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Not just for fitness geeks anymore, wearable tech is enhancing and extending our heath, security, productivity and entertainment options.

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I replaced my Whoop with a new alternative that has no monthly fees - and it's legit
Are these the best-sounding $50 earbuds I've tried? My answer was clear within minutes
I thought Bose had perfected noise canceling - then I listened to these headphones
Do sleep earbuds actually work? This pair that I tested for weeks made the answer clear
Dig the analog watch look? I found a hybrid smartwatch offers the best of both worlds
These $50 earbuds have no business sounding this good for the price
I got an early demo of AI smart glasses with Gemini, and they're almost too ambitious
The Oura Ring 4 Ceramic is a status symbol and a health tracker all in one
Finally, a pair of wireless earbuds that sound great, fit comfortably, and won't break the bank
This lower-end smartwatch brand just gained one of my favorite Garmin features - and wow
My expensive smartwatch was great, but this $45 fitness band was better for me
These Meta Oakley Vanguard rivals have effectively replaced my smartwatch (and are cheaper)
Bose just gave me a reason to retire my AirPods Pro - and this deal makes it easy
These earbuds help me get some sleep in a noisy neighborhood - and they're $75 off
These earbuds outperformed my AirPods in real-world tests - and they're 37% off
I still prefer this OnePlus smartwatch over most other Android wearables - and it's $100 off
The fitness tracker I tell most people to buy is on sale for $60 off
Samsung's newest Galaxy Watch 8 got me off my couch and running again (and it's on sale)
These sleep earbuds drowned out noise to get me to bed
I wore a smartwatch with a classy design - and can't go back to my Apple Watch
I compared this subscription-free smart ring to my Oura and here's how it fared
These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to watch TV on - and they're $170 off now
I compared the best Bose and Sony noise-cancelling headphones - here's who wins in 2025
I have no problem ditching my AirPods for these earbuds - especially at this price

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