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Careful, your fun peace sign selfie may lead to identity theft

Ever flashed the peace sign in a selfie? You may want to think twice in the future if your phone has a fingerprint sensor securing it, because photo tech is now so advanced, only a picture is needed to steal your fingerprint data.
Mobile News

The HTC Desire 650 is definitely the grooviest phone we’ve seen in a while

HTC continues the interesting designs seen in its Desire line of phones with the Desire 650, which features grooves on the lower part of the phone.
Mobile News
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Our favorite phone accessories from CES 2017

The CES technology show isn't only about big-name announcements, there are plenty of cool accessories on display too. Here are our favorites.
Mobile News
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Honor Magic: Our first take

The Honor Magic has a very appropriate name. Inside the absolutely stunning body is some very clever artificial intelligence, providing features with real benefit. We tried the phone out.
Mobile Reviews
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Fossil could be the only company that really gets wearables right in 2017

Fossil is taking the same approach to its wearable tech as it does to its fashion-forward watch range, by updating them seasonally to reflect the latest trends. We've been looking at the latest versions.
Wearables Mobile
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Smith Lowdown Focus: Our First Take

Ever wished you didn't lose concentration, and were more focused? Sunglass brand Smith and brain-sensing experts Muse have created a pair of EEG-equipped sunglasses to help achieve that focused state on demand.
Wearables Reviews
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Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom: Our First Take

Asus has launched the Zenfone 3 Zoom, an Android smartphone with a camera spec that promises to smash the competition, plus a massive 5,000mAh battery.
Mobile Reviews
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B&O Play M5: Our First Take

The B&O Play doesn't look much like a speaker, but turn it on and give it something to play, and the sound produced will convince you it's not just any old speaker, but a socially impressive one. We've tried it out.
Audio / Video Reviews
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ZTE Blade V8 Pro: Our first take

The ZTE Blade V8 Pro is a mid-range phone with a great dual-camera setup just like the one on the iPhone 7 Plus. It only costs $240, though. We go hands on.
Mobile Reviews
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LG Stylo 3: Our First Take

LG doesn't want its mid-range phones to be boring, and the Stylo 3 definitely isn't. It has a built-in stylus for scribbling on the screen, the latest version of Android, and some cool design features. We've tried it out.
Mobile Reviews
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Mio’s Slice shows fitness tracking isn’t only about counting steps

Mio's new Slice wearable, combined with the PAI app, moves fitness tracking away from only steps and toward accurate heart rate tracking.
Wearables News
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I never appreciated music until I heard the golden voice of a Vocaloid

Although I didn't fully understand the impact it would eventually have, it took the crazy technology behind digital singer Hatsune Miku to finally make me appreciate music, after it had barely played any role in my life at all.
Music Features
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Watch a brazen phone thief get taken down with a flying kick

Thieves don't always get what they deserve, but this guy does, after snatching a smartphone from someone who wasn't prepared to lose it that day. He gets a big surprise when he tries to make a getaway on a scooter.
Mobile News
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Time to grab a bargain? Refurbished Apple Watch models start at only $230

The first refurbished Apple Watch models have started to appear in Apple's special online store, and both Series 1 and Series 2 versions are available. Prices start at $230, so it may be the right time to grab a bargain.
Wearables News
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Warm your hands over this festive fireplace filled with Galaxy Note 7 phones

What better way to warm the tech-lover's heart than with a fireplace filled with slowly burning Galaxy Note 7 smartphones? Luckily, it's not a real fireplace, but a virtual one everyone can enjoy with a fire extinguisher to hand.
Mobile News
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You’ll have to try really hard to lose Nomad’s new battery pack

Nomad's latest battery pack for your smartphone is really hard to lose. Not because it's massive or needs to be handcuffed to your wrist, but because it comes with Tile technology built-in, and is locatable using an app on your phone.
Mobile News
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What happens to your stolen phone? A Dutch filmmaker spied on a thief to find out

Ever wondered what happens to a phone after it gets stolen? Using a specially modified phone, this filmmaker allowed the device to get stolen, and then tracked what happened to it using data, audio, and even pictures.
Mobile News
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The LG G Pad 3’s kickstand means no more balancing acts to watch Netflix hands-free

