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Grab a coffee, or buy a new smartphone? This Indian company gives you the choice

Indian company Ringing Bells (yes, really) will soon release a new Android Lollipop smartphone that costs about $5, and against all the odds, the specification isn't completely terrible.
Mobile Android
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Cheetah Mobile, makers of the Clean Master app, may be collaborating on a phone

Cheetah Mobile, responsible for Android apps like Clean Master, may be working on a smartphone project with Chinese brand Cubot, where its software will come pre-installed. The result may be revealed at Mobile World Congress.
Mobile News
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Terrifying Android malware Mazar could be used to remotely wipe your phone

An insidious new piece of Android malware has been spotted operating in the wild. It's called Mazar, and it gives an attacker almost complete access to your phone, including the ability to erase its contents.
Mobile Guides
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Soon, you’ll need to prove you’re 18 to visit adult websites in the U.K.

The U.K. government has outlined plans to make age verification a mandatory requirement for adult websites, saying it will force sanctions on those providers that don't comply with the new laws.
Web News
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It’s possible to buy the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 right now, if you dare

Neither the LG G5 or Samsung Galaxy S7 are officially announced yet, but there's a seller on a classified ad website in Dubai apparently selling both models, complete with pictures.
Mobile News
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Scribblers on the move will love LG's Stylus 2

LG's having a busy week, and has followed up the X Cam and X Screen phones with the new Stylus 2, a mid-range take on the Samsung Galaxy Note range and a sequel to last year's G4 Stylus.
Mobile News
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Hands on: Elephone Vowney

Importing a smartphone can be a huge risk, but when you choose the right phone, you can snag a real bargain. The Elephone Vowney may not have a familiar name, but it does have the right specs. Here’s what it’s like to use.
Mobile Android
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First impressions: WizDish Rovr

We try out the WizDish Rovr, a platform and set of shoes that let you slide and skate around in virtual reality, giving a far more immersive experience than simply looking around with a controller in hand.
Computing Reviews
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These clever smart shoes could improve your balance and posture, and make you fitter

The IOFIT smart shoes are designed to help golfers and fitness fanatics better understand, and improve, balance and posture. Made possible by clever pressure-sensitive soles, the shoes started life inside Samsung's innovation labs.
Wearables Health & Fitness
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LG hints at cool G5 feature with new X Cam and X Screen phones

LG has revealed two of the new phones it will take to Mobile World Congress this year -- the X Cam and the X Screen. Excitingly, the X Cam may give us a hint about the new LG G5's big new feature.
Mobile News
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Carv is an all-knowing ski instructor inside your boot

Carv is the latest sports technology project to slide onto Kickstarter, and it's aimed at skiers. The in-boot system monitors your every move, and provides real-time feedback and advice as you ski.
Wearables News
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Watch Google U.K.’s boss conveniently forget how much he gets paid

Matt Brittin, the man in charge of Google's U.K. operation, had an unfortunate memory lapse during a hearing about Google's tax payments, where he was unable to tell the committee how much he gets paid.
Mobile News
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Runkeeper is the latest fitness app snapped up by a sports brand

Sports brand Asics has purchased Runkeeper, the long-established mobile fitness app. A relative newcomer to connected health, Asics new acquisition comes soon after it backed a smart clothing company.
Mobile News
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Samsung’s gorgeous 18K rose gold and platinum Gear S2 Classic watches arrive Feb. 12

Samsung has made its great looking Gear S2 smartwatch even flashier, and they will be available to purchase in the U.S. on February 12.
Wearables News
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This mind-reading tech helped a paralyzed violinist control a live orchestra

This astounding piece of technology, called a Brain Computer Music Interface, has, by reading the mind of a musician paralyzed after a car crash 27 years ago, given her the ability to make music once again.
Emerging Tech News
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One of the best cheap smartphones you can buy just got even cheaper

The OnePlus 2's invitation system recently ended, which was excellent news for eager buyers, and now the final price of the phone has been cut to $350 -- permanently. That's for the 64GB version too.
Mobile News
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Tim Cook proves it’s the photographer, not the camera, that takes awesome pictures

Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a celebratory picture from the Super Bowl on Twitter, but unfortunately, it wasn't the best effort. It resulted in much derision about not only his photographic skills, but also the iPhone's ability to take great photos.
Mobile News
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Glide’s video messaging on Android Wear looks amazing, but it’s really hard to get

