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Oura Ring 4 takes top spot in Tech Advisor Awards: Best New Smart Ring 2025-26
Smart rings are the hot wearable this year and with plenty of competition, Oura is the winner of this award with its latest generation
Opinion
Why a Google Pixel smart ring would be my dream launch of 2026
With its pedigree in wearables, including Fitbit smarts, I'm sure Google can make one of the best smart rings money can buy
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The OnePlus Pad Go 2, the cheap tablet challenger, is out now
With an upgraded display, much bigger battery and 5G support, the Pad Go 2 could be a better buy than the Galaxy Tab A11+ and Xiaomi Pad 7
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Tech Advisor Awards 2025-26: Our favourite gadgets this year
If you have everything on this list, you've got incredible good taste in tech – from phones to smartwatches to smart rings
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Pebble's first smart ring is nothing like Oura or Samsung
The Pebble Index 01 lets you record your thoughts and doesn't require charging… but there's a catch
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Forget the iPhone 18… Apple Glasses could be next year's best new gadget
Apple has several software and service launches coming up in December, but when it comes to new hardware, all signs point to 2026 being the year when something truly remarkable is unveiled
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OnePlus 15R gets confirmed launch date – but that's not what I'm most excited about
Three more devices are launching just weeks after the OnePlus 15, but its new mid-range sibling won't be the highlight for me
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Nothing's Android 16 skin is finally here – and it includes key features missing on Pixel phones
The official rollout of Nothing OS 4.0 has begun with the Phone (3), and there are several reasons why you'll want to download it
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Every Galaxy Watch 6 and Watch 6 Classic owner is getting a major free upgrade
The 2023 Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Classic have started to received the free One UI 8 Watch update
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Galaxy Ring set to get a superpower as two more rivals enter the arena
Samsung's Galaxy Ring could get the ability to control its XR smart glasses
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Amazon confirms Black Friday 2025 sale dates and discounts
Black Friday will last over a week at Amazon, but early deals are already live and various tools promise to help you find the best deals
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WhatsApp finally arrives on the Apple Watch – and it's only taken 10 years
Ten years on, you can finally download a dedicated WhatsApp app for your Apple Watch
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The 15 devices Apple will reportedly launch in 2026
According to a recent report, 2026 will be a bumper year for Apple. Here's everything we can look forward to
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Fitbit hardware isn't dead after all, Google confirms
There will be new Fitbit tracker hardware in 2026, as the Fitbit AI fitness coach enters the public preview phase
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Forget Galaxy XR, Samsung has smart glasses coming to rival RayBan Meta
Samsung has announced that it's working with eyewear brands on new Android XR AI glasses
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Reebok is the first big sports brand with its own smart ring
Reebok is looking to compete with Oura and Samsung with its own smart ring that can track your workout progress and sleep quality but there are two caveats
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Honor's new iPad Air rival could be the most powerful Android tablet ever
The Honor MagicPad 3 Pro and Watch 5 Pro have been announced in China
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Samsung's next Galaxy Event is confirmed – here's what to expect (and what not)
Invites have been sent out for a new Galaxy Event, with Project Moohan and Android XR set to figure strongly
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Get ready Galaxy Watch 7 users – the Wear OS 6 upgrade is finally here (sort of)
Samsung's One UI Watch 8 update is finally rolling out to Galaxy Watch 7 smartwatches, but only if you live in the right place
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Your Google Pixel Watch could soon get a free Wear OS upgrade
Google's Wear OS 6 update is now rolling out to the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 following the launch of the Pixel Watch 4
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Google Pixel Watch 4: Now on sale with Wear OS 6 and Gemini onboard
It might look similar to its predecessor but the Pixel Watch 4 arrives with a lot of upgrades and new features for the same price as before
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When is the next Amazon Prime Day sale?
