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The Google Pixel 8 Pro laying face-down on a wood bench.

Your Google Pixel 8 Pro is about to get an incredible update

With the December feature drop, the Pixel 8 Pro gets the superpower to natively run Google's Gemini Nano AI model — and lands cool new tricks as well.
A top view of someone wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

I was completely wrong about the Google Pixel Watch 2

I really didn't like the first Google Pixel Watch, so I was dreading using the Pixel Watch 2. But after a few weeks of use, I'm happy to admit I was dead wrong.
Samsung Health widget on the Galaxy Watch 6.

This is the one product I don’t want Samsung to launch in 2024

I'm looking forward to a lot of Samsung products in 2024, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. But there's one I fear may be coming that I don't want at all.
The Google Pixel Watch 2 resting on a stone fireplace.

The Pixel Watch 2 just got a feature it should have launched with

Google has finally given in and brought a very demanded feature to the Pixel Watch 2 — and we couldn't be happier.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google's Pixel Watch 2 packs in some nice improvements to give other Android smartwatches a run for their money — but is it a viable Apple Watch alternative?
MediaTek M60 5G RedCap Modem.

This new MediaTek chip is about to bring 5G to a lot more devices

MediaTek's new RedCap modem promises to bring 5G connectivity to a new generation of wearables and IoT devices.
ECG app on the Fitbit Charge 6.

Subscriptions are quickly ruining fitness trackers

There's a plethora of excellent fitness trackers to choose from in 2023. But so many of them coming with pesky subscriptions — and I'm sick of it.
Google Pixel Watch 2 with several different band styles.

Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Google Pixel Watch: should you upgrade?

The Google Pixel Watch 2 brings substantial under-the-hood changes. But should you ditch your first-generation Pixel Watch for it? Let's find out!
The Google Pixel Watch 2's charging puck.

There might be something wrong with the Google Pixel Watch 2

The Google Pixel Watch 2 just launched last month, but there's already a problem with it: some users can't get it to charge. Here's what's going on.
Someone wearing a Fitbit Charge 6 with a coral band.

Fitbit’s $160 fitness tracker is way better than I expected

How good can a $160 fitness tracker be? That's how much Fitbit is asking for the new Fitbit Charge 6. And you know what? It's shockingly great.
A person wearing the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.

Forget the Google Pixel Watch 2 — I found a great alternative

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a solid smartwatch. But what if it's too small for you? I found an alternative I think you'll really like.
The Nike Globe watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9.

I’d love to buy an Apple Watch, but there’s something stopping me

The Apple Watch looks like it would be my perfect smartwatch, but I won't buy one for one very annoying reason.
The back of the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Do old Pixel Watch bands fit the Google Pixel Watch 2?

Google's new Pixel Watch 2 is here. But can you use your old bands with it?
Google Pixel 8 in blue and white.

There’s a problem with these 10 Google Pixel 8 features

The Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 all look quite promising. But many of their coolest features have an annoying problem.
Google Pixel 8 pro in white.

Google’s Pixel 8 trade-in deals are absolutely embarrassing

For all the love that the Pixel 8 series is receiving, the trade-in deals offered by Google for older Pixels have left loyal fans quite disappointed.
Notifications shown on the Google Pixel Watch 2's screen.

Google and Qualcomm are changing Wear OS smartwatches forever

Google and Qualcomm have joined to build Wear OS around the RISC-V open source ecosystem. It offers hope for better smartwatches.
Renders of the Google Pixel Watch 2 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 next to each other.

Google Pixel Watch 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 6: Has Google done it?

The Google Pixel Watch 2 is here, and it's aimed at upsetting the Android smartwatch applecart. But can it beat the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6?
Possible renders showing the Google Pixel 8a.

Forget the Google Pixel 8, another new Google phone just leaked

The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were just announced last week, but they're already old news. Another new Google phone coming in 2024 has leaked!
Made by Google logo at an event venue.

