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Samsung is under fire for a recent ad depicting a woman wearing a Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds running alone in the middle of a city at 2AM. Critics have called the ad both “unrealistic” and “tone-deaf” in the wake of the murder of Ashling Murphy, a 23 year old who was killed while running in January in Dublin, Ireland. The ad is oblivious to the dangers of nighttime running, but that makes sense since many smartwatch makers don’t seem to understand how their limited safety features may fail runners. Samsung has…

Due to various reasons, Huawei and its sub-brand Honor aren't active in the smartphone space in India anymore. However, that hasn't held the company back in allied product segments, including wearables and audio products, in which it remains present. Wearables make up a popular and fast-growing segment, particularly in the affordable price range where many of the company's new launches are. Among the most recent new products from the company is the Huawei Watch Fit.Priced at Rs. 8,999 in India, the Huawei Watch Fit is…

There still exists a strong divide between smartwatches and traditional mechanical or digital wrist watches. Tech companies such as Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi have developed feature-filled, capable smartwatches and fitness trackers that are accessible to people the world over, and this has naturally shrunk the market for traditional wristwatches. Few traditional brands have been willing to adapt to the need for modern devices. However, one traditional wristwatch maker that has put in exactly this kind of effort is…

Smartwatches aren't typically built to be rugged. They are electronic devices though, and wearers need to make a lot of effort to protect their many delicate components. There are some exceptions, such as the device I'm reviewing here. Priced at Rs. 5,999, the Just Corseca Ray Kanabis is designed to withstand the elements, with IP68 dust and water resistance and a rubber wrist strap. It supports tracking various activities, and has a big, sporty dial that inspires confidence.The Just Corseca Ray Kanabis features a…

Multiple brands including Realme, Realme TechLife, and Dizo now operate under Realme's aegis, benefiting from the company's research and development capabilities, sales and service network, and brand reputation in India. Realme TechLife has a rather varied range of products in India, including vacuum cleaners, wireless earphones, and smartwatches. The product I'm reviewing here is the Realme TechLife Watch S100, an affordable smartwatch that promises a lot of features for the price.Retailing at Rs. 2,499 in India, the…

Wearable fitness trackers are a useful way to track fitness and activity levels. Customers have a wide variety of manufacturers to choose from, including the likes of Xiaomi, Fitbit, Amazfit, Honor, and Noise. Unlike most of these brands, Noise offers a handful of apps that work with specific wearables. Once you have the right application, pairing your fitness tracker is very easy. The official apps will also allow you to check your fitness data in an easily accessible format, update the device firmware and perform other…

If you’ve been hunting for a new smartwatch, you’ve probably come across the terms SpO2 sensors, pulse ox, or blood oxygen levels. SpO2 sensors measure your blood oxygen saturation — or, put more simply, the amount of oxygen you have in your blood. In fact, these sensors and metrics are included in most modern smartwatches and fitness trackers. The only issue is that not every wearables maker uses these sensors in the same way. Some smartwatches measure your SpO2 passively as you sleep while others will let you take a…

Are you shopping for a new smartwatch? Smartwatches are some of the most exciting gadgets out there right now, and we’ve tracked down all the best smartwatch deals. If you’re looking to save big on the latest technology, read on while we take you through them all. We take a look at why you might want to buy each smartwatch and sum up what makes them so great. Best smartwatch deals Garmin Forerunner 45 — $140, was $200 Fitbit Versa 3 — $180, was $230 Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 — $210, was $250 Apple Watch SE — $249, was…