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Skagen’s new hybrid smartwatch has an e-ink screen and mechanical hands

Just because it's a hybrid smartwatch, doesn't mean the Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR doesn't have a screen. It does, and it has a heart rate sensor, too.
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Amazfit GTR 2e, GTS 2e smartwatches strip out some tech to get price to just $140

The Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e remove some of the features found on the GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches to lower the price and improve the battery life.
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Fossil launches the Gen 5 LTE, its first smartwatch with a cellular connection

Fossil launched the Gen 5 LTE smartwatch, its first with a cellular connection, meaning you don't have to have your phone with you to make and receive calls.
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Smartwatches don’t come flashier than the new Michael Kors Access Gen 5E Darci

It's only January, but Michael Kors is already in the running for the flashiest smartwatch of the year with the new Access Gen 5E Darci and Gen 5E MKGO models.
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The Honor Band 6 and Honor MagicBook Pro set for global release

Honor has announced the global release of the Honor Band 6 fitness band and the Honor MagicBook Pro laptop, and both will have shipping options to the U.S.
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I don’t want the Galaxy Note line to die, but I’ll accept it on one condition

Samsung may or may not kill off the successful and much-loved Galaxy Note range in the near future. It's a shame, but there is a true successor waiting.
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Catalyst’s new Total Protection case makes your iPhone 12 completely washable

By putting your iPhone 12 inside a protective shell, Catalyst's new Total Protection case makes the phone completely washable, and keeps it safe in a fall too.
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Lenovo’s $230 Tab P11 takes care of your stay-at-home tablet needs

The new Lenovo Tab P11 Android tablet focuses on delivering great streaming video, software for keeping the kids occupied, and a high-resolution front camera.
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AirPop’s Active+ Smart Mask tracks your breathing like Fitbit tracks your steps

AirPop has made face masks for years, and now has a smart version that connects to your phone to monitor the air around you and the way you breathe.
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Unusual red ion-plated finish on G-Shock’s newest metal watch looks stunning

Casio has chosen an unusual red finish, created using an ion-plating process, for its newest metal B5000 series watch. The striking model also has Bluetooth.
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Through endurance, we conquer: Why I’m going to miss an in-person CES this year

I've long treated the annual CES tech show as an endurance event. Such is the intensity of the week in Las Vegas. I'm still going to miss it this year, though.
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Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review: Thumping bass, delicate looks

The Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch definitely have the looks, but do they have the desirable "British sound," the company prides itself on? We find out.
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These are the phone features and innovations we loved in 2020

The phones released in 2020 have met a very high standard, with plenty of new features and technology introduced throughout the year. Here are our favorites.
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The first thing you should do with your new Android phone is change the keyboard

If your new phone has a virtual keyboard other than Google's Gboard or Apple's iOS keyboard, we recommend you switch to one of these two right now. Here's why.
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Turns out iOS 14 hasn’t changed the way I set up my iPhone’s home screens

Apple introduced new widgets with iOS 14, and along with ways to change the look of app icons, your iPhone's screen can be redesigned. But is it worth it?
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Fossil Gen 5E smartwatch review: Just a little too ordinary for its own good

Fossil knows how to design a good-looking smartwatch, which is proven by the reasonably priced Fossil Gen 5E, but does the lack of up-to-date hardware hurt it?
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The pandemic helped me discover YouTube, and yes, I know I’m late to the party

Before 2020, I didn't watch YouTube very often, but when the pandemic struck, I found myself with plenty of time on my hands. YouTube came to my rescue.
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We really hope Apple doesn’t add MagSafe to everything, but fear it will

What if Apple decided to introduce its MagSafe system on more products, aside from the iPhone? We imagined such a world, and didn't like what we saw.
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Belkin’s new iPhone car vent mount is the first MagSafe accessory we recommend

Belkin has released the first MagSafe accessory we recommend, the MagSafe Car Vent Mount Pro. It uses the magnetic technology in exactly the right way.
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Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 Review: Simple, honest, and good value

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 costs just $60, and although it's not for the serious fitness fanatic, it's very tempting for the rest of us.
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Samsung drops big hints about Galaxy S, Note, and foldables in 2021 — and it’s exciting

Samsung has dropped some big hints about what to expect from the brand's next smartphones, now expected to arrive in January 2021, including a cheaper foldable.
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New Nokia 5.4 delivers strong specs at a price that can’t be ignored

HMD Global's newly announced Nokia 5.4 may be cheap to buy, but the specification and the software package demands your attention. Here's what you need to know.
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It’s the end of 2020, and there’s still no good reason to have 5G

Throughout 2020, you have been able to buy a 5G phone and a 5G contract, and sometimes even get a 5G signal, but at no time has there been a reason to use it.
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How the virtual MAMA 2020 music awards show took tech to a whole other level

The 2020 MAMA music awards show was held virtually this year, and the technical manager behind the production spoke to Digital Trends about the tech involved.
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Huawei’s secret volume button on the Mate 40 Pro shows future of phone controls

After the Mate 30 Pro's virtual buttons disappointed us, we thought Huawei has removed them completely from the Mate 40 Pro. It hasn't, and that's a good thing.
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New upscale, connected G-Shock deserves a place in your heart, and on your wrist

The latest G-Shock MGT-B2000 watch adds another helpful, easy-to-use feature to its Bluetooth connection, and gains a stunning new design at the same time.
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The Oppo Watch is very good, but it also makes me very angry

The Oppo Watch may be Oppo's first Wear OS smartwatch, but it gets a lot right, as it outperforms many competitors. However, it's hard to get past the design.
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4 ways 2020 changed the tech I use, and 1 way it hasn’t at all

Life throughout 2020 has been very different from 2019, and this has been reflected in the way I use and appreciate the tech I use each day. Here's how.
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How Line’s successful online-only DevDay paves the way for a hybrid event future

Virtual events have become common in 2020, but will they go away in the near future? Messaging app Line shares why hybrid events are the way forward.
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How the iPad Pro’s amazing versatility fueled my lockdown creativity

Ordered to stay at home during the early part of 2020, I embarked on a creative mission to make YouTube videos, but would the Apple iPad Pro be up to the task?
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A look inside the ultrasonic tech bringing virtual buttons to your next phone

Digital Trends talks to the company using ultrasonic technology to put virtual camera controls on the side of a smartphone, for better ergonomics.
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Wristcam brings two cameras to your Apple Watch — again — for $299

Is having a camera on your Apple Watch the feature you've been hoping for? If so, this unusual accessory may be for you, if you can stomach the $299 price.
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Speed, demand, and responsibility: How messaging app Line dealt with 2020

The offline world moved quickly online during 2020, and the CTO of messaging app Line spoke to Digital Trends about what how the global pandemic affected it.
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The luxury Porsche Design Huawei Watch GT2 is all about the name

Porsche Design has teamed up with Huawei once again to produce a great looking version of its latest smartwatch. We find out what makes it special.