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Gadget news on the must-have devices, luxury tech and rare finds that will have you reaching for your credit card. We look at some of the more unusual ends of the luxury tech market to find the objects of desire and one-off items that are ideal for any serious technology fan.
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29 Jul
YOUNIQX Chainlock: This 200-year-old security firm wants to protect your Bitcoin
YOUNIQX Identity AG, part of the Austrian State Printing House, the 200-year-old security company behind the European Union’s state-of-the-art travel documents, has developed its own cryptocurrency wallet.
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31 May
Dog tech: Tech products for your pampered pooch
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt since getting a dog, it’s that it’s impossible to have a dog without becoming one of those pet parents that treats their pet like an actual human child.
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10 Apr
Future gym clothes: High-tech leggings aren’t snake oil, but they’re not magic either
Upmarket activewear has seen a surge in popularity over recent years as companies work to make future gym clothes a reality.
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29 Mar
Subscription is the new norm, but could consumers become oversubscribed?
Apple is joining Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Now TV, and soon Disney in the increasingly saturated video content streaming market.
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14 Mar
D’CENT: A cold wallet for your CryptoKitties
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer D’CENT has created the world’s first cold wallet capable of storing tokenised game items.
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27 Feb
Foldable phone 2019? No, this won’t be the year of the folding smartphone
Despite the hype surrounding 5G technology, next-generation mobile networks have been overshadowed at the Mobile World Congress 2019 by foldable phones.
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6 Feb
Made for walking: Testing the world’s first graphene hiking boots
The first hiking boots to contain super material graphene are now on sale, which their manufacturers claim will last 50% longer than equivalent footwear on the market.
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18 Jan
Nissan NV300 Concept-van: A bespoke EV for emission-conscious professionals
Nissan has teamed up with British design studio Studio Hardie to create a bespoke concept-van that can be personalised to offer the maximum benefit to professionals in a particular sector.
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8 Jan
The evolution of beauty tech in 2019
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 has unveiled beauty tech that is bolder and bigger than the past years.
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8 Jan
The fitness smart mirror bringing workout classes home
With the start of a new year, many people are joining the fitness bandwagon.
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8 Jan
Smart pepper spray manufacturer hopes to steal spotlight at CES 2019
From voice-controlled toilets to robots that love a cuddle, the Consumer Electronics Show always throws up a few strange surprises.
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7 Jan
L’Oreal’s wearable pH sensor brings technology to skincare
People with skincare conditions such as dryness, eczema and atopic dermatitis will benefit from L’Oreal’s first wearable skin pH sensor, launching at CES 2019.
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7 Jan
Self-navigating robots make light work of cleaning at home
House help is soon to be redundant with the launch of fully autonomous cleaning robots for the home that can manoeuvre themselves around floor debris.
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7 Jan
Ledger’s improved Nano X cryptocurrency wallet: Convenience without compromising security
Taking its place among the swathes of tech companies at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 this week, Ledger, a leader in security solutions for the cryptocurrency space, will unveil the Nano X, a hardware cryptocurrency wallet that provides the convenience of managing cryptocurrency through a smartphone without compromising on security.
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3 Jan
Targeting the top 1% with luxury lifestyle brand Stefano Ricci
While the likes of Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, PRADA and Burberry line Via de’ Tornabuoni, the home of fashion in Florence, Italy, Stefano Ricci’s flagship boutique sits tucked away on a quiet street a few minutes’ walk away.
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17 Dec
Introducing the Bitcoin gift card: A Christmas card that will actually be appreciated
Combining Christmas, cryptocurrency and charity, cybersecurity and blockchain specialists Broadhaven have developed a Christmas card that offers its recipient far more than some kind words and good wishes.
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5 Dec
Macworld magazine signed by Apple’s Steve Jobs to be sold at auction
A rare Macworld magazine signed by deceased Apple founder and former CEO Steve Jobs will go up for auction today.
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4 Dec
Christmas gifts for vegans 2018: Our guide to the best vegan and cruelty-free presents
As veganism is becoming ever more popular, there’s a high chance you’ll have at least one vegan on your Christmas list this year.
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28 Nov
Christmas gift guide for beauty lovers 2018: Our guide for all things makeup and beauty
If you have a loved one that is all about glamour and beauty then Christmas is the ideal time to treat them to some beauty goodies.
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27 Nov
Alcohol gifts for Christmas: Luxury tipples to spread some Christmas spirit
To help spread some Christmas spirit, Verdict has compiled a list of some of the best alcohol gifts to give this year.
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26 Nov
Show your support for struggling Bitcoin price with a cryptocurrency-inspired timepiece
If you live and breathe Bitcoin, wear your heart on your sleeve and show your support for the struggling cryptocurrency market with one of these cypto-themed watches.
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21 Nov
A history of Black Friday: How the day after Thanksgiving became retailers’ favourite holiday
Tomorrow marks Thanksgiving in the United States, but savvy shoppers will already have their eyes on Friday as retailers prepare for one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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16 Nov
Apple predictions for 2019: What new iPhone features will next year bring?
2018 was undoubtedly a big year for Apple.
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16 Nov
Unusual advent calendars for 2018: Seven alternative Christmas countdowns
Advent calendars have come a long way from their roots as paper windows opening onto printed festive images.
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15 Nov
Best gin advent calendars: Our picks for Christmas 2018
Traditional chocolate advent calendars are quickly becoming a forgotten item.
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14 Nov
Christmas gift guide: Secret Santa gifts under £5
With Christmas fast approaching, it brings with it the annual task of finding a Secret Santa present.
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13 Nov
Christmas gifts for unicorn lovers 2018: Our guide to the perfect weird and wonderful presents
If you have a unicorn lover in your life, Christmas is the ideal time to spoil them.
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12 Nov
Want to go more zero-waste this Christmas? Here is the ultimate zero-waste Christmas gift guide
With the word “single-use” making it into the dictionary this month, you might already be well on your way towards banishing single-use plastic items from your life.
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8 Nov
Christmas gifts for him 2018: Our guide to the perfect presents
Christmas is fast approaching and before we know it, we will be packing up the Christmas tree and decorations and preparing for the New Year.
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6 Nov
Samsung foldable phone needs “unique” software to succeed
Samsung is widely expected to unveil its foldable phone tomorrow at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco.