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Best Fitbit for kids 2024
There are certain Fitbits which are more suited to children. Here are the best Fitbit activity trackers to get your kids moving
News
Fitbit could become the new default app on Android phones
Google's fitness app appears to be pre-installed on new Android mobiles like the Oppo Find X8 series
News
Casio's first 'smart ring' is a wristwatch for your finger
The CRW-001-1JR is one of the most unusual wearables we've seen in quite some time
Reviews
Meta Quest 3S vs Meta Quest 3: Which headset is best?
With the arrival of the cheaper Quest 3S mode, you probably want to know how it compares to Meta's flagship VR headset
News
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active might be your next budget fitness tracker
The Xioami Smart Band 9 Active is tipped to launch next week but we already know a lot about the budget fitness tracker
Opinion
Amazfit smartwatches get a big software upgrade – and it’s just what the doctor ordered
Zepp Health updates its app for Amazfit smartwatches and it's long overdue, but welcome
News
Google brings back its free Pixel Watch software upgrade
Wear OS 5 is coming to the first two generations of Google's smartwatch, while the Pixel Watch 3 gets minor fixes
News
Oura says Apple won't make a smart ring – here's why
Oura Ring's CEO, Tom Hale, does not believe Apple plans to develop a smart ring to compete with the Ring 4
Best Deals
The best Samsung Galaxy deals right now
Samsung makes some of the best smartphones, tablets and smartwatches you can buy, and there are some great offers available in the UK and US
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The best Google Pixel deals right now
Google makes lots of great phones, tablets and smartwatches, and there's no need to pay full price in the UK or US when the deals are this good
News
Amazon confirms Black Friday 2024 sale dates and discounts
Black Friday will last over a week at Amazon, but early deals are already live and Alexa will make sure you don't miss the deal you're waiting for
News
LG unveils stretchy screen you can wear
The new display tech can expand from 12- to 18-inches with a number of possible interesting use cases
Feature
Samsung Galaxy Ring: Tech Advisor’s choice for best new Smart Ring of the year
It's been a busy and maturing year for smart rings and the official Tech Advisor best smart ring of 2024 is the Samsung Galaxy Ring
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OnePlus Watch 2R takes top honors at Tech Advisor Awards as Best New Smartwatch
It takes a lot to win the best smartwatch of the year at Tech Advisor but the OnePlus Watch 2R has done it
Feature
CMF Watch Pro 2 triumphs as Best New Budget Smartwatch at Tech Advisor Awards
Nothing's affordable CMF brand topples the likes of Samsung and Huawei to become Tech Advisor's best budget smartwatch
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Tech Advisor awards Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Best New Fitness Tracker of 2024-25
Fitness trackers are one of the best value pieces of tech you can buy and the official Tech Advisor best of 2024 is the Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Feature
Tech Advisor Awards 2024-25: Tech our experts love
We review hundreds of new products every year but it takes special devices to win our prestigious best of 2024 award
Updated
Is Apple making a smart ring? We investigate the rumours
Here's what we know so far about Apple's smart ring to rival the likes of Samsung and Oura
News
Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 may arrive early with upgrades
Samsung's next-generation smart ring should be thinner and longer lasting at the least
News
Bug causes Galaxy Watch 7 to vibrate for no reason
Opinions differ on what is behind the problem in Samsung's latest flagship smartwatch
News
Google Pixel Watch 5 might get a powerful upgrade
A custom Tensor chipset in Google's upcoming smartwatch could have a dramatic impact on battery life
News
Is Fitbit getting discontinued? Google's latest move suggests so
It might seem like a small change but it could well be one more step towards the wearable brand's grave
News
Samsung confirms Galaxy S25, XR headsets and cheaper foldables for 2025
Apple and Google better watch out with the amount of mobile plans Samsung has for next year
News
Older Galaxy Watches are getting a big free upgrade
New features such as the Energy Score and Galaxy AI will give your Galaxy Watch a new lease of life
News
Play Store code indicates Google is prepping for Android XR headsets
Compatibility hooks and icons for 'XR headsets' can be spotted in the latest release, even though we seem to be far out from any kind of product launch.
