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Teenage social media sleuth solves Snapchat robbery horror story

It's all too easy to trust people we meet online, but sometimes they're not what they seem, as one unfortunate teen on Snapchat found out.
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Oowa Pro Lens Kit hands-on review

Our Oowa Pro Lens Kit review uncovers a superb iPhone add-on lens system that's ruined by an ill-fititng case.
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Fix for scary OnePlus 5 911-call issue reportedly draining battery life

Several OnePlus 5 users reportedly claim they are now facing battery life issues with their devices since installing the update.
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Huawei Honor 6A hands-on review

The Huawei Honor 6A combines a metal body, a big battery, and some clever software tweaks to ensure it’ll be a faithful friend for at least two years.
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I.Am+ Buttons hands-on review

Will.i.am is really into tech, but his previous endeavors haven’t been winners. By returning to what he knows best, music, he’s given us a product that’s worthy of further investigation. We’ve been listening to his Buttons Bluetooth earbuds, and like what we hear.
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Jins Frontswitch 3-In-1 glasses review

Eyewear-maker Jins new Frontswitch glasses are a versatile solution to keeping our eyes protected against sunlight and blue light emitted by our smartphones, while still looking cool.
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Not even imprisoned execs and exploding phones can stop Samsung

The Galaxy Note 7 and Samsung's ongoing political problems may capture headlines, but they can't stop the company from making big profits.
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Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus: Everything you need to know

The new Meizu Pro 7 and Meizu Pro 7 Plus look unlike any phone out there, with an unusual secondary display on the back of the device.
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High from beating Apple in China, Xiaomi launches the $220, dual-camera Mi 5X phone

Xiaomi's latest phone is the Mi 5X, and it's exactly the type of device we love to see from the Chinese manufacturer.
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Oaxis InkCase i7 Plus hands-on review

You’ll be eyeing up the Oaxis InkCase i7 Plus, and we’ve been finding out if the reality is as tempting as the idea.
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Gresso’s insane iPhone case is so durable a grizzly bear can stand on it

If you want to show your iPhone you really love it, do so with Gresso's crazy, but visually striking $500 Magnum case.
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Porsche Design's special edition Huawei Watch 2 is expensive, but worth it

After many months of waiting, the Porsche Design special edition Huawei Watch 2 smartwatch is available to buy.
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Man caught driving 112 mph blames it on Snapchat’s new speed filter

A driver was caught doing 112 mph, but rather than give the usual old excuses, he admitted he was speeding to capture it on Snapchat.
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5 spectacular new VR experiences you absolutely must try

After attending a VR developer event, we've found 5 spectacular new VR experiences you absolutely must try.
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Razer may create a smartphone made exclusively for hardcore gamers

Razer, the gaming company best known for its laptops, mice, and keyboards, may be developing a smartphone aimed at gamers.
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Line Wave smart speakers: Here’s everything you need to know

The Line Wave smart speakers plan to kill the competition -- namely Alexa and Google Home -- with cuteness.
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Prepare to prove you're 18 if you want to watch smutty videos in the UK next year

The U.K. government is expected to make its plans to add age verification to all adult websites accessible in the country public this week.
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After a decade on Macs, Windows 10 showed me what I was missing

How easy is it to break out of Apple’s MacBook ecosystem for Windows 10, and is the new Huawei MateBook X worth the effort?
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Jaguar’s E-Pace may be compact for an SUV, but it’s no kitten

Jaguar has announced the E-Pace, a compact performance SUV following the F-Pace, and ahead of the electric I-Pace SUV coming next year.
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Samsung buys up synthetic voice tech firm, may send Bixby back to school

Samsung has acquired a company that specializes in synthetic voices, and its technology may be used to enhance the Bixby virtual assistant
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition: Everything you need to know

Samsung will reintroduce the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea on July 7. Called the Fan Edition, the phone has a smaller capacity battery.
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We had groceries delivered by a robot, and it was like living in the future

Online grocery delivery company Ocado is running autonomous vehicle tests for its CargoPod in the U.K., bringing orders to customers in an electric, driverless car. We went along to see how it works, and for a moment, live like it’ll be in the future.
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Put on Tag Heuer’s Android Wear smartwatch, and you’ll look like a Kingsman agent

This Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 Android Wear smartwatch will be worn by Kingsman agents in the new movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle.
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Casio’s G Shock is the new definition of a ‘hybrid’ smartwatch

Casio has been at the forefront of new watch technology for years, and the G Shock range will get its first hybrid smart model in 2017. We’ve been finding out the G Shock has plenty of tech inside already.
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Bluesmart’s slick smart suitcase is back, and it has brought along some friends

After the massive success of its first crowd-funding campaign, Bluesmart's back with Series 2 of its smart luggage.
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New deal with Nokia may accelerate Xiaomi’s stalled global launch plans

Xiaomi has signed a partnership deal with Nokia, which may result in the pair working on AR, VR, and AI projects together.
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Folding Fodi phone stand uses origami techniques to give it great strength

We're all for multipurpose products, and the Fodi phone stand uses origami techniques for great strength, without adding weight and bulk.
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Nokia’s making camera phones with lens experts Zeiss again, and we can’t wait

Nokia and Zeiss have announced the two companies will collaborate on the camera optics, software, and even the screens of future devices.
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OnePlus 5 camera tips to help you get twice the fun out of the dual-lens camera

Here are our OnePlus 5 camera tips, so you can get the best from the OnePlus 5's dual-lens camera, and access all its special features.
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Keep spare keys really safe inside this Bluetooth-connected key box

Master Lock's new Bluetooth key box is the modern, safer alternative to leaving your keys under the doormat.
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If 40 inches is too small, and 50 is too big, you’ll want Hisense’s 45-inch TV

If you're frustrated trying to find the right size TV for your living room, Hisense may have the answer with its new 45-inch TV.
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Google Pixel vs. Apple iPhone 7: Can the Google phone take down its enemy?

Google's Pixel has an excellent camera and regular Android updates, but how does it compare when pitted the Apple iPhone7?
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LG's $180 X Charge puts an entire weekend's worth of battery life within your grasp

LG's X Charge smartphone deals with short standby time woes by using a massive battery and a lower resolution screen.
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F.lashes is the crazy wearable tech nobody asked for, but everybody wants

Wearable tech doesn't have to mean a smartwatch. Sometimes it can mean a pair of flashing LED eyelashes. Yes, really.