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Google's clinical sleep lead has cool ideas for the future of smartwatch sleep data
By Michael L Hicks published
Wear OS Weekly Sleep tracking on smartwatches keeps getting more complicated, but Google's sleep lead has even more ambitious dreams of what comes next.

Here's why the Google Pixel 9a ditched the camera bar
By Michael L Hicks published
A new 'personality' Google explained to us why it needed to remove the Pixel series' signature look; it may not be a reason you'd expect.

Google Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a: More than a facelift
By Michael L Hicks published
Stepping it up The Google Pixel 9a will wow you with its larger, brighter display and excellent battery life, but 8a owners may not have enough reason to upgrade.

Google Pixel 9a hands-on: Extreme makeover, phone edition
By Michael L Hicks published
Debate time I got up close to Google's new "personality" for the A-series, designed to set it apart from the flagships.

How fast is the Google Pixel 9a charging speed?
By Rajat Sharma published
Incredible value The Google Pixel 9a supports slightly faster charging over its predecessor, when paired with right USB-C charger. It supports wireless charging too.

Is the Google Pixel 9a waterproof?
By Judy Sanhz published
Drip drop The Google Pixel 9a is out; see how much water your phone can resist. Google has added a rating that will keep Pixel users happy.

How many software updates will the Google Pixel 9a get?
By Judy Sanhz published
Pixel updates You won't have to worry about ending up with an outdated phone for many years to come. Google gives the Pixel 9a various years of updates.

Withings' ScanWatch Nova doesn't look like a smartwatch — and that's why I like it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The ScanWatch Nova is a hybrid smartwatch that looks absolutely gorgeous. And it comes with all the health and activity monitoring you'd see in a regular smartwatch.
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