle rival

Huawei's big new mobile device for MWC 2022 is the MatePad Paper, a large tablet with an E Ink screen that's ideal for readers wanting a big screen.
Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022

Wedge-shaped MateBook X Pro headlines Huawei’s MWC lineup

Huawei is at MWC 2022 with a selection of new computers, including the wedge-shaped MateBook X Pro laptop and MatePad E 2-in-1 tablet hybrid.
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.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra camera modules.

I put the Galaxy S22 Ultra camera up against the S21 Ultra’s

Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra a worthy upgrade to the still excellent Galaxy S21 Ultra? We've put the camera and S Pen to the test to find out.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra screens held in hand.

Should the Galaxy S22 Ultra replace your Note 20 Ultra?

The Galaxy S22 Ultra seems to do a lot of what the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra does, so is it worth the upgrade if you absolutely must keep the S Pen stylus?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G camera seen from the back.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G review: Entry phone may be too good

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a great gateway into the world of OnePlus phones, but the question is, will you ever want to upgrade when it's this comprehensive?
oppo find x5 pro announcement date news teaser close

Camera fans, get ready for the Oppo Find X5 on February 24

Oppo will announce the Find X5 series of smartphones on February 24. The Find X5 Pro is the one to watch, due to some exciting camera developments.
Realme 9 Pro+ in Aurora Green.

The Realme 9 Pro+ is as pretty as the photos it takes

The Realme 9 Pro+ looks great, and the main camera takes really excellent photos, plus it has a low price, but how does the rest of the phone stack up?
Audio Technica ATH CKS50T earbuds in ear.

Audio-Technica’s latest wireless earbuds have monster battery life

Audio-Technica has crammed a high-capacity battery into its new ATH-CKS50TW earbuds, allowing them to return an amazing 20 hours of playback on a single charge.
OnePlus 9 Pro front side.

Like OnePlus, Oppo is now a Hasselblad camera partner too

Oppo has entered a three-year partnership with camera experts Hasselblad. The pair will work together to improve the performance of its smartphone cameras.