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The $179 Timex Metropolitan R gives WearOS smartwatches reason to worry

Timex has introduced the Timex Smart smartwatch range, consisting of two Metropolitan R and two Metropolitan S models, and we've had some early hands-on time.
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Moto 360 review: Classic smartwatch, stunning new design

This is the new Moto 360. Just don't get it confused with that round Motorola smartwatch of the same name from 2015, as this little beauty is bang up to date.
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Huawei MatePad Pro Review: In the iPad’s shadow

The Huawei MatePad Pro is sensibly sized, with a great screen and some convenient features like wireless charging, but it can't compete with the iPad on apps.
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New G-Shock Frogman has high-tech Bluetooth link and a classic analog face

Casio has got the mix of modern tech and classic style just right for its new G-Shock Frogman watch, which for the first time has Bluetooth and an analog face.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro: Which is the king of zoom?

The best phone cameras all have zoom features, and two of the most capable come from Huawei and Samsung. We put the P40 Pro up against the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
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Realme’s high-spec X3 SuperZoom phone is an incredible value for the money

The Realme X3 SuperZoom not only has an impressive periscope zoom camera, but also plenty of other flagship phone specs, at a price that's astonishing value.
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Ex-HTC boss Peter Chou is building the most ambitious virtual world yet

Peter Chou may be best known for co-founding HTC, but since moving on, he has become more deeply immersed in VR, culminating in a new project called XRSpace.
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iPhone 12 may not come with a pair of free headphones in the box

Apple may decide not to include a pair of headphones in the iPhone 12 box, according to a noted Apple analyst, and instead promote its AirPods to new owners.
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Honor 9X Pro Review: A noble attempt

The Honor 9X Pro's low price definitely makes it good value considering the specifications, but there are some major downsides that make it hard to recommend.
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Leak reveals the screen sizes for this year’s new iPhone 12 models

There are four iPhone 12 models expected this year, and a new leak has revealed the screen sizes for each model, and there are some major changes to the range.
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IFA 2020 aims to be the first post-coronavirus tech trade show

The IFA 2020 technology show will take place in September despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, say organizers, but with a new concept to ensure safety.
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iPhone 11 Pro vs. P40 Pro vs. S20 Plus vs. OnePlus 8 Pro: Four-way camera battle

We test the excellent cameras on the iPhone 11 Pro, the Huawei P40 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, and the OnePlus 8 Pro to see which one comes out on top.
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Huawei’s top designer reveals how he made the P40 Pro a work of art

Exactly how much work goes into designing a slick new smartphone? Digital Trends spoke to Quentin Ting, the man behind the new Huawei P40 Pro, to find out.
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Huawei says its priority is survival as U.S. continues targeting the company

Huawei's chairman Guo Ping has said the priority for the company is survival, following the introduction of new business restrictions by the U.S. government.
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: An on-trend phone, but not always in a good way

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro may not have the usual lower price tag associated with the brand, but it does have all the right tech expected on a top 2020 smartphone.
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At just $500, the high-performance Poco F2 Pro hits OnePlus and Samsung hard

The Poco F2 Pro is a high-performance $500 smartphone ready to take on the best from OnePlus and Samsung, with 5G, an AMOLED screen, and a quad-lens camera.
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Tag Heuer Connected (2020) review: Go on, indulge yourself

The Tag Heuer Connected is a $1,800 luxury smartwatch that's all-too-easy to fall in love with due to the refined design, quality, and good battery life.
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Huawei P40 Pro review: The best camera on a phone

The Huawei P40 Pro looks and feels better than the majority of other flagship phones in 2020, and has an amazing camera, but there's a risk in buying one.
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Awesome Alpina AlpinerX Alive smartwatch will satisfy both tech and watch geeks

Swiss watch brand Alpina has announced the Alpina AlpinerX Alive hybrid smartwatch, complete with significant tech upgrades over the excellent first version.
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Review: The best tablet becomes a laptop — almost

The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro takes Apple's already superb tablet to the next level by adding a brilliant typing experience and capable trackpad to it.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Review: The smallest Galaxy S20 isn’t small enough

The Galaxy S20 is the smallest in the new S20 family, but it's not small enough to be a compact flagship phone, and therefore our gaze turns to the S20 Plus.
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Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: The definitive tablet

The 2020, 4th generation Apple iPad Pro is the best version of the best tablet, and in this review, we explain exactly why this powerhouse is worth buying.
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The iPhone 12’s smaller notch revealed in leaked schematic

A series of leaks show the iPhone 12 looks likely to have a smaller notch than the iPhone 11 series, yet still pack in the same amount of Face ID security tech.
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The most boring iPhone is now the most anticipated, and you can thank Google

Overnight, the most boring iPhone ever released, the iPhone 8, has transformed into the iPhone SE 2020 to become one of the most anticipated phones of the year.
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Apple’s transformative Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro arrives early

The Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Pro has arrived, and if you order now, you will have it by next week. The keyboard also has a trackpad for better control.
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TurboGrafx-16 Mini Review: Hardcore retro joy for everyone

The latest retro console to get the rerelease treatment is the TurboGrafx-16 Mini, and it's a real joy. However, some of the games are a serious challenge.
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You won’t be confused about which company made the Honor 30 phones

Honor has launched the Honor 30, Honor 30 Pro, and Honor 30 Pro Plus phones, and has made the bold design decision to emphasize its brand name on the back.
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OnePlus 8 Review: A fine phone that needs a killer feature

The OnePlus 8 gets several things right, from the great design to the fast charging, but it fails to come up with a must-have feature to justify the price.
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OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Everything you want

The OnePlus 8 Pro has everything you want from a phone, from a stunning screen to wireless charging and water resistance. There's only one thing you won't want.
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Coronavirus will influence horror movies for decades to come. History proves it

As we live through a traumatic and difficult global pandemic, the horror movies of the future are being shaped, but don't expect them on the big screen soon.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus review: The one you want

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus is a safe bet if you want a great Android phone. It gets just about everything right, and with 5G, it's ready for the future too.
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LG’s minimalist concept phone is a thing of beauty

LG hasn't struck a chord with its smartphone design for a while, but that could change in the future, based on cool, minimalist concept images it has released.
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Xiaomi boasts about Mi 10 Pro having Google apps, baiting rival Huawei

Xiaomi's Mi 10 Pro box says the phone has access to all the Google apps we use most, a statement that has caused controversy online for both it and Google.
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The OnePlus 8 will have wireless charging, and it’s going to be quick

One of the most requested features on a OnePlus phone is wireless charging, and a super fast version has now been confirmed for the forthcoming OnePlus 8 phone.