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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
Best Deals
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
News
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
News
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.
Reviews
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
News
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
Reviews
Amazfit GTR 4 review
The Amazfit GTR 4 has a comfortable, utilitarian design and decent battery life – but the software and tracking are not up to the standard of rivals
Reviews
Edifier NeoBuds S review
Edifier's wireless earbuds come with excellent ANC and Snapdragon Sound but are they too expensive compared to rivals?
Reviews
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review
Sennheiser's latest true wireless earbuds might be just as chonky as their predecessors, but new features make them a little more tempting.
Reviews
Amazfit Bip 3 Pro review
The Amazfit Bip 3 Pro is a smartwatch that works with Android or iPhones and includes features like built-in GPS, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, the ability to view notifications and has up to 2 weeks of battery life.
Reviews
Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless review
Look beyond the ROG branding and you’ll find an affordable, well-rounded pair of wireless earbuds – but there are compromises
Updated
Apple Watch SE 2 (2022): Everything you need to know
The new Watch SE is an iterative update, but a move to the latest S8 chipset, crash detection and a price drop in the US are all notable changes
News
Apple Watch Series 8: Everything you need to know
Apple's latest wearable boasts a new temperature sensor, the ability to detect a car crash and more.
News
watchOS 9: All you need to know about the big Apple Watch update
watchOS 9 is officially available to download worldwide. Here's all you need to know right now.
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AirPods Pro 2 are still missing one key feature
Apple refuses to give its customers the sound quality they deserve and there seems to be no good reason for it
News
Finally, a Low Power Mode is coming to Apple Watches from Series 4 onwards
Apple's new Low Power Mode will release on watchOS 9, and it will extend the battery lives of most devices up to 36 hours
News
Huawei's most powerful laptop & tablets are coming to Europe & the UK
The 2022 MateBook X Pro laptop and MatePad Pro tablets get a launch at IFA after their Chinese debut this summer
Reviews
Xiaomi Mi Band 7 review
Xiaomi's Mi Band 7 boasts impressive upgrades to the display and fitness tracking capabilities while retaining a (slightly increased) entry-level price tag.
News
Jabra’s Elite 5 earbuds get flagship features at an affordable price
These new true wireless earbuds might be the most well-rounded option you can get for under $150/£150, with Hybrid ANC, wireless charging and more
News
Amazfit may have made the perfect smartwatches for strength training
Track your sets, reps, muscle groups and rest time with Zepp's new GTS 4 & GTR 4 wearables
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JBL squeezes a screen into its new true wireless earbuds
JBL's Tour Pro 2 earbuds feature a touchscreen built into the case, for quick control of the earbuds' many (many) smart features and settings – but miss an obvious trick
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review
The Galaxy Watch 5 is a well-priced fully featured smartwatch in a market with little competition
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review
Samsung's latest wireless earbuds offer fantastic 24-bit audio and a great fit, but you might be better off not going Pro
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review
With a durable design and exclusive features tailored to outdoor exercise, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is a no-compromise smartwatch for the great outdoors.
Updated
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 & Watch 5 Pro: All you need to know
Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro are official, with big changes to Samsung's iconic rotating bezel design
Reviews
Google Pixel Buds Pro review
With good fit, sound quality, and noise cancellation, Google finally has earbuds to rival Apple, Sony, and Bose
News
OnePlus Nord Watch: Everything you need to know
We gather up all the latest news and rumours about the supposed launch of affordable OnePlus Nord Watch
Opinion
The Galaxy Watch 5 hasn’t changed much – but that’s not a problem
Advanced tracking, in-depth sleep analysis and slick software – there’s a lot to like about the Galaxy Watch 5, even if it’s not new…
News
Samsung adds 24-bit audio to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung's latest premium earbuds support Hi-Red audio and ANC that switches off when you need to talk
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Fitness trackers proven to be great health motivators
New university studies show that fitness trackers and smartwatches really do encourage healthier lifestyles
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are like cheaper Sony XM5s
Undercutting rivals, the Momentum 4 headphones arrive with a new design, 42mm drivers and epic 60-hour battery life
Reviews
Coros Pace 2 review
The Coros Pace 2 is a multisport watch that's capable of tracking runs, swims, cycling and other activities like strength training. It's compatible with Android phones and iPhones and works with third party apps like Strava, TrainingPeaks and Stryd.
Reviews
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 review
Huawei has once again taken aim at the likes of Sony, Apple and Bose with mid-range priced wireless earbuds aiming to offer a flagship experience
News
The Meta Quest 2 just got 33% more expensive, permanently
It seems not even Meta is immune to rapidly rising costs
News
Fitbit Luxe 2: Everything you need to know
We gather up all the latest news and rumours surrounding the Fitbit Luxe 2
Reviews
Huawei Watch Fit 2 review
The follow-up to 2020’s Watch Fit refines things, but is still essentially a fitness band that resembles a smart watch.
Reviews
Garmin Venu 2 Plus review
The Garmin Venu 2 Plus is a great fitness-focused wearable, now with a built-in mic for calls
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