Everything Google launched at its big fall event: Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Pixel Watch, more

The Made By Google event has left us with a bunch of new and desirable devices, including the Pixel 8. Here's everything that was announced at the event.
Promotional image from Google showing a person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Don’t listen to Google. The Pixel Watch 2 isn’t a smartwatch at all

Google may call the Pixel Watch 2 a smartwatch, but once again, it hasn't treated it as one. It's time we thought about it differently.
A Charge 6 being used on a wrist.

The Fitbit Charge 6 is a fitness tracker and smartwatch hybrid

The Fitbit Charge 6 has been announced by Fitbit, and this fitness tracker is blurring the lines between fitness trackers and smartwatches, thanks to Google.
A person wearing the Huawei Watch GT 4.

You should buy this amazing smartwatch, but only if you own a certain phone

The Huawei Watch GT 4 is an excellent, design-led smartwatch — but you really need to own a certain smartphone to truly love it.
Someone wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 review: Android smartwatch perfection

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is is a seemingly small upgrade over its predecessor, but with upgrades in key areas, it's an unmistakably great buy.
Two people holding a Fairphone 5 each.

IFA 2023: the coolest phones and smartwatches we’ve seen

Although IFA is not as significant for mobile devices nowadays, a few smartphones and wearables are receiving attention at this year's event.
Event invite for Google's Made by Google event happening in October 2023.

Google just dropped the date for its Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 announcement

Just one day after Apple announced its iPhone 15 event, Google has sent out invites for its Pixel 8 event. Here's what we know.
Google Pixel 8 Pro leaked render.

Google accidentally leaked the Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2

Google’s official online storefront briefly posted a marketing image depicting the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel Watch 2 weeks ahead of the official launch.
The Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5 and Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, showing different watch faces.

I reviewed 2 of the best Android smartwatches. This is the one I’d buy

I've worn the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and Ticwatch Pro 5 over the past weeks. They're both great, but there's only one I'd actually buy.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist, showing the backlit secondary screen.

One of the best Wear OS smartwatches just got a surprise upgrade

Mobvoi's excellent TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the best Wear OS smartwatches out there. It now comes in a Sansdstone finish for the same asking price.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic review: Samsung’s best smartwatch yet

Samsung has brought the rotating bezel back for the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, and in our review, we explain why there's a whole lot more to this great smartwatch.
Screenshot showcasing the reworked UI of Fitbit mobile app.

Your Fitbit app is about to get a major update. Here’s what it looks like

The Fitbit app has received a much needed overhaul that makes it easier to accomplish everything from finding workouts to customizing your health routine.
The Apple Watch Ultra with the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE 2.

How we test smartwatches and wearables

Wondering about what goes into our smartwatch and wearable review process? Here's how Digital Trends approaches its reviews of these exciting products.
Daily steps shown on the Google Pixel Watch.

The Google Pixel Watch is finally getting a long-awaited feature

The Google Pixel Watch seems to be getting a long-awaited health feature that will finally make it in league with the rest of the watches on the market.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Honor Magic Vs review: a load of old hocus-pocus

The Honor Magic Vs is a big-screen folding smartphone here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unfortunately, as we found out, the Galaxy is safe for now.
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

This Pixel Watch 2 leak just made it the 2023 smartwatch I can’t wait for

One of the first big Pixel Watch 2 leaks just dropped. And if this one is true, I already can't wait to get my hands on Google's next smartwatch.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Is this cheap foldable finally a good Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 alternative?

After being given a lower-than-expected price, we've revisited the Honor Magic Vs folding phone. Is it good enough to buy now?
A Pixel Watch and TicWatch Pro 5 side-by-side.

The Pixel Watch has been utterly crushed by its latest rival

After being impressed by the TicWatch Pro 5, we made a return to the Pixel Watch -- and it shows exactly where Google went wrong with its smartwatch.
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

No, you really don’t need Google Assistant on your smartwatch

Google Assistant is becoming a rarity on smartwatches, and isn't on the new TicWatch 5 Pro. But does it really matter?
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist.

TicWatch Pro 5 review: the Wear OS watch I’ve been waiting for

The days of disappointing Wear OS smartwatches may be at an end, as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has finally arrived, and it has lived up to expectations.