Galaxy Watch 8 Classic could see the return of one of the best Samsung smartwatches

Samsung offers some of the best smartwatches and has consistently offered great wearables for Android users, especially following the jump back to Wear OS in 2021. The next generation of Samsung Galaxy Watch could see the reintroduction of one of our favorite models, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. We’ve always liked the Classic: the groundwork […]

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What is RTOS and is it the answer to Google’s Wear OS problems?

More companies are ditching Google's Wear OS platform in favor of wearables powered by RTOS, so what is RTOS and is it the answer to Google's Wear OS problems?

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Gemini AI is coming to cars, wearables, and more this year, Google confirms

It's officially confirmed - Gemini is coming to Android Auto, wearables, and more.

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Revisit the Apple Watch ads that launched it exactly 10 years ago

Following years of speculation, Apple finally announced its intention to enter the smartwatch sector in September 2014, releasing the first Apple Watch the following year on April 24.  Exactly a decade on, now is as good a time as any to revisit the ads that gave everyone their very first look at Apple’s debut smartwatch. […]

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New Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical is the wild watch that was worth the wait

If you want a watch that will still be going even after your puny human body is done and dusted, then the Garmin Instinct 3 Tactical is the watch to outlast you. Garmin has just unveiled the latest in its Tactical line-up of Instinct wearables as its toughest and most feature rich yet. This watch […]

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I bought a $12 Apple Watch Series 10, it’s bizarre

One of my favorite things about Huaqiangbei, the world’s craziest tech market, is the diverse range of wares available in its various stalls. Visit this market in Shenzhen, China, and you’ll find thousands of small retailers selling a wide range of products, with the majority being branded or inspired by Apple.  I found $9 AirPods […]

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I tried $550 smart glasses with my Mac. They felt better than the Vision Pro

A lot has been said and written about how Apple missed the mark with its AI efforts. It’s pretty obvious that the current status of Apple Intelligence and Siri assistant is functionally way beyond what you can accomplish with Microsoft’s Copilot and Google’s Gemini suite.  Interestingly, Apple also lost the market edge in the wearable […]

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I tried Garmin’s new subscription, and I love that it’s not essential

How good is Garmin's brand new subscription? My early impressions are that it's good, but not essential.

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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 review: A sleek bargain for wearable beginners

Samsung's Galaxy Fit 3 is a sleek $60 wearable that punches above its weight class, makes a few deep cuts, and has a specific audience in its target.

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Can this smartwatch get me back into running?

I’ll admit it, I’m not a born runner. Far from a graceful antelope on the plains, my natural gait is more akin to a tube man in a gale, limbs flying awkwardly, while also sweating heavily and gasping for air. But even the worst runner wants to see their stats, and for me, that’s meant […]

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Starfish-inspired patch solves key issues for wearable heart sensors

A heart rate device inspired by Starfish can potentially solve the accuracy problems, detect serious cardiac issues, and solve a crucial power problem, too.

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Meta AI glasses leak tips one-eyed screen, Android soul, and high ask

Meta has tasted some unprecedented success with its Stories smart glasses, created in collaboration with Ray-Ban. The premise of a wearable device with onboard cameras, ready to take social media videos, coupled with an onboard AI assistant, has proved hot enough that Meta has even made high-fashion variants for the upscale market.  What they have […]

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Garmin Vivoactive 6 is slimmer, brighter and adds a long-awaited feature

Garmin has announced the Vivoactive 6, the latest in its line of GPS fitness watches. The highlights on the hardware side include a slimmer design and brighter display, while there’s a new software feature that’s been long awaited too. The Vivoactive 6 launches at $299.99, replacing the Vivoactive 5 which launched for the same price […]

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