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In-depth, expert analysis of the world of wearable tech. Where it's going and what it means.

Whoop 4.0 v Fitbit Charge 5: Fitness tracker shoot-out

Whoop 4.0 v Fitbit Charge 5

Do you go Whoop or Fitbit Charge 5? Here's our take
Rockley Photonics glucose sensor could be in smartwatches by 2023

Rockley tech coming to smartwatches in 2023

It can make health monitoring 'a million times more powerful'
How Garmin stress tracking works – and how to lower it

How Garmin measures stress

All you need to know about tracking stress on your Garmin watch or fitness tracker
How to restore an Apple Watch from an iPhone

How to restore an Apple Watch from an iPhone

If things go wrong on your Apple smartwatch, here's how to get things going again
Garmin Body Battery explained: How to keep those energy levels high

Garmin Body Battery explained

Here's what you need to know about Garmin's energy monitor feature
How to use ECG on Fitbit Charge 5

How to use ECG on Fitbit Charge 5

A step-by-step guide on how to make the most of Fitbit's heart health tracking feature
Pixel Watch: Everything we know about the potential Google smartwatch

Pixel Watch: What we know so far

Rumors suggest a Wear OS hero smartwatch is coming soon
Fitbit Ionic recall: A look back at the recalls of wearable yesteryear

Biggest wearable recalls

The Ionic isn't the only wearable to have big problems
SpO2 and pulse ox wearables: Why wearables are tracking blood oxygen

Pulse oximeter and SpO2 explained

Taking a closer look at the tech inside your wearables
Heart rate variability and wearables explained

Heart rate variability explained

The wellness metric Garmin, Fitbit and other wearable makers are tapping into
VO2 Max guide: Understand and increase your VO2 Max with wearables

Ultimate guide to VO2 Max

How Apple, Garmin, Fitbit and others are helping you tap into the fitness metric
How to set up and use Activity Sharing on Apple Watch

How to use Activity Sharing on Apple Watch

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Oura Ring 3 v Whoop 4.0: The key differences explained

Oura Ring 3 v Whoop 4.0

Our take on whether you go smart ring or fitness band to track your sleep and recovery.
Fitbit heart rate monitor in-depth: Accuracy, features and zones explained

Fitbit heart rate monitor guide

We discuss applications of Fitbit's PurePulse and ECG sensor
Garmin Fenix 7 v Garmin Epix: Key differences compared

Garmin Fenix 7 v Garmin Epix

Do you go Fenix 7 or Epix? We've tested both and this is our take
Garmin Fenix 7: 18 January release date teased

Garmin Fenix 7 pictures leak

How the next outdoor watch could be shaping up – and when it's likely to land
Wearables in numbers: Smartwatch and fitness tracker winners and losers

Wearables in numbers

We look at market share and shipments of the big players
We tracked COVID-19 using Whoop 4.0 – here's the vital statistics

We tracked COVID-19 with Whoop

We put Whoop Health Monitor to the test
Best audio sunglasses and glasses 2022: Bose, Huawei and more

Best audio glasses 2022

Looking for glasses that pack in headphones? Here's what's on offer right now
2021 in wearables: Biggest launches of the year revisited

2021 in wearable tech

These were the biggest new smartwatches and fitness trackers that landed in 2021
How to use Facer for Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy smartwatches

How to use Facer for Apple Watch

All you need to know about watch face store and how to make your own
Wareable Tech Awards 2021: All the big winners revealed

Wareable Tech Awards 2021 winners

These are the best smartwatches, fitness tracker and wearables of the year
Fitbit tips, tricks and hidden features

Fitbit tips, tricks and hidden features

Get more from your Fitbit fitness tracker or smartwatch
How to set up your Apple Watch: The first things to do with your new smartwatch

How to set up your Apple Watch

Pair to your phone, download some apps and get started with Activity
Strava tips and tricks: How to get fitter and faster with Strava

Master Strava to get fitter and faster

Ways to get more out of Strava with your wearables
Best fitness apps for Apple Watch: Fitness+, Freeletics and more tested

Best workout apps for Apple Watch

We got sweaty with some top workout apps
What is Fitbit Premium and is it worth it? We explain it all

Fitbit Premium complete guide

What features you'll gain from signing up to Fitbit's subscription service
Wristcam review: Snap happy with an Apple Watch smart strap

We tried Wristcam - the Apple Watch camera

We see if the Wristcam Apple Watch camera is an add-on you need on your wrist
Garmin Connect guide: Unleash the full power of this incredible app

Unleash the full power of Garmin Connect

A must read for any Garmin user
​Apple Watch: Activity and Workout app explored and explained

Apple Watch fitness guide

Everything you need to know about using Apple's key fitness and sports tracking apps
Every Garmin metric explained: Understand the stats

Every Garmin metric explained

Deciphering your running watch in order to train and perform better
Finis Smart Goggles vs Form Swim Goggles: Rule the pool

Finis vs Form Swim Goggles

Which HUD-style swim tracker rules the pool?
Apple Watch ECG app: what is it, how does it work and is it accurate?

Everything to know about Apple Watch ECG

Explaining Apple's life-saving heart health feature
How to add and use Apple Watch complications

How to master Apple Watch complications

Complicate your Apple Watch
How to change the Move goal on Apple Watch

How to change your Move goal on Apple Watch

A guide to upping (or lowering) the activity stakes on your smartwatch
Amazfit GTR 3 Pro v GTR 3 v GTS 3: Key differences compared

Amazfit GTR 3 Pro v GTR 3 v GTS 3

There's three new Amazfit smartwatches. Here's how they match up
Fossil Gen 6 v Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Wear OS shoot-out

Fossil Gen 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

They're the newest Wear OS watches on the block, but how do they match up?
Glucose monitoring wearables explained: The companies chasing the 'impossible'

Glucose monitoring wearables: Story so far

Updated: Why non-invasive glucose readings are proving so tough
Apple Watch SE v Series 3: budget options go head-to-head

Apple Watch SE v Watch Series 3

If you can't spend big, which Watch should you go for?
Apple Watch Series 7 v Watch SE: Choose the best for your needs

Apple Watch Series 7 v Watch SE

How Apple's latest and more affordable Watch match up
Apple Watch Series 7: Everything you need to know

Apple Watch Series 7 complete guide

Your questions about the Series 7 answered
watchOS 8: What's new for your Apple Watch

Our top watchOS 8 features revealed

What new features are coming to the Apple Watch? Here's the lowdown