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SMARTPHONES

VR is opening up new ways to experience art

With its unique potential to disrupt our experience of both the world around us and our own bodies, it's no wonder that artists have taken an interest in virtual reality. What can we discover in the amorphous world between immersive games and art?

by Nicholas Montegriffo

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TABLET

Well, at least the Samsung Galaxy Fold isn't exploding...yet

Finally smartphones appear to breaking out of a long period of stagnation, finally not every device looks the same anymore and can do all the same things! That was the hope that many experts and not least the manufacturers put into folding smartphones. Has the new generation of smartphones with the Galaxy Fold shift come to an end before it has even started?

by Steffen Herget

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GAMES

Why you shouldn't play The Elder Scrolls: Blades

We were waiting for The Elder Scrolls: Blades for a long time, weren't we? Nowhere near as long as for The Elder Scrolls VI, but if you enjoyed the wait, then this game does have a special appeal for fans of delayed gratification. If not, then Bethesda's new mobile game has compelling reasons not to play it, or at least, to play in small doses.

by Nicholas Montegriffo

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E-BIKES

Unimoke e-bikes are trying to build a culture

E-bikes are widely available in all price ranges. But some models stand out. One of them is the Unimoke from Urban Drivestyle. The pedelec looks a bit like a moped, lasts a lot and is a lot of fun - and that's also because of the dedicated community of fans centered around this e-bike, welcoming you in to a friendly subculture of enthusiasts.

by Steffen Herget

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VR & AR

Growing sales proves smartwatches are a slow-burning trend

According to new data, the sales of smartwatches are up 51%. The dramatic increase has resulted in a surprising statistic: 16% of adults in the US now own a smartwatch. Is this slow-burning trend finally hotting up?

by David McCourt

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SMARTPHONES

Why VR is not what we expected and won't be for a long time

The latest VR headset, the Oculus Quest, has all the credentials to take the virtual reality market by storm. However, there is too much silence in the VR realm and many wonder what the future holds. Every year I hear claims that virtual reality will revolutionize major industries and soon our whole life will be based within virtual spaces. But will it really? Gaming in virtual reality: a good time in small doses VR: possible short to long-term side effects

by Simone Scanu

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SMARTWATCH & TRACKERS

Hitting your 10k steps a day? What if your fitness tracker is lying to you?

There seems to be no stopping the rapid rise of smart fitness trackers. People everywhere are walking around with these devices on their wrists, chasing the magical target of 10,000 steps a day. But are your efforts futile? New research suggests so. Fitbit Versa review: the affordable Apple Watch alternative The most common Fitbit problems and their solutions

by David McCourt

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TABLET

Are antivirus apps really necessary for Android?

Android doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to security, and a question that comes up often is whether or not the average user needs an antivirus app for their Android device. In this article, we discuss the risks that are out there and the pros and cons of Android antivirus apps. The 5 best anti-ransomware tools to protect your PC How to protect your PC against ransomware

by Brittany McGhee

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Motorola Moto Z phone (right), next to a series a modules: 360 camera, gamepad and battery.

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Moto Mods: a smartphone failure in three acts

To go along with the Moto Z series, Motorola launched Moto Mods in 2016. The idea is that the smartphone can be expanded with whatever modules you choose. The manufacturer promised that at least three generations of the Z series would support these modules from the very beginning. The Z3 Play marks the third generation and it has just recently been released. So where is the journey headed? Motorola Moto G6 review: A strong comeback for the G series Motorola Moto Z2 review: A step ahead of the competition

by Bastian Siewers

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TABLET

DxOMark isn't as reliable as you think

As soon as a smartphone is released, mobile tech lovers turn to DxOMark. What will be the score of the new top-range device? Will the iPhone beat the Pixel this time? Will the triple cameras on the Huawei P20 Pro even make a difference? Cameras seem to be getting increasingly complex, boasting more sensors and advanced technologies, but ones that are reaching high marks are not always the best. Let's take a look at what's going on here then. The Huawei P20 Pro boasts a triple camera, how good is it? Is the Samsung Galaxy S9's camera up to scratch? Find out in our full review

by Stella Dauer

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