Wearable technology features

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

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
Garmin Fenix 6 comes with solar powers

Garmin Fenix 6 comes with solar powers

New Fenix 6, 6S, 6X and 6X Pro Solar unveiled
Sixty band knows when you're dehydrated

Sixty band knows when you're dehydrated

We talk to the startup about its wearable hydration tracker and teaming up with Britvic
A guide to sleep tracking on Garmin

A guide to sleep tracking on Garmin

Everything you need to know about monitoring your shut-eye
Use the Apple Watch to control Apple TV

Use the Apple Watch to control Apple TV

Turn your smartwatch into the master controller
Samsung Galaxy Fit v Fitbit Inspire HR

Samsung Galaxy Fit v Fitbit Inspire HR

Which tracker is best? Here's how the two match up
Best Apple Watch charging stands

Best Apple Watch charging stands

Save some space and some wall outlets
Remembering AliveCor's wearable breakthrough

Remembering AliveCor's wearable breakthrough

Why the startup should be remembered for its big wearable breakthrough
How HBO built VR Westworld

How HBO built VR Westworld

Table readings, mo-cap rehearsals – the works
Garmin Forerunner 235 v Forerunner 45

Garmin Forerunner 235 v Forerunner 45

Picking between these two affordable Garmins? We're here to help
Humm smart patch wants to boost your memory

Humm smart patch wants to boost your memory

Stick-on wearable taps into neuroscience to help you remember
Huawei tipped to launch AR smartglasses

Huawei tipped to launch AR smartglasses

All the lighter stories you may have missed this week
A newbie's guide to wearables

A newbie's guide to wearables

Wearable tech, fitness trackers and smartwatches explained
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 tips and tricks

Xiaomi Mi Band 4 tips and tricks

How to get more from your new fitness tracker
Explained: Neuroscience wearables

Explained: Neuroscience wearables

The lowdown on the rise of brain-altering wearables
How people are using HR on wearables

How people are using HR on wearables

We talk to the wearable makers and users to find out
Exploring Neuralink's wearable ambitions

Exploring Neuralink's wearable ambitions

We explain how Neuralink will all work and why it's happening
Wearables to boost women's health

Wearables to boost women's health

All the connected ladies, all the connected ladies
How to improve Apple Watch accuracy

How to improve Apple Watch accuracy

Tune the Apple smartwatch to your level
Translation hearables: What happens next

Translation hearables: What happens next

Can hearables ever achieve perfect live language translation?
Playermaker's wearable for footballers

Playermaker's wearable for footballers

Boot-mounted tracker can measure passes, tackles and more
Best Xiaomi Mi Band 4 faces

Best Xiaomi Mi Band 4 faces

Learn how to switch up your look on the all-new colour screen
Complete guide to charging your Fitbit

Complete guide to charging your Fitbit

Learn the ways of replenishing your Fitbit smartwatch or fitness tracker
Samsung Galaxy Watch v Watch Active 2

Samsung Galaxy Watch v Watch Active 2

We compare the company's latest and greatest smartwatches
Apple will stop listening to Watch chat

Apple will stop listening to Watch chat

All the lighter stories you may have missed this week
Set up Fall Detection on Apple Watch

Set up Fall Detection on Apple Watch

Get started with the smartwatch's safety feature
Remembering the Pebble 1.0

Remembering the Pebble 1.0

How a startup innovated where so many failed
How to clean the Apple Watch

How to clean the Apple Watch

Helpful tips and instructions for cleaning the straps and device
Living with Halo Sport 2

Living with Halo Sport 2

We find out if Halo's new wearable can turn us into king of the Oche
I used a wearable to keep me sun safe

I used a wearable to keep me sun safe

Putting the UV-detecting wearable to the test
Everything to know about the Honor Band 5

Everything to know about the Honor Band 5

The new fitness tracker is only available in China for now
Apple Watch Series 4 v Series 3

Apple Watch Series 4 v Series 3

If you're wondering if the Series 4 is worth it, read our guide
Listen to Spotify on a Wear smartwatch

Listen to Spotify on a Wear smartwatch

Learn to download and use the music streaming service
Swimming metrics explained

Swimming metrics explained

We decipher what your Apple Watch and Fitbit is dishing out from your pool time
Garmin Forerunner 945 v Fenix 5

Garmin Forerunner 945 v Fenix 5

It's a sports watch showdown
Add music to your Wear OS smartwatch

Add music to your Wear OS smartwatch

Listen to music from the wrist with these simple steps
Instabeat brings HR to your swim goggles

Instabeat brings HR to your swim goggles

See your effort levels in real time plus more metrics when your swim is done
Garmin women's health tracking: A guide

Garmin women's health tracking: A guide

Everything you need to know about Garmin's female-focused tracking features