Amazon's second big sale of 2025 has concluded, but more deal events are coming, not all of which require Prime Membership
Opinion
A week with the Pixel Watch 4: 2 big wins and 1 bigger disappointment
If Google can iron out the problems, the Pixel Watch 4 will be one of the best smartwatches you can buy
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The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 could be the perfect scuba diving smartwatch
Huawei has announced a diving-focused smartwatch in the Huawei Watch Ultimate 2, which comes with sonar communication capabilities
Opinion
3 things I love about Snap's new AR glasses software, and 1 thing it needs to work on
After spending some time with the new Snap OS 2.0, we now have a clearer idea of what Snap's 2026 Spectacles will offer up
Opinion
Hands-on: Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) are the new smart glasses to beat
I'm convinced the company's existing market lead in AI glasses is only going to grow, with these new specs giving users all the upgrades they've been clamouring for
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The first Google Android XR headset might finally have a release date
Samsung's Project Moohan is tipped to launch this month but you might not be able to get your hands on one or afford it
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Samsung Galaxy Ring user hospitalised and denied flight with swollen battery scare
A YouTuber's nightmare journey from the Snapdragon Summit is Samsung's latest battery misdemeanour and puts a question mark over all smart rings
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7-day smartwatch battery life is coming… but you'll have to wait, says Qualcomm
In an interview with Tech Advisor, Qualcomm's Vice President of Wearables revealed when week-long Wear OS battery life will become a reality
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Smart glasses are the future of AI, says Google
Google Glass is about to make a comeback, just in a slightly different format. Will you be embracing the smart glasses trend?
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Apple Watch Ultra 3: Key upgrades, full pricing and where to buy
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is official, and if you're tempted to upgrade to Apple's latest flagship wearable, here's all you need to know
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Apple Watch Series 11: Key upgrades and full pricing revealed, available now
Launched with the iPhone 17 and two other new smartwatches, the Series 11 brings various improvements, yet gets cheaper for some
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Huawei's new flagship smartwatches blow the Apple Watch Series 11 battery life out of the water
The Huawei Watch GT6 and GT6 Pro have been announced with a massively increased battery capacity and new health-tracking features
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The Garmin Venu 4 has arrived to take down the Apple Watch Series 11
The Venu 4 comes to the smartwatch market with a new design, including flash light, as well as a range of new health and fitness features
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Apple Watch SE 3: Available now, several key upgrades but no price rise
The Watch SE 3 is the most affordable route into Apple's 2025 smartwatch lineup, yet it has plenty in common with the Series 11 and Ultra 3
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Tech Advisor’s Best of IFA 2025 Awards
One of the big three tech shows on the calendar, IFA 2025 is here and we've found the best and most interesting new devices on display
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Latest Pixel Drop has an Android 16 overhaul for older Google phones
September's Pixel Drop adds Material 3 Expressive Android 16 UI revamp to older Pixel phones
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Apple's iPhone 17 event is just ahead. Here's everything we're expecting
Apple's launch event on 9 September is imminent: the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11 and more are likely to be announced
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Garmin just stole the Apple Watch Ultra 3's thunder with its new smartwatch
Garmin has just unveiled its latest addition to the Fenix 8 series, boasting some seriously flagship features that'll have Apple Watch Ultra users feeling a bit envious
Opinion
I'm a Google Pixel fan, but 3 devices are still on my wishlist
I hope someone at Google is reading this and taking notes because these would add a lot of value to the Pixel ecosystem. I would buy them all
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Don't miss live coverage of Google's Pixel launch – phones, watches and one big Android innovation
We outline everything Pixel fans need to know about the annual Google hardware event, and deliver real-time coverage of the announcement with our Pixel 10 live blog and live stream
Opinion
The Samsung Galaxy Watch needs more Fitbit power, like the Google Pixel Watch 4
Why a Samsung Galaxy Watch with Fitbit-powered fitness and health tracking would be a good thing
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I'm excited for the Pixel Watch 4, but one thing is still bugging me
There's not much left to learn about Google's new Android smartwatch but a subtle change might make for an unwanted eye-sore, despite its benefits
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The Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel Watch 4 could be seriously delayed
According to a new report, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a could all be delayed by weeks
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series: Everything you need to know
Two new Galaxy Watch 8 models are now official, including the return of the Classic. Let's take a look at these 2025 Samsung smartwatches
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Pixel Watch 4 leaked and new charging system is a blessing and a curse
A similar design was expected, but moving the charging results in some benefits while simultaneously confirming a much-wanted upgrade won't happen
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Our favourite cheap smartwatch just got replaced with a surprise new model
Nothing has announced a new and improved budget smartwatch, the CMF Watch Pro 3, with new health and fitness features
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One of my favourite smartwatches is coming back, and it’s not from Google or Samsung
Sorry Galaxy Watch 8, sorry Pixel Watch 4, this is now the smartwatch I'm most excited about in 2025
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OnePlus’ new charging cable puts Apple and Google to shame
I wish every charging cable was like this new OnePlus piece of genius
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