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Discover tech to improve your personal life, from the best wireless earbuds to our favorite fitness trackers.

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The best running watches, tested over hundreds of miles

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This neck fan makes outdoor heat more bearable — it's comfy and compact, too
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The best e-readers that are not Amazon Kindles
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I’ve tested dozens of workout headphones: These are the best

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Amazfit vs. Garmin: Can a $100 fitness tracker compete with an $1,100 one?

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Are Amazfit fitness trackers any good?

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Health

How to use a home blood pressure monitor the right way

Plus, the best FDA-cleared, independently validated models for the most reliable at-home readings.

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The best Garmin watches of 2026

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CD players are making a comeback, but I never stopped using mine

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We tested the viral screen time blocking app. Did it free us from mindless scrolling?

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Oura Ring covers? Yes, please

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Apple launched new AirTags, and the original model is on sale

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The best e-readers of 2026

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Our editor’s favorite over-ear headphones of 2026

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Do you really need a screen protector for your phone?

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Whoop vs Apple Watch: which is the best for you?

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