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Last updated: August 11, 2026, 12:01 PM ET

Smartphones

Our hands-on with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G reveals trimmed battery specs alongside its overall performance. Meanwhile, a leak of the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max promises a new chipset, a 9,210mAh battery, and 100W fast charging. Over in India, the iQOO Z11 will launch on August 20 with a Dimensity 7500 Turbo SoC, and its battery and display details have been confirmed. Indian handset maker Lava is set to debut in the UK with the Agni 4N, and we now have our best official look yet at the smartphone.

Wearables & Audio

Samsung announced that FDA-cleared hearing aid functionality is coming to Galaxy Buds later this year, alongside an integrated hearing test. In the fitness tracker arena, we compared the Garmin Cirqa versus Fitbit Air to see if Garmin’s $100 premium is worth it. On the other hand, Motorola’s Moto Watch (2026) looks capable and affordable, but our review found its software severely limited.

Deals & Accessories

The "truly outstanding" XGIMI Horizon Ultra 4K projector is now $300 off with an exclusive code, bringing the price down to $849. For PS5 owners, we explain how to connect Bluetooth headphones despite the console’s lack of direct Bluetooth audio support.