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Digital Trends CES 2023 Tech For Change Award Winners Feature

Digital Trends’ Tech For Change CES 2023 Awards

Of all the world-changing technologies and innovative ideas on display at CES 2023, these ones impressed us the most.
Best of CES 2023 Awards Our Top Tech from the Show Feature

Digital Trends’ Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards

The G-Shock MRG-B5000B.

This $4,000 titanium beauty is the ultimate square G-Shock

A man sets up RFID technology in the Ravens stadium.

The NFL wants to predict injuries before they happen. Here’s how

Portrait Watch Face in WatchOS 8

WatchOS 8 adds fun and color to the Apple Watch

Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatch on wrist

Which Fitbit should you buy on Prime Day?

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Nomad’s new Titanium and Steel Bands are the treat your Apple Watch deserves

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Slim new G Steel is the ideal introduction to the G-Shock’s unbreakable watches

OnePlus Watch Wrist Press Photo

The OnePlus Watch is coming, and I’m skeptical it’ll be any good

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Why it’s fine the Big Bang e is a cool Hublot watch, but not a great smartwatch

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Style-deprived fitness bands have helped cheap, ugly smartwatches to flourish

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7 reasons you should spend $150 on a smart face mask. Yes, really

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We’re into 2021 and the Ticwatch Pro 3 still has no competition in Wear OS world

We’re into 2021 and the Ticwatch Pro 3 still has no competition in Wear OS world

A new version of the Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 3 with 4G LTE was recently released, making it a good time to revisit the smartwatch and see if it's still best.
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Way more than watches: Where wearables are going

Way more than watches: Where wearables are going

Next-gen wearables will be much more than watches. They'll help us train our bodies, stay healthy, and give us amazing new powers. Here’s what’s coming.
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The luxury Porsche Design Huawei Watch GT2 is all about the name

The luxury Porsche Design Huawei Watch GT2 is all about the name

Porsche Design has teamed up with Huawei once again to produce a great looking version of its latest smartwatch. We find out what makes it special.
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Brainwave-reading temporary tattoos could take wearable tech to the next level

Brainwave-reading temporary tattoos could take wearable tech to the next level

Researchers in Europe have developed electrode-sporting temporary tattoos that may one day be used to read brainwaves. Here's why they could be a game-changer.
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Wellness wonder cure or a wonderful Swiss watch? The Teslar watch isn’t both

Wellness wonder cure or a wonderful Swiss watch? The Teslar watch isn’t both

At first glance, the Teslar Re-Balance T-1 Chrono is a beautiful Swiss-made timepiece most people would be proud to have on their wrist. Look deeper, and it promises wellness benefits to those concerned electromagnetic fields are affecting their lives. We spoke to the company's CEO to find out more.
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Honor’s MagicWatch 2 wins at fitness tracking, but fails to set itself apart

Honor’s MagicWatch 2 wins at fitness tracking, but fails to set itself apart

The Honor MagicWatch 2 closely resembles the Huawei Watch GT 2 in design and features, yet costs considerably less. Does this make it the smartwatch to buy at the moment? We've been wearing it to find out, and although the fitness tracking is great, the rest of the smartwatch features still need work.
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Company uses genetic secrets of your DNA to spur healthier eating, longer life

Company uses genetic secrets of your DNA to spur healthier eating, longer life

Can you avoid health problems that are genetic? Using your DNA, it is potentially possible to understand what food and lifestyle choices will minimize the chances of developing those conditions that your body is predisposed to develop. DnaNudge uses a wristband and an app, along with your DNA, to improve your life.
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Hardcore Suunto 7 smartwatch takes on Apple Watch in its toughest race yet

Hardcore Suunto 7 smartwatch takes on Apple Watch in its toughest race yet

Hardcore fitness smartwatch brand Suunto has made the Suunto 7, a new watch that continues its sporting tradition but adds in a lifestyle look and some clever battery-saving technology to make it attractive to new fans. This means the company has to compete with winning smartwatches like the Apple Watch.
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The Honor Band 5 is a cheap answer to the Apple Watch’s lack of sleep tracking

The Honor Band 5 is a cheap answer to the Apple Watch’s lack of sleep tracking

Frustrated by the Apple Watch’s lack of sleep tracking, but love it for everything else? Yes, us too, but we’ve found a solution that doesn’t involve messing around with an app. The Honor Band 5 with TruSleep technology seems to be highly effective, and it can be had for a really cheap price.
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The G-Shock Mudmaster may be smaller and lighter, but it’s as extreme as ever

