Wearable technology features

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

Best GPS watches for hiking

Best GPS watches for hiking

We've hiked and trekked with all these devices for the ultimate buying guide
Best waterproof smartwatches to buy in 2022

Best waterproof smartwatches to buy in 2022

Dive in and find out which swim-proof device is right for you
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
Best Garmin watches tested and compared

Best Garmin watches tested and compared

Confused about Garmin's extensive range? We help you pick the perfect GPS partner
The best smartwatches for women

The best smartwatches for women

The wearables that prioritise looks, practicality and plenty of choice
Add GPX maps to your Garmin watch

Add GPX maps to your Garmin watch

We explain one of Garmin's most useful features
Biggest wearable recalls

Biggest wearable recalls

The Ionic isn't the only wearable to have big problems
How to track sleep on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

How to track sleep on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4

Here's all you need to know about taking your Samsung smartwatch to bed
How to use Spotify on Garmin watches

How to use Spotify on Garmin watches

Updated: Garmin and Spotify's collaboration is music to our ears
How to change time on Fitbit

How to change time on Fitbit

Bring your tracker into the correct time zone and 12/24 hour format
Apple Watch sleep tracking guide

Apple Watch sleep tracking guide

Pared back sleep tracking is focused on improving your slumber
Apple v Fitbit: Wearable giants compared

Apple v Fitbit: Wearable giants compared

How do the two wearable heavyweights match up? Here's our take
Best Apple Watch faces

Best Apple Watch faces

Need some inspiration? Give your watch a facelift with these top picks
Best Fitbit 2022

Best Fitbit 2022

Discover the Fitbit that suits your style, budget and fitness levels
Pulse oximeter and SpO2 explained

Pulse oximeter and SpO2 explained

Taking a closer look at the tech inside your wearables
Fitbit Versa 3 v Versa 2: What's different?

Fitbit Versa 3 v Versa 2: What's different?

Find which smartwatch fits the bill
Best smartwatches for Android users

Best smartwatches for Android users

We explain what Wear 3.0 means for Android watches
Heart rate variability explained

Heart rate variability explained

The wellness metric Garmin, Fitbit and other wearable makers are tapping into
Ultimate guide to VO2 Max

Ultimate guide to VO2 Max

How Apple, Garmin, Fitbit and others are helping you tap into the fitness metric
The best sleep trackers

The best sleep trackers

Take control of your sleep with our pick of the elite slumber supervisors
Best Strava compatible watches

Best Strava compatible watches

[Updated] Top sports GPS watches that will automatically upload to Strava
How to use Activity Sharing on Apple Watch

How to use Activity Sharing on Apple Watch

Challenge accepted
Oura Ring 3 v Whoop 4.0

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 guide

Fitbit heart rate monitor guide

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

Garmin Fenix 7 v Garmin Epix

Do you go Fenix 7 or Epix? We've tested both and this is our take
Best running watches with music

Best running watches with music

Take control of your workout tunes and leave your smartphone at home
Garmin Fenix 7 vs Fenix 6

Garmin Fenix 7 vs Fenix 6

We've tested these two watches head to head
How to add a workout on the Apple Watch

How to add a workout on the Apple Watch

A step-by-step guide to making sure all your tracked workouts live on your smartwatch
Garmin Venu 2 Plus v Venu 2

Garmin Venu 2 Plus v Venu 2

What's the difference between the Venu 2 Plus and the Venu 2? Here's the lowdown
Apple Watch sizes: Finding the right fit

Apple Watch sizes: Finding the right fit

The Series 7 brings new sizes yet again – we explain everything
Wearables in numbers

Wearables in numbers

We look at market share and shipments of the big players
We tracked COVID-19 with Whoop

We tracked COVID-19 with Whoop

We put Whoop Health Monitor to the test
Best audio glasses 2022

Best audio glasses 2022

Looking for glasses that pack in headphones? Here's what's on offer right now
2021 in wearable tech

2021 in wearable tech

These were the biggest new smartwatches and fitness trackers that landed in 2021
Using Spotify on the Apple Watch

Using Spotify on the Apple Watch

Updated: We show you how to set up offline playback for your fave playlists and podcasts
Best Garmin Connect IQ apps to download

Best Garmin Connect IQ apps to download

All you need to know about the Garmin IQ app store
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 tips and tricks

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 tips and tricks

How to get the most from your Samsung smartwatch
How to use Facer for Apple Watch

How to use Facer for Apple Watch

All you need to know about watch face store and how to make your own
67 Apple Watch features you need to know

67 Apple Watch features you need to know

Updated for watchOS 8: Discover what Apple's smartwatch can do
Best Apple Watch apps for 2022

Best Apple Watch apps for 2022

Our list of free and paid-for apps for your shiny new Apple smartwatch
Wareable Tech Awards 2021 winners

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