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Qualcomm has made a wireless AR headset — will it help others take on Apple?

By Sanjana Prakash published 20 May 22

Qualcomm’s reference design of an AR headset comes completely untethered, powered by the Snapdragon XR2 platform. The hope is that it can jumpstart more development in mixed reality headsets.

Hackers can unlock your phone, smart locks and even your car by exploiting this vulnerability

By Anthony Spadafora published 19 May 22

The NCC Group has managed to bypass the Bluetooth proximity authentication mechanisms found in many popular devices.

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Best sport headphones in 2022 for active lifestyles

By Lee Dunkley published 16 May 22

Here are the best sport headphones available, based on our tests of several models from the most popular brands.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 rumors: everything we know so far

By Kate Kozuch published 15 May 22

Here's everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, plus what we'd like to see from Samsung's next smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro could be super tough — and super pricey

By Alan Martin published 15 May 22

A leaker has claimed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will use titanium and sapphire glass to make is very strong, but could lead to a big price tag.

Pixel Watch could reportedly underwhelm with this four-year-old chipset

By Alan Martin published 14 May 22

Sources claim that the Pixel Watch will use the 10nm Exynos 9110 chipset found in the original Samsung Galaxy Watch.

Oculus Quest Pro — what we know about Meta's Project Cambria VR headset

By Kate Kozuch published 13 May 22

Here are Oculus Quest Pro release date rumors, the possible headset design and everything else we know about Project Cambria.

Google Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch 7: Biggest differences to expect

By Kate Kozuch published 13 May 22

What we know about the Google Pixel Watch vs. Apple Watch 7, including the biggest differences to expect.

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The best noise-cancelling headphones in 2022

By Lee Dunkley published 12 May 22

The best noise-cancelling headphones around today — from over-ear cans to wireless earbuds, we test the lot.

Google Pixel Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Which smartwatch could win?

By Kate Kozuch published 12 May 22

Here's how the Google Pixel Watch vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 could compare.

Wear OS 3 smartwatch eligibility — can you upgrade?

By Kate Kozuch published 12 May 22

Here are the Wear OS 3 smartwatch eligibility requirements. See if your smartwatch is compatible with the upcoming software.

The Google Pixel Watch looks so good I might switch to Android

By Kate Kozuch published 12 May 22

An attractive design paired with Fitbit fitness-tracking makes the Pixel Watch a compelling device

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Google Pixel Watch — what it could mean for Wear OS 3 smartwatches

By Kate Kozuch published 10 May 22

Whether the Google Pixel Watch arrives this week at Google I/O could have implications for Wear OS 3-eligible smartwatches.

Best GPS sports watches in 2022

By Jane McGuire published 9 May 22

The best sports watches all have GPS and are made for runners, triathletes, golfers and other outdoor activities. Here are our top picks by category.

Best cheap fitness trackers in 2022

By Jane McGuire published 9 May 22

The best cheap fitness trackers under $100 have all of the features you want for running and working out.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 leak suggests three models are coming after all

By Alan Martin published 7 May 22

Talk of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Classic’s death may yet prove to be premature, as three model numbers emerge.