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SMART HOME & ROBOTS

Surprisingly affordable: Xiaomi Cyberdog wants to be your new new best friend!

Maybe the Xiaomi Cyberdog will soon be able to write its very own hands-on, introduction included. Until then, you will have to make do with me: I had the opportunity to spend an hour with the robot dog from the future and talk to Xiaomi about the vision behind the Cyberdog. Read and see more in our first hands-on.

by Fabien Röhlinger

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16 Min.

TABLET

Review of the Realme 9 Pro+: A new challenger to the mid-range king title?

The Realme 9 Pro+ is Realme’s new mid-range flagship that positions itself as a direct competitor to the OnePlus Nord 2. The Realme 9 Pro+ claims to offer a high-end photo experience for a price of under 400 euros (~$455). In this full review, I will tell you all about the latest Realme smartphone!

by Antoine Engels

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16 Min. Reading time

17 Min.

TABLET

Sony Xperia Pro-I review: Professional enough at $1,800?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I made headlines with a 1-inch sensor that includes a variable aperture! Sony wants to lure camera and video professionals out of their comfort zone, where many of them still rely on DSLRs, system cameras and cinema cameras in 2022. In this review, I find out whether this zany plan actually works as it comes with a recommended retail price of $1,800.

by Benjamin Lucks

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17 Min. Reading time

19 Min.

TABLET

Huawei P50 Pro review: Google compromise no longer viable in 2022

The Huawei P50 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer that continues to experience a trade embargo in the United States. This means it continues to be deprived of Google Mobile Services (GMS), something that is deemed essential for all Android smartphones. In this comprehensive review of the Huawei P50 Pro, I will tell you whether this smartphone that lacks 5G connectivity while having a pedigree for capturing great photos, alongside the EMUI 12 software experience that is based on a gimped Android 11 and sold at a price of $1,200 (after conversion from Euros since it is unavailable Stateside) deserves your attention and your hard-earned money.

by Antoine Engels

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19 Min. Reading time

15 Min.

VR & AR

Garmin Venu 2 Plus review: Primarily a sports watch

Garmin intends to improve their recipe for success further with the Venu 2 Plus. The “Plus” suffix makes the sports watch smarter: Garmin has now added a microphone, speakers and support for various voice assistants. That is nice, but the Venu 2 Plus’ strengths lie elsewhere anyway.

by Stefan Möllenhoff

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15 Min. Reading time

16 Min.

TABLET

Google Pixel 6 Pro review: Excellent and (maybe) exclusive

Google has a flagship and it goes by the name Pixel 6 Pro. It features Google’s custom processor, 120Hz curved screen, telephoto camera, and a memory and battery upgrade over the Google Pixel 6. Hardware and software work together here to offer the best experience with Google’s Artificial Intelligence being in focus here, but is the price difference to the base model really justified? Updated 01.24.2022: After three months using the Google Pixel 6 Pro daily, my experience with the device has changed significantly. Therefore, I decided to update this review. The categories revisited are Performance and Software, Battery, and Final verdict. The original content has been maintained.

by Camila Rinaldi

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TABLET

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Back to the past future

Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE relevant in 2022? One year after the release of the vanilla Galaxy S21 that can be purchased for the same price, and also unveiled just a few weeks before the launch of the technically superior Galaxy S22, this is one particular question that needs addressing. I will try to answer it in this complete review of the new old Samsung smartphone.

by Antoine Engels

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9 Min.

HEADPHONES

Ugreen HiTune X6 Review: $55.99 earbuds for bass fans

The Ugreen HiTune X6 stand out with three features on Amazon: a new price of only $55.99 from an original of $65.99, a 4.3-star rating and active noise cancellation. But does this calculation really work out, or will you get some cheap headphones with poor sound after the purchase? For this review, I kept the HiTune X6 in my ears and pockets for a week.

by Benjamin Lucks

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TABLET

Pixel Stand 2 review: Google’s own stand gets in the way

Google charges a hefty $79 for the second-generation Pixel Stand! As with its predecessor, you can unlock exclusive features on your Pixel smartphone, including a daylight alarm clock and a digital photo frame, among others. The highlight of this new wireless charger? Compatible smartphones will be able to charge faster at 23 Watts. However, as my review shows, it is not quite as simple as that.

by Benjamin Lucks

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16 Min.

SMARTWATCH & TRACKERS

Fitbit Sense review: good smartwatch limited by Premium subscription price

Do you want to get fit for 2022 and are you looking for a universal fitness smartwatch? The Latin name of Fitbit Sense stands for meaning, perception, awareness – sounds like a lot of “mindfulness”. The fitness watch also brings the usual potpourri of sleep and activity tracking with it. Is the Fitbit Sense the ideal all-rounder to get you in shape in 2022, both physically and mentally? Here comes our test. Update, January 14, 2022: Since December 2021, the Daily Readiness Score has been available for the Fitbit Sense, which determines a daily fitness from the current data. We tried the feature and updated the test report for you. You can find all the details about the daily form index in the “Tracking: from heart rate to sport to sleep” section. Spoiler: The new Daily Readiness Score could not change the test score of the Fitbit Sense.

by Stefan Möllenhoff

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