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They're back: BT Mobile and 'The X-Files' return in CNET UK podcast 426

We find out how the watch industry is fighting back against the rise of smartwatches, and why Liverpool has the fastest 4G in the land.

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Back in 2002, two things came to an end: "The X-Files" and BT's mobile phone network. But now they're back!

BT launched BT Mobile this week, targeting families and cheapskates with deep discounts for anyone who also has BT broadband. We check out the SIM-only deals -- backed by free Wi-Fi and BT Sport -- and decide whether BT is back in the game.

And it was confirmed that David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson will once again don their FBI name badges and ill-fitting '90s suits as Mulder and Scully. The conspiracy-busting, alien-hunting pair return in ""="" shortcode="link" asset-type="article" uuid="0dad3d66-411e-4fec-a548-b59cd8312db0" slug="its-official-the-x-files-returns-to-tv-with-gillian-anderson-david-duchovny-and-chris-carter-all-on" link-text="six new episodes of " section="news" title="It's official: 'The X-Files' is back with Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny and Chris Carter" edition="us" data-key="link_bulk_key"> .

Plus, Andy has returned from Switzerland, home of chocolate and the watch industry, and reports on how watchmakers are moving into the era of the smartwatch. We ponder if the Amazon Fire TV Stick can replace your Sky, Virgin Media or YouView telly package, and find out why a scouser's smartphone is the only thing faster than their famous scouse wit.

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