The Glide video messaging app is now available for your smartwatch, following the new version of Android Wear's release. While it looks great, not everyone is going to be able to enjoy it just yet.
Wearables News
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Furniture, pets and mirrors could ruin your HTC Vive experience, says leaked manual

The user manual to the HTC Vive VR headset has been published online, giving us a look at how the room will need to be prepared if we're to use the VR's person tracking potential.
Computing News
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The Aquaris M10 Ubuntu tablet’s big feature is one that trumps Microsoft’s Continuum

The newly announced BQ Aquaris M10 tablet runs Ubuntu software, and is the first tablet to feature Canonical's Continuum-killing convergence features, where the device has both full mobile and desktop modes.
Mobile News
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This is the first Windows 10 smartphone from Vaio

Vaio, a name more associated with laptops than smartphones, has launched a Windows 10 phone called the Phone Biz. It's a stunner, with an aluminum body, and supports the Continuum desktop mode.
Mobile News
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Fossil Q Founder review

The day has arrived when a smartwatch no longer has to look like a second-class citizen next to a regular watch. The Fossil Q Founder may lack on the tech side, but it makes up for it in style and class. Here’s our review.
Mobile Reviews
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MediaTek says the new Helio X20 deca-core chip is too clever to overheat

Echoing the problems faced by Qualcomm and the Snapdragon 810 processor, there are rumors competing chip manufacturer MediaTek may have similar issues with the forthcoming Helio X20, something the manufacturer denies.
Mobile News
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Conveniently small, ZTE’s new 4G LTE hotspot is just $80 through T-Mobile

ZTE's newest mobile hotspot is small enough to be convenient, and cheap enough to be accessible. It's just $80 though T-Mobile, and has been optimized to work on the carrier's 4G LTE network.
Mobile News
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When batteries and screen protectors collide: Zagg picks up Mophie for $100 million

Zagg, the phone accessory maker best known for its InvisibleShield screen protectors, has acquired battery pack experts Mophie in a deal worth $100 million. Future plans are unclear, but we're told to expect a new wave of innovative products.
Mobile News
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How to clear space and speed up your Android phone with the Clean Master app

The Clean master app can be confusing, but it's a helpful tool for cleaning up old files on your Android phone. Here's a guide on how to use the app.
Mobile Guides
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This printer searches Instagram for your #hashtag, then prints out free photos

The next time you hold a big party or attend a cool event, this fun Instagram printer -- which prints out free photos when you use a special hashtag -- could be the center of attention.
Photography News
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Forget the Galaxy S7, Samsung may have new VR toys at MWC 2016

Samsung will hold a press event on February 21, just before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, where it will show off this year's new Galaxy mobile hardware. Plus, if the teaser video is anything to go by, we'll see some new VR toys as well.
Mobile News
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The new Hello Kitty phone will melt your heart

If you're bored of phone designs, and wish you could find something really cute instead, you'll want the new 2016 Hello Kitty phone. Shaped exactly like the feline, it's actually a flip phone in disguise.
Mobile News
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Thync review

Is it possible to relax, or boost energy levels, using a piece of wearable tech? That’s the concept behind Thync, a crazy device that promises both these benefits, on demand, in minutes. Does it work? We find out in our review.
Mobile Reviews
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How can you tell HP’s new smartwatch is for ladies? It’s got Swarovski crystals on it

HP continues to work with the fashion world to produce partially smart watches with traditional designs. Its latest is the work of Isaac Mizrahi, and for once, is aimed at women rather than men.
Wearables News
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Sweat holds secrets to your health, and this sensor wants to uncover them

A sensor has been developed that takes crucial health data from your sweat, and it may be built into future generations of fitness wearables and smartwatches. It has been developed by a team of researchers at UC Berkeley.
Wearables News
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True wireless charging, without the annoying mat, may come to the 2017 iPhone

Apple may be working on a wireless charging system that doesn't require the device to be placed on a charging mat, and it could be included on the 2017 edition of the phone, if Apple can solve the technical problems.
Mobile News
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Everything you need to know about the OnePlus X

OnePlus has been offering the OnePlus X invite-free every Tuesday since December 15, but now you can grab one any day of the week.
Mobile News
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