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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 could get much faster charging times
According to leaks, the new smartwatch will charge up to 50% faster than its predecessor.
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Sonos’s first headphones will get better with age – here's why
The highly anticipated Sonos Ace over-ear headphones look great, but you won't get the best features until later this year
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Confirmed: Google Fit is shutting down
Google wants developers to use Android Health in the future and Wear OS 5 will be better for runners
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Wear OS 5: Four critical reveals from Google I/O 2024
A range of improvements and new features are coming to Android-powered smartwatches this year thanks to Wear OS 5
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Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is a classic watch for outdoor activities
The TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro is an upgraded version of last year’s regular model that introduces new health tracking features and a reinforced design
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Huawei Watch Fit 3 smartwatch gets key upgrades but there’s a catch
Coming in at the same price with a raft of upgrades is good news for budget smartwatch fans, even with one unavailable in the West
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I jumped in the freezing Finnish sea to test OnePlus's new smartwatch – here's how it fared
I pushed the OnePlus Watch 2 Nordic Blue Edition to its limits in extreme temperatures, dense forests and more – here are 5 things I've learned during testing
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OnePlus expands its Watch 2 line-up, but US fans miss out
OnePlus' fastest-selling device is getting a luxurious nautical-themed upgrade with the Nordic Blue Edition, but there's a big catch
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OnePlus is launching another new smartwatch and tablet, and you don't have long to wait
A lifestyle edition of the Watch 2 and new, affordable Pad Go are coming to Europe, and OnePlus has already confirmed a launch date and teased details
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What is an IP rating and what does it mean for my smartphone?
When it comes to water and dust resistance, an IP rating is important. Here's what all the different numbers mean for a smartphone
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Honor's new Watch GS 4 fixes two of our biggest issues
The new Watch GS 4 smartwatch and Band 9 fitness tracker both tout 14-day battery life, NFC chips, stylish designs and more for not much money
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Is this concept really the future of smartphones?
Many, many years in development already, Motorola's Adaptive Display Concept, aka 'the bendy phone', might be a glimpse at the new normal for phones
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The Oppo Air Glass 3 are the first smart glasses I'd actually wear
I tried on Oppo's newly launched AR glasses, which have a sleek design that doesn't make you look like a Daft Punk reject
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OnePlus Watch 2 launches at MWC with Wear OS 4
OnePlus is hoping to rival some of the biggest smartwatches with the Watch 2, which has just launched at MWC – and we've got some initial impressions
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Everything Xiaomi announced at MWC 2024
By far the biggest launch event of MWC in terms of the number of products, Xiaomi went all out in Barcelona
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Samsung did an Apple with this surprise Unpacked announcement
Did you see that coming? The Galaxy Ring is a health and wellness focussed smart ring but we don't know much more about it
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Tech Advisor Awards 2023-24: The best consumer tech products of the year
Tech Advisor's 2023-2024 Awards highlight the best phones, laptops, tablets, wearables, accessories and smart home devices that we've reviewed this year.
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Google Pixel Watch 2: Everything you need to know
Google's latest smartwatch, the Pixel Watch 2, is here with new sensors, better battery life, new straps and more
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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses: a tiny stepping stone
The follow-up to the 2021 Ray-Ban Stories has arrived, but will you want to buy them?
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Meta Quest 3: Everything you need to know
The Quest 3 is slimmer, has improved displays and now does mixed reality
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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2: These are the top new features
The top features to be found on Apple's new pair of Watches
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The Lenovo Legion Go has a Switch inspired build with an AR twist
I tested out the Lenovo Legion Go, an upcoming handheld gaming device that works with the Legion Glasses, bringing graphics straight to your eyeballs
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Withings ScanWatch 2 adds 24/7 temperature tracking
The updated ScanWatch 2 can now provide an even more detailed overview of your health, but the feature is missing from the new ScanWatch Light
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Everything you need to know
The Watch 6 Classic brings back the physical rotating bezel, while both it and the regular Watch 6 have a new chipset, larger displays and bigger batteries
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Fitbit reveals new-look 'energetic' app
Updated Fitbit app has a simpler design and more motivating content, says Fitbit
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Fitbit users now must have Google account
2025 set as new date when all Fitbit users must switch to Google
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Sony WF-1000XM5: Everything you need to know
Sony's latest flagship true wireless earbuds are finally here with a raft of improvements and new features but with a price rise
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Nothing Watch (1): Everything you need to know
Will the Nothing Watch (1) be the first transparent smartwatch?
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I entered Apple's thrilling new world and didn't want to leave
My first hour with Apple's new headset was emotional, immersive, and completely captivating.
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PlayStation VR2: Everything you need to know about PS5 VR
Sony has finally launched the PlayStation VR2 headset and Sense controllers this month, with over 40 games set to launch by the end of March
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Where to buy the Dyson Zone
The Dyson Zone is on sale now in the US and coming to the UK soon. Here's where you can buy a set and how much they'll cost
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Xiaomi's new fitness tracker can be worn as a necklace
The Mi Band 8 ditches the common single-strap design in favour of a two-piece version, meaning you don't have to keep it on your wrist
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Huawei FreeBuds 5 are like no earbuds we’ve ever seen
The FreeBuds 5 are led by an open-fit design but also offer some premium features found on the FreeBuds Pro 2
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Sony’s new budget wireless earbuds have flagship XM4 features
Despite costing £99, the WF-C700N earbuds come with Adaptive ANC, DSEE upscaling, 360 Reality Audio and more
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Huawei Watch Ultimate: Everything you need to know
Huawei's priciest ever wearable looks the part with crazy specs and features, providing Android users an alternative to the Apple Watch Ultra
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Nothing Ear (2): Everything you need to know
All the information on the new Nothing Ear (2) wireless earbuds including where to buy them
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Jabra’s new earbuds bring premium features at a budget price
The Elite 4 wireless earbuds will give the likes of Google and Nothing a run for their money, with Jabra packing premium features at a sub $100/£100 price
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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra can track skydiving and other adventure sports
Amazfit claims the T-Rex Ultra can precisely track activities in mountains and forests, and can withstand below freezing temperatures
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Amazfit's GTR Mini smartwatch claims 2-week battery life
Despite a compact design, the GTR Mini can last for more than eight times longer than the Galaxy Watch 5
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Tech Advisor’s Best of MWC 2023 Awards
Our pick of the 10 best new tech products at Mobile World Congress this year
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This Huawei smartwatch has great fashion potential
The Huawei Watch GT Cyber has a watch face with swappable casing. Here's how the design could be even cooler
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B&W’s new earbuds look great, but can’t beat Apple and Sony in one key area
Season 2 of Bowers & Wilkins flagship wireless earbuds is about to air and while there's a star cast list, they might be too exorbitant for many
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No, it's unlikely Apple is working on new cheap AirPods
Apple might have $99 AirPods planned, but they almost certainly won't be new
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3: Everything you need to know
We gather up the latest news and rumours about the hotly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Buds 3
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Tech Advisor’s Best of CES 2023 Awards
The best products and biggest surprises of CES 2023, the biggest tech event of the year
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The Vive XR Elite is HTC’s answer to the Meta Quest Pro
HTC’s new modular AR/VR headset is available to pre-order right now, and it’s cheaper than the Quest Pro
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OnePlus announces the OnePlus 11 5G & Buds Pro 2
OnePlus launches its new 11 5G smartphone with updated cameras, processor and display. Plus, there are new wireless earbuds with dual drivers
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I’ve tried Zone, Dyson’s futuristic air-purifying headphones
Dyson has stepped into the world of audio and wearables with its first-of-its-kind air-purifying headphones, and they're pretty impressive
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