News
Xiaomi Watch S4 lets you switch off the lights and switch up the bezels
Xiaomi has officially announced the Watch S4 and the Smart Band 9 Pro as its latest cheap smartwatches
News
Samsung Galaxy devices are being hacked: Is your phone or smartwatch affected?
A serious vulnerability in Samsung's Exynos mobile processors has prompted Google to warn users
Opinion
I’m an AR novice, but Snap’s new glasses have me hooked
The fifth generation of Snap Spectacles are a great entry point into the world of AR, but there's a big catch
Reviews
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 review: Still the budget tracker champ
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is a cheaper fitness tracker that promises a brighter display, improved heart rate accuracy and better battery than the Smart Band 8
News
Xiaomi's smart ring may do something no other can
Xiaomi is reportedly working on its first smart ring to offset one of the biggest pain points of rivals
Feature
Oura Ring 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Ring: 5 key differences
The Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring are the two most high-profile smart rings, but how do they compare? We break down the key differences
Feature
Apple Watch Series 10 vs Ultra 2: I ran a half marathon and the results are surprising
Do you really need Apple's most expensive smartwatch? For a lot of runners, the answer is probably no
Updated
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will arrive next year but Micro LED will be 2026
All the latest news and rumours around the Watch Ultra 3, Apple's premium rugged smartwatch that's set to arrive next year
News
Missing Pebble? This hackable smartwatch wants to fill that void
The Spectra is a hackable smartwatch that promises to be easy to repair and includes high-quality hardware
News
Oppo might be working on a smart ring… with a twist
Following the discovery of a new patent filed by Oppo, there has been speculation that the brand could be working on a very interesting smart ring
Reviews
Amazfit T-Rex 3 review: An affordable outdoor smartwatch done right
An accomplished and more affordable alternative to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and Garmin Fenix 8
News
Google says older Pixel Watches will get Wear OS 5 'later this year'
After a messy update that forced some Pixel Watch and Watch 2 owners to reset their devices, Google is giving itself plenty of time to fix the problem.
News
Apple smart ring? Forget about it!
Despite years of rumours and several patents, a new report claims that the company has no plans to actually launch one.
Best Deals
These handpicked Prime Day tech deals will cost you less than $100
Amazon's Big Deal Days sale has many bargain tech deals on air fryers, tablets and more. We've rounded up the best ones that won't break the bank
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE review: Repackaged but reliable
Samsung isn't offering anything new with the Galaxy Watch FE. Nonetheless, it may be a tempting cheaper alternative to the Watch 7 for certain users
News
When is the next Apple event and what will be announced?
A rumour suggests Apple will be holding another launch event this month, with no fewer than five new devices expected to launch
Updated
Apple Watch SE 3 looks set for 2025 launch
A new generation of Watch SE is rumoured to be on the way. Here's all we know about the budget-friendly Apple smartwatch so far
Reviews
Withings ScanWatch Nova review: Style in spades
For those not interested in a touchscreen smartwatch with dire battery life, the ScanWatch Nova offers a classy alternative with subtle smarts
Reviews
Google Pixel Watch 3 review: Bigger, smarter and better
Google's new smartwatch continues on the same path but does most things a little better, and a few things much better
Feature
Five reasons the Oura Ring 4 will be the smart ring to beat
The Oura Ring 4 is Oura's newest smart ring, but how is it different from the Oura Ring Gen 3? Here's what's new.
Updated
Oura Ring 4 confirmed: New design, sizes & upgraded battery life
The new generation of Oura ring is here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Ring and other smart rings
Updated
Google's Pixel Watch 3 said to be supported for only 3 years
Google has just unveiled its latest watch, the Pixel Watch 3 which finally comes in a larger size
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 review
It might be externally identical, but the Galaxy Watch 7 makes some meaningful internal improvements
Reviews
RingConn Gen 2 review: Smart ring battery champ
The RingConn Gen 2 is a subscription-free smart ring that now offers a slimmer, lighter design as well as a new sleep apnea detection mode
Reviews