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Hands on: Samsung Gear IconX

Samsung’s wireless Gear Icon X earbuds work like a Fitbit and play music. We go hands on.
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Kobo Aura One review

Kobo’s Aura One is the best ebook reader you can buy. It’s waterproof and boasts a brand-new big screen.
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Huawei MateBook hands-on impressions

Huawei made its first ever 2-in-1 tablet PC that runs full Windows 10. It's called the MateBook, and it goes toe-to-toe with Samsung's Galaxy Tab Pro S.
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Put down that Galaxy! You don’t need to pay $650+ for a fancy phone

Don't pay $650+ for a phone. Samsung and Apple want you to think premium comes at a price, but the OnePlus 3 and the ZTE Axon 7 prove them wrong.
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Lenovo Moto Z and Z Force review

Lenovo’s Moto Z and Moto Z Force are great flagship phones in their own right, but the magnetic modules are very innovative. We review the two new modular phones.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review

Samsung's Note 5 re-establishes its position as the phablet king with a brilliant stylus, plus new bells and whistles like Samsung Pay.
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Take Taco Tuesday to the next level with Nuni’s tortilla toaster

Everyone loves tacos, but toasting tortillas at home is a drag. Enter the Nuni Toaster, a device that heats six tortillas at a time.
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Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2016: iOS 10, WatchOS 3, MacOS, Siri, and more

Apple's WWDC 2016 brings improvements to Siri, iOS 10, WatchOS 3, and MacOS. HomeKit got its own app, SlingTV came to tvOS, Apple Pay hit the web, and more.
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Exclusive: Apple Pay will challenge PayPal by expanding to online purchases

A source tells Digital Trends that an expanded version of Apple Pay will be unveiled to developers on the web with select retail partners at WWDC 2016.
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Samsung Gear Fit 2 review

Samsung’s Gear Fit 2 is better than a Fitbit in almost every way. Its design is sleek, it offers smart notifications, and it can automatically track your workouts. Here’s our review.
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#FreeTheMotoZ: Verizon’s exclusive on both Moto phones is total BS

Carrier exclusives are draconian measures that limit the amount of people who can buy smartphones and trap great devices on one network.
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Hands on: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Lenovo’s Phab 2 Pro will be the first consumer device to use Google Project Tango, an augmented-reality technology that blurs the real world with the virtual.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Active is a rugged, waterproof version of its flagship smartphone, and it’s just as powerful. Here’s our full review.
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Hands on: Samsung Gear Fit 2

Samsung’s first Gear Fit left a lot to be desired, but its second-generation Gear Fit 2 looks like a winner. Is it good enough to take on the Fitbit?
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Can machines be creative? Meet the Google coders teaching them to make art

Can machines be creative? At the Google Cultural Institute, the coder artists in residence teach machines how to view images like humans and create art.
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Ringly’s gorgeous Aries smart bracelet now comes in silver

Ringly's collection of smart jewelry just keeps growing. Its new bangles come in silver and gold, rock semi-precious gems, buzz with notifications, and track your steps.
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Hands on: Android Wear 2.0

Android Wear 2.0 includes a darker color palette, complications on watch faces, stand-alone apps, and more. Here's our hands on.
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Kindle Oasis review (2016)

Amazon’s Kindle Oasis is the slimmest, lightest, and most radical ebook reader we’ve ever used. Is it worth the $290 price tag? Read our review to find out.
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Hands on: HP Chromebook 13

HP's Chromebook 13 is a high-end, all-metal cloud-based laptop running Chrome OS for $500. Here are all the specs, price info, and hands-on impressions.
HTC 10 Review

HTC 10 review

HTC is back in business with the 10, its new flagship smartphone. The HTC 10 packs high-res audio, a strong camera, and fast processor into a sleek aluminum body.

Samsung Gear S2 news, specs, compatibility, and pricing

Samsung's Gear S2, a round smartwatch that has a gorgeous design and an innovative control system, will soon be able to pair with iPhones. Here's everything you need to know.
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Apple iPhone SE review

Remember the days of small phones? Apple fans sure do, and to satisfy your longing for a 4-inch iPhone, Apple introduced the iPhone SE. It’s just as powerful as the iPhone 6S, but it’s got a retro look.
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DT Debate: Is the iPhone SE genius or microwaved garbage?

The iPhone SE is one of Apple’s most polarizing announcements in a good while. Is it any good, or is Apple being lazy? Digital Trends editors Matt and Malarie debate.
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LG’s Watch Urbane 2nd Edition is back and available for pre-order

LG's follow-up to the Watch Urbane, the Watch Urbane 2nd Edition, comes with its own SIM card and 4G LTE to work independently of your phone.
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Apple’s encryption fight isn’t over, and the stakes have never been higher

The Apple vs. FBI case isn't just about encryption. It's about preserving essential American freedoms.
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Here’s everything new Apple showed off at Monday’s event

Updated Apple Watch bands, a new 9.7-inch iPadPro, and the iPhone 5SE all arrived at Apple's March 21 event. Here's everything we saw at the event.
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No one, Tim Cook declares, ‘Should have a key that turns a billion locks.’

Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the implications of the FBI's request that Apple create a backdoor for law enforcement to hack into the San Bernardino terrorist's iPhone 5C.
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When will my Lumia get Windows 10 Mobile? Everything you need to know

Windows 10 Mobile is finally rolling out now to select Windows 8.1 phones.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review

Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Edge is the first major flagship of 2016, and it impresses with killer specs and super powers like water resistance and a great low-light camera. Here’s our review.

How to follow every Dem. and Rep. presidential primary and caucus online

It's election season! Here's how to keep track of the primaries online. We've got people to follow on Twitter, news apps, and interactive maps.
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Best phones and tablets from MWC 2016

Mobile World Congress 2016 was chock full of great smartphones, including Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, Xiaomi Mi 5, Sony Xperia X line, and Huawei MateBook.
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Blast from the Past: Samsung’s Mobile Innovations shows evolution of mobile tech

At MWC 2016, Samsung created a museum of sorts, showcasing many of its biggest mobile tech innovations since 1988. Let's take a stroll back through time.
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Want to fix your terrible posture? This buzzing wearable trains you to sit up straight

This wearable reminds you to sit up straight and not crane your neck over your digital devices. It's called Alex, and it's made by a Korean company.
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Up close and personal with the fully Android Haier Watch

Haier made a smartwatch with a fully round screen in a stainless steel casing that runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. We go hands on.