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G-Shock’s striking FaZe Clan DW6900 is the brand’s first eSports collaboration

G-Shock's new collaboration is with the e-sports organization FaZe Clan, and the celebratory DW6900 watch's release coincides with the team's 10th anniversary
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Meet Xor, the luxury phone startup shunning the industry’s high-tech arms race

Luxury phone startup Xor doesn't want to get involved with the endless annual phone upgrade cycle, and is instead making a phone that's something to cherish.
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Don’t waste your money on iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories

Apple's MagSafe charging system looks like a great idea, and it works really well, but at the moment, the products don't provide any real-world benefit.
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Here’s why you should be using the iPhone’s excellent photo-editing suite

It's tempting to just add a filter to your iPhone photos, but don't dismiss the powerful, easy to use photo-editing software on the iPhone 12.
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Quirky Honor Watch ES puts a fitness coach on your wrist

The unusual Honor Watch ES has a special feature where an animated guide takes you through 12 workouts, making sure you count all your reps. No shirking!
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Google improves Wear OS and Google Fit with health-focused updates

Google has announced an update to Google Fit and its Wear OS smartwatch software that concentrates on improving the health and activity features.
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Oppo’s rollable smartphone concept shows the future isn’t only foldable

Oppo has shown off a concept phone with a rollable screen, which extends out from 6.7-inches to 7.4-inches using a specially developed motor.
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The $395 CZ Smart is Citizen’s first touchscreen smartwatch

Watch brand Citizen has announced the CZ Smart, its first touchscreen smartwatch. It comes in several colors, has Google's Wear OS software, and costs $395.
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Honor gets a new start in life after embattled Huawei sells off the brand

Huawei has sold the Honor phone brand in a deal it hopes will help it survive, as both companies battle with restrictions from the U.S. government.
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Bang and Olufsen talks design to celebrate 95 years of the ‘goose bump factory’

Bang & Olufsen celebrates its 95th anniversary this year, and the company's VP of design talked to use about the new Golden Collection of products.
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Huawei’s Eyewear 2 smartglasses are like true wireless headphones for your face

Huawei has teamed up with Gentle Monster to create the Eyewear 2 smartglasses, which work like true wireless headphones. We've been wearing them.
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Sony Xperia 5 II review: A true compact flagship, with classic Sony problems

The Sony Xperia 5 II is just the right size, has a sleek unusual design, and a very high specification, making it a rarity in the smartphone world today.
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MediaTek’s huge 5G push is paying off, despite 2020’s efforts to derail plans

MediaTek has made the most of the turbulent year and forged ahead with its 5G ambitions. CEO Rick Tsai talked to Digital Trends about 2020 and beyond.
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Without OnePlus’ secret sauce, the Nord N10 5G suffers and the competition wins

We put the new, cheap OnePlus Nord N10 5G up against the OnePlus Nord and the Google Pixel 4a in a real world test, to see if it really is a true OnePlus phone.
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Amazfit GTR 2 review: A great value smartwatch with a classy design

Just $179 buys you the Amazfit GTR 2, which boasts much-needed improvements made to the software.
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Apple Watch Series 5 review: A near-perfect smartwatch

The Apple Watch Series 5 is close to perfection. It has a design that's becoming timeless, and a feature list so long, it'll take weeks to explore everything.
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By 2024, 5G could be beamed to your phone using huge, hydrogen-powered aircraft

Stratospheric Platforms, in partnership with Cambridge Consultants, has developed a flying cell tower that will deliver 5G internet to devices on the ground.
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Stunning Cyberpunk 2077 tie-in transforms the look of the OnePlus 8T

OnePlus has struck a partnership with the team being the Cyberpunk 2077 video game, and come up with a striking limited edition version of the OnePlus 8T.
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The Cat S62 Pro is a rugged heat-seeking phone that doesn’t ignore good design

Rugged phones don't have to look bad, as proven by the Cat S62 Pro, a tough device with a decent design. It even manages to feature an updated thermal camera.
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Life with the Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T, and Galaxy S20 FE: Which is worth your $700?

The Pixel 5, Galaxy S20 FE, and OnePlus 8T all cost around $700 and are excellent smartphones, but which one is best to life with each day? We found out.
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Samsung’s SmartThings Find sniffs out lost Galaxy devices using AR heat maps

Samsung doesn't want you to lose your beloved Galaxy devices, and has launched the new SmartThings Find location service to make sure it doesn't happen.
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The iPhone 12 Pro’s flat design is great, but it can’t beat the 11 Pro

Can the new flat iPhone 12 Pro match the in-hand comfort of the iPhone 11 Pro? We find out, and also discover if the new clear case is worth the money.
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Amazfit’s new $179 smartwatches are here to take on the established players

Amazfit has launched its latest smartwatches, the round GTR 2 and the oblong GTS 2, in the U.S. and the U.K., and each is available for just $179.
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The Apple Watch Series 3 is 2020’s hidden smartwatch gem

Apple will sell you the 2017 Apple Watch Series 3 for just $200, but should you consider it? I wore it after wearing the Watch SE and Series 6 to find out.
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Outdoorsy Honor Watch GS Pro pays homage to G-Shock’s tough watches

Honor's Watch GS Pro is an outdoorsy, fitness-focused smartwatch that takes some inspiration from Casio's tough G-Shock range. We've been trying it out.
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Google Pixel 5 review: Google’s best tech, condensed for convenience

The Pixel 5 won't turn heads with stunning looks, but it will perform better than many other more expensive phones. Here's our review of this compact winner.
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Mobvoi TicWatch 3 Pro review: Swift performance, seriously long battery life

What the TicWatch 3 Pro loses on style points, it makes up for with cutting-edge hardware, resulting in plenty of performance and excellent battery life.
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Huawei’s otherwise sublime Mate 40 Pro thwarted by sparse Google-free app store

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro does everything on a hardware level exactly right, with a beautiful design, a new powerful processor, and a great camera. We try it out.
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A battle-hardened samurai helmet inspired this luxury connected G-Shock watch

This stunning, handcrafted luxury G-Shock is limited to just 400 pieces worldwide, and adds the right tech to its unique design. It doesn't come cheap, though.
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iPhone 12 Magsafe accessories are coming, all made to keep you buying iPhones

Apple's varied accessory ecosystem has a new member: MagSafe for iPhone, and a lot of companies are busy making products with the technology already.
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The OnePlus 8T revives the monochrome phone camera, and it’s really good

The OnePlus 8T's camera includes a monochrome camera that you can use on its own, reviving a feature missed from Huawei's cameras. Here's what it's like.
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OnePlus 8T Review: One of the best phones you shouldn’t buy

The OnePlus 8T is a great smartphone, with many strong features, but the price puts it alongside a lot of capable competitors. Here's how it shapes up.
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Land of confusion: Apple’s new iPhone range is bordering on incomprehensible

There are now seven different iPhone models to choose from, some with big differences, and others with small differences. It's simply too confusing.
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MagSafe charging is back, and this time it’s for the iPhone 12

Apple has revived the MagSafe name and this time applied it to wireless charging technology built into iPhone accessories. Here's what we know about it so far.