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NexDock Touch review: Extend your full smartphone experience, enhanced with DeX

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:03:31 GMT

Nex Computer continues to release products that help make today's powerful smartphones the central computer of your life. This latest model adds a touchscreen panel, reduces the bezel size, and increases the size of the trackpad.

Best smartwatch: Apple and Samsung battle for a spot on your wrist

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:57:00 GMT

It's been five years since the first Apple Watch was released, and it is clear that Apple's wearable is the best smartwatch available today. It requires an iPhone, though, so others are better for Android phone owners and those looking for something different.

Fitbit Versa 3 review: GPS sports watch and ultimate health tracker for $230

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:16:00 GMT

With a couple of updates coming in 2020, there is little reason to consider Google's forgotten Wear OS platform for a smartwatch. Fitbit's advanced health and wellness tracking, along with integrated GPS, make the Versa 3 the best smartwatch for the masses.

Casetify Apple Watch 6 bands hands-on: Affordable leather and metal bands

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 15:16:25 GMT

One of the great things about owning an Apple Watch is switching out the bands to fit your style, mood, activity, or another occasion. Casetify has several options available at prices much more affordable than bands you can purchase from Apple.

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 review: Qualcomm's 4100 processor powers Google's best Wear OS smartwatch

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:15:29 GMT

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform launched in 2020 and Mobvoi is first out of the gate with a Google Wear OS smartwatch. It's a very fast watch with long battery life and available at a reasonable $300 price. Some fitness features are lacking, but it's the best available so far.

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) testing app arrives on the Fitbit Sense

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:47:54 GMT

The Fitbit Sense is a stunning new wearable that captures an amazing amount of health and wellness data to help you improve your fitness and collect indicators of issues. After passing FTA approval, the ECG/EKG app is now available for all Sense users.

Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam hands-on: Advanced technology and capability provides a safety net for ...

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:45:27 GMT

The latest Nextbase dashboard camera comes with high resolution video recording, improved night vision, and software to connect your Android or iPhone. There's even a parking mode to record the scene around you if your vehicle is bumped.

Polar announces Vantage V2: Captures extensive data and helps you apply it to achieving goals

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:00:03 GMT

There are loads of wearables capturing all sorts of data and with the latest flagship GPS sports watch, Polar provides compelling hardware and then helps you use that data for improvement. The Vantage V2 offers several hardware and software enhancements compared to the Vantage V.

Amazfit ZenBuds review: Audio puts you to sleep, the earbuds track all of the details

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:04:51 GMT

Some people have difficulty sleeping and the new Amazfit ZenBuds are designed to help you reach a level of serenity so that you drift off peacefully. The earbuds then monitor your sleep, including your heart rate, breathing quality, sleeping position, and more.

Amazfit Zepp E Square smartwatch hands-on: Gorgeous design, long battery life, and focus on health

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 16:35:05 GMT

Amazfit's first Zepp-branded watch is appealing for its small size, stunning design, solid health and activity tracking capability, and long battery life. It's limited as a smartwatch though.

Nomad bands for Apple Watch Series 6: High quality, attractive elastomer, leather, and metal options

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:07:00 GMT

The Apple Watch Series 6 was recently released and there are plenty of band options available directly from Apple. Nomad offers affordable elastomer, Horween leather, and titanium bands that are extremely well constructed and attractive.

Garmin Forerunner 745 review: A smaller, lighter option for runners and triathletes

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:40:00 GMT

The latest Forerunner model from Garmin is a slimmed down 945 without mapping and golf. It has the latest software features and a new Track Run mode that is sure to please those who train on the track.

Amazfit PowerBuds review: Heart rate sensor, innovative ear hooks, and long battery life

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:25:21 GMT

Bluetooth wireless headsets have become a standard today and Amazfit just confirmed you don't have to spend more than $99 for an outstanding option. If you exercise with music then you will appreciate the design elements of the PowerBuds.

TicWatch Pro 3 announced: First smartwatch with Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:14:00 GMT

Mobvoi continues to develop compelling smartwatches that run Google's Wear OS. The latest offering builds on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100 and brings long battery life, blood oxygen monitoring, and much more at a very affordable $300 price.

Apple Watch Series 6 first look: New colors, blood oxygen sensor, and improved internals

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:12:38 GMT

The Apple Watch is arguably the best smartwatch available today and while the Series 6 looks about the same as previous models there are improvements inside that demonstrate Apple's desire to help you stay healthy during these difficult times.

Garmin Venu Sq review: $200 GPS sportswatch with advanced health metrics

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:04:18 GMT

Garmin clearly isn't standing by as Apple and Samsung roll out new smartwatches for the masses. The Garmin Venu Sq is a very affordable GPS sports watch with oxygen saturation measurement, respiration tracking, heart rate monitoring, stress tracking, and more.

Garmin MARQ Performance Editions: Band and sensor options for luxury GPS tool watches

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 04:55:34 GMT

Garmin promotes their high end GPS sports watch MARQ line as smart tool watches and given their high end design and specific sport focus they clearly are tools for serious watch users.

Jabra announces Elite 85t wireless headset with ANC; update adds ANC to 75t range

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:10:00 GMT

Jabra was one of the first to launch true wireless earbuds years ago and today released a new model with active noise cancellation. In a pleasant surprise for existing 75t owners, we also see an update bringing ANC to this series.

Fitbit Sense review: Advanced health and wellness tracking, GPS, and coaching

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT

It's been three years since we've seen integrated GPS in a Fitbit watch form factor and the new Sense has exceeded my expectations. It performs well for 24/7 health tracking and is a solid GPS sports watch too.

Garmin Forerunner 745 and HRM-Pro first look: Advanced running watch and premium chest strap

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:00:04 GMT

The Forerunner watches are focused on providing runners and triathletes with detailed training data to help them achieve their goals. The new Forerunner 745 succeeds the popular 735XT while the HRM-Pro provides running metrics and accurate heart rate data.