LG has announced the G Pad 3 10.1, a large screen tablet with a clever built-in kickstand, so you'll never have to rest it up against books, or a handy sleeping pet to watch Netflix ever again.
Mobile News
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Samsung’s Gear VR 2 is coming soon, but talk of a HoloLens challenger is way more exciting

A Samsung executive has let it slip the Gear VR 2 will be released in the near future, and that it will be followed by an even more exciting project, based around augmented reality. The headset may deliver a Microsoft HoloLens-like experience.
Mobile News
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Meizu MX6 review

Meizu’s MX6 smartphone has a subtle, understated design that many people will find appealing, and at $300, it looks like a bargain. We’ve been using one to see if it can live up to expectations.
Mobile Reviews
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Got 200 friends? Video chat with them all at the same time using Line

Messaging app Line has launched a group video chat feature, where you and up to 200 of your friends can all chat together. Obviously, there won't be 200 tiny windows on the screen though, and the view is restricted to four. And yes, there are face filters.
Mobile News
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Nokia and HMD Global’s first new phone probably isn’t one you’ll want

Nokia, with new partner HMD Global, has announced its first mobile phone together: The Nokia 150. Sadly, it's not an Android phone, or even a smartphone; it's a feature phone, just like the ones with which Nokia first made its name.
Mobile News
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Google brings the Cronologics team onboard to give Android Wear 2.0 a boost

Google has acquired wearable tech software company Cronologics. Best known for powering the CoWatch smartwatch, Cronologics will work on Android Wear 2.0, and potentially other Google wearable tech projects.
Wearables News
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Fossil Q Crewmaster Hybrid Smartwatch Review

Not everyone wants to wear a touchscreen smartwatch, or a sporty fitness band, but does want the benefits both bring. The Q Crewmaster may be the answer, as it combines the best features found in both, and matches them with a cool, traditional watch body.
Mobile Reviews
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10 essential tips and tricks to make your OnePlus 3T even more awesome

The OnePlus 3 and 3T are beauties, especially if you know what you're doing. Here's everything you need to know about getting the most out of them.
Mobile Guides
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Stealthy black pearl Galaxy S7 Edge is Captain Jack Sparrow's dream phone

Samsung has added a seventh color to its Galaxy S7 Edge range, named black pearl. The sleek, glossy finish is more reminiscent of Apple's jet black iPhone 7, than the barnacle-encrusted pirate ship with which it shares its name.
Mobile News
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Bluetooth 5 is here, offering a huge jump in speed and range for devices

Bluetooth 5 is ready for release, and is all set to change the way we interact with all those devices connected with our smartphones, thanks to more speed, greater range, and more data capacity.
Mobile News
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Pebble sinks: Smartwatch pioneer to shut down, sell core assets to Fitbit

Fitbit is officially buying Pebble's assets and while the price hasn't been announced, it's rumored to be less than $40 million. Pebble is shutting down.
Wearables News
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RiutBag R10 and R15: Our first take

Tired of worrying if someone’s about to steal from your backpack? The RiutBag takes all that concern away, because the openings are all against your back, not facing the crowds behind you.
Outdoors Reviews
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Samsung’s smart new Gear S3 watch bands mean you’re no longer strapped for choice

Samsung has teamed up with two strap design companies to provide official straps for the Gear S3 smartwatch. Ranging in price from $30 to $110, there are plenty of colors and styles to choose from.
Mobile News
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Styr Labs Fitness Ecosystem review

A fitness band, a smart water bottle, connected scales, and health boosting vitamins all controlled through a single app? Styr Labs fitness eco-system sounds amazing, but the reality isn’t so encouraging.
Emerging Tech Reviews
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Galaxy Note 7 broke basic engineering rules, says damning new report

A teardown of the Galaxy Note 7 may have revealed why the device was a fire-hazard, and eventually canceled. It's shown the battery didn't have enough space to expand naturally, potentially causing internal layers to touch, and eventually catch fire.
Mobile News
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Crime wave: Crash-and-grab at California Apple Store latest in string of robberies

The latest in a string of Apple Store robberies in and around the Bay Area, thieves used a car to smash through the iconic glass front of the store, before rushing in and stealing hardware on display.
Mobile News
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Yes, it’s official, new Nokia Android smartphones are coming in early 2017

The agreement between Nokia and HMD Global is final, which means it will soon be able to release new smartphones with the Nokia name attached to them. How soon? We're told to expect them early next year.
Mobile News
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