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A person holding the RingConn Gen 2 Air and the Oura Ring 4.

I wore the Oura Ring 4 and RingConn Gen 2 Air. Here’s the one to buy

I've worn the Oura Ring 4 and RingConn Gen 2 Air for four weeks, and here's my in-depth analysis of the pair, along with my advice on which one to buy.
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The Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 plugged into a CD player.

Frequent fliers love this gadget, but I used it to modernize my old CD player

The new Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 dongle may be most at home on a plane, but I found it works just as well in my living room.
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A promotional image showing the Oppo Watch X2 Mini.

Oppo smartwatch may lead to the small OnePlus Watch 3 we’re craving

A new Oppo smartwatch launched in China may give us a hint at what to expect if OnePlus decides to make a smaller OnePlus Watch 3.
Wearables Mobile
The Now Bar on the Samsung Galaxy A56.

A helpful Galaxy phone feature is getting some much-needed attention

Samsung is working with popular app developers in South Korea to improve its helpful, but underutilized, Now Bar feature available on new Galaxy phones.
Phones Mobile
The side of the RingConn Gen 2 Air.

RingConn Gen 2 Air review: The easy smart ring to buy

The RingConn Gen 2 Air takes the smart ring and makes it simpler, keeping costs low at the same time. Is it worth wearing? We found out in our in-depth review.
Wearables Mobile
A press render of the Oppo Reno13.

Oppo Reno13 series brings flagship AI smarts to mid-range devices

Oppo's new Reno13 series, including the top Reno13 Pro, all have a full suite of AI tools despite not being flagship phones.
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The Poco F7 Ultra's yellow rear panel.

The Poco F7 Ultra is the perfect springtime smartphone

As springtime rapidly approaches, it's the perfect time to showcase a bright yellow smartphone. Step forward the Poco F7 Ultra, joined by the Poco F7 Pro.
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Pebble Store Countdown

The new Pebble is nostalgic nonsense we don’t need

The new Pebble smartwatch, called the Core 2 Duo, is not the nostalgic, retro-inspired piece of wearable tech we need in 2025.
Phones Mobile
A promotional image showing someone looking at the Google Pixel 9a.

The Google Pixel 9a is here with a startling new look

The Google Pixel 9a is here, and apart from its new flat design, it stands out because there's no obvious camera bump at all. Here's what you need to know.
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A person wearing the Oura Ring 4.

You can buy a special Oura Ring 4 bundle at this store

Oura continues to expand its presence, and you can now buy the Oura Ring 4 online at Costco. Shouting "Boom!" when you do is entirely optional.
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The OnePlus Watch 3 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

I wore the OnePlus Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch 7. Here’s the one to buy

I've spent weeks with both the OnePlus Watch 3 and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Both are excellent smartwatches, but one is the better buy.
Wearables Mobile
The back of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I’ve used the iPhone 16 Pro Max for 6 months. Here’s why I love it

I've used the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max for six months, and realized I haven't written much about it. It's time to change that, and to sing its praises.
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A person wearing the Muse S Athena headband.

Brain-training headband has a game you control with your mind

The Muse S Athena headband uses several sensors to collect brain activity data, and allows you to control a game with your mind. It's as sci-fi as tech gets.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: Our high expectations have been met

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra's incredible camera specification has us really excited. Can the phone lived up to our very high expectations. We find out.
Phones Mobile
OuttaFocus: I tried Foto, the anti-Instagram, and it's both wonderful and intimidating

I tried Foto, the anti-Instagram, and it’s both wonderful and intimidating

After becoming disillusioned with Instagram, I tried new photo sharing app Foto. What I found was both wonderfully simple, but also quite intimidating.
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The back of the Samsung Galaxy A56.

Samsung Galaxy A56 review: The dependable, just not very desirable phone to buy

The Samsung Galaxy A56 needs to be a fantastic phone as the competition is tough. We found out if it's up to the task in our review.
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The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra's logo on the back.

Huawei teases an exciting device with a rollable, not foldable screen

Huawei will hold an event on March 20, and the teaser video hints we may see a device with a rollable screen.
Emerging Tech News
A press image showing the Soundcore AeroClip.

Soundcore AeroClip open-ear ‘buds prioritize comfort and are out now

Soundcore's latest open-ear earbuds, the AeroClip, are available to buy from today, and here's what you need to know about them.
Audio / Video News
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

I tested the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra cameras, it’s not even close

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a spectacular camera, but can it beat the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? We put the two to the test.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Apple Watch SE 2.

