Topic: Wearables

  • Transparency mode

    Transparency mode lets earbuds pipe outside sound in so you can hear people and traffic. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Smartwatch

    A smartwatch is a wrist-worn computer for notifications, health tracking, apps, and quick controls. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • IP rating

    An IP rating tells you how well a device resists dust and water. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Haptics

    Haptics are the tiny vibrations that make taps, typing, and alerts feel physical. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Durability

    Durability describes how well a device survives drops, dust, water, bending, and daily wear. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • ANC

    ANC uses microphones and processing to reduce steady background noise in headphones or earbuds. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

  • Always-on display

    An always-on display shows basic information while the screen is mostly asleep. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.