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HEADPHONES

Taotronics SoundLiberty 53: a cheaper alternative to AirPods?

The SoundLiberty 53 are the latest true wireless headphones from Taotronics. Here we have a design that echoes that of the popular Apple AirPods and a competitive price. So are they worth buying? I used them for a week. Here’s what I thought.

by Jessica Murgia

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TABLET

Samsung Galaxy A80 review: counting the cost of creativity

With the Galaxy A80, Samsung presented a smartphone that serves as a true flagship for its mid-range family. Like its siblings, it has a special feature to offer. This time it’s a rotating pop-up camera paired with a full, bezel-less display: no hole punch, no notch. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks. Here’s what I thought.

by David McCourt

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VR & AR

Withings BPM Core review: a cardiovascular check-up at home

Connected health is in full swing. After smartwatches landed offering electrocardiogram features, Withings now offers a connected blood pressure monitor. The BPM Core (as they call it) allows you to measure blood pressure, record an electrocardiogram and listen to the sound of your heart. We were able to try it out for about ten days. Here’s what we thought.

by Pierre Vitré

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TABLET

One year with my Samsung Galaxy Note 9: the phone that always has your back

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has already been out for a whole year. It’s time for us to draw our final conclusion on the phone in this long-term review – and despite some criticism at the end, it’s a pretty clear winner.

by Steffen Herget

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TABLET

Honor 20 Pro review: so close to greatness, yet so far

Gradually, Honor made its bed. The brand is increasingly emancipating itself from its parent company Huawei. The most recent example is the new Honor 20 Pro, which is not a direct clone of the Huawei P30 Pro but goes its own way. Discover what it’s all about in our complete review.

by Pierre Vitré

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HEADPHONES

Kygo A11/800 review: the ultimate headphones to immerse yourself in music

Does the name DJ Kygo mean anything to you? I can’t believe that at least once in recent years you haven’t heard his famous Firestone track. After refreshing your memory (because I know you’ve just done it), it’s time to talk about the A11/800 headphones, currently the flagship product produced by the DJ thanks to a collaboration with his loyal group of Swedish sound engineers.

by Simone Scanu

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TABLET

Xiaomi Mi 9T review: the full package without a hefty price

The Xiaomi Mi 9T has a clear goal: to be among the best mid-range smartphones on the market. Thanks to its competitive price tag, features and specs, it achieves this goal and has won me over. Here’s my full review.

by Jessica Murgia

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TABLET

Sony PS-LX310BT review: get into vinyl the easy way

Vinyl is back! At least in the UK. Last year was the 11th consecutive in which vinyl sales grew. More than 4.2 million records were sold in the UK in 2018. Now, hardware manufacturers are reacting to what is clearly no fluke. With the PS-LX310BT, Sony has created a turntable for the modern music fan.

by David McCourt

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OUTDOOR & GARDEN

Litter-Robot 3 Connect review: the gadget I’ve been waiting for

After seeing self-cleaning vacuum cleaner robots coming to the market, I certainly didn’t expect cat litter to integrate such technology. But I was wrong. The Litter-Robot 3 Connect is the self-cleaning litter tray that will free you (almost) forever from this chore. But it comes at a price…

by Simone Scanu

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HEADPHONES

Besdio BE-EH002 review: how good are budget true wireless earbuds?

Gone are the days when true wireless was reserved for the top end of the headphones market, at least where price was concerned. Today, the market is flooded with earbuds that cost as little as a pair of bog-standard, wired Apple EarPods. I took a look at the offering from Besdio, to see if they are worth purchasing.

by David McCourt

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