The Polar Loop is, on the surface, what a lot of folks want. It’s a lifestyle-friendly wearable like the popular Whoop MG, but one that doesn’t come with a mandatory monthly subscription. It’s ...

The first time it happened, I assumed it was a one-off. I stepped out into the winter cold, something we know all too well in England, tapped Start on my run, and my smartwatch immediately lost the ...

Apple has picked up another win in its legal battle with health tech firm AliveCor, this time over antitrust claims relating to the Apple Watch. The new win, detailed in a January 8, 2026, decision by ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Buying an LED skincare mask is a minefield, but this is a smart take on science and wearability Buying an LED ...

First they came for our wrists, now wearable innovators want to adorn our digits with sensor-laden trackers. And if you’ve always fancied daily health insights and advice in a more discreet package ...

Garmin is one of the most reputable brands making top-tier fitness watches. Its on-wrist heart rate sensor and GPS are arguably the most accurate on the market — two things crucial to proper activity ...

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 are around $50 off at several retailers. But should you ditch your AirPods Pro 2 for them? Here's my expert assessment, with an in-depth look at their key differences. Executive ...

Fitbit's Charge series has long been the Goldilocks of the brand's fitness trackers — not quite a smartwatch, but far more capable than a basic step counter. With the Charge 6 (released in 2023), ...

Most analysts predict a drop of about a quarter to a half a percentage point in mortgage rates. "I think psychologically it will help," said Ivy Zelman, executive vice president of research and ...

LED bulbs offer some big promises, like energy savings and lights that will last for years of use without burning out like old incandescents. With a recent CNET survey finding that 70% of US adults ...

Car insurance prices are expected to increase an average of 7.5% in 2025. That's a significant slowdown from the past two years, when car insurance rates rose an average of 16.5% in 2024 and 12.0% in ...