(Pocket-lint) - Google's Wear OS is one of the most widely used smartwatch operating systems. Known as Android Wear until it was rebadged several years back, there have been plenty of new features added in Wear OS 3.5 to help it compete with the likes of Apple, Samsung and Fitbit. Unlike previous big software updates, Wear OS 3 is taking its time to roll out to the wider stable of smartwatches under Google's banner, but it is starting to work its way across the range, including with Google's ow ...read more

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Roman Chazov/Shutterstock.com Update, 12/20/2022: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best smart light switches you can buy. What to Look For in a Smart Light Switch in 2022 Smart light switches may seem redundant compared to smart light bulbs and smart plugs, but they’re anything but. Replacing every light bulb or installing smart plugs into your house can quickly become expensive, but a smart switch can control multiple lights at once, savin ...read more

In this Dec. 12, 2016, photo, a person searches the internet for sales, in Miami. Retailers are scoring one win in the government-wide spending bill. The $1.7 trillion funding package contains legislation that will force online marketplaces like Amazon and Facebook to verify high-volume sellers amid heightened concerns about retail theft. Brick-and-mortar retailers have been voicing concerns about the amount of goods being stolen from their stores and subsequently sold online. Credit: AP ...read more

(Pocket-lint) - The Cleer Enduro ANC headphones fall on the more affordable end of the spectrum when it comes to wireless noise-cancelling cans. But, despite the relatively low cost of entry, these headphones have some serious specifications. As you might have guessed from the name, the Enduro ANC promise a mammoth battery life of up to 60 hours per charge, along with quick charging, when you eventually manage to wear them down. They've got a pretty slick look, in our opinion, and if the Cleer ...read more

The holidays are here, and you may have just gotten a new iPhone (or iPad) for Christmas. If so, lucky you! That’s a fine piece of tech that you now own, and it will definitely last you for a good while — at least five years, if the latest trends continue. But if this is your first iPhone or iPad, and you’ve never used one before, or maybe you’re switching from Android, fret not! It may be a little overwhelming figuring everything out, but here are some tips and tricks to get the most ou ...read more

Justin Duino / How-To Geek The iPhone 14 is the latest line of Apple phones with a beautiful screen, great cameras, and fantastic features. Protect it with a case! What to Look for in an iPhone Case in 2022 No matter what sort of smartphone you have, it’s a good idea to get a case for it. In fact, you might even want more than one. Cases protect your smartphone from damage, can give your phone a unique look, and sometimes even serve more purposes. It’s pretty helpful to have all your ...read more

Bloomberg/Getty Images Android lets you back up your phone's data quickly so you can restore it when upgrading your phone or switching devices. You can create backups of your photos, videos, files, call logs, texts, apps, and device preferences. But even if you haven't created backups, switching devices doesn't mean you have to lose any data whatsoever. Most Android manufacturers offer apps to transfer data from old devices to new ones. And Samsung's solution — the Smart Swit ...read more

(Pocket-lint) - Apple finally updated the design of the basic iPad in late 2022, updating its hugely popular tablet with the all-screen look that has graced the iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups for a little while. It's a really welcome change that you can read all about in our full review of the tablet, albeit one that comes with a price hike, but with a new design comes renewed worrying about dents and nicks. If you want to keep your iPad pristine, you'll need a case - we've gathered a selection ...read more

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us? Amazon Prime Video has proven itself to be more than just a repository for library titles that you can watch with an Amazon Prime subscription: Amazon has a growing slate of originals, too. Some of the best shows from the last decade, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, Transparent, and The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, all hail from Amazon Prime Video. There are also plenty ...read more