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AirPods Pro 2 are still missing one key feature
Apple refuses to give its customers the sound quality they deserve and there seems to be no good reason for it
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Finally, a Low Power Mode is coming to Apple Watches from Series 4 onwards
Apple's new Low Power Mode will release on watchOS 9, and it will extend the battery lives of most devices up to 36 hours
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Huawei's most powerful laptop & tablets are coming to Europe & the UK
The 2022 MateBook X Pro laptop and MatePad Pro tablets get a launch at IFA after their Chinese debut this summer
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Jabra’s Elite 5 earbuds get flagship features at an affordable price
These new true wireless earbuds might be the most well-rounded option you can get for under $150/£150, with Hybrid ANC, wireless charging and more
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Amazfit may have made the perfect smartwatches for strength training
Track your sets, reps, muscle groups and rest time with Zepp's new GTS 4 & GTR 4 wearables
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JBL squeezes a screen into its new true wireless earbuds
JBL's Tour Pro 2 earbuds feature a touchscreen built into the case, for quick control of the earbuds' many (many) smart features and settings – but miss an obvious trick
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 & Watch 5 Pro: All you need to know
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are official, with big changes to Samsung's iconic rotating bezel design
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OnePlus Nord Watch: Everything you need to know
We gather up all the latest news and rumours about the supposed launch of affordable OnePlus Nord Watch
Opinion
The Galaxy Watch 5 hasn’t changed much – but that’s not a problem
Advanced tracking, in-depth sleep analysis and slick software – there’s a lot to like about the Galaxy Watch 5, even if it’s not new…
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Samsung adds 24-bit audio to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung's latest premium earbuds support Hi-Red audio and ANC that switches off when you need to talk
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Fitness trackers proven to be great health motivators
New university studies show that fitness trackers and smartwatches really do encourage healthier lifestyles
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are like cheaper Sony XM5s
Undercutting rivals, the Momentum 4 headphones arrive with a new design, 42mm drivers and epic 60-hour battery life
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The Meta Quest 2 just got 33% more expensive, permanently
It seems not even Meta is immune to rapidly rising costs
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Fitbit Luxe 2: Everything you need to know
We gather up all the latest news and rumours surrounding the Fitbit Luxe 2
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Google Pixel Buds Pro: Everything you need to know
High-end features at a lower price than key rivals
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The Fitbit Charge 5 can now help you find your misplaced phone
Fitbit’s latest top-end activity tracker is getting a feature from the company’s smartwatches
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4nm Snapdragon W5+ and W5 chips promise "dramatic" smartwatch improvements
Qualcomm's latest pair of wearable chips deliver 50% more battery life and double the performance of their predecessors
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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 go audiophile with planar drivers
Co-engineered Devialet, these flagship wireless earbuds aim to be a top choice for HiFi quality sound and features
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B&W's Px7 S2 headphones are here – but you might want to wait for the Px8
They're touted as the firm's best active noise cancelling headphones yet, but can they beat the likes of Sony, Bose and Apple?
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Sony's new PC gaming hardware brand will get you in the zone
The new Inzone PC gaming accessory line launches with new headsets and monitors powered by PlayStation tech
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NuraTrue Pro buds sport wireless lossless audio – but there’s a catch
The NuraTrue Pro wireless earbuds sport adaptive ANC, lossless audio support and more, and they're on Kickstarter now
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Are you a giraffe or a dolphin? Fitbit’s new Sleep Profile will tell you
Fitbit is adding a new animal-centric sleep feature to its paid Premium subscription service
Mixed Signals
Whatever you do, don’t buy the Apple Watch Series 3
Apple's budget-friendly wearable isn't quite the bargain it once was – a point reiterated by the watchOS 9 announcement.
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Google AR headset: Everything you need to know
Reports reveal that a new AR headset is in the works from Google – here’s all we know about Project Iris
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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3: Everything you need to know
New details appear about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 activity tracker – here’s what we know so far
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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro: Everything you need to know
There are now two sizes to choose from, clad in either ceramic or titanium
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Amazfit T-Rex 2: Everything you need to know
The T-Rex 2 promises up to 24 days battery and 10ATM water resistance
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Everything you need to know
The Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic have launched, with Wear OS and Body Composition analysis
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Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT offer wireless studio quality at under £100/$100
Epic battery life at a budget price
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Huawei launches Mate Xs 2 foldable (and more) globally
The Xs 2 launched alongside the Watch GT 3 Pro, Watch Fit 2, Band 7 and more
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Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC Quavo earbuds are limited to 150 pairs
Will you be quick enough to snag a pair?
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Sony WH-1000XM5: Everything you need to know
Can Sony justify the price hike for new flagship cans?
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Why Nreal’s Air are the first smart glasses you’ll actually want to buy
The glasses provide a 130in transparent display ideal for watching movies and playing games
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Google I/O, Sony Xperia 1 IV & ZTE Axon 40 | Fast Charge 114
Google went big with some surprise hardware reveals at its annual developer conference
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Sonos Headphones: Release date, price and specs rumours
RHA and T2 acquisitions are a big step in the right direction
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OnePlus Nord 2T to join the CE 2 Lite & Nord Buds in Europe
While the 2T is new, the CE 2 Lite and Nord Buds launched in late April in India
Mixed Signals
Should Fitbit welcome back the button? | Mixed Signals
Buttons look set to return on the Sense 2 and Versa 4
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Galaxy A53 review, Google I/O preview & future foldables | Fast Charge 113
The Pixel Fold is only the first new foldable we might see soon
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Nreal Air augmented reality glasses are coming to the UK later this spring
The AR glasses will be available exclusively from EE at launch
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Fitbit wearables to get background irregular heart rate detection
Background AFib detection is coming to select devices "soon"
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OnePlus 10 Pro, Dyson Zone & Google Pixel Watch | Fast Charge 108
Dyson has revealed air-purifying headphones, Google's Pixel Watch is rumoured to debut this year & we review the OnePlus 10 Pro
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With iOS 15.4, you won’t need an Apple Watch to use Face ID with a mask on
iPhone owners won’t need an Apple watch for Face ID to work with masks
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Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatch after reports of overheating and burns
This recall "does not affect any other Fitbit smartwatches or trackers"
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New Honor Earbuds 3 Pro can measure your temperature
Honor is expanding its audio and wearable portfolios
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Sony officially details PlayStation VR2 headset design
It comes ahead of a rumoured launch late this year
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Sony’s new earbuds might be perfect for working from home
A combination of design and features I didn't know I needed
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