Huawei’s wearables strategy has quietly become one of its most important hardware stories, especially as its smartphone ambitions remain constrained in many markets. Fitness trackers and smartwatches are one of the few categories where Huawei can still compete globally without the same level of ecosystem friction it faces on phones. Against that backdrop, the company […]
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Galaxy Ring battery bulge scare: overblown or real risk?
Everyone’s treating the Galaxy Ring like the future of wearables. I’m not convinced that the Galaxy Ring’s battery situation is ready for prime time. Samsung’s first smart ring is supposed to be the discreet, always-on health tracker that fixes the problems of bulky watches. Instead, we’re already seeing reports that some units are literally getting […]
OnePlus Buds Pro 3: Hype, leaks and real concerns
Can another pair of $200 wireless earbuds really move the needle in an Android world flooded with noise-cancelling clones? That’s the question hanging over the OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which look set to launch as soon as this week, backed by fresh leaks and real-life photos. OnePlus clearly wants them to sit in the same […]
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: Budget fitness royalty
Can a $49 fitness band actually replace pricier trackers and convince you to stop upgrading every year? What the Smart Band 8 is — and who it’s for The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is unapologetically a value proposition. Priced at $49.99, it promises the core features most people care about: continuous heart-rate monitoring, SpO2 measurements, […]