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Nokia Go Review

Nokia Go review

In our Nokia Go review, we discover a stripped-down wearable that’s still capable of tracking a variety of health and fitness metrics.
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Kindle Oasis (2017) review

In our all-new Kindle Oasis review, we put the popular ebook reader to the test to see if it’s as waterproof as Amazon claims.
Skagen Signatur T-Bar review

Skagen Signatur T-Bar review

The Skagen Signatur T-Bar Hybrid Smartwatch brings class and comfort. But as we find in our review, the styles are limited.
Sony Digital Paper review

Sony Digital Paper review

While the Sony Digital Paper tablet is easy and comfortable to use, its limited capabilities still come at an extremely high price for $700.
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Michele Hybrid Smartwatch Review

The Michele Smart Hybrid Smartwatch brings luxury and comfort. But as we find in our review, you’ll want this smartwatch more for its aesthetics than its features.
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Fossil Q Venture review

The Fossil Q Venture Android Wear smartwatch for women may not be packed with features, but it looks stylish and is easy to use.
Misfit Vapor

Misfit Vapor Review

The Misfit Vapor Android Wear smartwatch looks minimal on the wrist, and it’s packed with features to track your heart rate and daily exercise.
Haier Asu review

Haier Asu hands-on review

At this year’s Mobile World Congress, Haier announced the Asu Smartwatch – which looks like a calculator watch until you turn it on its side to reveal a built-in projector.
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Marc Jacobs Riley Hybrid Smartwatch review

The Marc Jacobs Riley Hybrid Smartwatch has a quirky design and comes with a variety of smart functions. In our review, we take a closer look to see if its capabilities are as bold as its looks.
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Misfit Path review

The Misfit Path is Misfit’s smallest hybrid smartwatch, yet. But don’t let its size fool you – it comes packed with tons of smartwatch features all wrapped into a modern and chic timepiece. You can receive notification alerts, track your activity, and more, all for an affordable price.
Kate Spade Scallop Touchscreen review

Kate Spade Scallop Touchscreen review

The Kate Spade Scallop is Kate Spade’s first fully-touchscreen smartwatch for women. It runs Wear OS, has a large 1.9-inch display, and is extremely customizable. But at $295, it’s pricier than other women’s smartwatches on the market. We take a closer look to see if this watch is worth the high price tag.
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LG Fortune 2 review

The LG Fortune 2 is a smartphone only available on Cricket Wireless in the U.S. What’s so special about it? It costs $100. But a low price tag doesn’t mean it should be an instant buy. There are a lot of compromises, and we take a closer look in our review.
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Marc Jacobs Riley Touchscreen Smartwatch review

The Marc Jacobs Riley is Marc Jacobs’ first fully-touchscreen smartwatch. It runs Wear OS, has a large 1.9-inch display, and features an eye-catching design. But at $295, it’s pricier than other women’s smartwatches on the market. We take a closer look to see if this smartwatch is worth the high price tag.
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Mobvoi Ticwatch S review

Mobvoi’s Ticwatch S is one of the most affordable Wear OS smartwatches on the market. For $160, you’ll not only get built-in GPS but also a heart-rate sensor -- adding more capability to your workouts and daily activity tracking. But are the features enough to look past the unique design? We take a look in our review.
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Fossil Q Venture HR review

Starting at $255, the Fossil Q Venture HR brings along top-notch health and fitness features -- including heart-rate and built-in GPS -- without having to sacrifice style for everyday wear. We take a look at what it has to offer, and take Google's newly redesigned Wear OS for a spin.
ASUS Zenfone 5Q review

ASUS Zenfone 5Q review

The Zenfone 5Q has a beautiful design, long-lasting battery, and solid performance. But for $300, it doesn’t quite live up to its good looks, especially with all the other budget phone options out there on the market. We take a closer look at what this budget phone has to offer in our Asus Zenfone 5Q review.
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Misfit Vapor 2 review

Misfit’s next-generation smartwatch, the Vapor 2, packs built-in GPS, a heart-rate sensor, and more, into a beautiful design. Even though it’s a fashionable smartwatch, it’s still comfortable enough to work out with. We take a closer look at the company’s new device.
Fossil Sport Review

Fossil Sport review

Fossil has released its first-ever smartwatch featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 3100. For $255, each quirky-colored version of the smartwatch comes packed with a heart-rate sensor, built-in GPS, and more. We took the Fossil Sport through its paces to see whether the new technology lives up to the expectations.
Huawei Band 3 Pro review

Huawei Band 3 Pro review

Huawei’s latest fitness tracker is the Huawei Band 3 Pro. At $70, the Band 3 Pro is meant to be a versatile device that can be worn both day and night while also providing advanced fitness tracking when you need it. But with very few differences from its predecessor, is it worth the upgrade? Find out in our Huawei Band 3 Pro review.
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Michael Kors Access Runway review

The Michael Kors Access Runway boasts important health and fitness features, all packed into a beautiful case. While it includes Google’s newly redesigned Wear OS, it doesn’t include Qualcomm’s latest chipset. Is it still worth the purchase? We take a closer look.
Mobvoi TicWatch C2 full review

