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Xiaomi Smart Band 10 review: Still the best budget fitness tracker
The latest generation of Xiaomi's fitness tracker now adds a new ceramic edition, a bigger display and new sports tracking features. The Smart Band 10 is the cheap fitness tracker to beat in 2025
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OnePlus just fixed our biggest problem with the Watch 3
If the OnePlus Watch is too big for you, we have good news. A new model is coming in July, along with four other new devices
News
Apple Watch Ultra 3 release timeline 'confirmed'
Unlike the Apple Watch Series X, the Ultra has not yet established a regular model cycle but the long wait for a new model might be nearly over
News
Bad news for Galaxy Watch users – Samsung could start charging for health features
After years of offering its extensive fitness features for free, Samsung could be looking to charge a subscription fee
News
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7/Flip 7 release date might be confirmed
A series of Galaxy Health events might just indicate when the next Samsung Unpacked event will take place
News
OnePlus Nord 5 launch date is confirmed, and it's happening very soon
The mid-range Nord 5 will be joined by a cheaper phone, budget tablet, wireless earbuds and a new smartwatch size, with key specs already revealed
Feature
Craig Federighi's 9 funniest moments from Apple's WWDC events
WWDC 2025 is underway. To celebrate, we've rounded up some of the best skits from Apple executive Craig Federighi across the years
Opinion
I wish Wear OS smartwatches had this great Garmin feature to tackle jet lag
Jat lag is an annoying hassle and it's time Google-powered smartwatches adopted this excellent Garmin tech to combat the symptoms
Reviews
Amazfit Bip 6 review: Budget smartwatch gets AMOLED upgrade
The best smartwatch you can buy under £100/$100? The Amazfit Bip 6 gives it a great shot with a large punchy screen, long battery life and plenty of features
News
Apple set to skip iOS 19, and it actually makes a lot of sense
According to a new report, Apple will ditch iOS 19 in favour of iOS 26, which isn't as strange as it sounds
Reviews
Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro review: An Apple Watch Ultra for Android users
The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro is a new version of Huawei's Fit series smartwatch that now includes ECG and offline maps
News
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic design isn’t so innovative after all
Renders of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic have leaked, revealing a familiar design
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Meta should be worried about Google's new Android XR smart glasses
At the tail end of Google I/O the company confirmed that its Android XR partnership with Samsung now extends beyond Project Moohan to a pair of smart glasses
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When is Google I/O 2025 and what to expect?
Google's annual developer conference starts today and we're expecting big announcements for Android 16, Gemini AI, XR and more
How-To
How to watch the Google I/O 2025 live stream
Google's I/O developer conference takes place 20-21 May. Here's how you can watch the keynote live stream for Android 16, Gemini and Pixel news
Opinion
The Moto Watch Fit is a missed opportunity for Motorola
Motorola’s return to smartwatches could've been a really exciting moment. Instead, it feels frustratingly underwhelming
News
A new Galaxy Ring rival is here, but no one was expecting this
The last wearable we reviewed from this tech brand was the Liquid Leap+ a decade ago, and now it wants to take on Samsung and Oura out of nowhere
Opinion
Goodbye, Apple Watch. I can't live without this rival smartwatch
My new favourite smartwatch has an incredible health feature that even the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is missing, yet it costs less than half the price
News
Huawei Watch 5 taps into more health stats than ever before
The Huawei Watch 5 has been officially unveiled with a new side-mounted health sensor and is also joined by the new Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Fit 4 Pro
Reviews
Huawei Watch 5 review: On a health kick
The Watch 5 is Huawei's latest flagship smartwatch, introducing a new side-mounted health sensor, improved display and bigger battery life
News
Plot twist – Google's new Android design language is already appearing on Pixel Watches
Google's Material 3 Expressive design language as already started appearing on Wear OS for some Pixel Watch users
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Wear OS 6 will make your smartwatch look better and last longer
Google's upcoming new smartwatch operating system will closely match Android 16 for look and feel, plus improve performance
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Prepare for AI everywhere – Google Gemini is coming to a lot more devices very soon
Google has revealed that its Gemini AI assistant is coming to wearables, cars, TVs and more. The end of the Assistant seems nigh
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One UI 8 Watch details leak as Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 gets more official
Samsung's One UI 8 Watch smartwatch OS has leaked, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has appeared in FCC certification
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Future Samsung Galaxy phones could get a major audio upgrade
Samsung's Harman subsidiary is to purchase several major audio brands, including Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Polk, and Marantz
Feature
Oura Ring 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Ring: Which is the best smart ring?
The Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring are the two most high-profile smart rings, but how do they compare? We break down the key differences
News
Samsung may skip One UI 7 altogether for these Galaxy devices
Reports suggest that Samsung will skip straight from One UI 6 Watch to One UI 8 Watch
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Samsung drops tantalising teasers for its 2025 Galaxy lineup
In its latest earnings call, Samsung covered the Galaxy Tab S11, Watch 8, S25 Edge and more
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is confirmed
Fresh leaks concerning the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 seem to confirm that we're dealing with two smartwatches
Reviews
OnePlus Watch 3 review: The ultimate Wear OS smartwatch?
A Wear OS smartwatch with an ECG sensor and up to five days of battery life. Is the OnePlus Watch 3 the real deal, or is it too good to be true?
News
Wear OS 6 is coming to Samsung Galaxy Watches – say bye to Google Assistant as we know it
The first beta version of Wear OS 6 may just have shown its head, but Google Assistant looks unlikely to make the cut
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Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are about to get smarter – in more ways than one
Meta has announced new frames and AI features for its Ray-Ban Meta glasses
Reviews
The Oura Ring 4 and Gen 3 are two of the best smart rings, but which should you buy?
The Oura Ring 4 is Oura's newest smart ring, but how is it different from the Oura Ring Gen 3? Here's what's new.
Reviews
Pinifarina Sintesi Hybrid review: Style over substance
The Pinifarina Sintesi Hybrid is a hybrid smartwatch that can display notifications and track heart rate and offer up to 30-day battery life
Reviews
RingConn Gen 2 Air review: The best budget smart ring
The RingConn Gen 2 Air is a subscription-free smart ring that is cheaper than rivals from Samsung and Oura while promising 10-day battery life
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Pixel Watch update fixes broken and missing Wear OS 5.1
Google is rolling out WearOS 5.1 to all Pixel Watch users, with fixes for some high profile issues
Reviews
Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant review: Beauty and the heartbeat
Withings' ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is perhaps the most stylish women's hybrid smartwatch around, but these looks don't come cheap
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April’s Pixel Drop only has one new feature, but it's very cool
Gemini Live just became far more interactive in the latest update, and it's free if you have one of the latest Pixel smartphones
Deal
Incredible Beats headphones deal is music to the ears of all phone users
EE has launched the Tech Drops scheme with a better-than-half-price deal on the Beats Studio Pro headphones that's available to everyone
Reviews
Honor Watch 5 Ultra review
The Honor Watch 5 Ultra is a smartwatch that works with Android and iPhones offering an ECG sensor and up to 15 days battery life
News
Meta smart glasses could follow Meta Quest's lead in this key area
Meta's new smart glasses will apparently be driven by Android, while it'll pack a wristband controller in the box
News
Oura Advisor now giving smart ring users AI health advice
Oura has made its Advisor AI chatbot available to its smart ring users
Deal
This Sony five-star headphone deal is so good I bought a pair myself
Five-star reviews are a rarity on Tech Advisor, so I had to bag this saving on Sony's headphones in Amazon's latest sale
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The Galaxy Ring 2 could tell you if your coffee's too hot to drink
The latest patents for the upcoming Galaxy Ring reveal that the device could have some very clever features
Opinion
TCL RayNeo Air 3S hands-on: A 200-inch TV on your face
Trialling the upcoming RayNeo Air 3S at Mobile World Congress 2025 gave me a glimpse of the next generation of remote working and gaming on the go
Deal
This incredible deal on one of our favourite smartwatches expires tonight
The OnePlus Watch 2 is one of the best smartwatches around, and for a very limited time, you can grab it for a superb price and get free gifts
News
Retro-inspired watch pays tribute to iconic Technics SL-1200
If you want your surroundings to immediately understand that you prefer the analogue sound of vinyl to digital music – then this is the watch for you!
News
Meta's new Ray-Ban smart glasses are a limited edition with Coperni
The frames will be in transparent plastic but otherwise they're functionally the same
News
Pixel Watch update brings Android 15 to some and new features to all
Google has issued the March Pixel Drop for Pixel Watches, and it includes Android 15
Opinion