Withit’s Titanium Band for Apple Watch Dresses Up My Look at the Right Price

The hand and wrist shows the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with a titanium link-style watch band.

I have always been a watcher. I see advertisements for fancy analog watches and admire their design and the precise engineering behind them, but my desire never compelled me to drop several thousand dollars for a timepiece. The Apple Watch it has enough to satisfy that desire in a certain budget ($400 to $800) that … Read more

Life-saving technology: These 14 gadgets that can improve your life, maybe even save your life

A picture of a small product module

When someone says “that device is a lifesaver,” it’s usually a statement: A battery pack that recharges a phone on a long trip, for example. But for some devices these days, it can be a very real statement. Just ask Apple: The company often launches its products for the Apple Watch by showing testimonial videos … Read more

Because dogs and cats can’t wear Apple watches: New pet trackers take on AirTag

Pet trackers - a cat on a woman's shoulder

An AirTag with a suitable collar can tell you where your cat or dog is. Tractive’s new Cat 6 Mini and Dog 6 XL devices can do that, too, but they can tell you if your pet is stressed, fussy or breathing differently than usual, the company said Wednesday. Your dog or cat can’t wear … Read more

Get great discounts on Apple Watch Solo/Braided Loops at Woot

Apple watch band sale

Woot is back this week with big sales on the Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop bands for Apple Watch, with prices matching Woot’s previous record lows on these bands. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner of Woot. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which … Read more

5 Products That Are Really ‘Buy for a Lifetime’

A headset, a computer mouse, and a computer keyboard sitting on a desk

A headset, a computer mouse, and a computer keyboard sitting on a table – Parilov/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made through links. The short shelf life of products has become a recurring thorn in the side of retail customers. It’s annoying to have to contribute to the failure of a gadget in … Read more

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 rumors – everything we’ve heard so far

Soon the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic next to the regular Galaxy Watch 8

Samsung usually kicks off what I call the ‘Smartwatch Launch Season Palooza’, at the end of July, with the competition – including our favorites from our next smartwatch list – following in the following weeks. If 2026 is like the last few years, you can probably expect the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 – and … Read more

Get to Know Your Apple Watch: The Best Features Apple Doesn’t Tell You About

Apple Watch soon features Double Tap controls for scrolling and calling actions without touching the screen.

Apple Watch has established itself as a leader in wearable technology, seamlessly integrating fitness tracking, communication tools and everyday convenience. However, beyond its bestselling power, this device is packed hidden features which can improve your experience. Whether you’re a long-time user or new to the Apple Watch, discovering these little-known apps can help you unlock … Read more