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All of the latest news, reviews, how-to guides, and buying advice for wearables of all kinds. From smart watches to fitness trackers and even connected rings.

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Honor Watch 5 Ultra on wrist

I was excited about the Honor Watch 5 Ultra, until I realized this

At first blush, I was a bit confused when I saw Honor’s newly announced Watch 5 Ultra at  in Barcelona. In many ways, it bears a striking resemblance to the , which isn’t a bad starting point. Fresh off reviewing the Watch 3, which became my favorite Wear OS smartwatch, I approached the Honor Watch […]
A person wearing a G-Shock watch in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain.

I love smartwatches. Here’s why I didn’t wear one to MWC 2025

A person holding the Oura Ring 4.

Oura has given women another great reason to wear its smart ring

Someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 3, showing the app drawer.

Pixel Watch 3 gets key health feature Apple Watch doesn’t have

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's open screen.

Google now offers Pixel warranties on par with Apple Care+

The Amazfit Active 2 display at an angle

Amazfit Active 2 Review: the best $100 smartwatch you can buy

Fitbit Versa Lite.

Google’s latest update targets Fitbit batteries, and not in a good way

A person wearing the G-Shock x ASRV DW-6900.

This cool stealth G-Shock has a unique feature that transforms the watch

The Humane Ai Pin.

It’s finally over for Humane’s AI Pin — here’s who can get a refund

Weather on Pixel Watch 3.

Google makes it harder to accidentally call 911 with your Pixel Watch

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch in Haze Grey.

This new color for Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 smartwatch looks fantastic

The Casio G-Shock MRG-B2100R-2A watch.

This $3,800 G-Shock is the Bluetooth watch you’ve always promised yourself

Oura Ring 4, Galaxy Ring and RingConn Gen 2 in the palm of a hand

I wore 3 smart rings and flew 10,000 miles, this is the best

What's the best smart ring? I picked the three best and flew 10,000 miles to see how they would handle the craziest travel schedule ever. Here's what I found!
The Samsung Galaxy Ring on someone's hand.

I’ve found a perfect use for the Galaxy Ring, but I can’t recommend it

The Samsung Galaxy Ring was a miss for me — but I've still managed to find the perfect use for it. Only, I can't recommend it to anyone. Here's why.
Garmin Lily 2 smartwatch being worn on wrist.

The Garmin Lily 2 Active has a $50 discount, but don’t wait!

The Garmin Lily 2 Active is a stylish and feature-packed fitness wearable that has a $50 markdown. Get it today for only $250!
Man wearing the Apple Watch SE 2 and typing on a MacBook.

The Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are both on sale

If you’ve been waiting to invest in a smartwatch, today’s your lucky day! For a limited time, both the Apple Watch SE and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 are on sale.
Banner inviting users to join Apple Health Study.

Apple launches ambitious health study to advance wellness tech

Apple says its latest health study will focus on understanding how data collected by sensors and human inputs can predict, detect, and manage wellbeing.
A diver wearing the Garmin Descent G2 smartwatch, exploring an anchor.

The Garmin Descent G2 is a powerful dive computer and smartwatch in one

The Garmin Descent G2 is the kind of wearable you'd want when diving shipwrecks, but it works just as well on land, too.
The speaker grille on the Apple Watch Series 10.

Is your Apple Watch 10 quieter than it used to be? You aren’t alone

Dozens of Apple Watch Series 10 users have reported muffled audio and staticky sound from the onboard speaker when listening to music or taking a call.
Apple Watch Series 8 ECG measurement.

Your smartwatch will soon be able to detect signs of heart failure

Fresh research details a method than can detect congestive heart failure (CHF) using smartwatch ECG data with an impressive 90% accuracy in patients.
The Nomad Universal Cable for Apple Watch being used to charge Apple devices.

Nomad’s genius cable may have just solved my travel charging conundrum

Nomad has just launched a universal charging cable that could be the perfect solution for my travel woes. Now I just need to overcome its hefty price tag.
A person wearing the Fossil Gen 5e smartwatch.

Heart disease kills the most Americans every year — smartwatches might save us

The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that smartwatches can offer a lifeline.
Apple Watch Series 3 on wrist.

Apple may owe you money for your broken Apple Watch

Those who owned an old Apple Watch with a specific issue could get up to $50 thanks to a new class action lawsuit settlement.
A person wearing the Casio Ring Watch.

Casio’s tiny Ring Watch is completely mad and I adore it

Yes, Casio's Ring Watch is a real watch you wear on your finger, not your wrist. It's as mad as it sounds, and I've been wearing it.
Apps on the Apple Watch SE 2.

The Apple Watch SE 2 is under $200 at Amazon today, and we love it

The Apple Watch SE 2 is the ideal smartwatch for any iPhone owners on a budget. It's even more affordable now it's on sale at Amazon.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra and Pixel Watch 3 on different wrists.

A majority of smartwatch users are making a critical mistake

As per a survey, only a fraction of smartwatch users share details of their health stats with a doctor, a misstep that could deprive them of proper care.
A person wearing the Fossil Gen 5e smartwatch.

Smartwatches might predict psychiatric illnesses tied to genetics

Using data collected from Fitbit smartwatches and fed to an AI model, a team was able to unearth links between genetic factors and issues like ADHD and anxiety.
Apple Watch Sport Band.

Apple hit by lawsuit over harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in Watch bands

Apple is the target of a class action suit regarding Apple Watch bands that contain so-called 'forever chemicals.'
Wearing a Fitbit Sense 2 while working at a desk.

Is your Fitbit getting too hot? Google wants to give you $50

The Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatches are at risk of overheating. Google has issued a firmware update, but it reduces overall battery life.
A person wearing the Nomad Sport Band in the Icy Blue glow-in-the-dark finish.

Nomad’s glowing Apple Watch band looks outrageous, but that’s not why I love it

Nomad's latest Apple Watch band glows in the dark, and it looks as crazy as it sounds, but having worn it I've found I like it for another reason.
A demonstration of the new running features for the Google Pixel Watch 3 in the Fitbit app.

The Fitbit app needs work — here’s how Google could fix it

The Pixel Watch 3 is one of my favorite health devices right now, but my problem is the companion app. Here are five ways Google can improve the Fitbit app.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic next to each other.

Samsung just slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Want a new smartwatch? The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are both on sale right now, with discounts of up to $160 from Samsung.
Someone wearing an Apple Watch Ultra and Pixel Watch 3 on different wrists.

Incredible research shows wearables help detect chronic health issues

According to new research, wearables like an Apple Watch or an Oura smart ring can detect the symptoms and predict flare-ups of chronic bowel inflammatory woes.
A person wearing the 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 7.

Samsung is poised to revolutionize smartwatch battery life in 2026

A new battery technology from Samsung could completely change your relationship with wearable technology and offer multiday charge capacity.

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