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Smartphone makers bring us virtual reality headsets

Virtual reality headsets led the charge in the maelstrom of new gadgets to expand phones’ capabilities at the Mobile World Congress 2016.

Gadgets of the year: touching deep

Gadgetry is synonymous with bells and whistles, but sometimes it’s the personal approach that stands out.

CES 2015: Now for a smart bed for kids

A company calling itself “a sleep innovation leader” has launched the SleepIQ Kids, a “smart bed” for kids, boasting a range of features.

The brand that has redefined action video redefined itself in 2014 with the GoPro Hero4.

Best of 2014: Fun gadgets of the year

Some gadgets are a necessity; some are hard to justify, no matter how cool. Arthur Goldstuck selects the most unnecessary yet most compelling of 2014.

The gold trim of the Samsung Tab S makes it the real head-turner among the tablet forerunners.

Tablets: Samsung, Sony in hot pursuit of iPad Air

The iPad might be the benchmark for tablet design and efficiency but Samsung and Sony have released tablets that redefine the idea of a "benchmark".

JawBone Mini Jambox.

Top four gadgets of the week

Sean Bacher tries out the Apple Wireless Keyboard, the JawBone Mini Jambox, Leap Motion and the Sphero remote controlled ball.

President Barack Obama says that the information gathered by the National Security Agency is subject to restrictions.

Gadgets: Keep steps in check with JawBone

Sean Bacher highlights the JawBone UP24 fitness bracelet, the Adesso iMouse E10 and the GoPro Dual-Battery charger, and more.

Israel’s lesson in free wi-fi

In Tel Aviv, free access to wi-fi goes hand-in-hand with a competitive spirit, writes Arthur Goldstuck.

Something on the Side: Kindle puts paper into e-books

Sean Bacher gives four gadgets you want to get your hands on.

Unlike other music services

Appdate: Speak 42 languages with iTranslate

From iTranslate Voice 2 to Search for BBM and Checkers Eezi Coupons, here are five apps that you should check out.

Your top four portable gadgets

From the Garmin Vivofit to the GoPro Lang-Arm and speakers from Philips, here are some nifty portable gadgets to making waves this week.

A portable luggage scale. (Gadget)

This week’s top five gadgets

From the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 to a portable digital luggage scale, here are Sean Bacher’s top gadgets for this week.

Something on the side: TVs and gadgets

Sean Bacher rounds up this month’s most desirable gadgets, including the smart TV by Hisense and a golfing must-have from Garmin.

New year gadget must-haves

From a Livescribe 3 Pro Smartpen to the miniature USB 3.0 flash drive from Atom, Sean Bacher reviews some of his favourite latest gadgets.

The most desirable gadgets in 2014

The buzz around wearable device at this year’s CES in Las Vegas almost overshadowed a flood of groundbreaking new gadgets, but not quite.

Consumer technology: The next ‘big’ cellphone shape

The watchwords for consumer mobile phone technology in 2013 will be "thinner" and "bigger," writes Arthur Goldstuck.

What defines a great gadget? Arguably

The most useful gadgets of 2012

Arthur Goldstuck chooses devices that can save your social, business and career life.