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February 2, 2026
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Wearables
 
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There's lots to explore on the Apple Watch (Apple)
7 settings you should change on your Apple Watch
Don't leave your Apple Watch in its default, out-of-the-box state – you can get a much more personalized and effective experience by tweaking these watchOS settings.
 
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Computing
 
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Windows 11 users are cynical about Microsoft's AI U-turn
In recent days Microsoft has promised to spend less time pushing AI into every part of Windows 11, and more time working on software stability – but users aren't convinced.
 
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Phones
 
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Are any of those phones interesting? (Future)
How did phones manage to get so boring?
What happened to all the innovation and flair in smartphone development? We think it's time for phone makers to focus on quality not quantity when it comes to their devices.
 
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Nothing preps some budget over-ear headphones
All the indications are that Nothing is working on a more affordable version of the Headphone (1) – here's what we think we know about the over-ear cans so far.
 
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Apps
 
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Make sure you're making the most of Google Maps (Future)
Check out this super-useful hidden Google Maps feature
If you're not using the layers feature in Google Maps, you're missing out on live traffic info, air-quality updates, 3D building views, and more – we'll show you how to use it.
 
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