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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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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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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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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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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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A player's journey: How I learned to love Android gaming
I've been a gamer as long as I can remember, since I loaded tapes into the Commodore 64 as a kid. This led me down a path of increasingly sophisticated hardware from Sega and Nintendo consoles, through Playstation and ever more advanced desktop PCs. But I never really gave mobile gaming a chance until now. What I found surprised me. Best offline Android games Best free Android games by genre

by Nicholas Montegriffo

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Android Wear 2.0 updates and latest news
Android Wear 2.0 was showcased at Google I/O in May 2016 and it started rolling out to smartwatches in February. Below you will find out all you need to know about the second version of the Android Wear operating system, including when to expect the update for each manufacturer. The latest news is that the Moto 360 Sport is receiving the update now. The smartwatch market is about to heat up Android Wear problems and solutions

by Brittany McGhee

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Reasons to buy the Nokia 3310: are there any?
The revival of the Nokia 3310 has caused quite the stir, spurring a variety of reactions in the tech world. While some can’t fathom a reason for its renewal, others are persuaded that it is a genius move. I considered its existence myself as I sipped my coffee this morning and mulled over it for a while. Here I divulge a few of the answers as to why it might have been made and who would buy it. Nokia 6: the smartphone is back Nokia D1C: everything you need to know about the rumored phone

by Isabel V.

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Galaxy S6 owners: here's a feature you should never use
I’ve been taking a fresh look at the Samsung Galaxy S6 ahead of the imminent release of the Galaxy S7 (it's looking good, right?) and have some advice for you: don’t use Samsung's Smart Manager tool. Not sure what I'm talking about? Read on.  Best Android phones 2016 Samsung Galaxy S6 tips and tricks

by Scott Adam Gordon

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How Google saved the Nexus program
Two years ago, the Nexus 4 was king, we had Google Play Edition devices coming out of our ears and stock Android was everywhere. It seemed like the Nexus program was at the top of its game. But then times got tough and people started saying the Nexus line was dead. Boy, how things have changed. Here's how Google saved the Nexus program. Nexus 6P review Nexus 5X review

by Kris Carlon

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