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What is an IP rating and what does it mean for my smartphone?
When it comes to water and dust resistance, an IP rating is important. Here's what all the different numbers mean for a smartphone
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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro review: Big display, small flaws
The Pro suffix adds a larger display and GPS tracking to the already great Xiaomi Smart Band 8. But, is bigger always better?
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Apple Watch Ultra is cheaper than ever in Amazon’s sale
One of our highest rated smartwatches now at its lowest ever price
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Samsung Galaxy Watch hits lowest ever price in Amazon Spring Sale
Amazon's first big sale event of the year sees some of the best Android smartwatches reduced by up to 35%
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Honor's new Watch GS 4 fixes two of our biggest issues
The new Watch GS 4 smartwatch and Band 9 fitness tracker both tout 14-day battery life, NFC chips, stylish designs and more for not much money
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Get up to 50% off the Apple Watch Series 8 in these last chance deals
It might not be the latest model but don't let that bother you, especially at these prices – just make sure you act fast to get one
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Garmin Forerunner 165 review
The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a new multisports watch that features a colour touchscreen display
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OnePlus Watch 2 review
OnePlus has made some huge improvements with the Watch 2 when it comes to the software, but the build may be divisive for some users
Opinion
Is this concept really the future of smartphones?
Many, many years in development already, Motorola's Adaptive Display Concept, aka 'the bendy phone', might be a glimpse at the new normal for phones
Opinion
The Oppo Air Glass 3 are the first smart glasses I'd actually wear
I tried on Oppo's newly launched AR glasses, which have a sleek design that doesn't make you look like a Daft Punk reject
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OnePlus Watch 2 launches at MWC with Wear OS 4
OnePlus is hoping to rival some of the biggest smartwatches with the Watch 2, which has just launched at MWC – and we've got some initial impressions
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Everything Xiaomi announced at MWC 2024
By far the biggest launch event of MWC in terms of the number of products, Xiaomi went all out in Barcelona
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Apple Vision Pro review
Apple takes an awkward but very exciting first step into the world of spatial computing with the Vision Pro headset
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review
Bose is shaking up the audio market with its latest release, delivering all-day comfort and solid sound – but there are some downsides to these clip-on buds
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Best budget wireless earbuds 2024
Can't afford AirPods? Well we have 10 great cheap wireless earbuds for various budgets to choose from – all under $100/£100
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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review
Good design, solid performance and plenty of customisation possibilities. The fitness tracker grows up with the Xiaomi Smart Band 8
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Samsung did an Apple with this surprise Unpacked announcement
Did you see that coming? The Galaxy Ring is a health and wellness focussed smart ring but we don't know much more about it
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Belkin SoundForm Bolt review
Decent audio quality and battery life with quality earbuds at one of the lowest prices you'll find
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 review
The latest flagship wireless earbuds from Huawei bring refinement but still have some similar issues
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Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE is best suited for those with an Android phone.
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Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro review
The Watch 2 Pro has all the premium hardware you’d expect from a high-end Xiaomi smartwatch, but this time it has the software to match
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The best touchscreen gloves 2023
There's no need for cold hands while texting when you have touchscreen gloves. These are the best we've tested
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 review
Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 a worthy upgrade? The answer depends on what you’re upgrading from, but it’s certainly the best Apple Watch yet
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Best Cyber Monday smartwatch deals
There are some great deals available on smartwatches this Cyber Monday. Here are our top picks in the UK and US
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Sony's flagship wireless earbuds are cheaper than ever for Black Friday
Sale season brings you the Sony top-of-the-line wireless earbuds you've been wanting at the price you've been waiting for
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Withings ScanWatch 2 review
The ScanWatch 2 might look like a regular watch, but an impressive range of health and fitness features are hidden within
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Black Friday brings superb deal on the first-gen Pixel Watch
The original Pixel Watch is still one of the best smartwatches you can buy, and it's now down to its lowest ever price for Black Friday
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Get a Meta Quest 2 for just £199 in this awesome Black Friday deal
Now's the time to get a VR headset: the Quest 2 is a bargain with this deal from Very.
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Fitbit Charge 6 review
Fitbit upgrades its popular fitness tracker with Google smarts, and its best heart rate sensor to-date. But is the Charge 6 right for you?
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Withings ScanWatch Light review
The ScanWatch Light is a more affordable hybrid smartwatch alternative to the Withings ScanWatch 2 with one of the most stunning designs
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Apple Watch Series 9 Review
It may not be magical, but Apple’s Watch Series 9 is one of the best smartwatches around.
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Huawei FreeBuds 5 review
For under £150 and a unique design, the FreeBuds 5 are one of the best pairs of open-fit wireless earbuds you can buy
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Tech Advisor Awards 2023-24: The best consumer tech products of the year
Tech Advisor's 2023-2024 Awards highlight the best phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, accessories and smart home devices that we've reviewed this year.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review
If you’re looking for the very best in over-ear, active noise-cancellation, the all-new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones deserve your inspection
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones review
These aren’t the best headphones you can get from Bose, but they sound fabulous and cost much less than the company's top-of-the-line QuietComfort Ultra
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Google Pixel Watch 2 review
It looks the same, but the Pixel Watch 2 has new sensors and better battery life. Is that enough to make it one of the best smartwatches?
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Garmin Vivoactive 5 review
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is a cheaper sporty smartwatch alternative to the Garmin Venu
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Google Pixel Watch 2: Everything you need to know
Google's latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2, is here with new sensors, better battery life, new straps and more
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Where to buy the Meta Quest 3 in the US & UK
Looking to buy a Meta Quest 3? These are the best deals and prices for Meta's mixed reality VR headset
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Meta Quest 3 review
Adding cameras for augmented reality makes a big difference, as does the higher-resolution graphics.
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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen) review
Amazon's 2nd-gen true wireless earbuds are smaller and better sounding. Plus, there's active noise cancellation… and Alexa.
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Google Pixel Watch review
If you want a Google-branded smartwatch, then the Pixel Watch is an excellent all-round option – though it does fall short in a couple of ways
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Huawei Watch GT 4 review
Huawei's latest addition to the Watch GT line has the best design yet and a number of great features, but the accompanying Health App can be a pain to use
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Bose QuietComfort 45 review
Has Bose kept the QuietComfort headphones too simple for the flagship price? Find out in our full review
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review
Bose takes a happy song and makes it better, using a healthy dose of immersive audio in the new Ultra Earbuds
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Huawei Watch GT 3 review
The Huawei Watch GT 3 boasts a stunning design, but can its fitness tracking make up for a lack of true smartwatch smarts?
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Jabra Elite 10 review
Jabra has unveiled its new Elite 10 Series earbuds, which impress with their Advanced ANC feature, head tracking and more
Opinion
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses: a tiny stepping stone
The follow-up to the 2021 Ray-Ban Stories has arrived, but will you want to buy them?
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