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Over the previous few years, Google has produced numerous reliable wireless earbuds, but the most recent Pixel Buds Pro are still the company's greatest product. You can now purchase the buds while they are on sale for the first time after receiving a score of 87 in our review last month. The Pixel Buds Pro in charcoal and lemongrass are available on Amazon for $175, which is a record low and a savings of $25 off the regular price. Additionally, the more cheap Pixel Buds A-Series have been reduced in price to $69, which is the lowest they have ever been. Basically, Google tweaked the earphones' appearance somewhat and also added a few significant capabilities to make them deserving of the "Pro" label. Since they are somewhat more oval in form than the previous generations, the buds themselves suit the curves of the ear better. They are IPX4-rated, so they can withstand sweaty workouts, and they include integrated controls that let you play/pause, skip tracks, adjust ...

Google's initiatives to enhance the entire experience on Android smartphones have been disclosed in the most recent APK breakdown of its Play Services app, which comes as more and more Wear OS devices have begun to hit the market. Google Play Services is getting ready to add support for storing up smartwatch data when moving to a new device, according to an app deconstruction by XDA-Developers that uncovered new strings in the beta version 22.32.12 edition of the app. One of the strings included the following prompts in its name: "Back up your device with Google One/Back up via Google One/Choose backup account." Users now need to factory reset their Wear OS smartwatches in order to transfer them to a new Android smartphone. A device backup option would greatly improve the user experience. It's intriguing that Google One, a premium Google membership, is mentioned. Although a Google One membership is not necessary to access the service, Google's device data backup s...

Apple may be preparing to reveal the next iteration of its wristwatch in just about a month, but those looking for a new wearable right away may find the Series 7 on Amazon for less money. The 41mm and 45mm GPS Product Red versions of the Watch are now available for $290 and $320, respectively, thanks to the online retailer's price reduction. Each models are discounted, but in addition to being on sale, they also both have additional coupons that will be automatically applied at checkout to lower their final sale pricing. With each generation, Apple has consistently improved the Watch, and the Series 7 is no exception. Although it didn't much differ from the Series 6 that came before it, the business did make several significant advancements. With its larger screen, the Series 7 makes it simpler to read text and even type messages on its display. The Series 7 Apple Watch is the first to have an IP6X dust resistance rating, making it the most durable Watch to date, despite havi...

Apps are continuing to trickle into Apple's wearable, with recent standouts including Airbnb, Google and... BlackBerry? The company once called RIM has announced Apple Watch support for its messaging service, BBM. When reading the product description on the iTunes store, you find that the companion app will allow you to share photos and voice notes, see when people are responding to your messages, and even offer groundbreaking features like delivered and read receipts. There isn't a wide variety of alternatives available on the Apple Watch at the moment -- with WhatsApp and Facebook messanger still missing from the app store -- but maybe there's a reason for that. What's your PIN? Let's discuss this some more through our wearables. ( engadget )

LG has hit the ground sprinting when it come to smartwatches. One of the first out the door with the original G Watch, followed by the G Watch R, and the Watch Urbane this spring. Now, they’ve got yet another smartwatch to sell—and this one is an Android Wear first. The LG Watch Urban Second Edition, let’s just call it “new,” comes with LTE, much like the original Urbane’s South Korea equivalent. However, unlike that first Urbane that used LG’s own WebOS software, the new Urbane uses Android Wear, which is probably the wearable OS you actually want to use. The shtick? The Android Wear watch is equipped with LTE, meaning it has its own SIM–and, yes, it’s own phone number. LG says it’s working with carriers to make to numbers as seamless as possible. It also houses one of the biggest batteries in a smartwatch yet, at 570mAh. One problem: It’s massive. When I wrote about Huawei’s new smartwatch, I felt like 11.3mm still edged on just a little to clunky. Well, LG is turning it up t...

Do you fear getting lost and separated from your pack when you're out in the great outdoors? Well, good thing you don't have to shout yourself hoarse as a first resort with the Lokate Emergency GPS watch . This timepiece not only helps you keep the time but boasts an integrated cell phone and panic button as well, allowing you to summon help from wherever you are. The internal GPS tracker will alert the control center of your position which is pinpointed on Microsoft Virtual Earth maps or aerial photography, where the relevant rescue authorities will then go about to provide any assistance necessary. The Lokate Emergency GPS Watch will retail for £295 with a £14.95 monthly subscription fee.

Osama and his half-brother Yeslam have two very different professions. One is the world's most notorious terrorist and the other is a pilot that makes fancy watches like those in his new "Aviator" line. First off, Yeslam has lived in Switzerland since the 80's and has openly condemned the acts of his brother. His company sells perfume and other fashion accessories, but this particular line of tourbillion watches was apparently inspired by the death of his father in a plane crash. Should the electronic instruments break down in an aircraft, the pilot can determine true airspeed without calculations and estimate the duration of the flight before takeoff. A watch in the Aviator line is expected to cost between 9,472 and $24,430 depending on the value of the metals used.

The Breo Sports Watch has an interesting design. It is basic but seems fairly comfortable and rugged, two useful attributes for any sports accessories. it is waterproof to 10 meters (10 yards). The color choices are limited (blue, pink, black) but it's still worth sharing the link. ( $15 )

Tired of those long car journeys? Get bored sitting on the train with nothing to do? Then check out the new improved MP4 Film Watch! This little beauty has it all, it is compact, but large enough for you to see what is going on, stylish yet practical and it has double the memory of any other MP4 Film Watch on the market. You now have the chance to walk around with your very own movie and video library, a massive selection of songs and it also has an inbuilt FM radio. The MP4 Film Watch can hold 1000 songs, 6 full length movies and 160 music videos all on a device which literally slips onto you wrist – how good is that? While it goes without saying that the picture and sound quality are top of the range, the easy to use USB connector allows you to download movies, music and videos from your PC and store them on your watch. The MP4 Film Watch supports all of the latest technology, has a very useful help system and a battery which allows 10 hours of music and 5 hours of movies before it...

It’s never too late to talk about an interesting gadget: The Van Der Led WM2 Cellphone Watch is the first one that looks good enough to be usable. I believe that they should continue to refine the design (make it simpler, more minimalist) but it is going in the right direction. What’s in it? * 1.3” Display (260k colors) * 1GB of user storage (music, videos) * USB connection * Bluetooth It should be on the market next week, and don’t forget that a Bluetooth headset is necessary.