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Best Black Friday Headphones Deals
Those flagship wireless earbuds or over-ear headphones might be affordable in the Black Friday sales
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Best Black Friday Fitbit Deals
Not all Fitbit deals will be good this Black Friday. Here are the best ones
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Best Oculus Quest 2 Black Friday Deals
Black Friday is a great time to bag a bargain on Meta's popular VR headset
Reviews
Apple Watch Ultra review
The Apple Watch Ultra provides the core watchOS experience in a more durable, beefier and more feature-packed package.
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Fitbit Versa 3 review
Fitbit's best fitness smartwatch adds GPS, a larger screen and an improved heart monitor
News
Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's first chip designed for augmented reality
With the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Qualcomm bets big on augmented reality glasses
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Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro review
Need some cheap and cheerful wireless earbuds? The Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro might fit the bill at under $50 with change to spare
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Pico 4 review
The Pico 4 boasts more advanced hardware and a cheaper price tag than Meta's popular Quest 2 VR headset – it just lacks some big-name VR games for now.
News
PS VR2 will be powered by a custom MediaTek chip
We finally know what's inside the next PlayStation VR, as MediaTek reveals it's provided custom chips for the PS VR2
News
Apple AR Glasses: All you need to know about Apple’s fully-fledged AR glasses
Apple's AR glasses are said to be way slicker than Google Glass, but despite this, rumours suggest they could be relatively cheap. Here's all you need to know about the tentatively-named Apple Glass.
Deal
Get Amazon's 2nd-gen Echo Buds for a bargain price
Early Black Friday deals have brought with them a massive trans-Atlantic price cut on the Echo Buds 2, which offer hands-free Alexa and ANC.
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review
Bose steps up its game with true wireless earbuds that rival Sony for ANC and sound quality but aren't quite as smart
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Nothing Ear (Stick) review
These 'half-in' wireless earbuds are unusual, but will be a real boon for those that find traditional tips uncomfortable
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What to expect from Black Friday smartwatch deals
Black Friday will be back in 2023, and there will be big savings across wearables and smartwatches – here's where to look and how to spot a good deal
Updated
Sony LinkBuds S review
The latest true wireless earbuds from Sony are an excellent all-round package, but are they positioned too close to the flagship XM4?
News
UE Fits mouldable wireless earbuds arrive in the UK and Europe
The Fits earbuds use 'Lightform' tech to mould their shape to fit your ears exactly in less than a minute
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Apple Watch SE (2022) review
The updated Apple Watch SE is more than enough for most people at a very un-Apple price point
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Nothing Ear (1) review
The Nothing Ear (1) are the first headphones from Carl Pei's new brand, and are a great option for ANC and wireless charging on a budget
News
Nothing Ear (1): Everything you need to know
Nothing's first earbuds are about to cost 50% more if you live in the US, but there's still time to beat the price hike
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Nothing Ear (Stick) arrives at $99 but lacks key Ear (1) features
Carl Pei's Nothing returns to audio with Ear (Stick), new true wireless earbuds that are both better and worse than the previous pair
Reviews
Jabra Elite 5 review
If you can't afford flagship true wireless earbuds but still want premium performance and features then the Elite 5 might just be the answer
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Meta Quest Pro review
The Meta Quest Pro VR headset packs in some impressive tech in a surprisingly small form factor, but the price and limited content may put some off – for now, anyway.
Fast Charge
iPad Pros and cons | Fast Charge 131
This week on Fast Charge we let loose on the new iPad and iPad Pro, before reviewing this month's Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch
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Amazfit Falcon: Everything you need to know
Amazfit already had a capable, affordable rugged watch line, but the new Amazfit Falcon is a more premium offering
Reviews
AirPods Pro 2 review
Despite looking almost identical to the first-gen buds, the new AirPods Pro boast significant improvements in most areas
Updated
Wear OS 3: Everything you need to know
Wear OS 3 finally feels official, with the Pixel Watch and the first support from Fossil
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Fossil Gen 6: Everything you need to know
A year on from the introduction of Fossil's Gen 6 smartwatch line, it's joined by the Wellness Edition running Wear OS 3
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Meta Quest Pro: All you need to know about the VR/AR headset
The Meta Quest Pro is finally official, and it's quite the departure from the Quest 2. Here's everything you need to know.
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Tech Advisor Awards: The 60 best consumer tech products of the year
Tech Advisor's 2022-2023 Awards highlight the best consumer tech across a range of categories, including phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, audiovisual, accessories, software, smart home and lifestyle.
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Fitbit Sense 2: Everything you need to know
The new Fitbit Sense 2 is packed with features to manage stress, and will soon gain Google Maps navigation
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Best Oculus Quest Prime Day Deals
The Quest 2 is already very competitively priced, but Amazon's Prime Day is often your best chance to get a discount
Updated
Fitbit Inspire 3: Everything You Need To Know
It might look the same but Fitbit's new entry-level fitness tracker has an upgraded screen and Sp02 sensor, yet at a lower price (in the UK)
Updated
Fitbit Versa 4: Everything you need to know
The Fitbit Versa 4 has a thinner design and 20 new exercise modes but not much else is new
Best Deals
Best Prime Day Fitbit Deals 2022
Prime Day has officially landed – here are the biggest savings from Amazon and other retailers in the UK and US
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The best Prime Day smartwatch deals
Wearables, fitness trackers, and smartwatches are all discounted during Prime Day – here are the best offers from Amazon and elsewhere
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Where to buy the Meta Quest Pro in the US & UK
The high-end Meta Quest Pro is available to pre-order at various retailers ahead of release later this month.
Feature
Meta’s betting big on mixed reality with the Quest Pro
Meta's new Quest Pro is a big departure from the Quest 2 in more ways than one, with a focus on mixed- rather than virtual reality.
Reviews
Fitbit Sense 2 review
The Fitbit Sense 2 is stuffed with sensors to track fitness and help measure stress but it has fewer smartwatch features than rivals or older Fitbits
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Google Pixel Watch: Everything you need to know
The Pixel Watch is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about Google's first smartwatch
How-To
How to watch today's Google Pixel 7 launch
Watch the launch of the long-awaited Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch as it happens
Updated
Xiaomi Mi Band 7: Everything you need to know
The Xiaomi Mi Band 7 is joined by a Band 7 Pro, with the latter finally confirmed to also be getting a global release
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Nothing reveals a reveal date for its ‘half-in’ Ear (Stick) earbuds
The follow-up to the Ear (1) earbuds will arrive later this month with an unusual design and lipstick-style case
How-To
How to use Low Power Mode on Apple Watch
Apple's new Low Power Mode can effectively double the battery life of the Apple Watch. Here's how to use it.
Reviews
Fitbit Inspire 3 review
The Inspire 3 has an always-on colour screen, but lacks GPS. Its display could be a lot bigger, too.
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Apple Watch Series 8 review
The Apple Watch Series 8 adds cycle tracking and car crash detection, but it's near-identical to last year's Series 7 and more expensive in many regions.
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Up to 35% Garmin running watches for London Marathon
GO Outdoors is offering big savings on Garmin smartwatches
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Apple Watch Ultra: All you need to know about the ‘rugged’ Apple Watch
Apple's new rugged Watch Ultra has a bigger, brighter display, more durable case and longer battery life. Here's what you need to know
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AirPods Pro 2: Everything you need to know
The second-gen AirPods Pro arrive at the same price with various upgrades including significantly better ANC and battery life
Reviews
Garmin Instinct 2 Solar review
Phenomenal battery life and full outdoor features make this a top, relatively affordable GPS watch pick
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