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Apple Watch Series 6 rumors: native sleep tracking tipped for debut

[01/06/2020]

The Apple Watch Series 6 rumor mill has officially gone into overdrive, and we seem to be getting a clearer picture of what’s coming both on the Series 6 and watchOS 7. The latest rumors to surface reveal that the Apple Watch Series 6 could use the same screen technology as previous editions. For the…

Xiaomi Mi Band 5: 11 June release date confirmed

[01/06/2020]

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is set for an 11 June 2020 release date, the company has confirmed. The company confirmed its press conference in a post on Weibo, and the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 will go on sale just after on 18 June in China. We've been following the launch of Xiaomi's new fitness…

Lance Armstrong explains why he chose 'nuclear meltdown' in ESPN 30 for 30 documentary

[01/06/2020]

Seven years on from the collapse of Lance Armstrong's empire, is the 48-year-old disgraced cyclist still relevant?It's the question that starts part two of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary Lance, set to premiere on Monday night.Armstrong...

​Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 mega leak: Smaller case and rotating bezel stays

[31/05/2020]

We’ve been getting a steady drip of Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 rumors and tidbits, but now a showing at the FCC has given us our biggest insight yet into what’s coming. After last week’s showing at Chinese regulators, the Galaxy Watch 2 has now been spotted at the FCC by DroidLife, showing that a release…

Person dead after cyclist and vehicle collide in Christchurch

[31/05/2020]

A person has died after a cyclist and vehicle collided in Christchurch yesterday afternoon.The crash occurred at an intersection along Hoon Hay Rd in Christchurch around 1pm. The person was taken to Christchurch Hospital with...

​Huawei Mate Watch: Why it’s Samsung that Huawei needs to target

[30/05/2020]

Huawei could be about to jump back into the premium smartwatch space, after it won the trademark for the Huawei Mate Watch. Huawei Mate is the moniker for the company’s smartphone line, and eagle-eyed trademark spotters MyFixGuide noticed the application, which means a new line of smartwatches could be on the way. Sadly there are…

The best sleep tracking apps to download for your Apple Watch

[29/05/2020]

The Apple Watch Series 5 may not have brought the native sleep app we've been waiting for, but you can still get the same functionality using Apple Watch sleep tracking apps. The beauty of the Apple Watch is that there's a rich ecosystem of third party apps, which expand the feature set beyond the standard…

Coros Vertix review: Big features come at a steep price

[28/05/2020]

The Coros Vertix is an outdoors watch made for hikers, trail runners and outdoor lovers in mind. Coros is very much an outlier in the GPS watch space – the US company is little more than a start-up and only launched its first smartwatch in 2018. However, it's grown fast, and the Coros Vertix will…

Withings CEO: People now trust companies with medical data

[27/05/2020]

After the disastrous period when it was bought by Nokia, Withings is back. Since its founder bought the company back from Nokia, it’s staged an unlikely comeback, setting its own direction as a medical devices company, with a big focus on consumer health wearables. This year it’s launched the Withings ScanWatch, and the Sleep Analyzer…

​Best golf GPS watches, smartwatch apps and swing analysers

[26/05/2020]

Investing in a top golf GPS watch is a great way to slash your handicap, and we couldn't imagine going back to guessing which club to choose. Getting accurate yardages is the holy grail for golfers, and it's now do-able straight from the wrist. But there's a decision to make if you're thinking of buying…

Samsung smartwatches get clearance for ECG – but you will still have to wait

[26/05/2020]

Samsung has finally been given clearance for its ECG sensor, taking it a step further to getting serious health credentials – but only in South Korea for now. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 has had an ECG sensor inside since its launch in September 2019, but it’s not been used. But now it’s received…

How to set up and use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch

[25/05/2020]

One of the best features of the Apple Watch is Apple Pay. It enables you to make contactless payments straight from the wrist quickly and securely. More places are now taking contactless, from public transport networks to shops and bars. It's pretty much standard across Europe and the US is widespread too. It's one of…

​The $50 Realme Watch launches in India with 20 day battery life

[25/05/2020]

The second coming of the budget smartwatch is truly upon us, as Realme has launched the Realme Watch. The first smartwatch from the company follows the rip-roaring success of the Realme Band, it’s $20 fitness tracker launched earlier this year. In the time-honoured tradition of budget smartwatches, the Realme’s design apes the Apple Watch as…

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 could be a premium titanium timepiece

[23/05/2020]

Smash open your piggyback, have a dig down the back of the couch and maybe give the bank manager a call... Samsung’s next flagship smartwatch could end up costing more than you’d hope. That’s because, according to the folks over at SamMobile at least, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 could come in a new titanium…

Withings Sleep Analyzer review

[22/05/2020]

If you’re looking to get a detailed picture of your sleep, the Withings Sleep Analyzer may well catch the eye. A dedicated sleep sensor that fits under your mattress, it’s been medically validated to detect sleep apnea, as well as provide deep insights into what happens in the time between going to bed and the…

Garmin launches Quatix 6X Solar for longer boating adventures

[21/05/2020]

Garmin has revamped its Quatix 6X with solar technology, which extends battery life for its boating sports watch. The Quatix features specialist modes for boating, fishing, cruising and sailing capabilities, as well as other water sports - all added on top of the mighty sports credentials of the Fenix 6. The Quatix 6X Solar manages…

Upcoming smartwatches 2020: Exciting devices still to be released

[21/05/2020]

This year is shaping up to be massive for upcoming smartwatches, with a huge array of new devices confirmed. Some of the most eagerly anticipated wearables are from a new Apple Watch Series 6 and Samsung will arrive at some point in 2020. We've got confirmed releases from Chinese budget brands such as Xiaomi, Amazfit…

Casio G-Shock Move GBD-H1000 review

[21/05/2020]

The Casio G-Shock Move GBD-H1000 smartwatch breaks new ground, and is a powerful GPS sports watch in a familiar-looking G-Shock package. Casio has done smartwatches already, in the form of the Casio Pro-Trek WSD-F30 smartwatch, designed for the great outdoors. That packed Google's Wear OS and an insanely big and tough build with pre-loaded apps…

​Polar Grit X vs Vantage V: Performance sports watches compared

[20/05/2020]

Polar's new Grit X sports watch offers some huge new outdoors features and a monster battery life, but it will have many wondering whether to choose it over the flagship Polar Vantage V. The Vantage V is the company's most advanced running watch, with a huge focus on performance. However, at compared…

Best iPhone VR headsets: Budget options for Apple smartphone users

[20/05/2020]

While top-end VR headsets can cost more than a second hand car, iPhone VR headsets are a cheap way to access apps and games without breaking the bank. iPhone VR is perfect for kids and adults alike, for watching things like YouTube 360, or playing VR apps and games on your smartphone. Whether you’re looking…