Mobvoi TicWatch C2 review

The Mobvoi TicWatch C2 smartwatch may be powered by an older Qualcomm chip, but it does pack all the fitness features you need -- including built-in GPS along with a heart-rate monitor -- and it runs Google’s newly designed Wear OS. For $200, it’s a sleek-looking smartwatch you’ll want to wear everyday.
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Matrix PowerWatch 2 hands-on review

Matrix has unveiled the PowerWatch 2 at CES 2019. Building off the PowerWatch X, the new smartwatch packs more capabilities into a smaller, sleeker case -- that charges solely using body heat and solar rays. We take a first look at the PowerWatch 2 to see exactly what the device has to offer.
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EyeQue Insight lets you test your vision at home with your smartphone

The EyeQue Insight visual acuity screener is now available for purchase. With the device, you can test your 20/20 vision whether you're at home, in school, or even on the go.
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Here are the iPads and iPhones that support Apple’s iOS 12

iOS 12 is officially here and it comes with a whole suite of extra features, tooled up apps, and performance increases that have iOS devices feeling brand new again. But which iOS devices support the update? There are twenty-two devices set to receive iOS 12 -- here's the list.
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Apple Watch Series 4: Here’s how and where to buy it

The Apple Watch Series 4 is officially here, and it comes packed with not only a larger display, but a bunch of additional health features. Aside from the Apple store, the smartwatch is available through Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and more. Here's where to buy it.
iOS 11 review

iOS 11 review

Apple’s iOS 11 is finally available for download. In our iOS 11 review, we detail what’s new, and what we think about it.
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TechDen’s gadget lockbox gives your kids’ screen time a time-out

The Den, created by Australia-based company TechDen, provides parents with a hardware solution to lock down phones and tablets and manage their screen time. With the companion app, parents are able to set sessions for The Den to unlock, allowing children to use their devices.
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Find the best, most stylish smartwatch for her this Valentine’s Day

If you're looking to buy that special woman in your life a smartwatch this Valentine's Day, we're here to help. We have a list of the best, most stylish smartwatches with which to adorn your loved's one's wrist. Whatever her style and whatever your budget, there's something here that should appeal.
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With Hinge’s new feature, you can be honest about how that first date went

Dating apps have yet to implement a feature that checks in with users to see how their first dates went, and Hinge is changing that. With its new 'We Met' feature, Hinge wants to learn about the dates its members go on with matches made throughout the app.

Michael Kors Access Runway smartwatch: Everything you need to know

Michael Kors has brought back the Access Runway name it last used in 2016, and this time attached it to a Wear OS smartwatch, complete with a heart rate tracker, GPS, NFC, and a very cool way of customizing the watch face, too. Here's all you need to know about the new Michael Kors Access Runway smartwatch.
Nokia 6 vs. Moto G5 Plus

Nokia 6 vs. Moto G5 Plus

In a battle between the Nokia 6 vs. Moto G5 Plus, we find out which smartphone has the more impressive specs and features.
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Polar Vantage V and M fitness watches: Everything you need to know

For athletes especially, very few fitness wearable manufacturers provide as much precision as Polar -- and its latest lineup of devices is no different. Known as the Polar Vantage V and the Polar Vantage M, both devices provide a new optical heart rate sensor, additional tracking metrics, and more.
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Google Fit app finally gets a widget, among other new features

Google Fit hasn't received any new features since its major redesign this past summer. Starting this week, the company is rolling out a few new tools -- ranging from a widget to the ability to adjust workout intensity. Wear OS smartwatch owners will also have access to a breathing exercise app.

Google will shut down its Allo messaging app in 2019

Only a few days ago, reports surfaced that Google Hangouts was shutting down in 2020. While Google has since clarified any confusion, it didn't take long for another rumor to appear -- this time, about its chat app Allo. Sources close to the matter claim the tech giant is shutting it down "soon."
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Seedling for Magic Leap is the most expensive plant you’ll ever take care of

Insomniac Games has officially launched its new game for Magic Leap One, called 'Seedling.' Throughout the game, you can nurture your very own plant life form wherever you are. In our demo, we got to check out what it feels like to take care of a virtual plant using a very expensive machine.
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Google Assistant adds new features to help get you through the holiday rush

There's no denying the holidays really are the most wonderful time of the year. But the month of December also means crunch time. That's why Google has conveniently debuted a handful of new Google Assistant features to help your spirts up. But don't worry, they can also be used all-year round.
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Google replaces classic Search page with Discover on mobile devices

As part of its 20th anniversary, Google unveiled its plans for its next 20 years, and the improvements it's bringing to Search. One of those improvements will be reflected in the Google Feed. Not only will it now be known as Discover, but the update will bring additional features and a revamped look.
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Google Fit hands-on: Bare-bones, but effective

You could have earned a Bachelor's degree in the time it took Google to deliver a significant update to its Fit app. It's finally here, and the update doesn't just bring a slick redesign, but it makes fitness tracking far less overwhelming. We've been testing the new Google Fit, here's what it's like.