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Google Pixel Watch 5
I test smartwatches for a job, and the Google Pixel Watch 5 beats Apple and Samsung in 5 key ways

By Matt Evans Published

Google Pixel Watch 5 launches, and it's packing five core features to help it rise above the Apple Watch Series 11 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 9.

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An advert for the 2026 Made by Google event
Made by Google 2026: how to watch and what to expect

By James Rogerson Published

The next Made by Google event kicks off soon and we're likely to see new Pixel phones and watches among other things. Here's how to tune in.

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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro
I wore Garmin's powerful microLED Fenix watch for months — here's why it's a five-star buy

By Matt Ray Published

I wore Garmin's most powerful watch through extreme conditions over months — and its microLED screen is the future of smartwatches

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The Amazfit Active Max smartwatch.
Amazfit’s update just made its five-star fitness trackers even better value

By Alex Blake Published

Amazfit has added several new features to its range of fitness smartwatches, including for swimming and indoor rowing workouts.

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A Garmin Forerunner 170 Music worn with a phone with Google Gemini's splash page
I've always disliked running, but here's how Gemini and Garmin made me actually enjoy it for the first time

By Nico Arboleda Published

Google Gemini helped make my training more sustainable, while Garmin’s Forerunner 170 Music let me leave my phone at home during runs.

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An Apple Watch showing a move goal streak of 2,000 days.
Wearables are making us anxious — Here’s what we can do about it

By Alex Blake Published

Wearables are designed to create healthy habits, but what happens when they end up reinforcing unhealthy behavior?

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 inner display
Samsung VP responds to criticism about hardware innovation in Reddit AMA

By James Rogerson Published

Samsung has hinted at where its future innovations might lie, but unsurprisingly, it sounds like AI isn't going anywhere.

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Left: Apple Watch Ultra 2, Middle: Garmin Fenix 8, Right: Suunto Ocean
Garmin Fenix 9 details leak, and if true, we're getting three new watches — but the most interesting part of this reveal is about Garmin's screen technology

By Matt Evans Published

MIP Solar technology remains in Garmin's Fenix lineup, according to leaks, allaying fears the older screen tech was on the out.

Fitness Trackers
Two Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 fitness trackers on an orange background
Samsung’s cheap Fitbit Air rival just leaked, but we have so many questions

By Alex Blake Published

Details of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 wearable have leaked in FCC regulatory filings.

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Best smartwatch
The best smartwatch 2026

By Matt Evans Last updated

Updated We've reviewed pretty much every smartwatch you can buy: and here's our refined list of the seven watches you should consider.

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