Wearable technology features

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

How to reset your Xiaomi Mi Band

How to reset your Xiaomi Mi Band

Having problems? Start again with your Xiaomi tracker
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 v Mi Band 3

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 v Mi Band 3

Struggling to spot the changes? Let us guide you
How to use Google Maps on Wear OS

How to use Google Maps on Wear OS

We explain how take directions - and whether it differs between iPhone and Android
Fitbit Versa 2 v Fitbit Versa

Fitbit Versa 2 v Fitbit Versa

Discover the key upgrades available in the new generation
Blocks smartwatch: The backers speak

Blocks smartwatch: The backers speak

We spoke to the biggest losers – the loyal backers
Snap: AR glasses 10 years away

Snap: AR glasses 10 years away

Snap’s director of hardware on how it’s chipping away at AR Snap Specs
Why Xiaomi's copycat watch is good news

Why Xiaomi's copycat watch is good news

Stock Wear OS is dead, long live the custom skins
Garmin Forerunner 945 v Polar Vantage V

Garmin Forerunner 945 v Polar Vantage V

We compare Garmin's and Polar's top-end watches to see which is best
Why Google paid $2.1bn for Fitbit

Why Google paid $2.1bn for Fitbit

It's the last big chance for Google's health vision
Using the Apple Watch Noise app

Using the Apple Watch Noise app

Understand the details behind those decibel notifications
Tilt Five's fun AR glasses

Tilt Five's fun AR glasses

The augmented reality gaming idea that raised over $1 million on Kickstarter
AirPods Pro launch 30 October

AirPods Pro launch 30 October

The new models also boast a Transparency mode, for hearing the world around you
Find your phone with Wear OS

Find your phone with Wear OS

Locate your missing smartphone directly from your wrist
Restarting a Wear OS smartwatch

Restarting a Wear OS smartwatch

The quick and easy guide to rebooting your device
How to use Garmin PacePro

How to use Garmin PacePro

From compatible devices to getting set up, here's all you need to know
Equivital has big smartwatch plans

Equivital has big smartwatch plans

Branching out into more wearables could help the business expand its user base
Turn off Apple Watch Always On display

Turn off Apple Watch Always On display

Learn to control the new Series 5 feature
Taking training advice from my running watch

Taking training advice from my running watch

Putting Polar and Garmin’s training and recovery tools to the test
Apple Watch Series 3 v Fitbit Versa 2

Apple Watch Series 3 v Fitbit Versa 2

We compare the two affordable smartwatches to help you decide
New Pixel Buds first look

New Pixel Buds first look

Hey Google, the Pixel Buds 2 look much better
Google should make its health band a reality

Google should make its health band a reality

The big G should explore other wearable ideas it's already given us a taste of
Change faces on Wear OS

Change faces on Wear OS

We guide you through picking and customizing new home screens
Apple Watch heart rate guide

Apple Watch heart rate guide

We answer how it works, how accurate it is and what's new with the Series 5
Future of AR smartglasses

Future of AR smartglasses

It’s still early days, but startups are paving the way for the future of mixed reality
Apple Watch Series 5: The marathon test

Apple Watch Series 5: The marathon test

We see how Apple's latest smartwatch handles a testing 26.2 miles
Apple has smart clothing plans

Apple has smart clothing plans

All the lighter stories you may have missed this week
Swimming with a wearable to fix your form

Swimming with a wearable to fix your form

We jump in the pool with the Incus Nova
Apple U1 chip and its future AR plans

Apple U1 chip and its future AR plans

Tech in the new iPhones may hint what's next for the Apple Watch
Life after Microsoft Band

Life after Microsoft Band

Maybe Microsoft isn't done with wearables just yet…
HTC Vive Cosmos first look

HTC Vive Cosmos first look

But we'll reserve judgement until we have something more impressive to play with
Apple Watch Series 5 v Series 3

Apple Watch Series 5 v Series 3

Discover the differences through this comparison
Amazon Echo Loop first look

Amazon Echo Loop first look

Alexa, put a ring on it
Amazon Echo Frames first look

Amazon Echo Frames first look

But who are they for?
Wearable tech and regulation

Wearable tech and regulation

We ask the experts about whether wearables should be judged more strictly
Moodbeam One is a mood-tracking bracelet

Moodbeam One is a mood-tracking bracelet

We speak to the UK startup behind the mood-tracking wearable
Fitbit Versa 2 v Fitbit Ionic

Fitbit Versa 2 v Fitbit Ionic

The Versa 2 and the Ionic are in pretty direct competition now
Connect Fitbit with Amazon Alexa

Connect Fitbit with Amazon Alexa

Quick steps to link the two forces
Rise of the Chinese smartwatches

Rise of the Chinese smartwatches

Xiaomi, Huawei are marching on Europe, but cracking the US may be impossible
A $199 Apple Watch should scare

A $199 Apple Watch should scare

Opinion: This was the biggest Watch news at Apple's 10 September event
Diesel Axial first look

Diesel Axial first look

IFA 2019: Riveted design will divide opinion
Reset a Wear OS smartwatch

Reset a Wear OS smartwatch

All the steps you need to restart from scratch with your Wear smartwatch
Best smart blood pressure monitors

Best smart blood pressure monitors

We round up the top connected devices and explain how it all works