The Apple Watch badly needs the iPhone 16e treatment

The iPhone 16e breathed new life into Apple's basic smartphone, and now the company needs to do the same for the Apple Watch.
Wearables Mobile
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Neo in Mocha Mousse.

Motorola made the best looking brown phone I’ve ever seen

After seeing the Motorola Edge 50 Neo in the latest Mocha Mousse color, we're confident you'll love it as much as we do.
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A mockup of the Apple iPhone 17 Air next to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

iPhone 17 Air’s incredible thinness ‘showcased’ in comparison photo

A set of two images show the rumored iPhone 17 Air next to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, highlighting just how thin Apple's future iPhone may be.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Emteq Labs Sense smartglasses.

Beyond Ray-Ban Meta: Smartglasses may be the future of health tracking

Digital Trends talks to a company working on smartglasses that track emotions and mental health, and also use sensors to help understand eating habits.
Phones Mobile
A promotional image showing the Una Watch.

Repairable smartwatch one step closer to taking on the Apple Watch Ultra

A repairable smartwatch you'll potentially be able to upgrade with new parts in the future has taken an important step closer to reality.
Wearables Mobile
A person taking a photo with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

A Spanish adventure changed my mind about the Xiaomi 15 Ultra’s camera

Is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra's camera as good as Xiaomi says it is? I went on a mini adventure in Barcelona, Spain to find the magic I felt the camera was missing.
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The Samsung Galaxy A36's color options.

MWC 2025 got me excited about phones again, and you should be too

Mobile World Congress 2025 was a show about smartphones, and exciting ones too, which made it very different to the last few years. Here's more on the trend.
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Best of MWC 2025

Best of MWC 2025: the top gadgets we saw on the showfloor

MWC 2025 has been a show packed with exciting mobile tech. We've rounded up the best new products and concepts we've seen at the show.
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A person wearing a G-Shock watch in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain.

I love smartwatches. Here’s why I didn’t wear one to MWC 2025

I'm a big fan of smartwatches, but I decided not to wear one to MWC 2025. This is why, and what I chose to wear instead.
Wearables Mobile
The HMD Fusion X1.

Why the HMD Fusion X1 may be the most important phone at MWC 2025

The HMD Fusion X1 may not be a flagship, but it's an important device for a different reason. We spoke to HMD about its goal to help make kids safer online.
Phones Mobile
The back of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, with the Glyph Lights active.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: The best Nothing phone

We review the Nothing Phone 3a Pro to find out if the unusual design hides a winning smartphone.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Realme Ultra concept phone with the 10x lens.

Realme’s Ultra phone concept is the craziest thing I used at MWC 2025

Realme has worked out how to stick a full-size camera lens on the back of a smartphone, and I've taken photos with it.
Phones Mobile
The screen menu on the TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper .

I used TCL’s Nxtpaper screen tech, and it’s ready to replace your e-reader

I got my hands on TCL's newest Nxtpaper screen tech, on both a phone and a tablet, and was really impressed by the upgrades.
Phones Mobile
A press image showing the Qualcomm X85 modem.

Your next phone will probably use Qualcomm’s new X85 modem

Qualcomm has announced the X85 modem, which is likely to power the 5G connection in the next wave of big phone releases.
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The Xiaomi Watch S4 showing the watch face.

Xiaomi’s customizable smartwatch returns and this time it’s wearing a crown

The Xiaomi Watch S4 has a clever way of customizing the look of the smartwatch, and a new way of interacting with the software. We've tried it out.
Wearables Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy A56 and Samsung Galaxy A36.

The Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 are the Samsung phones I want this year

Samsung's new Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A56 manage to feel like a genuine update over last year's models, as we found out in our hands-on time with both.
Phones Mobile
OuttaFocus promotional image with the Nokia 9 PureView

Why the mad Nokia 9 PureView is on my mind as I go to MWC 2025

As I pack for MWC 2025, there's one mad, and more than a little rubbish, camera phone that's on my mind: The Nokia 9 PureView.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

Oura has given women another great reason to wear its smart ring

Oura has updated its algorithm used to track women's menstrual cycles, increasing accuracy. It's also taking part in a new study into pregnancy.
Phones Mobile
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus.

Why the dullest Galaxy S25 model is the one you should buy

I've spent two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, straight after a few weeks with the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's why I think it's the better purchase.
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