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Many people today know Oppo as one of the best smartphone camera makers, but it wasn’t always like this. Founded in 2004 in China, Oppo started its journey by making digital MP3 players that ditched the old boring design for a cooler aesthetic. The formula was a hit, and in 2008, the company launched its…

The Gizmodo consumer tech team tried out so many incredible gadgets this month that narrowing down this list took some real deftness. We finally got our hands on a quality laptop that somehow manages to be just $900 despite RAMageddon and a gaming laptop that’s truly portable. That’s not to even mention the robovac with…

The average nightstand is a collection of individual decisions made at different points of frustration. An alarm clock here, a white noise machine there, a lamp chosen because it was on sale. None of it was designed to work together. Most of it arrived one problem at a time, and collectively it creates a surface…

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Almost as soon as robots entered the public consciousness, we started to imagine robotic assistants, housekeepers, and friends (not to mention a few enemies; T-1000 we’re looking at you). There’s Gort from “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” because even extraterrestrial envoys need a little robotic help, and everyone’s favorite protocol droid C-3PO; Rosey the…

A desk job can be draining for anyone, regardless of whether they work from home or the office. Turning an unremarkable rectangular surface into a productivity hub can be a challenge, but there are only so many times you’ll sit down on your laptop and desktop every day before the monotony gets to you. This…

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The allure of retro gaming will never go away. Despite the industry being on the verge of entering an all-digital era — much to the chagrin of people who love physical media — and pushing the boundaries of graphics to greater heights, there’s something oddly comforting about older games with rudimentary 3D visuals and beautiful…

Whether you take the occasional weekend vacation or travel regularly for business, wearable gadgets can record important health data, make your trip more comfortable, and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Gadgets well suited for travel can include anything from smartwatches and sleep earbuds to smart rings and high-tech spectacles. Less well-known devices like UV trackers and personal coolers can also provide…

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