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  • Meta’s smartglasses mean any child can be covertly filmed. In the age of AI, how do we tackle that risk?

    The company argues that it’s for individuals to ensure they don’t ‘actively exploit’ this technology. That won’t keep children safe It took me a while to realise what the man sitting next to me on the train was doing. He was flicking through pictures of a little girl on his phone; zooming in on some,…

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  • Oura Ring 5 review: a stunning generational leap for smart rings

    Slimmer, longer lasting and much easier to live with, new Oura sets a very high new bar for health-tracking wearables Oura’s new Ring 5 is a massive upgrade for smart rings, dramatically shrinking in size and weight to bring them right into line with standard wedding bands and other jewellery. It is finally a smart…

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  • Meta‘s AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech – podcast

    Elle Hunt on her month wearing Meta’s smart glasses and the privacy concerns around the technology According to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s AI-powered glasses are “personal super intelligence” that “let you stay present in the moment”. Journalist Elle Hunt reports on her time wearing them for a month. Elle tells Nosheen Iqbal about the highs and…

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  • Apple Watch SE 3 review: the bargain smartwatch for iPhone

    Cut-price watch offers most of what makes the Series 11 great, including an always-on screen, watchOS 26 and wrist-flick gesture Apple’s entry level Watch SE has been updated with almost everything from its excellent mid-range Series 11 but costs about 40% less, making it the bargain of iPhone smartwatches. The new Watch SE 3 costs…

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  • Oakley Meta Vanguard review: fantastic AI running glasses linked to Garmin

    Camera-equipped sports shades have secure fit, open-ear speakers, mics and advanced Garmin and Strava integration The Oakley Meta Vanguard are new displayless AI glasses designed for running, cycling and action sports with deep Garmin and Strava integration, which may make them the first smart glasses for sport that actually work. They are a replacement for…

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  • Apple Watch Series 11 review: wrist-flickingly good with longer battery life

    Bigger batteries, more scratch-resistant glass and new hands-free gestures are small but meaningful upgrades The Apple Watch Series 11 adds the one thing most people actually want from a smartwatch: longer battery life. Otherwise the new model is a direct replacement for the Series 10, matching it in design, dimensions and features, with most of…

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  • The Future of Health: Exploring Open-Source Wearables and AI-Powered Devices

    The Rise of Open-Source Wearables The landscape of health monitoring has been fundamentally transformed by the rise of open-source wearable tech. These innovative devices offer users a significant opportunity to personalize their health and fitness tracking experiences, fostering a culture of customization that traditional wearables do not typically provide. At the heart of this movement…

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