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    Sea to Summit View dry bag
    This surprise iPhone travel accessory has become a mainstay in my kit - and it's priced well

    Sea to Summit's View Dry Bag is a lightweight, go-anywhere safeguard for your gadgets. Here's how it works.

    Nitecore NB Plus
    The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most are travel friendly)
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    This 4-step routine instantly improves my Android phone performance - and it works everytime
    USB Colors
    Why is my USB port orange? I learned what every color really means, and it's wild
    Road trip 5G data - Adam Doud
    I compared Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T 5G coverage on a road trip - here's who came out on top
    Sea to Summit View dry bag

    This surprise iPhone travel accessory has become a mainstay in my kit - and it's priced well

    Sea to Summit's View Dry Bag is a lightweight, go-anywhere safeguard for your gadgets. Here's how it works.
    7 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
    Nitecore NB Plus

    The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and most are travel friendly)

    These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this year.
    12 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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    This 4-step routine instantly improves my Android phone performance - and it works everytime

    A few taps and swipes can make your old phone feel new again.
    14 hours ago by Prakhar Khanna in Smartphones
    USB Colors

    Why is my USB port orange? I learned what every color really means, and it's wild

    Look closely - the colors on your USB ports are more than just aesthetics.
    14 hours ago by Kyle Kucharski in Mobile Accessories
    Road trip 5G data - Adam Doud

    I compared Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T 5G coverage on a road trip - here's who came out on top

    Between the three largest mobile carriers in the US, here's which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal.
    15 hours ago by Adam Doud in 5G
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    The 5 most innovative tech products that surprised us this year (including a first for robot vacs)

    From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET's Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.
    1 day ago by Kerry Wan in Innovation
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    Can the iPhone 17 Pro replace a cinema camera? We have the results

    CNET's Andrew Lanxon puts the iPhone 17 Pro through the ultimate filmmaking test as he makes a short movie. Working side by side with a BlackMagic Pyxis 6K camera, Andrew compares the two to answer the question, "Can an iPhone 17 Pro be another tool in a filmmaker's kit?"
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    Holiday shopping for refurbished tech? Test and buy it from Back Market's store - but hurry

    You can see, touch, and test used tech before buying, but act fast - Back Market's pop-up store closes next week.
    3 days ago by Radhika Rajkumar in Tech
    Google brings Gemini to Translate, now lets you hear real time translation in your headphones

    Your earbuds can translate 70 languages in real-time now, thanks to Gemini

    Android users can hear live translations in more than 70 languages, with Gemini preserving the speaker's tone and cadence.
    3 days ago by Artie Beaty in Android
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    Save hundreds on a new-to-you iPhone at Back Market ahead of the holidays

    Back Market is offering discounts of up to $500 on refurbished iPhone models, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and more. And if you have a qualifying trade-in, you can save even more.
    3 days ago by Taylor Clemons in iPhone
    This damage looks worse on camera than it is -- it's a barely perceptible bit of delamination in the carbon fiber.

    One of the most durable power banks I've traveled with is also one of the slimmest

    The outdoors can be challenging for power banks, but this one by Nitecore is built to withstand the elements.
    3 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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    The best proxy server services: Expert recommended

    Proxy servers act as intermediaries for online traffic and can be used for various business purposes. We recommend these top proxy services.
    3 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
    CryptoTrust OnlyKey

    The best security keys you can buy: These physical devices secure the keys to your online kingdom

    Security keys are the ultimate physical security measure for protecting your online accounts. We tested and ranked the best security keys on the market today.
    3 days ago by Charlie Osborne in Security
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    T-Mobile will give you 4 Samsung Galaxy S25 phones for free right now - how to qualify

    Multiple smartphones from various brands are currently free at T-Mobile during its holiday sales event. I break down the fine print.
    4 days ago by Cesar Cadenas in Smartphones
    The Xtar VX2 Pro can trickle charge batteries at 0.25A, or fast charge them at 2A.

    I bought a $30 battery analyzer on Amazon, and it revealed the truth about my gadget drawer

    This Xtar charger not only powers your batteries but also refreshes and preps them for long-term usage.
    4 days ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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