The G-Shock Mudmaster may be smaller and lighter, but it’s as extreme as ever

Casio has made its previously imposing G-Shock Mudmaster slimmer, lighter, and altogether more wearable using a new carbon fiber monocoque design, while adding Bluetooth connectivity for activity tracking for good measure. The result is more wearable and more appealing to more people.
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Casio’s making a G-Shock smartwatch, and it’s going to be tougher than any other

Casio’s making a G-Shock smartwatch, and it’s going to be tougher than any other

A Casio G-Shock smartwatch is in development, Casio’s general manager of design, Ryusuke Moriai, tells Digital Trends. The watch is not yet ready for release, but when it does eventually come out, the G-Shock smartwatch will meet the strict standards essential to any timepiece bearing the G-Shock name.
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The Nowa Superbe tracks fitness, without looking like it belongs in the gym

The Nowa Superbe tracks fitness, without looking like it belongs in the gym

The Nowa Superbe is not a hybrid smartwatch, as it doesn’t deliver notifications, and is instead a basic fitness tracker wearing its best party outfit, for those who hate the idea of wearing a fitness tracker that looks like it really only belongs in the gym. We've worn it for a few days to see how it performs.
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This strap and case combo makes the Apple Watch the perfect travel companion

This strap and case combo makes the Apple Watch the perfect travel companion

The Apple Watch is highly customizable, due to the ease with which the straps can be changed. Take a selection with you when you travel, and the smartwatch becomes ideal for any situation or outfit. Here's how the latest springtime 2019 straps look, and our accessory pick to keep them safe.
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The ultimate golf watch isn’t a smartwatch. It’s Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Golf

The ultimate golf watch isn’t a smartwatch. It’s Hublot’s Big Bang Unico Golf

Forget golf smartwatches, the Hublot Big Bang Unico Golf is the ultimate timepiece to wear out on the links. It's the world's first mechanical golf watch, and will keep score for you throughout the game, and look absolutely amazing while it does it. This intricately designed watch is a technical marvel.
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This $76,000 Grand Seiko watch has something in common with a plug-in hybrid car

This $76,000 Grand Seiko watch has something in common with a plug-in hybrid car

How can a watch that costs $76,000 possibly have anything in a common with any car, let alone a plug-in hybrid? The Grand Seiko 9R02 movement not only combines traditional watch-winding tech with quartz accuracy, but it also has a very special trick -- it can take normally wasted energy and reuse it.
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Lack of regulation means wearables aren’t held accountable for health claims

Lack of regulation means wearables aren’t held accountable for health claims

The Apple Watch is credited with saving a few lives already, but now that it’s functioning as a wearable ECG, some physicians are worried it could lead to over-diagnosis in young, healthy people. It’s a phenomenon pediatricians are seeing with wearable baby monitors as well.
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Think this smartwatch doesn’t have a screen? Think again

Think this smartwatch doesn’t have a screen? Think again

The Oskron looks like a regular chronograph watch, but it holds a secret: It's really a smartwatch and even has a hidden screen, which is revealed only when you need it. It's a great way of maintaining the look of a traditional watch, while not dismissing helpful smartwatch features.
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Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One

Nreal’s mixed-reality sunglasses are more compact than the Magic Leap One

The Nreal Light are mixed reality glasses from a former Magic Leap employee. They allow you to see virtual objects in the real world, but they require a wired connection to a small, portable processing unit. The screen is excellent, but would you want to wear them? We try them on at CES 2019.
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Never be late again. This analog watch is accurate to the millisecond

Never be late again. This analog watch is accurate to the millisecond

Longines has shown that watches don't have to use Bluetooth to sync with your phone. The new Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting uses the flash unit on your phone's camera to switch timezones, without disrupting the watch's astonishing degree of accuracy. We've seen the feature in action.
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Google Fit hands-on: Bare-bones, but effective

Google Fit hands-on: Bare-bones, but effective

You could have earned a Bachelor's degree in the time it took Google to deliver a significant update to its Fit app. It's finally here, and the update doesn't just bring a slick redesign, but it makes fitness tracking far less overwhelming. We've been testing the new Google Fit, here's what it's like.
Alanna-Cotton

The Galaxy Watch will make you a better person

The Galaxy Watch will make you a better person

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch pushes the edge of the wearable envelope: This smartwatch aims to improve not just your fitness but your overall wellness. But how? In an exclusive interview, Alanna Cotton, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Samsung reveals just what that means.
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Look Ma, no hands! The Horizon watch discards tradition for daring simplicity

Look Ma, no hands! The Horizon watch discards tradition for daring simplicity

Think a watch always have to have hands, or at least a way to tell the precise time? Think again, the Optik Instruments Horizon watch doesn't have any hands, but still manages to provide an at-a-glance time that's precise enough for most of us. We've tried it on, and here's what it's like.

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