One of the things that could make an Apple Watch a poor choice as a wristwatch is its battery life. While traditional watches can go years on a single battery, your Apple Watch can't even last up to a ...

With a promised five-day battery life, this underdog OnePlus wearable could be a standout in the Android smartwatch market. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and writing about the latest ...

There are countless online guides offering to help you stretch your Apple Watch’s battery life, generally by turning off all the flashiest features. But I wanted to be more scientific about it. I ...

Premium smart watches are becoming more and more common these days, with multiple watchmakers touting the "Ultra" label on their finest watch. Along with the high power and functionality, "Ultra" ...

Similar to smartphones, the primary culprit behind battery depletion in smartwatches is the display. The brighter the screen, the more energy it consumes. While automatic brightness adjustment can be ...

Battery life is one of the most important factors in a smartwatch. The Apple Watch offers a battery life of one day, which is practical if you wear it all day and charge it in the morning. Problems ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. The Google Pixel Watch 2 is a solid smartwatch that also boasts Fitbit integration. With a full suite of health-tracking ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Ever since the first Pixel Watch launched in 2022, I've been ...

Modes and Routines are one of One UI’s biggest unsung heroes. This seemingly innocuous Samsung feature is so, so powerful when used in the right way. One use case that I’ve only recently stumbled ...

Josh Hawkins has been writing for over a decade, covering science, gaming, and tech culture. He is a top-rated product reviewer with experience in extensively researched product comparisons and ...

The watch features a square-shaped premium aluminum alloy body and a 1.82-inch AMOLED display with curved edges on all four sides. The display boasts a high peak brightness of 1500 nits and a 77.4% ...

Xiaomi has launched the Watch S4 (41mm) at its Human-Car-Home Ecosystem conference. The watch weighs 32 grams and is 9.5mm thick. It has a 1.32-inch AMOLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and up to ...