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'The coating is sprayed onto each smartwatch, then baked to help cure the coating' — Garmin's new Cerakote Edition of its tactix 8 outdoor watch offers 'long-lasting durability' compared to the standard polymer
By Matt Evans published
Garmin tactix 8 gets an ultra-tough Cerakote coating for enhanced durability in the field, plus new Garmin golf equipment drops.

This new lawsuit could ban some of the best smartwatches – here’s why
By Alex Blake published
Some of the best smartwatches could be banned from import over a fall detection patent dispute.

Google could bring new 'forgotten device' feature to Pixel Watch ecosystem
By Matt Evans published
Pixel Watches might soon alert you if you've left your phone behind, and vice versa, incorporating a feature Apple Watches have had for years.

The best cheap Apple Watch deals and sales for January 2026
By Mackenzie Frazier last updated
Your guide to the best Apple Watch deals and sales with the lowest prices available on Apple's best-selling smartwatch.

Garmin could be gearing up for an exciting but overdue Health Status upgrade – here’s what we know so far
By Rowan Davies published
Garmin's Health Status feature has one small setback, but this new upgrade could allow you to keep tabs on health trends over longer time periods.

Pebble unveils Pebble Round 2 — and fixes all the original's major pitfalls
By Lance Ulanoff published
Pebble Round 2 is official — we can't believe we have to wait until May for this huge do-over.

Australia's TGA has finally approved hypertension notifications on the Apple Watch
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Apple Watches from Series 9 onwards now have approval from Australia's medical devices regulator to monitor blood pressure, and it could prove to be another life-saving feature.

You can now talk to your DJI Neo or Flip drone from your Apple Watch
By Sam Kieldsen published
DJI looks set to push out a couple more products before a US ban is expected to come into effect on 23 December.
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