Wearable tech is all the rage these days and everybody and their brother seems to own a Fitbit or some fitness gadget or another that supposedly helps with weight loss. In fact, millions of these wearable tech gadgets have been sold. Yet, obesity rates are still skyrocketing. Even with advanced technology at their disposal, many…
The Garmin Venu 3 aced our testing in our in-depth review, but it’s not the right pick for everyone. It will naturally catch the eye of people looking for a sporty smartwatch because of the Garmin brand. But it’s important to realize that when it comes to sports tracking, the Venu 3 is pretty basic….
1 of 20Shara Tibken/CNET TCL has created a “DragonHinge” mechanism to enable a wide variety of foldable devices. It showed off several prototypes during MWC in Barcelona. 2 of 20Shara Tibken/CNET One version has screens on the inside and closes like a book. 3 of 20Jessica Dolcourt/CNET Instead of sporting two screens on the outside…
Wear OS 4 marks the latest major iteration of Google’s smartwatch software, complete with a good handful of new features and performance upgrades. That doesn’t mean receiving the Wear OS 4 update on your watch is straightforward, though. Since Wear OS was effectively relaunched by Google and Samsung back in 2021, the rollout of its…
It’s the one you’ve been waiting for – the Wareable Tech Awards 2022. With such a busy year of launches, surprises and innovations, the Wareable team has had their hands (and wrists) full trying to test all the latest connected companions in the business. Now, it’s time to reward the very best that have hit…
Whether you’re a beginner tackling your first 5k or prepping for your first marathon, buying a running watch can help you hit your goals. Using a running watch offers an honest appraisal of your efforts and achievements, whether it’s just working out how far and fast you run, or taking advantage of data on recovery,…
If you’re looking to choose between the Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Versa 3, you have a bit of a tricky decision on your hands. This head-to-head doesn’t represent the typical choice between a new-gen and old-gen model, in which the latest model often represents the best experience for most people. Google and Fitbit have…
Withings has unveiled the new ScanWatch Nova – a luxury version of its excellent ScanWatch 2 health hybrid smartwatch. Withings did the same last time out with the ScanWatch Horizon, which was a diving watch embodiment of the analog form factor of the ScanWatch. This time it’s gone a little more luxury – and there’s…
Samsung’s decision to drop Tizen and move the Galaxy Watch 4 to Google Wear OS was driven by a desire for a proper app ecosystem – and things are already starting to pay off. With access to Google’s Play Store, owners of Samsung’s new smartwatch have access to a bigger catalogue of high profile apps,…
