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Emerging Tech

Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Wake-up lights and countertop clothes dryers

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You may not be able to buy this stuff yet, but it's fun to gawk!
Deals

Kate Spade, Fossil, and other women’s smartwatches get big price cuts

Today’s smartwatches are a far cry from the blocky, rubber devices of yesteryear. Fashion brands like Kate Spade and Michael Kors are offering their own stylish smartwatches for women, and a number of them are on sale right now.
Wearables

Fitbit’s kid-friendly Ace 2 fitness tracker now available for pre-order

Fitbit is now selling the Ace 2 fitness tracker for kids. The entry-level wearable counts steps, tracks active minutes, and monitors sleep to help keep kids active and encourage healthy habits throughout the day.
Mobile

Stunning new G Shock is virtually indestructible in carbon fiber and titanium

Casio has released the most desirable new Gravitymaster connected watch -- the GWR-B1000X-1A. Made from carbon fiber, titanium, and sapphire, it also has a Bluetooth link to make using the watch's features a breeze.
Deals

Make some time for the best smartwatch deals for May 2019

Smartwatches make your life easier by sending alerts right on your wrist. Many also provide fitness-tracking features. So if you're ready to take the plunge into wearables and want to save money, read on for the best smartwatch deals for…
Mobile

Google and Qualcomm want to make more smart headphones with the Google Assistant

Google and Qualcomm have released a new development kit aimed at making it easier for manufacturers to add Google Assistant support to headphones and headsets. The development kit is now available.
Product Review

Fitbit schmitbit. Garmin's new fitness tracker makes step counters look archaic

Garmin's Forerunner 945 has a feature list that is seemingly endless. This bulleted list looks good on paper, but does it translate into real-world performance? We spent some time with the Forerunner 945 to find out.
Mobile

Here’s what Google’s Tiles on Wear OS look like, and how they work

Smartwatches are all about accessing the information you need, when you need it. Wear OS is about to get a whole lot more convenient with a new interface called Tiles. Google demoed it at I/O 2019 -- here's what it's like.
Deals

REI slashes prices on Fitbit Versa and Garmin Fenix 5 smartwatches

Fitbit and Garmin make some of the best trackers on the market, and REI has a handful of them on sale right now. These deals let you save as much as $150 on high-end smartwatches like the Garmin Fenix 5.
Emerging Tech

Software upgrade could let smartwatches know exactly what our hands are doing

What if your smartwatch could recognize every movements made by your hands? Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have figured out a way to make smartwatches more contextually aware.
Home Theater

Diagnose and fix some common Apple AirPods problems with our handy guide

Apple’s AirPods are among the best fully wireless earbuds we’ve seen, but they’re not perfect. If you’re having trouble, take a look at our guide to the most common problems and what you can do to fix them.
Product Review

Tag Heuer’s Golf smartwatch is a pricey but excellent companion on the green

Tag Heuer’s known for its sporting partnerships, and this new Golf Edition Connected Modular 45 smartwatch is so into the game, it even comes with three specially-branded golf balls. It has got the looks, but has it got the talent?
Emerging Tech

RFID-blocking products are practically worthless. Here’s why

There are a lot of different RFID-blocking products on the market, from smart wallets to clothing, and they claim to protect you from identity theft and fraud. But are they worth buying? We asked an expert.
Deals

It’s time to check out the best Apple Watch deals for May 2019

The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.
Mobile

How to watch live as Google unveils its next-gen tech at I/O

Google I/O is almost here, and we're excited to find out what Google has planned. But what if you're not happy to receive your news second-hand? Here's how to watch the Google I/O keynote and stay up-to-date.
Health & Fitness

Stay fit and save cash with these affordable fitness trackers

We've compiled a list of the best cheap fitness trackers you can buy. If you're on a budget, looking for something simple, or simply testing the wearable waters, our list offers something for everyone.
Deals

Mother’s Day smartwatch sale: Deals on Apple Watch, Fitbit Versa, and more

Mother's Day is coming, and we’ve rounded up some smartwatch deals that would make great gifts for tech-loving moms. These deals run the gamut from fashionable smartwatches to dedicated fitness trackers, with discounts of up to $115.
Wearables

The best smartwatch you can buy is also the world’s most popular, by far

The best smartwatch you can buy is the Apple Watch, and it's also the world's most popular, according to the latest data. It blitzes the competition, to the point where one-in-three smartwatches shipped is an Apple Watch.