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Fonesalesman FurniQi Side Table

Fonesalesman features its FurniQi furniture to facilitate wireless charging

Fonesalesman just unveiled a new line of wireless charging furniture that uses the popular Qi standard. The first release in the FurniQi range is a side table.
Screen Time for Kids

Are screens scrambling our kids’ brains? We asked an expert

Are your kids constantly glued to a tablet, smartphone, or TV? Do you know what they’re watching? We asked an expert how much screen time is too much.
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This ‘power router’ can charge your phone from across the room

We take a look at TechNovator's new XE wireless charging system, which can charge your device from up to 17 feet away. It's set to launch on Kickstarter in November.
Fittop Foot Massager

5 gadgets that are either genius or insane

We take a look at some of the stranger gadgets from IFA 2015 and ask whether they're genius ideas or a little bit crazy. Take a look and decide for yourself.
Galaxy Note 5

25 Galaxy Note 5 tips and tricks you need to know about

Is your phablet all it could be? Have you unlocked all of its hidden features? Take a look at these Galaxy Note 5 tips and tricks.
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15 handy Galaxy S6 Edge tips to help you get more from your phone

We've got a range of useful Galaxy S6 edge tips for you right here. Find out how to get the most from your curved Edge display, and find you favorite features.
iOS 9

15 awesome new iOS 9 tips and tricks to try out

Apple’s mobile OS gets richer with each update. Have you fully explored its hidden depths? Come on in for a run through of iOS 9 tips and tricks.
BB-8 Droid

This is definitely the droid you’re looking for: Hands-on with Sphero’s BB-8 toy

The new BB-8 droid that appeared in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has already landed in toy form thanks to a partnership between Disney and robot-makers Sphero. We got to play with it at IFA.
Polar Flow

Polar Loop 2 review

We take Polar’s Loop 2 for a test drive, and find that it’s a fairly stylish, comfortable activity tracker that’s accurate and affordable.
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Outfit your iPad Pro with the cool new Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard case

To go along with the new large screen iPad Pro, Apple just announced a special stylus called the Apple Pencil and a keyboard cover.
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It’s always right side up with Scosche’s EZTIP reversible Micro USB accessories

If you're sick of fumbling with that Micro USB connection then Scosche's new EZTIP accessory line featuring a reversible Micro USB is sure to catch your eye.
Philips Sonicare Bluetooth Toothbrush for Kids

Learning to brush with the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush for Kids

Philips has a new toothbrush with a companion coaching app that helps to teach kids how to brush their teeth correctly and help parents make sure they do.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

Hands On: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

We went hands-on with Sony’s top-of-the-line Xperia Z5 Premium at IFA in Berlin, which boasts the world’s first 4K display in a smartphone.
Swiftpoint

Is Swiftpoint the ultimate portable mouse?

We had a look at the Swiftpoint mouse for Windows and Mac, an impressively small, feature-packed bundle that has a clever solution for all your computer control needs.
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Hands on: Alcatel OneTouch Xess

Find out what happened when we went hands on with the Alcatel Xess tablet, a new Android tablet with a whopping 17.3-inch screen and custom software.
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On a budget? Check out Alcatel’s dirt cheap Go Play phone and Go Watch

Alcatel just announced the Go Play smartphone and the Go Watch at IFA in Berlin. These are cheap and cheerful devices aimed at people on the go.
LG OLED curved display

LG Display talks flexible, transparent, double-sided OLEDs in IFA keynote

According the opening keynote of IFA 2015, by LG Display's CEO, Dr. Sang-Beom Han, flexible, foldable displays may be just around the corner.
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Hands on: TomTom Spark Cardio + Music

We went hands on with TomTom's new fitness watch, the Spark Cardio + Music. It has a heart rate sensor and onboard music capability.
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Lenovo goes large with phantastic Phab and Phab Plus

The newly announced Lenovo Phab and Phab Plus are super-sized smartphone/tablet hybrids that push the phablet trend to the brink.
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18 annoying OnePlus One problems, and how to fix them

We round up some major and apparently common OnePlus One problems and suggest how you can workaround them or potentially fix them with easy to follow instructions.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4

18 of the most annoying Galaxy Note 4 problems and how to fix them

We take a look at some common Galaxy Note 4 problems and offer up workarounds and potential solutions to help you deal with them.
What is Wi-Fi

How dangerous is public Wi-Fi? We ask an expert

Internet usage has never been higher and many of us will take a decent connection wherever we can find it, but are we putting ourselves at risk by using public Wi-Fi networks? We decided to ask an expert.
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Pebble Time Steel: You can now preorder the Steel from Pebble for $250

The Pebble Time Steel has just been announced at MWC in Barcelona. It's available for $250 on Kickstarter and it's a more premium model than the basic Pebble Time.
Gauss Glasses

You wear sunglasses, so why not screenglasses? We tried a pair for a week

Is your daily routine damaging your eyes? We take a close look at the self-tinting Gauss glasses, designed to safeguard against the sun, indoor light, and the screens that most of us stare at all day.
Motorola Droid Turbo

5 Pesky Motorola Droid Turbo problems, and how to fix them in a hurry

Find out how to fix your Motorola Droid Turbo problems right here. We've got a list of the most common problems and solutions.
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35 annoying problems with iOS 8 (and iPhone 6) and how to fix them

Here are some of the most common iOS 8 problems cropping up across the web and advice on how to fix or workaround them. Crashes, Wi-Fi, Hotspot, random reboots and more.
Does blue light really affect your sleep? We ask an expert

Is blue light keeping you up at night? We ask the experts

Are you curious about the impact of blue light on your sleeping pattern? Using smartphones and tablets before bed can have a pronounced negative effect. We’ve been investigating what you can do about it.
Tylt Energi Sliding Power Case

The 10 best iPhone 6 extended battery cases to keep the power flowing

If you’re always in search of an outlet, charger in hand, then it may be time for a change. We’ve got the best iPhone 6 battery cases lined up for your perusal right here.
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15 Galaxy S6 accessories you should consider picking up

We've rounded up the top Galaxy S6 accessories, including a wireless charging dock, a car mount, a screen protector, external storage, and more.
Herokins

This wearable guides kids through epic quests and teaches them along the way

We went hands-on with the Herokins wearable and interactive app for kids to find out how it can bring families together and impart important life lessons.
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How do you preserve your personal data forever? We ask an expert

Do you have a decent backup plan in place? Are you certain that your most precious digital files are going to be preserved?
iPad Mini 3

10 best iPad Mini accessories to help you get more out of your tablet

You'll find a range of handy iPad Mini accessories here, from stands to headphones to battery chargers and beyond. There's something for everyone.
Polar A300

Polar A300 review

The Polar A300 is a fitness tracker that will help you hit your training goals and stay fit, but it's only interested in activity tracking, and it's kind of ugly.
Hidden Keyboard

How much do online advertisers really know about you? We asked an expert

How do advertisers and other entities track our online activity? We asked an expert what's going on behind the scenes and what else our data could be used for beyond targeted ads.