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The world of watches is constantly ticking forward, with every year bringing fresh innovations, revivals, and trends that surprise even the most seasoned collectors. As 2025 winds down, that tune is getting pretty clear. I saw it at launches, in brand briefings, and at Dubai Watch Week, where the industry tends to loosen its tie and show its hand a little early. So here it is. My watch trend predictions for 2026, based not on hype, but on what brands are already quietly betting on. Stone dials are only getting started Stone dials aren’t new. We’ve seen plenty of them…

Remember the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well, Apple Fitness+ is just like that in absolutely no way whatsoever. But, it is a fitness subscription designed to whip you into shape alongside your smartwatch, so that’ll help keep the doctors away. A far cry from the iPhone, Apple Fitness+ aims to get you sweating. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or don’t know your dumbbells from your barbells, Fitness+ has a workout for you to get involved in. But what exactly is the feature, and how does it work? What is Apple Fitness+? Fitness+ is Apple’s workout…

A great dive watch is more than just a timekeeper – it’s a symbol of adventure, ambition, and precision engineering. Built to handle extreme underwater conditions, they feature high water resistance, luminous dials, and unidirectional rotating bezels. Once tools for professionals, they’re now everyday icons, valued as much for their rugged charm as their functionality. Today’s dive watches span the spectrum. Luxury models boast deep-sea capabilities and flawless craftsmanship, while more affordable options still meet professional standards with solid water resistance and dependable automatic movements. Whether you’re a diver, an outdoor adventurer, or simply someone who loves a well-built timepiece,…

Got a new Apple Watch? Or just keen to get the most out of your existing one? These essential tips and tricks will get you started, from learning the basics of how your Apple Watch works through to the ins and outs of the best new watchOS 26 features. Tip-top top tips Got other Apple gear you want to master? Check out our iOS 26 tips, iPadOS 26 tips and macOS 26 Tahoe tips. Get started with these Apple Watch tips Button up It’s well worth learning all the various functions accessed by manipulating the digital crown and side button in different ways: Digital Crown: click…

No living author has had more of their work adapted for the screen than Stephen King. If it weren’t for William Shakespeare, you could expand that to “living or dead.” There are good Stephen King adaptations and terrible Stephen King adaptations. There are adaptations that have become iconic and others you’ve never heard of. Today we’re focusing on some of the best. 11.22.63 (2016) Every boomer’s fantasy comes to life This Hulu miniseries is about a teacher (James Franco) who is given the opportunity to go back in time and prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. As long…

Streaming services crossed the hurdle of delivering CD-quality tracks to subscribers, but lossless audio is one of many optional settings that can drastically affect how your music actually sounds. By default, the audio quality of music streamed on popular platforms — even those that offer lossless formats as an option — simply isn’t that great. However, if you’re enabling lossless quality without changing any other settings, you may be missing out on an even better listening experience. Volume normalization is a tool popularized by Spotify, and now, Apple Music is the only major streaming service that doesn’t offer it. The…

You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a decent television these days. The best budget TVs have come a long way, with many offering sharp 4K resolution, built-in smart features, and surprisingly decent picture quality for the money. Whether you’re kitting out a spare room, upgrading your living room setup on the cheap, or just want something reliable without the frills of the top premium TVs, there are plenty of solid options out there. But not all affordable TVs are created equal. Some models make smart compromises – trimming fancy extras to focus on the stuff that really…

Not everyone wants – or needs – to splash out on a top-end OLED that costs more than a long weekend in Paris (such as those found in our best 4K TV guide). That’s where the best mid-range TVs come in. These are the sets that balance picture quality, features and price in a way that makes sense for most people. You’re still getting 4K resolution, slick smart features and support for the latest formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision – just without the eye-watering price tag. And don’t assume “mid-range” means compromise. Some of the best TVs we’ve tested…

2025 has been a very good year for tech. I’ve been lucky enough to test a huge range of it, from the best smartwatches to some of the very best smartphones. Three things stood out this year. Not because they’re the flashiest (well, mostly), but because they genuinely made my year better. A smart ring. A projector. And one seriously sexy Aston Martin. Let’s start with the smallest… I’ve become a real convert to smart rings this year. I spent a good chunk of time with the Luna Ring, and it impressed me more than I expected. It’s a full-featured…

Camping with a three-year-old, a dog, and the unpredictable reality of Welsh weather is usually the sort of thing that tests relationships. And patience. And your tolerance for damp trainers. So when I took the Mercedes Marco Polo to Wales for a long September weekend, I fully expected at least one moment where I’d mutter, “We should’ve just booked an Airbnb.” It never happened. We packed it like a game of real-world Tetris. Clothes. Toys. Dog bed. Food. And, slightly ambitiously, a Gozney Tread pizza oven. The Marco Polo swallowed the lot without complaint. No roof boxes. No awkward, filled…