Not thrilled by the new Google Pixel Watch 5? Here are 3 Android smartwatches we recommend instead, based on our own testing data
THE SO WHAT
Wear OS buyers are treating hardware as more interchangeable, with switching driven by battery, durability, and price rather than brand alone. If you build watch-based experiences, design for a fragmented Android ecosystem—assume users will churn devices without churning platforms.
READ THE SOURCE
MORE FROM THE WIRE
Tech & InnovationNintendo is now warning customers about upcoming Switch 2 price hike in stores — and it's a reminder to buy ASAP if you want one
Nintendo is using in-store price-hike warnings as a controlled demand pull-forward lever ahead of a September increase. If you sell hardware or subscriptions, expect more explicit pre-hike messaging like this as vendors test how much pricing power they really have.
Tech & InnovationMicrosoft is cutting off new Office features on Windows 10 soon
Microsoft tying new Microsoft 365 features to Windows 11 after August 2026 is a forced upgrade campaign dressed as lifecycle policy. If you still have material Windows 10 footprint, treat 2025–26 as your real migration deadline for AI- and collaboration-heavy workflows.
Tech & Innovation9 of the best photos from Europe's 2026 solar eclipse, including that viral shot of an Olympic skateboarder's rad ollie
Viral eclipse shots are another reminder that high-scarcity, high-spectacle events still cut through the noise. For brands, these windows are where owned content and real-time campaigns can still earn organic reach without paying the algorithm tax.
Tech & InnovationStop packing your laptop charger. Bring this one instead
The push toward 160W multi-port GaN chargers is about consolidating power bricks as much as it is about speed. If you ship laptops or mobile devices, USB-C PD interoperability and real-world charging behavior are now part of your product experience, not an accessory afterthought.