It’s still the early days for smartwatches. With the first few Android Wear devices on the market and a 3rd one on the horizon we have a pretty good glimpse of what wearables might be like. Android Wear is exciting and feels generations ahead of what came before it.  But like any burgeoning technology, the hardware and software are going to grow exponentially with each generation. As somebody who would want to buy a smartwatch, it might be important to consider how long they will last before becoming obsolete.

The mid-range is fast taking the spotlight from the flagship, and Huawei’s Honor sub-brand is just one of the players aiming to offer premium specs at an affordable price. In the case of the Honor 7, the company has taken last year’s flagship Ascend Mate 7 and combined it with the Honor 6 Plus to create an affordable yet premium-feeling smartphone. The Honor 7 is one of those smartphones that aims to combine a premium build with impressive specs and an even more impressive price tag, but how does it compare to the Honor 6 Plus?

Huawei is continuing its solid run that started with great smartphones long before the Nexus 6P and the Mate 8. The company is succeeding to gain international recognition and the launch of the Huawei P9, together with its  Leica partnership, means that Huawei has its sights set on the top. Also check out: But does it deliver? Is the Huawei P9 one of the best phones Huawei has launched to date? Does it have enough to challenge today’s flagships like the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, HTC 10 and LG G5?

At the time Steve Jobs was nearing the end of his long bout with cancer, an important shift in Google management was afoot. Eric Schmidt had been running the show, while Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided what direction they wanted to pursue within Google, and his tenure at the top was just about done. Larry was set to take over the day-to-day operation, and Sergey decided to play in his laboratory, creating all kinds of forward-thinking products and services.

TL;DR Realme has announced the GT Neo 2 smartphone is now available in Europe, India, and China. The Snapdragon 870 SoC device packs a nifty diamond-based cooling system and a quick AMOLED screen made by Samsung. Pricing starts at €449 / Rs. 31,999 for the base model. Update: November 15, 2021 (09:43 AM ET): After making its India debut last month and its China debut the month prior, the Realme GT Neo 2 is now available in Europe.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1 don’t exactly fit the description of high-end tablets in 2012, as they only offer minimal improvement over their predecessors, if any.  The good news is Samsung has decided to cut the price of the smaller device, even before it hits stores.  The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 will now be priced at $250 with the price of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to remain at $400.

TL;DR Meizu has quietly announced the Meizu Zero smartphone. The new device ditches all ports and buttons, including USB-C connectivity and the SIM slot. The Meizu Zero has an IP68 rating and 18-watt wireless charging. We’ve seen several rumors regarding a Vivo phone with no ports, but it looks like Meizu has announced its device first. Yep, the Meizu Zero is quite possibly the first smartphone with no ports or proper buttons.

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years since Google Stadia came out. Compared to the excessive fanfare at the time of release, Stadia has been suspiciously quiet for a while now, with things seemingly humming along in the background. Of course, a lot has happened in the world since then — new consoles, an ongoing global pandemic, etc. — but we thought we’d take this opportunity to take a look at the state of Stadia in 2021.

Sometimes you just need volume that goes to 11. This Logitech Z623 Speaker System is an ideal complement to your entertainment center, and it’s 33% off on Amazon right now. You can pick up a set for just $99 and start enjoying your music to its fullest potential. A good speaker system shouldn’t limit your connections. Luckily, the Logitech Z623 features multiple RCA and aux inputs so you can connect up to three devices at a time.

The Nordic Thingy:52 is a clever microcontroller development board that showcases what can be done using Nordic’s Bluetooth Low Energy chip, the nRF52832. It is a platform upon which hobbyists and professionals can learn, prototype and develop IoT solutions. So let’s take a look at what it’s capable of and what it can help you build. The Thingy:52 comes with a whole array of different sensors including a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an air pressure sensor, and a 9 axis motion sensor.