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We may earn a commission from links on this page. I now have the Apple Watch Series 12 in my hands—or, rather, on my wrist—and have spent the past 24 hours putting it through as many tests as I can manage. I'm pleased with the step counting and the availability of "recovery HRV" (as opposed to the cardiac-health-focused HRV that the Apple Watch previously used) but I'm not sure if the heart rate accuracy is living up to the hype. I'll be putting this device to more rigorous tests, but here are my first thoughts. ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Unless you're shopping from a wishlist, buying a book for a big reader is always a fraught prospect. Have they read it? Will they like it? Will they be offended at the mere suggestion that you think it's the kind of book they might like? Will you be crushed when you give them a copy of your favorite book and they never get around to reading it? Buying a gift for someone who prefers to read e-books—whether on a Kindle or one of the many excellent non-Kindle alternatives—can be much less emotionally charged: Instead of risking everything by giving them a book, just get them a cute e-reader accessory (if not a new e-reader) that they will thank you for every time they dive into a good read. A truly pocketable travel e-rea...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. This 65-inch Samsung M80H TV is currently $647.99 (originally $797.99). For anyone who wants to level up from a smaller TV without having a screen take over the entire room, 65 inches is the sweet spot; it gives you that cinematic feel for movies and gaming but is still easier to place on a media console or stand than a more massive alternative (that said, the 75-inch model is also 33% off right now). This 2026 Samsung release is an entry-level 4K smart TV with a Mini LED backlight, running on the Tizen interface and loaded with Samsung Vision AI features. It supports HDR10+ and Auto HDR Remastering, which aims to enhance older conte...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you're like me, you are paying for a ton of subscriptions you don't even remember signing up for. Let's make this the year of only having subscriptions that add to our lives. The digital services below are the best things you can subscribe to in 2026 if you want to actually improve yourself and your world, whether it's through cutting your DoorDash bill, supporting your local bookstore, or finding obscure movies to impress your friends. Best overall digital subscription of 2026: Apple One While there's no single digital service that everyone will like, Apple One comes close. Anyone with an iPhone (i.e., most phone users in the U.S.) will appreciate a single digital bundle that covers Apple Music, Apple TV+, Arcade, ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If someone on your list needs a new smartwatch, it can be challenging to figure out which model to buy—there are more than a few on the market, all claiming to be the best at what they do. But unlike other devices, smartwatches are largely dependent on the other devices the user also owns. Once you take that into consideration, the decision becomes much easier. As such, these are the best choices for smartwatch gifts this year.Best Apple Watch gift for most people: Apple Watch SE 3 ...